A former mechanical engineer, Kavya developed a fascination for the world of finance during her undergraduate studies, taking courses such as numerical methods, mathematics for economics, and financial accounting. Her appreciation for data-driven financial processes grew while working as a data engineer at Concentrix Catalyst. This curiosity led her to a role as an investment strategist at Ithought, reinforcing her philosophy of value investing. Although her tenure at Ithought was brief, it was diverse and multifaceted, involving tasks from writing macros to automate internal systems to researching mutual funds and creating marketing content. This experience cemented her love for finance, and she is excited to pursue a long-term career in the field.