Tarun M.R.

Intern

I’m Tarun M.R., a sophomore at the School of Computing and Data Science at Sai University, Chennai, India. I’m majoring in Computing and Data Science with a minor in Economics. Originally from Trichy, Tamil Nadu, I completed middle school there before moving to Chennai for high school, where I currently reside.

I’ve always considered myself to be a multipotentialite, with interests spanning various fields. Music plays a big part in my life — I listen to genres ranging from hip-hop and pop to jazz, J-pop, EDM, and indie. Moreover, I’ve been curious to learn about music production and I recently started learning how to play the guitar! I also love to watch a variety of anime and enjoy reading mangas and manhwas. When I’m not immersed in stories, I love watching and rating movies and series on Letterboxd or gaming on my laptop. I’ve developed a budding interest in philosophy, transitioning from reading fiction to exploring Eastern and Western philosophy, ethics, existentialism, and metaphysics. I’m excited to dive into works by Dostoevsky and Kafka. Additionally, I’ve been learning German through Duolingo and am close to achieving a one-year streak! Sports have also played a significant role in my life. I hold district level silver and bronze medals in swimming and running and enjoy playing badminton and chess in my free time.

At Sai University, I actively engage in various clubs and initiatives, including the Computer Society, Entrepreneurship, Chess, Astronomy, Photography, and Gaming clubs. I’m also a member of the Nominations and Election Commission. As a writer for the Youth Red Team, I contribute to an initiative aimed at testing ChatGPT models for vulnerabilities, and I’ve been invited to contribute to Zeitgeist, SaiU’s student-run journal. I’m passionate about specific fields in computer science and am actively learning new things to improve myself. Currently, I’m collaborating on a project to streamline the election process at our university. I deeply value the multidisciplinary education SaiU offers, which resonates with my diverse interests and ambitions.

My first conversation with Sherman Teichman left a lasting impression on me. His openness, mentorship, and emphasis on trust deeply resonated with me, and I’m grateful for the opportunities he has provided. Currently, I’m creating posters for The Trebuchet’s Global Challenges and MENA courses and will soon manage the community’s website. Sherman has offered me incredible opportunities, and I’m committed to making the most of them. I’m excited to be part of The Trebuchet community and look forward to contributing meaningfully while learning from this incredible network of thinkers and changemakers.