Ayush Sharma Email & Phone Number

Chicago, Il, Us

Champaign, Illinois, United States

Working on redefining social connections in Chicago

• Acquired comprehensive knowledge of market operations and portfolio construction through expert-led presentations and discussions, with a focus on applying financial principles such as factor investing and tilting strategies. Gained hands-on experience in reading and analyzing treasury bonds, ETFs, and other key investment vehicles to optimize portfolio performance.• Refined advanced communication skills to effectively articulate complex investment strategies, including the rationale behind asset allocation and performance metrics, to clients. Proficient in addressing detailed economic and market-related inquiries, ensuring that clients are fully informed and confident in their financial strategies.• Developed strong proficiency in client portfolio analysis through the use of advanced tools and techniques. This includes performing characteristic and regression-based analyses, as well as leveraging resources like the Matrix Book from Dimensional Fund Advisors to assess historical performance. These skills enable the delivery of data-driven, tailored investment advice that enhances client outcomes and aligns with their long-term financial goals.

• Selected for the highly competitive NSF I-Corps Accelerant summer program at The Grainger College of Engineering• Co-founded Social Chicago, an innovative app that aggregates happy hour deals across the city, providing users with a seamless experience in discovering the best venues.• Led comprehensive customer discovery processes to refine the product offering, while building strategic relationships with industry experts and mentors to drive the app’s growth and market positioning.• Developed advanced entrepreneurial skills, strategic market insights, and practical experience through intensive sessions and workshops, with a focus on business innovation and market strategy.

Champaign, Illinois, United States

I participated in the Cozad New Venture Challenge with my startup, IncentiVisit, a platform designed to provide location-based, personalized incentives to encourage shopping and dining at local businesses. The Cozad New Venture Challenge, organized by the Technology Entrepreneur Center at UIUC, is a prestigious entrepreneurship program that fosters innovation and supports the creation of sustainable business ventures.During the challenge, I:•Engaged in intensive workshops covering customer discovery, value proposition, financial planning, and pitching skills.•Connected with industry experts, mentors, and investors to refine our business model.•Competed for funding and in-kind prizes from a pool of over $400,000.•Presented IncentiVisit at Demo Day to a panel of judges, gaining valuable feedback and recognition.•Our participation in the Cozad New Venture Challenge significantly advanced IncentiVisit's development and prepared us for future growth in the competitive startup ecosystem.

• Agile Methodologies and Practices: Gained deep insights into Agile principles, including Scrum, Kanban, and effective team-based estimation techniques. Learned to handle defects with agility, manage backlogs, and maintain a sustainable pace for project success.• 5G and Network Technologies: Developed a solid understanding of 5G technology, including its core architecture, deployment strategies, and the future of networking. Engaged in discussions on network resiliency, edge computing fundamentals, and the deployment of AT&T's Wireline Network.• Cybersecurity and Secure Coding: Acquired knowledge in cybersecurity essentials, including secure code techniques, identification of risk areas, and static code analysis. Explored application security development and the importance of maintaining robust security requirements.• Cloud Computing and Edge Technologies: Explored the fundamentals of cloud computing, including deployment strategies and the role of edge computing in modern networks.• Entrepreneurship and Professional Development: Participated in sessions on fostering continuous learning, building relationships at work, and mastering imposter syndrome. Developed skills in data-driven decision-making, strategic thinking, and effective communication, preparing for future leadership roles.• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Engaged in DE&I discussions, learning how to foster inclusive work environments and lead with empathy and awareness.• Technical and Business Skills: Enhanced technical capabilities through modules on APIs, RESTful services, machine learning, AI, and data technologies. Developed a personal brand, learned to present effectively, and gained insights into successful career design.

Successfully completed a research project on “Tele-Medicine” challenge under the mentorship of Dr. Suneeta Panicker. Led a team of six researchers. Conducted surveys across four countries. Developed AI-enabled Telemedicine app framework. Designed physical telebooth for remote places

Founded the Coder’s Club in my school. Cultivated a community of 40 passionate coders. Conducted several competitions via the club. Led a team to develop a Blood Donation App for Rotary Club

Founded the debate club in my school to give students opportunity to develop their oracy skills, critical thinking and confident communication and organized debate competitions on topics influencing our community the most. This also helped students to become more informed about political and global affairs

Conducted campaigns for 2600+ people from vulnerable community on ill effects of tobacco consumption and successfully brought behavioral change in over 135 people. Assisted in care of the cancer patients

Community services volunteer for Polio Eradication Drive, Blood Donation camps using a self-developed app, in relief projects for the poor and needy affected due to COVID-19. Undertook Environment friendly drives. Taught Mathematics to underprivileged children (RILM)

Intern to Rakshit Tandon, Cybersecurity expert. Learned concepts like cryptography, reconnaissance, pentesting, malware analysis. Implemented these concepts while working with Gurgaon police on a real cyber-crime case

Plastic Recycling Ambassador for plastic waste recycling project. Conducted awareness campaign on importance of plastic waste recycling and segregation in about 10 CHSs and 9 restaurants. Coordinated with Municipal Corporation in the collection of 100+ Kgs of plastic waste

Selected by M/s Intel Corporation as one of the 100 high school students from all over India for a two-month workshop followed by a three-month project on Artificial Intelligence mentored by Intel AI Specialists

Raised funds for the workers who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic by creating awareness and organizing fundraisers

Data Analyst intern at TechnoPurple for their NicerGlobe project where I visualized and analyzed 32000+ trip details of 27 companies, and provided solutions for trip management using Python

Organized school events, house meetings, promoted teamwork & discipline. Motivated house members and guided them in inter-house competitions