Rohan Rajesh

MBA Candidate Building at the Intersection of Finance, M&A, AI & Entrepreneurship

MBA Candidate at Washington University Olin with a finance and data science background. Building at the intersection of corporate finance, M&A, applied AI, and entrepreneurship — with case competition wins, AI venture work, and leadership across multiple investment and innovation programs.

About

I'm a finance and data science professional with a Bachelor of Science from The George Washington University, double majoring in Finance and Data Science. Currently pursuing an MBA at Washington University's Olin Business School, I bring a unique combination of quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and machine learning expertise to investment banking and corporate finance.

My experience spans investment banking internships, equity research, and data science capstone projects. I've built DCF models, analyzed M&A transactions, and developed predictive analytics platforms using machine learning.

My passion lies in leveraging data-driven insights to identify compelling investment opportunities and drive strategic value creation in investment banking and private capital.

I'm an active participant in case competitions, including winning 2nd place in the 2025 CSL Case Competition sponsored by PNC Bank. I'm deeply engaged in exploring financial markets, capital structures, and the mechanics of successful deals and investments, while also applying data science techniques to solve complex business problems.

Education

  • Master of Business AdministrationWashington University in St. Louis (Olin Business School), May 2027

    Concentrations: Corporate Finance, Private Capital & Strategic Ownership

    Comprehensive business education with concentrations in Corporate Finance, Private Capital, and Strategic Ownership.

    Clubs and Scholars: Scholars in Business, Olin Finance Club (E-Board), Olin Healthcare & Life Sciences Club (VP of Alumni and Community), Olin Tech Club, Olin ETA Club (E-Board)

  • Bachelor of ScienceGeorge Washington University (School of Business), May 2025

    Double Major: Finance, Data Science

    Strong foundation in quantitative analysis, financial markets, and programming. Coursework in Investment & Portfolio Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Securities Analysis, Corporate Finance, Econometrics, and Data Mining.

    Clubs and Scholars: Stock & Portfolio Management Club, Scholars of Finance, GW Investment Institute, Data Science Association

Professional Experience

  • Digital Transformation LeadWashU Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator (April 2026 - Present)

    Contribute to WashU's Digital Transformation Research Corps as an AI research lead across interdisciplinary faculty collaborations. Design and support AI-driven research workflows spanning quantitative chatbot persona modeling, patient social risk reduction in healthcare, evidence-based family wellbeing program implementation, religion and politics public scholarship dashboards, and human-fire interaction analysis in wildland-urban interface settings. Translate research goals into technical execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, defining deliverables, and advancing software and data science outputs for high-impact academic and community-facing projects.

    Skills: AI Research, Applied Machine Learning, Healthcare AI, Data Science, Cross-Functional Leadership

  • Corporate AmbassadorBoeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation (August 2025 - Present)

    Led client-facing delivery across strategic projects for Edward Jones and Hunter Engineering. For Edward Jones, developed a data-driven resource allocation model and decision-support tool to identify capacity constraints, optimize portfolio prioritization, and improve speed-to-value across strategic initiatives. For Hunter Engineering, coordinated a 15+ person cross-functional team to build a door-to-door inventory forecasting and reorder recommendation tool spanning 100+ countries and 1,000+ SKUs, integrating sales history, current inventory, and logistics lead times for non-technical global users. Both projects were named Project of the Year Finalists at the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation Symposium, and the Edward Jones project won the Best Presentation Award ($1,000).

    Skills: Supply Chain Analytics, Decision Modeling, Project Management, Client Relations, Strategic Planning

  • FounderGreenLit Sports (August 2024 - Present)

    Developed a sports betting advisory platform leveraging machine learning to provide parlay risk analysis for NFL and MLB player performance, quantify injury risk, and identify breakout players. Engineered custom metrics based on market intelligence and sports research to optimize key fantasy football advice and injury risk predictions, generating over $1,000 in winnings for sports bettors and improving lineup decisions. Won 3rd Place in the George Washington University, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship New Venture Competition, raising $5,000 in seed capital.

    Skills: Machine Learning, Product Development, Analytics, Entrepreneurship, Fundraising

  • Strategy & Corporate Development InternRohnium Inc (January 2021 - Present)

    Conducted SWOT and M&A analyses, identifying Costa Rica, Texas, and Georgia-based IT firms as targets for acquisition opportunities for a $2M-revenue minority-owned business; supported preliminary diligence on target companies. Managed timesheets and tracked utilization for 15+ consultants to ensure accurate staffing forecasts, billing alignment, and visibility into project-level economics across 3+ long-term client engagements. Recruited and led a 2-person team in UI/UX design and marketing, driving an initiative that overhauled website content and design to shift the firm's go-to-market narrative from IT services to highlight their data analytics-focused capabilities.

