Shiwani Varal Email & Phone Number

Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

In my capacity as a PGTA, I undertook responsibility following academic modules:• Business Economics Seminars (1st year UG)• Microeconomics Seminars (1st year UG)• Professional Academic Development (1st year UG, Entrepreneurship)PGTA responsibilities (Dec 2023 to Feb 2024): Evaluated and provided detailed feedback on student essays (approx. 2000 words each).• Quantitative Research Methods for Finance and Investment (MSc., Industrial Economics)Teaching Affiliate duties (June 2020 to Feb 2024): Conducted Stata lab sessions for 4-6 seminar groups, offering hands-on instruction in in data analysis, quantitative research fundamentals (dataset format modeling and assessing quality, reliability, and validity of output) and panel regression estimators.•Research Methods for Management Studies (MSc., Industrial Economics)Teaching Affiliate duties (June 2021 to Sept 2021): Delivered virtual Stata tutorials, guiding MSc students in data analysis and dissertation findings. I also created an MS Teams page to centralise module resources oand enhance the online learning experience.•Quantitative Methods 2A (2nd year UG, Industrial Economics)Teaching Affiliate duties (Sept 2021 to Feb 2024): Guided students through various concepts of statistical methods, including hypothesis testing, matrix algebra, finite integrals, constrained optimization, and differential equations and graded 120 exams scripts.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

As a module co-convenor, I:• Delivered 11 face-to-face lectures on Applied Econometrics, covering quantitative data management, applied econometrics topics, and statistical methods for research data analysis and interpretation to a cohort of 45 students ( UG 3rd year). • Designed and maintained a comprehensive Moodle page for the module, ensuring efficient delivery of course materials and online resources. • Cultivated students' intellectual skills, fostering their ability to analyze and evaluate business data, select appropriate methodologies, and make evidence-based decisions. • Nurtured students' critical thinking and problem-solving abilities through real-world case studies.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

• Partnered to identify factors influencing marketing decisions and success for SME business leaders, developing actionable solutions. • Coordinated research planning, conducting literature reviews, online surveys, and semi-structured interviews. • Independently performed statistical analysis using Excel, Stata, and SPSS for data cleaning and analysis. • Utilized research findings to create actionable solutions, communicating insights through reports and data visualizations.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

I served as one of the co-organizers of the Midlands Doctoral Consortium 2021, where my responsibilities encompassed inviting keynote speakers and selecting panel members for the workshops

Hull, United Kingdom

I volunteered at the University of Hull within the Skills Team at the Brynmor Jones Library, providing comprehensive support to students in understanding and completing numerical assignments and projects. I delivered one-on-one tutoring sessions to assist students in grasping key theories and concepts related to mathematics and also offered guidance on homework assignments and exam preparations.

Wooster, Ohio

As a teaching assistant for the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. I supported Real Analysis, Linear Algebra and Multivariate Calculus. In this role, I:• Provided comprehensive calculus tutoring to individuals and groups. • Supported students through weekly office hours dedicated to homework support and exam preparation. • Acted as a liaison between students and the instructor, addressing any module-related concerns. • Demonstrated meticulousness in exam invigilation, assignment grading, and provided developmental feedback.

Wooster, Ohio

As a sophomore research assistant in the Department of Political Science under Prof. Kent Kille, my responsibilities included:• Updating and debugging the executive heads' database for international organisations.• Collecting data on executive heads from various web sources and integrating it into the existing dataset.• Creating macro-formulas to systematically analyse the acquired data.You can find more details about the project here: https://www.ru.nl/politicologie/io-bio-bob-reinalda/io-bio-biographical-dictionary-sgs-ios/

Clemson, South Carolina

• Secured a grant of $3,500 from the T. Marll McDonald Endowment Fund within the Mathematics Department at The College of Wooster to support my research project.• Collaborated on a time-sensitive project on Coding Theory and Cryptography as part of a four-person team led by Dr. Felice Manganiello at Clemson University.• Utilised Python for basic model simulation and an online LaTeX editor for co-authoring papers and presentations.• Co-authored the research paper "Multicast Triangular Semilattice Network" published in Involve, a journal of mathematics.• Adeptly communicated research progress and outcomes to both diverse audiences through presentations at weekly research group meetings and at research symposium.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

•Provided administrative support to the International Services Department by diligently monitoring budgetary expenses and preparing monthly wireless billing reports.• Leveraged Excel proficiency to accurately input wireless billing data into the department's central database, ensuring the integrity and accessibility of financial information.• Drafted well-structured memos, reports, and correspondence for staff approval, demonstrating effective communication and writing skills.

Doctor Of Philosophy - Phd, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law

Activities and Societies: Postgraduate Teaching Assistant and Visiting Lecturer IFABS Conference Oxford 2023 (Registration Volunteer) NUBS.

Master Of Science - Ms, Banking, Corporate, Finance, And Securities Law, Distinction

Graduated with distinction (83.5%), achieving the highest marks in the Financial Markets module.

Bachelor’S Degree, Mathematics And Political Science With Focus On International Relations, Distinction

Activities and Societies: Competitions: DateFest (2018); Mathematical Contest in Modeling (2018); Mathematical Contest in Modeling (2017).

Visiting Student, Mathematics And Political Science

Activities and Societies: The Oxford Invariants Society Invariants-Member; The Oxford Union- Member; The Oxford University Student.