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San Francisco Bay Area

I focus on identifying and analyzing emerging market trends and startup opportunities. My role involves conducting market analysis, assessing financial and strategic viability, and providing data-driven insights to inform investment decisions.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Working on an idea part-time with a colleague in the sports analytics space.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

-Spearheaded the creation of ideal customer partner profiles, meticulously identifying potential firms for management's review, which streamlined and informed our outreach strategies.-Led proactive cold outreach initiatives targeting a diverse set of industry stakeholders, including insurers, insurtech startups, data-providers, and cybersecurity firms, resulting in the establishment of key Marketplace business relationship prospects.- Contributed to and conducted incisive discovery calls, demonstrating versatility in engaging with a broad spectrum of stakeholders, from technical experts to C-level executives.-Underwent comprehensive sales training with Deloitte's Sales and Marketing Optimization team, adopting best-in-class sales methodologies and strategies.-Crafted and delivered polished presentations using Microsoft PowerPoint, utilizing skills acquired from a course on presentation best practices employed by McKinsey & Company.-In collaboration with management, crafted well-received content, including articles and podcasts, on AI's influence on actuarial science and insurance. Endorsed by Canadian Actuarial bodies, our work enhanced Deloitte's position as a thought leader in the space.-Managed a diverse workload that included actuarial responsibilities, research projects, and software development duties, showcasing a multi-faceted skill set and unwavering dedication to the firm's multifarious objectives.

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

As a part of the representative team from Concordia I designed and developed a Machine Learning model that forecasted the probability of auto-collision based on the input of various variables under the tutelage of a seasoned Borealis AI engineer!

Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Independently completed a research paper dealing with topics in Computational Finance under the direction and supervision of the head of the Actuarial department.

Montreal, Canada Area

Montreal, Canada Area

-Participated in weekly meetings regarding the organization of company files, collateral material, and administrative tasks in collaboration with senior leadership team. -Completed BMQ and BMOQ leadership training over 17 weekends during the winter semester, which included leading sections of soldiers on exercises, writing and delegating orders and assuming joint-responsibility for 45 privates. -Assisted the regiment with the administration of training and day-to-day business in a leadership role.

Toronto, Canada Area

-Successfully marketed and promoted handyman services, leading to a consistent client base and repeat business.-Engaged directly with clients to assess their needs, offering tailored solutions that matched their home improvement and repair objectives.-Negotiated project costs, ensuring both competitive pricing for clients and profitable margins for the business.-Fostered strong client relationships, resulting in numerous referrals and word-of-mouth growth.Utilized upselling techniques to introduce clients to additional services, maximizing project value and enhancing customer satisfaction.-Managed all aspects of the business, from client acquisition and project management to final invoicing, leveraging key sales strategies at each step.

Bachelor'S Degree, Statistics And Computer Science

Activities and Societies: Director of Recruitment- Conservative ConcordiaFinancial Accounting • Economics • Multivariable Calculus •.

Specialization, Machine Learning

Specialization Consisted of 3 courses: • Unsupervised Learning, Recommenders, Reinforcement Learning • Advanced Learning Algorithms •.