Education
University of Wisconsin–Madison, Wisconsin School of Business09/26 – 05/27
Master of Science in Finance — Applied Security Analysis
- Selected into a two-year program training students in financial modeling, security analysis of equities and bonds, and portfolio management. Students manage over $20 million in equity and fixed income portfolios their second year.
- Key Coursework: Financial Modeling, Equity & Credit Analysis, Financial Accounting, Portfolio Theory & Application, Derivatives, Macroeconomics, Fixed Income
University of Wisconsin–Madison09/07 – 05/26
Bachelor of Science in Mathematics & Economics — GPA: 3.75/4.00
- Awards: King-Morgridge Scholarship (Full Ride) · Dean's List Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024
- Key Coursework: Intermediate Micro & Macroeconomics, Data Science, Probability Theory, Real Analysis, Linear Algebra, Econometrics, Statistics, Honors Research Project Design
- Study Abroad — London School of Economics and Political Science
Professional Experience
The Sunwater Institute — North Bethesda, Maryland06/24 – 08/24
Product Research Intern
- Conducted market research on LEGIS1 congressional data platform through user interviews and workflow analysis, identifying critical gaps and proposing MemoDrafter automation tool that expanded capabilities by 15%
- Led 10+ usability testing sessions with congressional staff, implementing feedback-driven design improvements that increased platform usability scores by 20%
- Designed wireframe prototypes for 5+ features and built 3-year revenue models, presenting strategic roadmap to senior leadership
Project IPO — Kathmandu, Nepal10/20 – Present
Project Founder
- Founded investment fund with Rs 30,000 capital, achieving 38% annualized return and 4× growth over 4 years through fundamental analysis of 50+ Nepalese IPOs
- Analyzed financial statements of 50+ companies across 8 sectors to identify high-potential opportunities, successfully selecting 12 IPOs with average 300%+ returns
- Advised 30+ families on IPO investments, generating average returns of 300% with select positions achieving 5,000% gains
Incubate Nepal — Kathmandu, Nepal07/21 – 10/21
Research Intern — Healthcare Access and Outcomes
- Analyzed 26,000+ women across Nepal's 7 provinces using multivariate regression models on 1,000+ variables, quantifying maternal healthcare disparities and socioeconomic impacts
- Created provincial data visualizations revealing regional healthcare inequalities, demonstrating compounding effects where educated wealthy women attended 2.66 additional prenatal visits compared to baseline
Leadership & Other Experience
Math Learning Center — Madison, WI09/25 – Present
Peer Mentor
- Guided groups of students in Algebra and Precalculus courses, simplifying quantitative concepts and improving comprehension during active learning sessions
180 Degrees Consulting LSE — London02/24 – 05/24
Project ASDAN — Consultant
- Conducted stakeholder reviews with 50+ employers and academic institutions, enhancing course offerings by 30%
- Collaborated with Bristol team to perform competitive market analysis and recommended optimization strategies increasing user satisfaction by 15%
Skills & Certifications
Modeling & Certification:
CFA Level 1, Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Financial Modeling (DCF, SOTP, Comps), Hypothesis Testing
Technical:
Microsoft Excel (Intermediate), Python, R, STATA
Languages:
Nepali (Native), English, Hindi (Intermediate)