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Arjun K Sridharan
To work in a financial industry where I can apply my finance, statistics and computing
OBJECTIVE
expertise and excellent communication skills to add value to the client or firm and, at the
same time, enhance my overall management and technical skills.
Rutgers University, Graduate School New Brunswick, NJ May 2013
EDUCATION
Master of Science in Financial Statistics and Risk Management. GPA: 3.56/4.00
State University of New York, Oneonta, NY May 2011
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Mathematics. GPA: 3.33/4.00
Financial/ Statistics Softwares: R, Matlab, Bloomberg, Excel Macros and MSOffice.
EXPERTISE AND SKILLS
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, SQL, Linux, XML, HTML, LISP, Python and Prolog.
Trading: Doubled profits within the last 6 months of equities trading with my own capital
using Advanced Financial Statistics techniques.
Languages: Proficient in English verbal and written communication skills, Tamil (Native).
COURSE PROJECTS
• Contrarian and one-sided strategies applied to zero-sum investing.
Financial Statistics
• Common risk factors involved in the returns of Stocks and Bonds.
• Simulation of Barrier options under jump diffusion using Java.
Computing Related
• Visualizing the value of the European call option using the Black Scholes approach
using Matlab.
• Study of Stability of Hedge ratios in futures market using R.
Business Development Intern, Anand Builders, India. May 2012 – Aug 2012
WORK & LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
• Assisted in real estate price index statistics research using regression analysis.
• Data mined similar companies to predict expected levels of growth for the future.
• Provided consistent support in fast paced, time-sensitive environments.
Lab Technician, SUNY Oneonta, NY 2007 – 2011
• Designed and modeled a sports car’s reaction in C++ under different conditions.
• Configured, troubleshoot and repair lab machines. Provided end user support to
students.
FINS, Office of International Education, SUNY Oneonta, NY 2007 – 2011
• Conducted workshop sessions for International students in adjusting to the campus
life, the wider community, and American teaching methods.
• Assisted a graduate student in designing a website providing one-stop access to
college information for students.
Vice President, Computer Programmers United Club (CPU) 2007 - 2011
Vice President, Indian Cultural Club (ICC) 2007 - 2011