    Skills: M&A Analysis, Corporate Development, Project Management, UI/UX Design, Marketing Strategy

  • Quantitative Portfolio ManagerGW Investment Institute (January 2024 - May 2025)

    As Quant PM, analyzed time-series data for the Quant Investment Fund (130k+ AUM), building predictive models using GWII's BMPB Framework. Developed ETF tracking model that outperformed S&P 500 buy-and-hold in 75% of back-testing quarters. As Equity Analyst, built DCF and 3-statement models for the Phillips Student Investment Fund, analyzing 10-Ks and earnings calls via FactSet. Leveraged BlackRock Aladdin analytics across both roles to optimize portfolio risk and returns.

    Skills: Financial Modeling, Python, Equity Research, FactSet, BlackRock Aladdin, Portfolio Analysis

  • Senior AdvisorScholars of Finance @ GWU (January 2024 - May 2025)

    As VP, designed and implemented professional development initiatives to enhance member leadership capabilities and career readiness. As Senior Advisor, provided strategic guidance and mentorship to the chapter, supporting organizational development and member growth initiatives.

    Skills: Leadership, Mentorship, Program Management, Professional Development, Strategic Planning

  • Data Science Capstone Project LeadFLEX PLAY Fantasy Football (August 2024 - December 2024)

    Developed a predictive analytics platform utilizing machine learning to forecast NFL player performance, quantify injury risk, and identify breakout players, offering actionable insights for fantasy football managers and sports bettors. Engineered custom metrics to optimize key fantasy football and injury risk predictions, generating over $1,000 in winnings for sports bettors and improving lineup decisions. Delivered data-driven insights via an intuitive web platform, built with Flask and Pico.CSS, to visualize predictions and support team manager strategies during real-world evaluations.

    Skills: Machine Learning, Python, Data Science, Predictive Analytics, Web Development

  • Spring Investment Banking Analyst InternBlitzer Clancy & Company (March 2024 - May 2024)

    Curated a portfolio of 20+ revenue and EBITDA multiples for transactions across commercial real estate services, life sciences, aerospace & defense, and manufacturing sectors, providing up-to-date benchmarks for comps-based valuations. Produced a comprehensive 50-slide presentation analyzing mergers and acquisition trends, key players, and expectations within industries in soft facilities management, with an increased focus on plumbing industry drivers. Staffed on multiple sell-side deals, developing discounted cash flow models on $1M-revenue international commercial real estate services firm, and creating one-pagers and management presentations for companies in industrials and manufacturing.

    Skills: Investment Banking, Financial Modeling, M&A Analysis, Valuation, DCF Modeling

  • Finance OfficerData Science Association @ GWU (August 2023 - May 2024)

    Managed financial operations and budgeting for the Data Science Association at George Washington University, ensuring fiscal responsibility and supporting organization initiatives and events.

    Skills: Financial Management, Budgeting, Operations, Student Organizations

  • Finance OfficerJournal of Young Investigators (May 2023 - September 2023)

    Oversaw financial management and budgeting for the Journal of Young Investigators, a remote organization supporting young researchers, ensuring transparent financial operations and resource allocation.

    Skills: Financial Management, Budgeting, Remote Collaboration, Non-Profit Operations

  • Finance Research Analyst InternWall Street Oasis (January 2023 - May 2023)

    Wrote 50,000+ words across 20 articles on detailed financial valuation, Excel, accounting, and economic topics including LBOs, CAGR, business strategies, Excel functions, and more. Researched subtitles and developed examples to help with SEO resulting in a 30% month-over-month growth to new Resources section of WSO site. Engaged in over 200 hours of self-study across financial modeling and valuation courses including: Financial Statement Modeling, PPT for Finance, Venture Capital, DCF, M&A, and LBO Modeling.

    Skills: Financial Writing, Content Creation, SEO, Financial Modeling, Valuation

Competitions, Hackathons, and Featured Projects

  • ShowcaseU Spring 2026 - Olin Finance Club Poster PresentationApril 16, 2026

    Presented the Olin Finance Club poster at WashU ShowcaseU, highlighting club programming, student outcomes, and employer engagement strategy.

    Highlights: ShowcaseU, Olin Finance Club, Poster Presentation, Employer Engagement

  • Project Nova - Investment Banking Deal Analysis ProjectApril 6, 2026

    Built a full deal evaluation for Project Nova, including transaction framing, valuation support, and strategic recommendations. Developed an integrated financial model and investment memo to assess opportunity quality, execution risk, and upside potential.

