Best Presentation · TritonHacks 2026
01
Palimpsest
A social platform built in 48 hours to get people offline and connecting in person.
- SwiftUI
- Node.js
- Product pitch
Vamshikrishna Ramasamy
(01—26)
I build useful software, run my own infrastructure, and turn hard ideas into things people can understand.
Explore↓Selected work
Projects built to
leave the browser.
02 / 04
02
San Diego Tamil Palli
Official nonprofit website designed, built, and deployed to expand community reach.
- Web design
- Development
- Deployment
Beyond localhost
The homelab is where I learn how software really lives.
Local hardware and VPS infrastructure running Linux, Docker, Proxmox, Ollama models, web services, and everything required to keep them alive.
PROXMOXLINUXDOCKEROLLAMAVPS
$ docker compose ps
NAME STATUS PORTS
ollama running 11434/tcp
portfolio running 80/tcp
reverse-proxy running 443/tcp
$ systemctl status curiosity
● curiosity.service
Active: active (running)
Since: always_Profile(About / now)
Code gives me leverage. Speaking makes it useful.
I’m a sophomore at Westview High School, class of 2028. I spend my time between full-stack development, competitive programming, debate, and business leadership—fields that reward the same habit: breaking difficult problems into clear decisions.
Current coursework includes AP Computer Science Principles, AP Computer Science A, AP Calculus AB, and AP World History.
FocusSoftware + systems + AI/ML
CodePython, Java, Flask
LeadershipCyberPatriot + Equality in Forensics + DECA
Current levelUSACO Gold
Selected recognition
Results, not
participation.
2024—2026
01 / Business
5th in California.
5th in California.
Next stop: ICDC.
Placed fifth in Food Marketing Series at the California DECA State Career Development Conference, earning an invitation to international competition.
USACO Gold Division
Advanced algorithms, graph theory, data structures, and dynamic programming.
Best Presentation · TritonHacks
Won for Palimpsest after building and pitching the product in under 48 hours.
DECA District · 2nd overall
Two second-place roleplays in financial consulting and business strategy.
National Extemporaneous
9th at state qualifiers and 6th at SDIVSL Speech 2B.
PVSA Gold Award
Recognized for sustained volunteer service and community impact.
Scientific Computing with Python
FreeCodeCamp certification earned through five applied projects.
Roles & leadership
Learning in public,
leading by doing.
01 / Research
UCSD REHS
AI/ML on the Edge Research Intern
Under Dr. Jack Silberman
Researching artificial intelligence and machine learning on edge systems under Dr. Silberman at the UCSD Jacobs School of Engineering.
Deputy Director of Technology
Equality in Forensics
Leading technology initiatives, platform development, and digital infrastructure.
VP of Finance
Westview DECA
Leading chapter budgeting, fundraising, and financial strategy.
Treasurer
Westview CyberPatriot
Managing team finances, budgeting, and fundraising support for the school’s cyber defense program.
Team Captain
Parliamentary Debate
Mentoring novice speakers, organizing practice, and competing undefeated at League 2A.
Developer + Assistant Teacher
San Diego Tamil Palli
Building nonprofit infrastructure while mentoring younger students.
Have a hard problem?
Let’s make it legible.