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San Jose, Ca, Us

San Francisco, California, United States

• Gained hands-on experience in financial analysis & modeling, client relationship management, and credit risk assessment.• Collaborated with senior bankers to evaluate the financial health of mid-sized companies, with revenues between $20 Million and $2 Billion. • Conducted industry research to support strategic decisions.• Contributed to the preparation of client presentations and credit approval memos.• Enhanced analytical skills and deepened understanding of corporate banking.• Acquired valuable insights into the financial needs and challenges of middle-market businesses.

San Jose, California, United States

• Coordinated and managed the Storefronts Grants Assistance Program with a budget of $500,000, providing financial aid to local small businesses for storefront enhancements.• Streamlined the grant application process by implementing Jotform for efficient data collection, reducing fund allocation time by over 50%.• Created a centralized database for essential documents, simplifying administrative procedures.• Developed and executed a comprehensive Grants Assistance workflow using Notion, ensuring effective tracking and management of grant applications.• Employed Zapier automations to streamline the grant application process, including automating SimpliGov submissions and integrating new submissions into the Notion workflow.• Conducted research and analysis of policies and programs related to business outreach and economic development.• Actively participated in City-related meetings, liaising with government agencies, the private sector, and the business community.• Contributed to the development of strategies for commercial displacement, downtown development, and economic recovery post-COVID-19.

San Jose, California, United States

• Engaged in a team-based financial analysis of San Jose’s $1.2 billion budget using AMANDA and Excel, optimizing resource allocation by over $10 million.• Spearheaded the development of a dynamic budget forecasting model leveraging Excel and Power BI, enhancing forecast accuracy by 15%.• Implemented robust financial tracking mechanisms to monitor budget performance, resulting in a 10% improvement in overall budget control.• Promptly identified and addressed budget variances, contributing to improved budget management and cost-efficiency.

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Worked on the Digital Temptations Project with a multidisciplinary team to analyze the impact of digital media on long-term goals.• Conducted surveys with over 1000 participants to gather behavioral data.• Analyzed behavioral data and visualized insights using Python to explore how digital media use conflicts with personal objectives.

San Jose, California, United States

• Collaborated with industry professionals on a NASA project to develop the Urban Air Mobility (UAM) System, simulating flight paths and air traffic for future flying automobiles.• Conducted extensive research on suitable flying mechanisms and applied advanced energy consumption physics using C# for effective implementation.• Developed a specialized battery monitor for the UAM Vehicle using Unity, ensuring robust performance and reliability.• Utilized the WRLD3D SDK to implement UAM navigation and create a detailed 3D simulation of the Bay Area for accurate flight rendering.• Involved in visualizing UAM using the Cave Automatic Virtual Environment, enhancing the project’s ability to present a realistic and immersive simulation experience.

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Created a central database for the university’s engineering research focused on Internet of Things (IoT) devices, utilizing PostgreSQL and NodeJS for storing and querying sensor data.• Developed the frontend dashboard using Svelte and Tailwind CSS, ensuring a sleek and user-friendly interface.• Implemented SvelteKit for Server-Side Rendering to enhance system performance and scalability, reducing backend strain.• Orchestrated the deployment of the project on AWS EC2, ensuring robust and reliable access for users.• Streamlined data management for IoT devices, significantly contributing to the research capabilities of SCU’s engineering department.

Santa Clara, California, United States

• Guided and supported over 100 students in understanding Object-Oriented Programming (OOP), data structures, and design concepts with a focus on C++.• Actively answered student queries, ensuring a comprehensive grasp of complex technical topics.• Led classes for more than 200 students in an introductory course on business theory and practice.• Covered a broad spectrum of business topics, including the economic environment, business structures and practices, organizational structures, and the roles of key business participants.• Imparted crucial knowledge and insights to students, preparing them for the dynamic world of business.

San Jose, California, United States

• Developed and edited podcasts for “Conversations with MAITRI: Between Friends,” contributing to meaningful dialogues and outreach.• Maintained and updated the Maitri website using SquareSpace, ensuring it remained current and user-friendly.• Organized an online Youth Community Panel focused on spreading awareness about preventing sexual assault on college campuses, fostering community engagement and education.• Created over 45 designs using Canva for social media, podcast covers, and the annual report, enhancing visual communication and brand presence.• Analyzed insights and data from social media and podcast platforms, tracking post interactions, viewership, and other metrics to gauge the impact and reach of digital content.

San Jose, California, United States

• Initiated and developed an online tutoring service providing free private tutoring to students affected by COVID-19 school closures.• Connected high school students with tutees, ensuring continued educational support during unprecedented times.• Advertised the project to reach a wider audience and recruited tutors to meet growing demand, scaling the service while maintaining quality.• Successfully acquired 501c(3) non-profit status for the service, demonstrating commitment to free and accessible educational support and opening new avenues for growth and community impact.

San Jose, California, United States

• Managed marketing and advertising for various events, enhancing the foundation’s visibility and attendee engagement.• Created eye-catching posters and drafted informational emails to effectively communicate current programs to the target audience.• Researched new methods of marketing and outreach to ensure strategies remained effective and relevant.• Promoted petitions on social media platforms, significantly increasing the reach and impact of campaigns and engaging a broader audience in the foundation’s causes and initiatives.

San Jose, California, United States

• Designed and advertised posters for a fundraising campaign to support Good Samaritan Hospital during the COVID-19 pandemic, successfully collecting over $10,000 in donations.• Funded food deliveries to hospital staff, addressing the impact of the hospital cafeteria’s closure.• Networked with local, individually owned, non-franchise restaurants to deliver over 80 gourmet meals per week to the hospital.• Provided crucial support to medical staff during an unprecedented crisis and fostered community solidarity and engagement.

Ontario, Canada

• Expanded audience reach for coding classes by learning and implementing advanced marketing techniques, attracting a larger and more diverse group of learners.• Developed and implemented email automations for personalized advertising using Zapier, enhancing engagement and interest in courses.• Developed and updated the CodeReady website using pure HTML, ensuring functionality, user-friendliness, and up-to-date information and course offerings.• Provided a seamless and informative online experience for potential and current students through strategic website management.

B.S. Computer Science & B.S.C. Finance, Entrepreneurship Minor

Activities and Societies: University Honors Program Member Leavey Scholars Program (Top 10% of Business School) Accelerated Cooperative.

High School Diploma

Cumulative Weighted GPA: 4.44