    Highlights: Investment Banking, Deal Evaluation, Financial Modeling, Valuation

  • Clay AI - Build with AI Hackathon (WashU DevFest 2026) - HackathonApril 12, 2026

    Built Clay AI for WashU's Build with AI Hackathon, part of Google's global Build with AI series. Developed a generative AI homebuyer advisor that combines deterministic finance models with a transparent multi-agent council powered by Gemini and cloud-native AI tooling.

    Highlights: Build with AI, Google Gemini, Fintech, Hackathon, WashU DevFest 2026

  • George Hacks x United Nations 2026 Reboot The Earth Hackathon - VitalShelf - HackathonApril 19, 2026

    Built VitalShelf, a smart produce shelf system that uses ESP32 sensor data, computer vision, and a Flask backend to estimate freshness and dynamically adjust produce pricing to reduce food waste and improve affordability. Presented a live prototype with real-time telemetry, policy-aware pricing guardrails, and an open-source architecture designed for corner-store deployment.

    Highlights: Hackathon, IoT, ESP32, Computer Vision, Flask, Dynamic Pricing, Food Access

    Achievement: MLH Best MongoDB Implementation Award

  • Perplexity Stock Picking Competition - CTRA Pitch - CompetitionApril 8, 2026

    Presented an equity thesis for CTRA in a Perplexity-hosted stock picking competition, combining market research, valuation framing, and catalyst-driven risk/reward analysis in a timed pitch format.

    Highlights: Equity Research, Stock Pitch, Perplexity Competition, Investment Thesis

Awards and Recognition

  • Best Presentation Award - Boeing Center for Supply Chain InnovationMay 6, 2026

    Won the Best Presentation Award ($1,000) at the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation Symposium for the Edward Jones strategic resource allocation project. Both Boeing Center projects led - Edward Jones and Hunter Engineering - were named Project of the Year Finalists.

  • People's Choice AwardFebruary 10, 2026

    Voted by peers at WashU Love Data Week 2026 for outstanding data visualization work and presentation.

  • 2025 GWII Ramsey Scholar — April 25, 2025
  • 1st Place GWII VC Pitch Competition — April 20, 2025
  • 1st Place GWII QSIF Pitch Competition — April 20, 2025
  • 3rd Place Phillips Student Investment Fund Pitch Competition — April 25, 2024

Contact

Email: rohanr@wustl.edu

LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/rohanrajesh

Phone: 240-285-3042

Resources

Finance • Data Science • Strategy

Rohan Rajesh

MBA Candidate Building at the Intersection of Finance, M&A, AI & Entrepreneurship

MBA Candidate at Washington University Olin with a finance and data science background. Building at the intersection of corporate finance, M&A, applied AI, and entrepreneurship — with case competition wins, AI venture work, and leadership across multiple investment and innovation programs.

Rohan Rajesh
About

Who I Am

I'm a finance and data science professional with a Bachelor of Science from The George Washington University, double majoring in Finance and Data Science. Currently pursuing an MBA at Washington University's Olin Business School, I bring a unique combination of quantitative analysis, financial modeling, and machine learning expertise to investment banking and corporate finance.

My experience spans investment banking internships, equity research, and data science capstone projects. I've built DCF models, analyzed M&A transactions, and developed predictive analytics platforms using machine learning.

My passion lies in leveraging data-driven insights to identify compelling investment opportunities and drive strategic value creation in investment banking and private capital.

I'm an active participant in case competitions, including winning 2nd place in the 2025 CSL Case Competition sponsored by PNC Bank. I'm deeply engaged in exploring financial markets, capital structures, and the mechanics of successful deals and investments, while also applying data science techniques to solve complex business problems.

Experience

Professional Journey

WashU Digital Intelligence & Innovation (DI2) Accelerator

Digital Transformation Lead

April 2026 - Present

Contribute to WashU's Digital Transformation Research Corps as an AI research lead across interdisciplinary faculty collaborations. Design and support AI-driven research workflows spanning quantitative chatbot persona modeling, patient social risk reduction in healthcare, evidence-based family wellbeing program implementation, religion and politics public scholarship dashboards, and human-fire interaction analysis in wildland-urban interface settings. Translate research goals into technical execution by coordinating cross-functional teams, defining deliverables, and advancing software and data science outputs for high-impact academic and community-facing projects.

