Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Tinkerer and team-builder leading Jdable, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit where a 50+ team designs affordable assistive tech, from $10 braille keyboards and IoT walking canes to our latest creation, an autonomous wheelchair. Now exploring applied AI to power inclusive innovation, from projects reducing school food waste to borrowing beehives from school apiarist to get smarter (and sweeter) honey yields. Incoming student at Cornell. umang [at] sharma [dot] com umangsharma [dot] xyz
501(c)(3) global nonprofit with 50+ members, raising $500k+, launching 10 breakthrough assistive products, hosting flagship events, and shaping future leaders to impact 1,000+ people with disabilities and 100,000+ people worldwide through innovation, impactful campaigns, and custom solutions.
Working under Dr. Salim Afshar to develop an IP65 heat-resistant IoT and app-controlled smart switch, enabling users with mobility issues to control saunas remotely.
Team Lead for SoundSketch project (VR multisensory platform) working under Niam Lakhani and Professor James Intrilligator
Intern at the Tufts IDEA Lab, working alongside Professor James Intriligator on a multisensory VR platform for individuals with synesthesia.
Worked with the Makers Lab team to develop a streamlined connection method for smart robots using ESP32, enabling seamless user connectivity in factories.
Instructed children in squash, fostering skills development and teamwork among participants aged 5 to 13. Managed camp activities and ensured a safe and engaging environment for all campers.