Pranav Senthilvel
About Pranav Senthilvel
Pranav Senthilvel is a Teaching Assistant for CS50 at Yale University and currently serves as a Software Development and Global Technology Intern at Bacardi. He has a diverse background in research and journalism, with experience at various organizations and a dual degree in Computer Science and History from Yale University.
Work at Yale University
Pranav Senthilvel currently serves as a Teaching Assistant for CS50 at Yale University, a position he has held since 2021. His role involves assisting in the instruction of one of the university's most popular computer science courses. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he previously worked as a Research Assistant at Yale for three months in 2021. He also contributed as a Columnist for The Politic, Yale's political journal, for three months in 2020. His involvement in various capacities at Yale reflects his commitment to academic engagement and support.
Current Internship at Bacardi
Since 2022, Pranav Senthilvel has been working as a Software Development and Global Technology Intern at Bacardi in Miami, Florida. This internship allows him to apply his computer science skills in a corporate environment, focusing on software development and technology solutions. His role at Bacardi provides practical experience in the technology sector, contributing to his professional growth and development.
Education and Expertise
Pranav Senthilvel is pursuing dual degrees at Yale University, studying Computer Science for a Bachelor of Science (BS) and History for a Bachelor of Arts (BA), both expected to be completed in 2024. His educational background includes a focus on computer science, which is complemented by his studies in history. He also attended the Governor's School for Entrepreneurs, where he studied Entrepreneurship and Entrepreneurial Studies, further enhancing his diverse academic profile.
Previous Research and Internship Experience
Prior to his current roles, Pranav Senthilvel gained experience as a Student Researcher at Open Source from 2017 to 2019, where he worked for a total of 19 months across two separate tenures. He also interned at the Muhammad Ali Center in 2021, focusing on social justice and education for three months. These experiences have contributed to his understanding of research methodologies and social issues, enriching his academic and professional journey.
High School Education
Pranav Senthilvel completed his high school education at DuPont Manual High School, where he focused on Mathematics, Science, and Technology from 2016 to 2020. This foundational education provided him with essential skills and knowledge that have supported his further studies in computer science and history at Yale University.