AI ResearchApplied Machine LearningHealthcare AIData ScienceCross-Functional Leadership

Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation

Corporate Ambassador

August 2025 - Present

Led client-facing delivery across strategic projects for Edward Jones and Hunter Engineering. For Edward Jones, developed a data-driven resource allocation model and decision-support tool to identify capacity constraints, optimize portfolio prioritization, and improve speed-to-value across strategic initiatives. For Hunter Engineering, coordinated a 15+ person cross-functional team to build a door-to-door inventory forecasting and reorder recommendation tool spanning 100+ countries and 1,000+ SKUs, integrating sales history, current inventory, and logistics lead times for non-technical global users. Both projects were named Project of the Year Finalists at the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation Symposium, and the Edward Jones project won the Best Presentation Award ($1,000).

Supply Chain AnalyticsDecision ModelingProject ManagementClient RelationsStrategic Planning

GreenLit Sports

Founder

August 2024 - Present

Developed a sports betting advisory platform leveraging machine learning to provide parlay risk analysis for NFL and MLB player performance, quantify injury risk, and identify breakout players. Engineered custom metrics based on market intelligence and sports research to optimize key fantasy football advice and injury risk predictions, generating over $1,000 in winnings for sports bettors and improving lineup decisions. Won 3rd Place in the George Washington University, Office of Innovation and Entrepreneurship New Venture Competition, raising $5,000 in seed capital.

Machine LearningProduct DevelopmentAnalyticsEntrepreneurshipFundraising

Rohnium Inc

Strategy & Corporate Development Intern

January 2021 - Present

Conducted SWOT and M&A analyses, identifying Costa Rica, Texas, and Georgia-based IT firms as targets for acquisition opportunities for a $2M-revenue minority-owned business; supported preliminary diligence on target companies. Managed timesheets and tracked utilization for 15+ consultants to ensure accurate staffing forecasts, billing alignment, and visibility into project-level economics across 3+ long-term client engagements. Recruited and led a 2-person team in UI/UX design and marketing, driving an initiative that overhauled website content and design to shift the firm's go-to-market narrative from IT services to highlight their data analytics-focused capabilities.

M&A AnalysisCorporate DevelopmentProject ManagementUI/UX DesignMarketing Strategy

GW Investment Institute

Quantitative Portfolio Manager

Jan 2025 - May 2025

Equity Analyst

Jan 2024 - Dec 2024

As Quant PM, analyzed time-series data for the Quant Investment Fund (130k+ AUM), building predictive models using GWII's BMPB Framework. Developed ETF tracking model that outperformed S&P 500 buy-and-hold in 75% of back-testing quarters. As Equity Analyst, built DCF and 3-statement models for the Phillips Student Investment Fund, analyzing 10-Ks and earnings calls via FactSet. Leveraged BlackRock Aladdin analytics across both roles to optimize portfolio risk and returns.

Financial ModelingPythonEquity ResearchFactSetBlackRock AladdinPortfolio Analysis

Scholars of Finance @ GWU

Senior Advisor

Aug 2024 - May 2025

VP of Leadership Development

Jan 2024 - May 2024

As VP, designed and implemented professional development initiatives to enhance member leadership capabilities and career readiness. As Senior Advisor, provided strategic guidance and mentorship to the chapter, supporting organizational development and member growth initiatives.

LeadershipMentorshipProgram ManagementProfessional DevelopmentStrategic Planning

FLEX PLAY Fantasy Football

Data Science Capstone Project Lead

August 2024 - December 2024

Developed a predictive analytics platform utilizing machine learning to forecast NFL player performance, quantify injury risk, and identify breakout players, offering actionable insights for fantasy football managers and sports bettors. Engineered custom metrics to optimize key fantasy football and injury risk predictions, generating over $1,000 in winnings for sports bettors and improving lineup decisions. Delivered data-driven insights via an intuitive web platform, built with Flask and Pico.CSS, to visualize predictions and support team manager strategies during real-world evaluations.

Machine LearningPythonData SciencePredictive AnalyticsWeb Development

Blitzer Clancy & Company

Spring Investment Banking Analyst Intern

March 2024 - May 2024

Curated a portfolio of 20+ revenue and EBITDA multiples for transactions across commercial real estate services, life sciences, aerospace & defense, and manufacturing sectors, providing up-to-date benchmarks for comps-based valuations. Produced a comprehensive 50-slide presentation analyzing mergers and acquisition trends, key players, and expectations within industries in soft facilities management, with an increased focus on plumbing industry drivers. Staffed on multiple sell-side deals, developing discounted cash flow models on $1M-revenue international commercial real estate services firm, and creating one-pagers and management presentations for companies in industrials and manufacturing.

