AI-Powered Social E-CommerceAs the CEO and Co-Founder of Beautiful Technologies, I led the creation of a cutting-edge e-commerce platform powered by AI. I spearheaded product development, blending user-centric design with advanced AI to redefine personalization in online shopping.My role encompassed driving strategy, building and leading a talented engineering and marketing team, and shaping the company's vision to integrate AI-driven insights with seamless user experiences. I worked closely with stakeholders to align innovation with market needs and fostered a culture of collaboration and creativity.Beautiful Technologies stood at the intersection of technology and e-commerce, focusing on developing transformative solutions to enhance how users discover and engage with products online.

Cloud Computing & Strategic FinanceAs a Corporate Finance Partner at AWS, I provided strategic financial leadership across a portfolio of core Cloud Networking Services. I managed full P&L ownership, developed revenue and cost forecasts, and created pricing models for new services and features to align financial goals with market opportunities. My role also involved shaping financial strategies for private deal negotiations and supporting capital allocation decisions to drive growth and operational efficiency.I worked closely with teams to build consumption models for IPv4 addresses and supported the architecture of the AWS Hyperplane Software Defined Network platform. Key services included Network Load Balancer, Application Load Balancer, PrivateLink, VPC Reachability Analyzer, and Traffic Mirroring. My contributions were integral to advancing AWS’s mission of delivering scalable, reliable, and cost-effective cloud networking solutions.

Growth Equity covering Cloud Computing, Internet, & Telecom NetworksAs a Senior Investment Analyst with Cisco’s Global Infrastructure Funds (GIF) team, I played a pivotal role in launching and supporting the $400M Digital Alpha Private Equity Fund, a spin-out focused on next-generation networks, cloud computing, and IoT. My work involved evaluating growth equity investments in innovative sectors such as telecom infrastructure, smart cities, and cloud technologies.I developed detailed financial models, crafted investment theses, and conducted market and competitive analyses to drive informed decision-making. Collaborating with senior leadership, I contributed to key transactions and strategic financings, helping to align investment strategies with Cisco’s broader vision of driving digital transformation and advancing cloud-based solutions.

Industrial Services and Chemicals Mergers & AcquisitionsAs an M&A Investment Banking Analyst at Houlihan Lokey, I specialized in advising industrial services and chemicals companies on sell-side and buy-side transactions. My role involved developing detailed financial models, conducting valuation analyses, and preparing comprehensive marketing materials, including teasers, information memorandums, and management presentations.I worked closely with clients and senior bankers to identify strategic opportunities, manage due diligence processes, and negotiate transaction terms. This experience honed my analytical, financial, and client management skills, providing a strong foundation in corporate finance and strategic advisory within complex industrial sectors.

Consumer Discretionary and Retail Mergers & AcquisitionsAs a Summer Analyst at The Sage Group, I focused on sell-side M&A transactions for branded consumer and retail companies. I supported senior bankers in conducting financial analyses, preparing valuation models, and developing marketing materials such as teasers and information memorandums.Collaborating with teams, I gained hands-on experience in market research, competitive analysis, and transaction execution within the consumer and retail sectors. This role deepened my understanding of the M&A process and provided valuable insights into the strategic drivers of branded consumer and retail businesses.