Prerak Gada
I've been building things since I was a kid — started with a handmade jewelry business with my sister, moved to coding in 8th grade, won speed cubing competitions, published a research paper at 17, and now I'm running a startup that serves universities. I dropped out of college, went back, and I'm finishing my degree while scaling CampusOS. I figure things out and then help others figure them out too.
Currently
What I'm up to right now
🏗️Building
- • CampusOS — scaling to more universities this quarter
- • This portfolio — my new personal brand platform
🎓Learning
- • Completing final semester at University of Mumbai
- • Deep diving into AI/ML for product features
Experience
The full story, not just resume bullets
Community Leadership
App Development Lead
Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) · 2022 — 2023
Technical Head
IEEE Techithon · 2022
Education
With key takeaways, not just degrees
B.E. Electronics & Computer Science
University of Mumbai · 2022 — Present
Key takeaway: Dropped out in 2024 to focus on startup. Self-studied MBA during gap year. Returned to complete final semester. The dropout-and-return story framed as strength — knowing when to step away and when to finish.
Diploma in Computer Science
SBMP · 2019 — 2022
Key takeaway: Class representative. SIH coordinator. Where the foundation was built — first hackathons, first leadership roles, first real projects.
Self-studied MBA
Gap Year · 2024
Key takeaway: During the startup gap year, studied business fundamentals independently. Applied MBA concepts directly to Engaze — fundraising, operations, scaling.
Achievements & Highlights
The moments that defined the journey
KJSCE Hacks 7.0
Winner
2023
Unscript Rookies
Winner
2022
SPIT Hackathon
Runner-up
2023
LOC 4.0
Runner-up
2022
CFI Speed Cubing (Under-16)
All categories winner
2018
State Skating Selection
Selected
2017
Projects
What I've built
CampusOS
B2B college ERP platform with paid clients and enrolled universities
Boult Audio Watch App
Smart watch companion app for India's fastest growing wearable brand
Netaji App
Political poster maker app with thousands of downloads
Hungry Brain
Tech management for mom's company — since forever, till forever
Want to work together?
Whether it's a project, a collaboration, or just a chat — I'm always open to connecting.