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New York, New York, United States

• Experienced in catastrophe modeling, validating pricing algorithms, and providing underwriters with concise summaries for $150Bn total portfolio value including 50+ large insurance policies per quarter ranging from $100M-$10Bn per policy whilst simultaneously conducting quarterly rollups of hundreds of portfolios• Increased reinsurance exposure data extraction, proper data population, and pricing efficiency by 300% via SQL scripts versus manual input in each excel sheet for reinsurance portfolios in Workers Comp, Direct and Facultative, Casualty, Cyber, Property, Primary catastrophe, etc • Built and optimizing the company’s internal pricing tools via SQL and python while integrating generative AI to fast track company matching details and pricing algorithm calculations • Conducted model validation work for catastrophe modeling software such as Arium and CyberCube • Collaborated and worked as one team with underwriters and others in different time zones across New York City, London, and Delhi to create a global reinsurance data mapping portfolio and an aligned reporting system for cyber and casualty reinsurance across 72 countries

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

• Skilled in using COMSOL to simulate the elimination of a macrophage cell through the application of electricity induced by ultrasound-activated piezoelectric nanoparticles and photovoltaic semiconductors.• Experienced in synthesizing new quantum materials (5+) and conducting precise NSOM and SEM measurements in a cleanroom environment.• Conducted optical simulations to challenge the Babinet principle at the quantum mechanical level.• Mentored and trained junior researchers in conducting scholarly research and acquiring cleanroom and fume hood techniques.• Successfully presented research data and results in a compelling manner while working with international institutions and national laboratories

Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, United States

• Proven ability to independently teach and manage 2 undergraduate physics lab sections and classes, comprising 74 students per semester, efficiently resolving student conflicts.• Consistently graded weekly reports, homework, and 3 exams for 74 students, meeting deadlines every semester.• Demonstrated effectiveness in facilitating students' comprehension of fundamental physics concepts through engaging classroom instruction and productive office hours.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Modified an enhanced photon detection simulation using Python and Solidworks that improved photon simulation speeds by a factor of 200 compared to other industry-leading softwares • Led data analysis, optimizing simulation through optical and material property changes and provided understanding of UV wavelength mechanics for entire organization.• Collaborated with a large international group of over 150 scientists from 15 universities in the "Next Enriched Xenon Observation" project.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Assisted the professor with clerical tasks such as posting in-class notes, grading lab assignments, office hours and preparing materials for upcoming classes about Physics of Music. • Taught laboratory sessions and monitored students to ensure they had a firm grasp of core concepts

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Partnered with the professor to plan and conduct Newtonian Mechanics lessons that implemented a group learning format.• Mentored students in office hours.

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

• Organized laboratory and demonstration materials to help professors prepare for daily instruction and activities • Received hands on experience with handling and harnessing all university physics equipment

Masters Of Science, Physics

Activities and Societies: Treasurer of Graduate Students of Color Association, Women in PhysicsPursuing a degree in condensed matter.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Physics

Activities and Societies: Society of Physics Students, Science Outreach Club, South Asian Society of Engineers and ScientistsPursued.