About Me

Hi, I am an Information Technology engineer learning my trade in applying mathematical and data science techniques to solve challenging problems in the domain of finance.

The applications of analyzing data model behavior and use it to make decisions interest me. I am currently working on dynamic portfolio management using deep reinforcement learning techniques.

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Experience

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July'18 - September'18

Strategy Research & Backtesting Intern,
Parekh Shares and Securities
Researched on low frequency algorithmic trading strategies based on technical indicators. Worked with the backtesting team to develop a multistep backtesting strategy.
June'17 - August'17

Data Science Intern,
University of Tor Vergata, Rome
Devised a methodology to analyse high volumed datasets using machine learning algorithms. Performed classification and clustering analysis to understand the data substructure and relationship between attributes.
June'16 - August'16

Trading and Equity Research Intern,
Parekh Shares and Securities
Used technical analysis and candlestick charting as part of the research team to provide investment recommendations to clients. Also worked as a trader and punched equity and derivatives based client orders.

Education

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August'15 - June'19

B.E. Information Technology,
Dwarkadas J. Sanghvi College of Engineering
Completed 40 courses over 7 semesters and secured an average CGPA of 9.23.
June'13 - May'15

Cambridge A-Levels,
Prabhavati Padamshi Soni Int. Jr. College
Completed 5 A-Level examinations with an average of 81%. Completed courses in English, Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, Statistics & Advanced Information and Communication Technology.
June'01 - June'13

Cambridge IGCSE,
Utpal Sanghvi School
Completed 8 IGCSE examinations with an ICE qualification. Scored 7A*'s and an A with an average of 92.23%.

What I Do

Mathematical Modeling

I work with modeling continuous and discrete time processes and interest in modeling complex financial instruments like exotic derivatives products.

AI Solutions

I am interested in the domain of imparting cognitive intelligence to systems to optimise and enhance their functionality.

Data Analytics

I am skilled at applying sophisticated visualisations and advanced statistical tools to generate inferences for smarter decision making.

NLP

I have worked with designing processing pipelines and performing sentiment analysis for web articles.

Computer Vision

I have worked on problems like OCR, handwiring, object and face recognition and am capable to solving problems in this domain.

Web Design

I have worked on developing static and dynamic webpages both on the front and backend.

Skills

85%

C++

Adept at using STL, developing Object Oriented and Structured applications.

85%

Python

Proficient at performing data analytics and developing machine learning applications.

70%

Java

Capable of developing core Java applications, graphical interfaces and website backend functionalities.

75%

R

Proficient at performing data analytics and developing machine learning applications.

70%

SQL

Capable of performing simple and advanced queries, triggers, procedures, functions and query optimisations.

75%

Matlab

Capable of logical programming and working with the image processing, neural networks, fuzzy logic toolboxes.

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Publications

22

Projects

4

Cerifications

7

Organisations

Contact

If you wish to brainstorm over ideas and collaborate on interesting projects to solve challenging problems, please get in touch with me. Also, I would love to work on projects in Finance and Artificial Intelligence.

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