Investment BankingFinancial ModelingM&A AnalysisValuationDCF Modeling

Data Science Association @ GWU

Finance Officer

August 2023 - May 2024

Managed financial operations and budgeting for the Data Science Association at George Washington University, ensuring fiscal responsibility and supporting organization initiatives and events.

Financial ManagementBudgetingOperationsStudent Organizations

Journal of Young Investigators

Finance Officer

May 2023 - September 2023

Oversaw financial management and budgeting for the Journal of Young Investigators, a remote organization supporting young researchers, ensuring transparent financial operations and resource allocation.

Financial ManagementBudgetingRemote CollaborationNon-Profit Operations

Wall Street Oasis

Finance Research Analyst Intern

January 2023 - May 2023

Wrote 50,000+ words across 20 articles on detailed financial valuation, Excel, accounting, and economic topics including LBOs, CAGR, business strategies, Excel functions, and more. Researched subtitles and developed examples to help with SEO resulting in a 30% month-over-month growth to new Resources section of WSO site. Engaged in over 200 hours of self-study across financial modeling and valuation courses including: Financial Statement Modeling, PPT for Finance, Venture Capital, DCF, M&A, and LBO Modeling.

Financial WritingContent CreationSEOFinancial ModelingValuation
Portfolio

Projects & Competitions

Showcase of case competition experience, startup ventures, and professional projects.

Competitions

MLH Best MongoDB Implementation Award

George Hacks x United Nations 2026 Reboot The Earth Hackathon - VitalShelf - Hackathon

April 19, 2026

Built VitalShelf, a smart produce shelf system that uses ESP32 sensor data, computer vision, and a Flask backend to estimate freshness and dynamically adjust produce pricing to reduce food waste and improve affordability. Presented a live prototype with real-time telemetry, policy-aware pricing guardrails, and an open-source architecture designed for corner-store deployment.

HackathonIoTESP32Computer VisionFlaskDynamic PricingFood Access

ShowcaseU Spring 2026 - Olin Finance Club Poster Presentation

April 16, 2026

Presented the Olin Finance Club poster at WashU ShowcaseU, highlighting club programming, student outcomes, and employer engagement strategy.

ShowcaseUOlin Finance ClubPoster PresentationEmployer Engagement

Clay AI - Build with AI Hackathon (WashU DevFest 2026) - Hackathon

April 12, 2026

Built Clay AI for WashU's Build with AI Hackathon, part of Google's global Build with AI series. Developed a generative AI homebuyer advisor that combines deterministic finance models with a transparent multi-agent council powered by Gemini and cloud-native AI tooling.

Build with AIGoogle GeminiFintechHackathonWashU DevFest 2026
GitHub

Perplexity Stock Picking Competition - CTRA Pitch - Competition

April 8, 2026

Presented an equity thesis for CTRA in a Perplexity-hosted stock picking competition, combining market research, valuation framing, and catalyst-driven risk/reward analysis in a timed pitch format.

Equity ResearchStock PitchPerplexity CompetitionInvestment Thesis

Project Nova - Investment Banking Deal Analysis Project

April 6, 2026

Built a full deal evaluation for Project Nova, including transaction framing, valuation support, and strategic recommendations. Developed an integrated financial model and investment memo to assess opportunity quality, execution risk, and upside potential.

Investment BankingDeal EvaluationFinancial ModelingValuation

Commvault Deal Evaluation - Case Competition

March 12, 2026

Completed a deal evaluation focused on Commvault, developing an investment-oriented view of strategic positioning, valuation considerations, and transaction rationale.

Deal EvaluationM&A AnalysisValuationInvestment Strategy
Semifinalist • Top 30 Schools

Google Agentic Commerce Case Competition - Case Competition

March 7, 2026

Developed a strategy for Google to win in agentic commerce through the Google Agentic Commerce Standard (GACS), focusing on trust, governance, and platform economics. Selected as a finalist and advanced as part of the top 30 schools invited to the semifinals.

FinalistTop 30 SchoolsSemifinalistAgentic CommercePlatform Strategy
3rd Place

Meritus Health Case Competition - Case Competition

February 13, 2026

Healthcare administration case competition analyzing real-life scenarios and developing innovative solutions for Meritus Health. Presented strategy to senior leadership and participated in quality improvement rounding. Achieved 3rd place out of teams from graduate programs nationwide.

