Dhiren Oswal
Dhiren Oswal
Data Science Student  ยท  Penn State University  ยท  Class of 2029
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01 / About

Background

"I build things โ€” from hydroponic systems to data models โ€” and figure out how to scale them."

Born and raised in Ludhiana, India, I completed my high school education at Sacred Heart Convent School before relocating to Penn State University in Pennsylvania, where I'm pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Computational Data Science in the College of Engineering.

My background spans sustainable agriculture, entrepreneurship, and engineering. I founded OD.Hydroponics at 16 โ€” directing research, engineering nutrient delivery systems, and running community education programs. That early experience of building something from zero shaped how I approach every project: with ownership and precision.

I'm driven by the question of how emerging technology and data systems can solve real-world infrastructure problems, and I'm steadily building the technical and strategic foundation to lead at that intersection.

CurrentlyPenn State University, Class of 2029
DegreeB.Eng. Computational Data Science
BasedUniversity Park, PA
OriginallyLudhiana, India
02 / Experience

Work History

Oct 2022 โ€“ Jun 2025
OD.Hydroponics
Ludhiana, India
Founder
  • Established a sustainable agriculture initiative focused on hydroponic farming, directing all research, system design, and daily operations.
  • Engineered nutrient solution protocols and assembled functional hydroponic systems, cultivating multiple plant varieties across different growing techniques.
  • Led community outreach and educational sessions to promote awareness of sustainable, soil-free farming methods.
Jun 2024 โ€“ Jul 2024
MaxGreen Farms
Karjat, India
Intern
  • Gained hands-on exposure to commercial-scale hydroponic farming operations, contributing to daily workflow and crop management.
  • Studied and applied nutrient delivery systems and water quality testing protocols to support efficient crop harvesting, including lettuce production.
Mar 2022 โ€“ Apr 2023
Student Council
Sacred Heart Convent School
Sports Captain
  • Managed and directed 150+ students to maintain discipline and order during school-wide sporting events and activities.
  • Organized and coordinated sports programs and led the school band during Annual Day celebrations.
Oct 2022 โ€“ May 2023
TYE
Young Entrepreneurs Program
Program Participant
  • Developed core entrepreneurial competencies in marketing, business law, and finance through structured mentorship from active industry CEOs.
  • Conceptualized and pitched a sustainability-focused business proposal as part of the program's capstone initiative.
THON 2026
Penn State THON
University Park, PA
Second-in-Command (Rules & Regulations)
  • Led operations and compliance for THON Weekend at the Bryce Jordan Center.
  • Managed teams, conducted security briefings, and supported large-scale event execution.
03 / Projects

Selected Work

04 / Skills

Capabilities

Programming
Python Arduino HTML/CSS JavaScript
Engineering & Design
Fusion 360 3D Printing Mechanical Design IoT Prototyping
Data & Analysis
Data Science Analytics Modeling Systems Thinking
Leadership
Team Leadership Public Speaking Entrepreneurship Community Outreach

Let's build something meaningful.

I'm interested in engineering, data systems, and solving real-world problems through thoughtful design and execution.