Vatsal Shah: Dubai teenager making strides in computer science and economics

Vatsal Shah: Dubai teenager making strides in computer science and economics

Shah from Raffles World Academy shares his success story with Khaleej Times

Published: Sun 20 Aug 2023, 9:00 AM

How did your passion for computer science and economics begin?

Over the past three summers, my passion for computer science and its intersection with economics has grown immensely. Completing courses from Harvard CS 50 and Georgia Tech has inspired me to explore data structures, GUIs, and programming languages. Realising my vision, I founded the STEM Club, VR Realm. Hosting insightful sessions on robotics and 3D modelling, I sought to engage students with local STEM professionals. As a result, I recently organised RWA's first ever STEM Fair, named Techtopia, to inspire secondary school students to showcase robotics projects centered around AI's transformative potential to a panel of judges.

What prompted you to build the Fitness Freak platform?

My transformative health journey from 140kg to 75kg inspired me to create Fitness Freak. This health platform reaches a community of 5,000 people and continues to grow, inspiring thousands with comprehensive guidance, informative interviews, and personalised diet plans. As a testament to my experiences, struggles, and triumphs, I am also working on publishing my book 'Rebirth of Strength', offering an intimate account of my journey.

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