Rori Reynolds

With a deep interest in commercializing artificial intelligence, edge computing, and emerging technologies, I am preparing to become a leader at the intersection of technology and business.
My vision has already taken me beyond the classroom and around the world.
I pursued an opportunity to intern at Senseye, Inc., here in Austin, during my last summer of high school. At Senseye, I analyzed pre-Phase 3 clinical-trial data for an AI-enabled mental-health diagnostic platform. I got to experience technology development in an operating start-up environment. I developed Python tools for organizing participant metadata, conducted user acceptance testing, and integrated Claude AI into my development workflow.
During the summer of 2026, I had the opportunity to study AI and urban sustainability in Beijing China at Tsinghua University (often called “the MIT of China”). I explored topics ranging from applications of sEMG sensors, SALMONN series av-LLMs, autonomous driving and edge computing. I had the opportunity to immerse myself in the business culture of China, visiting high-tech companies and startups, including ByteDance and Noetix Robotics. At Tianjin Eco-Port, I saw how autonomous systems and green energy can operate at an extraordinary scale.
I am also a small business founder, having started two local service companies, Lakewind Adventure Camp, and NeighborsAtEase. I have gained firsthand experience in sales, financial planning, operations, hiring, customer relationships, and product development. These experiences have helped me define my focus: mastering both the language of technology and the language of business.
Leadership and mentoring are also a huge part of my DNA. During high school I had the great honor of being elected President of the student body, leading Ripple Effect (our version of TEDx) and engaging the community in our anti-bullying initiative, The Cavalier Challenge.
I enjoy playing competitive golf (I was a 4 year Varsity Letterman in high school, with a low handicap of 0.3), where my strongest advantage is simple: I can hit the ball a long way. The ongoing challenge is making sure it goes where I intended. I can also be found on the sand volleyball court if anyone is interested in taking me and my roommate on.

Major
Electrical and Computer Engineering & Business 

Honors Programs
Honors Electrical and Computer Engineering & Canfield Business Honors Program

What drew you to the Forty Acres Scholars Program?
Even after being accepted into the prestigious ECB program at Texas, my college decision was still a difficult one to make. It was the Forty Acres Scholars Program that tipped the scale in favor of the University of Texas. The program would give me the financial freedom to pursue opportunities not only across the United States but also around the world. However, after attending Finalist Weekend, I realized that the program is much more than financial support; it is truly unlike any other scholarship in the country. It is a community of driven individuals, strengthened by the even larger and deeply supportive community of the Texas Exes. Being a Forty Acres Scholar would challenge me to become the best version of myself and surround me with an incredible alumni network that truly believes, “What starts here changes the world.” Hook ’em Horns!