“be brave enough to live your life”
I'm a student based in Santa Cruz, CA.
Interested in many things, mainly the web, AI, open projects, and the future of tech. I'm drawn to public projects and nature, such as OpenStreetMap, which I find a beautiful intersection of open knowledge and the outdoors.
Currently working on placeholder, a way for school districts to distribute their breakfast & lunch menus to students and parents.
My work
Academics & work
- 2025 — now
Member, Youth Empowerment through Technology and Innovation Group at Santa Cruz County Office of Education
In a first-of-its-kind pilot with MIT, we advocate for safe, useful AI in education for students and educators. Our work led to a meeting at Google and an interview with Common Sense Media.
- 2025 — now
Class of '29 ASB
Leading and organizing school events as the Vice President and Secretary.
- 2024 — 2026
CMO & scientist at SEL Technologies
Helped lead marketing and science for our MATE ROV Competition team. I served as CMO for over a year, then contributed as a scientist.
Achievements
- 2026
SLVHS Volunteer Service Award
Recognized for the most volunteer hours in my class: 80 hours of service.
Projects
SLV Menu
A custom menu site prototype currently in use at San Lorenzo Valley Middle and High School.
Contact & Socials
Say hello!
[email] razvan@noctilucent.cc
[github] @razvan136