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Alex Chen
Stanford University
96/100
1st Place - TreeHacks 2024

AI Match Reason

Built EcoTrack - strong sustainability project with ML expertise. Perfect fit for environmental tech roles.

Built EcoTrack: ML-powered carbon footprint analyzer. Expert in TensorFlow, Python, React.
Machine Learning
Sustainability
alex.chen@stanford.edu
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Sarah Patel
MIT
94/100
2nd Place - HackMIT 2024

AI Match Reason

Created GreenGrid for renewable energy optimization. Deep ML experience with PyTorch, ideal for clean tech.

Created GreenGrid: AI system for optimizing renewable energy distribution. PyTorch specialist.
AI/ML
Clean Energy
sarah.patel@mit.edu
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Marcus Rodriguez
UC Berkeley
92/100
Winner - Cal Hacks 2024

AI Match Reason

Developed WasteWise with computer vision for environmental impact. Strong technical skills in sustainability space.

Developed WasteWise: Computer vision for smart recycling. Strong in OpenCV, Node.js, MongoDB.
Computer Vision
Environmental
marcus.rodriguez@berkeley.edu
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Jordan Liu
Georgia Tech
90/100
Best Sustainability - HackMIT 2024

AI Match Reason

Built ClimateML for weather prediction modeling. Strong ML background with focus on environmental applications.

Built ClimateML: Advanced weather prediction using neural networks. Specializes in scikit-learn, Keras.
Neural Networks
Climate Tech
jordan.liu@gatech.edu

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