3rd Place WinnerHealthcare AdministrationStrategic AnalysisQuality Improvement
People's Choice Award

Love Data Week 2026 - People's Choice Award - Data Competition

February 10, 2026

Won People's Choice Award voted by peers during WashU's Love Data Week 2026 competition. Recognized for outstanding data visualization work and presentation skills.

People's ChoiceData VisualizationWashU
Finalist (1 of 4)

Skandalaris Whopathon - Hackathon

January 17, 2026

Built RecentRounds, a platform helping students prepare for competitive recruiting by sharing interview insights from previous candidates. Selected as one of 4 finalists from 40+ participants. Developed a fully functional digital product on the Whop platform, creating a verified peer marketplace for interview debriefs from candidates who landed roles at bulge-bracket banks, MBB consulting, and big tech.

FinalistEntrepreneurshipDigital ProductRecruiting Platform

UCLA Health AI in Healthcare Case Competition - Case Competition

November 17, 2025

Designed BruinBuddy, an AI-powered patient navigation system to streamline intake, reduce administrative burden, and support clinicians. Analyzed $4.9T healthcare market opportunity, focusing on $20-30B AI slice in ambulatory/RCM. Developed comprehensive financial model with $1.8M NPV and 3.2-year payback period. Addressed patient AMA risk, prior authorization automation, and equity routing for underserved communities.

Healthcare InnovationAI StrategyPatient NavigationFinancial Modeling
3rd Place

Olin Tech Club Mini Hackathon - Hackathon

November 13, 2025

Developed innovative solutions in a fast-paced hackathon environment. Won 3rd place showcasing technical skills and creative problem-solving.

3rd Place WinnerHackathonInnovation

Gilead Pharma Case Competition - Case Competition

November 10, 2025

Clinical trial site selection and strategy for Phase III ramafloxacin MDR-TB trial across Africa. Developed comprehensive site evaluation framework, timeline projections, and go-to-market strategy for MARA Therapeutics. Focused on operational logistics, regulatory considerations, and post-approval commercialization.

Pharma StrategyClinical TrialsSite SelectionRegulatory Strategy

SnoutScout - Midnight Hackathon - Hackathon

October 26, 2025

Built SnoutScout, an AI-powered pet health triage platform. Uses computer vision and digital sound processing to analyze pet behavior and provide instant health insights. Served as CEO, leading a team of 4 MBA and PhD students to develop a solution targeting the $152B pet care market.

Computer VisionAI/MLPet HealthCEO

Bauer Leaders Academy Leaders Cup - Case Competition

October 25, 2025

Case competition focused on leadership and strategic decision-making in business contexts.

LeadershipStrategic ThinkingCase Analysis

Echo: AI Grief Companion - AI Hackathon - Hackathon

October 24, 2025

Developed Echo, an AI grief companion that uses a loved one's voice and stories to guide users through a structured 10-conversation healing journey. Addresses the $4.5B grief support market where <10% seek professional help. Features ethical boundaries with conversation limits to prevent unhealthy attachment.

AI Voice TechMental HealthEthical AIHealthcare
2nd Place • $6,000

PNC Corporate Startup Lab - AI in Banking Case Competition - Case Competition

October 23, 2025

Designed an Explainable AI Coach for banking customers, focusing on transparent financial advice. Won 2nd place ($6,000) out of 96 schools nationwide. Developed UX flows, governance framework, and go-to-market strategy for trusted AI in banking.

2nd Place WinnerAI/ML StrategyTrusted AIUX Design96 Schools
CMU NewsVideo
3rd Place • $5,000

GW New Venture Competition - Case Competition

April 20, 2025

Pitched GreenLit Sports, a sports betting advisory platform leveraging machine learning. Won 3rd place, raising $5,000 in seed capital.

3rd Place WinnerEntrepreneurshipFundraisingPitch Competition
GWU News
Blockchain • $1,500 + Open Source • $500

Medical Wallet - GW Hacks InnovationFest - Hackathon

February 28, 2025

Won Blockchain Spot Price award ($1,500) and OSPO Open Source award ($500). Developed Medical Wallet, a blockchain-based solution for secure medical data management, addressing data privacy and accessibility challenges in the healthcare industry.

BlockchainHealthcareOpen SourceData Privacy

Awards & Recognition

Best Presentation • $1,000

Best Presentation Award - Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation

May 6, 2026

Won the Best Presentation Award ($1,000) at the Boeing Center for Supply Chain Innovation Symposium for the Edward Jones strategic resource allocation project. Both Boeing Center projects led — Edward Jones and Hunter Engineering — were named Project of the Year Finalists.

