Jotesh Kumar
Aspiration Statement
CS graduate driven by AI-powered products, full-stack engineering, marketing, and business development. I build things that work, from creating apps to pop-up festivals, and intend to keep doing both.
Core Skills
- C++
- Figma
- Marketing
- Node.js/React
- Python
Core Competencies
- Acts with Ownership
- Adaptability
- Collaborates Openly
- Planning
- Problem Solving
- Takes Initiative
Preferred Career Paths
First priority: Marketing Manager
Second priority: Software Engineer
Third priority: Business Development Manager
Experience
Leadership / Meta-curricular
- Deputy Socials Director
- Sponsorship Lead
- Member, Computer Science And Engineering Club
- Member, Feminist Collective
- Member, Young Leaders Club
Internship / Volunteer Work
- Content Creator, Lime Studio (September 2025 – November 2026)
- Manager & Partner, Local Popup Karachi (December 2024 – April 2026)
- Marketing Executive & Content Creator, Hr Consultants (February 2025 – April 2026)
- Business Development and Marketing Intern, Techexons (June – August 2024)
Publications / Creative Projects
- Exchange Program – Got into UC Berkely for Habib University's Learn Abroad Program
Final Year Project
Project Title
Ilm Dost: An AI-Powered Socratic Math Tutoring System for Primary School Students
Description
Ilm Dost is a full-stack web application designed to improve math comprehension among underprivileged Grade 5 students aligned with the Sindh Board curriculum. The system pairs a React/TypeScript frontend with a Node.js/Express backend and PostgreSQL database, deploying a fine-tuned Phi-4 language model via LoRA adapters to deliver Socratic tutoring, guiding students through reasoning rather than providing direct answers. The platform supports student and guardian roles, OTP-based login, quizzes across seven curriculum chapters, voice input via the Web Speech API, and engagement mechanics including streaks and badges. A curated evaluation dataset benchmarks the fine-tuned model against the base model using dual rubrics assessing pedagogical quality and mathematical accuracy. The project aims to address Pakistan's learning crisis through accessible, conversational AI tutoring.