WWDCScholars
Jiya Damara20
Panchkula, India
Hi! I'm Jiya, a 2nd-year CSE student from India, passionate about Web Dev, DSA, and Software Engineering. I build impactful projects using the MERN stack while exploring Deep Learning & SwiftUI, continuously expanding my skill set. My curiosity led me to Swift, and winning the WWDC25 Swift Student Challenge was a truly rewarding milestone! I love solving real-world challenges, enhancing user experiences, and learning continuously. Excited to experiment, build, and grow! 🚀
Scholarships
Jiya has been awarded a WWDC scholarship in 2025. Here is the submission that got her there.
In 2025, applicants were tasked with creating an interactive app playground on the topic of their choice to showcase their passion for coding. Here’s how Jiya describes her winning submission.
Pet SOS is a lifesaving app for pet owners with a dual-mode system for emergency response and preparedness. Emergency Mode offers step-by-step visual and audio guides for CPR, choking relief, and wound care, with a timer and hands-free voice assistance for clarity. Learning Mode builds preparedness through interactive cue cards and practice exercises. With high-contrast visuals and seamless navigation, Pet SOS enables swift, effective action to save pets before professional care is available.