About
Hi, I'm Arya!
I'm a freshman at UMass Amherst studying Computer Science and Math, and I'm part of the Commonwealth Honors College.
I’m mainly drawn to math-heavy parts of CS, like AI/ML, quantitative finance, and backend gaming, like path tracing and frame generation. I also like the people-facing side, like client management and startups.
Outside of class, you'll probably find me practicing classical guitar, working out, climbing, or cooking something.
If you ever want to grab food, hit me up!
Academic
Transfer coursework > CT State Community College
Courses TBD.
Courses TBD.
Experience
Created personalized curriculum for advanced high school students in Pre-Calculus, Algebra II, Geometry, and Computer Science Principles. SAT tutoring resulted in an average improvement of 100+ points.
Maintained strict food safety, sanitation, and health department regulations during product handling and display setup. Upsold customers on premium cuts and add-ons during peak shifts, contributing to single-day store revenue nearing $10K.
Directed classroom instruction covering foundational algorithms, data structures, and big data analysis. Assumed full lecture responsibilities for 11 weeks during an extended faculty medical leave.
Engineered technical trading signal models and algorithmic strategies using Python to analyze financial market data. Programmed custom backtesting frameworks utilizing key indicators like RSI and Moving Averages.
Handled transactions quickly and accurately; provided friendly customer service. Resolved customer issues with patience and professionalism.
Refereed 200+ youth games. Evaluated real-time athletic data and applied complex regulatory frameworks under high-pressure conditions. Executed rapid, objective decision-making matrices while managing on-field player communication.
Projects
Macro Calculator
Tell it your daily macro goals and the foods you like, and it works out how many servings of each to eat. Refinement of a macro calculator I built when obese.
Job Matcher
A resume-driven search tool for student employment. Built after finding the UMass job board difficult to navigate.
Linear Regression Visualizer
Plot data points and watch the line of best fit recalculate in real time! Inspired by this summer's Deltarune chapter release, which is built in GameMaker, and a chance to apply what I learned in linear algebra.
Athletics
Arya Mitra speaking as captain, and as a friend, before High School Nationals.
NCHS Boys Squash — Division II National Champions, Feb. 9–11, 2024
Competed for two years on the Varsity squash team at NCHS + 3 years on other teams, developing the footwork, court IQ, and competitive discipline that high-level squash demands. Named Team Captain, responsible for running practices, mentoring newer players, and setting the standard for team culture on and off the court.
Awarded at the annual post-season banquet for demonstrating exemplary leadership, exceptional sportsmanship, and outstanding dedication to supporting teammates across the varsity squash program, both on and off the court.
Guitar
Excerpt — "Sounds of Bells" by J. Pernambuco
Etude No. 11 by H. Villa-Lobos
I've spent years studying classical guitar, drawn to it for its technical demands and for how closely it rewards attention to musical structure. I'm currently working on Bach's Suite BWV 1006a.