Professional Experience

My journey in finance and analytics

Finance Intern

Mirae Asset Sharekhan Ltd. July 2024 - September 2024
  • Performed financial analysis and portfolio diagnostics on 20+ investor accounts worth INR 12 Cr (~$1.5M) to support forecasting accuracy.
  • Presented equity and mutual fund investment ideas that contributed to 3 new client acquisitions and stronger portfolio diversification.
  • Automated transaction tracking in Excel, improving reporting efficiency by 30% and enhancing data accuracy for financial statements.
  • Verified client KYC and risk profiles during CRM migration to maintain 100% data integrity and regulatory compliance.
  • Prepared daily market briefings summarizing index moves, sector trends, and fund performance for senior advisors.

Intramural Sports Referee Supervisor

Recreation and Wellbeing at UIC November 2023 - Present
  • Supervise and train 30+ referees across basketball, soccer, volleyball, and other sports to maintain consistent rule enforcement and safe play.
  • Coordinate 50+ weekly games by managing field readiness, staff assignments, and real-time issue escalation.
  • De-escalate dozens of high-pressure disputes each semester using clear communication to preserve game integrity and participant experience.
  • Support referee recruitment and onboarding, helping evaluate candidates and speed up training for new hires.
  • Track incidents, ejections, and participation trends to support data-driven improvements to intramural operations.

Facility Attendant & Outdoor Fields Supervisor

Recreation and Wellbeing at UIC May 2024 - Present
  • Supervise daily operations of the Outdoor Fields Complex, and the UIC Recreation and Wellbreing facility, enforcing policies to maintain a safe and professional athletic environment.
  • Coordinate setup and teardown of equipment for 10+ weekly sporting events, ensuring on-time execution and operational readiness.
  • Conduct walkthroughs to monitor usage, enforce field protocols, and respond to incidents, escalating safety concerns when necessary.
  • Complete and file nightly facility, accident, and incident reports to maintain accurate logs for internal review and compliance tracking.
  • Collaborate with maintenance and facilities teams to resolve field issues quickly and minimize downtime for student programs.

Street Team – Marketing & Outreach

Recreation and Wellbeing at UIC January 2024 - Present
  • Support marketing for 50+ UIC Campus Recreation programs, including intramurals, group fitness, and special events.
  • Execute physical marketing for 40+ events such as Rec Fest, and seasonal tournaments through flyering, tabling, and in-person outreach.
  • Contribute to social and digital campaigns by providing on-the-ground content ideas and feedback on messaging that resonates with students.
  • Collaborate with the Campus Recreation marketing team on branded campaigns that increase awareness and participation across campus.
  • Help drive measurable traffic to events by promoting sign-ups and answering questions from thousands of students each semester at outreach tables and pop-ups.

Skills & Expertise

Technical and professional competencies

📊 Financial Analysis

DCF Modeling Equity Valuation Financial Statements Portfolio Analysis Risk Management Investment Research Forecasting Investment Strategy Risk Assessment Quantitative Finance ROI Analysis Value Chain Analysis

💻 Data & Analytics

Python R SQL Excel/VBA Machine Learning Data Cleaning Data Visualization Model Evaluation Business Data Mining Supply Chain Planning Operations Management Database Technology LightGBM XGBoost Statistical Analysis

🛠️ Tools & Platforms

Bloomberg Terminal Tableau Power BI Jupyter Git/GitHub VS Code Google Colab SAP GTS AWS Academy Tools Advanced Excel

🤖 AI & Automation

GPT Agents Automation LLM Modeling AI Ethics NLP Workflow Automation API Integration Model Deployment

🤝 Professional Skills

Leadership Communication Team Management Problem Solving Presentation Critical Thinking Cross-Functional Collaboration Client Interaction

Education

Academic background and certifications

Bachelor of Science
University of Illinois Chicago – Chicago, IL
Expected Graduation: May 2026 | GPA: 3.47 / 4.00
Double Major in Finance, Information & Decision Sciences
Double Concentration in Business Analytics, Supply Chain & Operations
Dean's List: Spring & Fall 2023, Spring & Fall 2024, Fall 2025
CFA Level I Candidate (February 2025)
CFA Institute
Pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation with a focus on investment analysis and portfolio management.
Certifications
  • Discovering the Basics of SAP Global Trade Services – Record of Achievement (SAP Learning / Credly)
  • AWS Academy Graduate – AWS Academy Data Engineering – 40-hour course (AWS Academy)
  • Financial Modeling Foundations – LinkedIn Learning (NASBA CPE)
  • Business Analysis Foundations – LinkedIn Learning (NASBA, IIBA, PMI)