Best Presentation Award$1,000Project of the Year FinalistBoeing CenterEdward JonesHunter Engineering
People's Choice Award

People's Choice Award

February 10, 2026

Voted by peers at WashU Love Data Week 2026 for outstanding data visualization work and presentation.

People's ChoiceData VisualizationWashU

2025 GWII Ramsey Scholar

April 25, 2025

Recognized as a Ramsey Scholar by the GW Investment Institute for outstanding contributions to the investment community and academic excellence.

Academic ExcellenceInvestment InstituteRecognition
1st Place

1st Place GWII VC Pitch Competition

April 20, 2025

Won 1st place in the Foundations of Venture Capital course pitch competition, demonstrating strong analytical and presentation skills.

1st Place WinnerVenture CapitalPitch Competition
1st Place

1st Place GWII QSIF Pitch Competition

April 20, 2025

Won 1st place in the Quant Student Investment Fund pitch competition, showcasing quantitative analysis and investment strategy.

1st Place WinnerQuantitative AnalysisInvestment Strategy
3rd Place

3rd Place Phillips Student Investment Fund Pitch Competition

April 25, 2024

Achieved 3rd place in the Phillips Student Investment Fund pitch competition, demonstrating strong equity research and valuation skills.

3rd Place WinnerEquity ResearchValuation

Class Deliverables

WashU

WashU ETA Class

ETA Class: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition Thesis

January 1, 2026

Academic thesis completed for WashU's ETA class, focused on search-fund style acquisition analysis, target screening, and post-acquisition value creation strategy.

ETAAcademic ThesisAcquisition Strategy
WashU

OB 5000 Foundations of Teamwork

OB 5000: In STL for STL Volunteer Project

December 2, 2025

Foundations of Teamwork class project. Collaborative team project focused on community volunteer impact and coordination.

TeamworkCommunity ImpactLeadership
WashU

FIN 5203 Financial Management

FIN 5203: J&J Stock Valuation Project

December 1, 2025

Financial Management course project analyzing Johnson & Johnson stock valuation using financial modeling and fundamental analysis.

Financial ModelingValuationStock Analysis
GWU

FINA 4103 Quant Student Investment Fund

FINA 4103: BMPB Quantamental Model

April 20, 2025

Quant Student Investment Fund course project building a quantamental model using GWII's BMPB Fundamental Analysis Framework.

Quantitative AnalysisFinancial ModelingInvestment Strategy
GWU

FINA Foundations of VC

FINA Foundations of VC: Muon Space VC Analysis

April 20, 2025

Venture Capital course project analyzing Muon Space as a potential investment opportunity, demonstrating VC analysis and due diligence skills.

Venture CapitalDue DiligenceInvestment Analysis
GWU

PUBH 1242 Health Data Mining

PUBH 1242: Pain, Performance, & Prediction

April 1, 2025

Health Data Mining course project analyzing relationships between pain, performance metrics, and predictive health outcomes.

Data MiningHealthcare AnalyticsPredictive Modeling
GWU

DATS 4001 Data Science Capstone

DATS 4001: Flex Play Fantasy Football Capstone

December 1, 2024

Data Science Capstone project developing a predictive analytics platform utilizing machine learning to forecast NFL player performance, quantify injury risk, and identify breakout players. Built with Flask and Pico.CSS.

Machine LearningData SciencePredictive Analytics
GWU

BADM 4101

BADM 4101: Better Talk

December 1, 2024

Business course project focused on communication strategy and team delivery for a consulting-style presentation.

CommunicationTeamworkPresentation
GWU

GW Phillips Student Investment Fund

GW Phillips Student Investment Fund: Buy PHM / Sell TJX Pitch

April 25, 2024

Equity research pitch for the Phillips Student Investment Fund, recommending buy PHM and sell TJX based on fundamental analysis.

Equity ResearchInvestment PitchFundamental Analysis
GWU

GW Phillips Student Investment Fund

GW Phillips Student Investment Fund: Nike Company Presentation

February 12, 2024

Equity research presentation on Nike, analyzing company fundamentals, market position, and investment thesis.

Equity ResearchCompany AnalysisInvestment Research
GWU

Data Ethics

Data Ethics: Final Paper

December 5, 2023

Comprehensive analysis of data ethics principles and their application in modern data science practices, examining case studies and ethical frameworks.

Data EthicsResearchAcademic Writing
GWU

DATS 2101 Introduction to Data Science

DATS 2101: Tackling the Ethics of NFL Statistics

October 24, 2023

Data ethics course project examining the ethical implications of NFL player statistics collection and usage, exploring privacy concerns, consent, and the impact of data-driven decisions in professional sports.

