About

Hey there! I’m Vaidic Soni, a sophomore at Texas State University, majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Mathematics. Somewhere between writing my first "Hello, World!" and debugging a script at 2 AM, I realized that solving problems with code is what excites me the most.

I’ve had a mix of experiences, some in classrooms, some in industry, and some just figuring things out as I go. At Pink Flower Higher Secondary School, I took on the roles of Teaching Assistant and IT Support Intern, mentoring students in open-source development, digital literacy, and Git/GitHub workflows. I automated administrative workflows with Python, built data visualization dashboards, and even helped optimize financial record keeping because spreadsheets, as it turns out, are just databases waiting to be coded into submission.

I also dipped my toes into the world of software engineering through a virtual experience at Goldman Sachs, where I explored IT security and scalable web applications. When I’m not working, I’m usually building something like Weather Anytime, a Python-powered real-time weather app, or my portfolio website, where I experiment with UI/UX just for fun.

On campus, I do a bit of everything. As a Resident Assistant, I make sure my residents have a great living experience (and don’t set off the fire alarm at 3 AM). I previously worked as an Information Desk Assistant, where I was the go-to person for everything from campus resources to “Where’s the nearest vending machine?” I also lead the Math Club as President in High School, solving puzzles, organizing competitions, and occasionally questioning why I enjoy number theory so much. I am also an active member of the ACM AI club and when I’m not found at any of these places, you can find me exploring new developments in artificial intelligence and the tech industry.

Outside of all this, I spend an unhealthy amount of time watching cricket, playing chess (where I mercilessly defeat my friends), and debating the mysteries of the universe. I love conversations that challenge my perspective, whether it’s about AI ethics or whether pineapple belongs on pizza (it doesn’t, by the way).

I don’t know exactly where the future will take me, maybe building scalable software, maybe solving security challenges, maybe something I haven’t even thought of yet. But for now, I’ll keep learning, coding, and pushing boundaries, one problem at a time.