Data EthicsSports AnalyticsPrivacy
GWU

FINA 3001 Intermediate Finance

FINA 3001: COVID-19 VS. M&A

March 24, 2023

Intermediate Finance course project analyzing the impact of COVID-19 on mergers and acquisitions activity and market dynamics.

M&A AnalysisFinancial AnalysisMarket Research
GWU

ECON 2123 Econometrics

ECON 2123: Personal Remittance vs Tourism

January 5, 2023

Econometrics course project analyzing the relationship between personal remittances and tourism using statistical methods and econometric modeling.

EconometricsStatistical AnalysisData Analysis
GWU

IBUS 3001

IBUS 3001: QCELL & The Solar Energy Industry

December 15, 2022

International Business course project analyzing QCELL and the solar energy industry, examining global market dynamics and competitive positioning.

International BusinessIndustry AnalysisSolar Energy
GWU

BADM 2301

BADM 2301: GWBUYS App Proposal

December 7, 2022

Business course project proposing GWBUYS, a mobile application solution for university students.

Business StrategyApp DevelopmentProposal
GWU

UW 1020 Minding the Body

UW 1020: Social Media & Anabolic Steroids

April 1, 2022

Writing in the Medical Humanities course final paper exploring how social media influences anabolic steroid use among recreational athletes. Analyzed body dysmorphia, fitness influencer culture, and the psychology of performance enhancement.

Medical HumanitiesAcademic WritingResearch

Video Presentations

Clay AI - WashU Build with AI Hackathon Pitch

Hackathon • Build with AI

Clay AI - WashU Build with AI Hackathon Pitch

Pitch video for Clay AI, a generative AI homebuyer advisor built for WashU DevFest 2026 in the Google Build with AI Hackathon series.

Perplexity Stock Picking Competition - CTRA Pitch

Competition • Stock Pitch

Perplexity Stock Picking Competition - CTRA Pitch

Stock pitch presentation for the Perplexity competition, outlining thesis, valuation framing, and key catalysts.

PNC AI in Banking Case Competition - Winning Presentation

Case Competition • 2nd Place Winner

PNC AI in Banking Case Competition - Winning Presentation

Winning presentation (2nd place, $6,000) for Explainable AI Coach in banking. Demonstrates strategic thinking, UX design, and trusted AI governance framework.

PNC AI in Banking Case Competition - Alternative Video

Case Competition

PNC AI in Banking Case Competition - Alternative Video

Alternative video of the PNC AI in Banking case competition presentation.

OB 5000: In STL for STL Volunteer Project

Class Deliverable • Teamwork

OB 5000: In STL for STL Volunteer Project

Collaborative class project showcasing team effectiveness in community volunteer management and coordination.

SnoutScout - Midnight Hackathon Presentation

Hackathon • CEO

SnoutScout - Midnight Hackathon Presentation

Pitch presentation for SnoutScout, an AI-powered pet health triage platform using computer vision to analyze pet behavior and provide instant health insights.

Meritus Health Case Competition Presentation

Case Competition • 3rd Place

Meritus Health Case Competition Presentation

Presentation for Meritus Health Case Competition, analyzing real-life healthcare administration scenarios and developing innovative solutions.

RecentRounds - Skandalaris Whopathon

Hackathon • Finalist

RecentRounds - Skandalaris Whopathon

Pitch presentation for RecentRounds, a platform helping students prepare for competitive recruiting by sharing interview insights from previous candidates.

Education

Academic Background

Washington University in St. Louis

Master of Business Administration

Washington University in St. Louis

Olin Business School | May 2027

Concentrations

Corporate Finance & Private Capital & Strategic Ownership

Comprehensive business education with concentrations in Corporate Finance, Private Capital, and Strategic Ownership.

Scholars & Clubs

Scholars in BusinessOlin Finance Club (E-Board)Olin Healthcare & Life Sciences Club (VP of Alumni and Community)Olin Tech ClubOlin ETA Club (E-Board)
George Washington University

Bachelor of Science

George Washington University

School of Business | May 2025

Double Major

Finance & Data Science

Strong foundation in quantitative analysis, financial markets, and programming. Coursework in Investment & Portfolio Management, Financial Statement Analysis, Securities Analysis, Corporate Finance, Econometrics, and Data Mining.

Scholars & Clubs

Stock & Portfolio Management ClubScholars of FinanceGW Investment InstituteData Science Association
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I'm always interested in connecting with investment banking professionals, discussing financial markets and deal dynamics, or exploring opportunities in corporate finance and M&A.