DIVAKER GOLCHHA

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EDUCATION

Beloit College Aug 20-Dec 23

Bachelor of Science in Quantitative Economics

Relevant Coursework – Econometrics, Game Theory, Data Structures and Algorithms, Database Capstone, Data Analytics with SQL, Cybersecurity, Machine Learning for Business and Economics, Business Management, Linear Algebra, Mathematics Colloquium. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Next Step Advisors LLP, Ahmedabad, India (Investment Analyst Intern) Jun 23 - Aug 23 Responsible for analyzing the financials of public, venture capital, and private equity firms to recommend investment opportunities.

● Analyzed financial statements and industry trends, and implemented valuation models for a diverse portfolio of 20+ companies, achieving a remarkable 12% ROI over 3 months.

● Evaluated venture capital and private equity firms, acquiring equity in selected firms and driving an average valuation increase of 53% with profitable divestment.

● Pioneered trading automation using a Python-based algorithm integrated with APIs, resulting in an annualized ROI of 34%. Northwestern Mutual, Milwaukee, USA (Financial Representative Intern) May 22 - Aug 22 Provided financial planning assistance to existing clients and undertook a nationwide outreach program to build a new clientele.

● Conducted detailed financial analyses for 30+ clients, creating customized financial plans covering Life and Disability Insurance, Annuities, Stocks, Real Estate and other investments to meet their unique goals.

● Prospected and engaged with over 300 individuals, arranging nationwide client meetings, while building vital networking and communication skills.

● Tailored financial solutions by aligning investments with risk profiles and aspirations, resulting in diversified client portfolios. Burrow be Ethical, Kolkata, India (Co-Founder) Apr 18 - Aug 21 Founded a 0-waste, sustainable fashion startup that produces apparel using hand-woven cloth and chemical-free dye.

● Fostered partnerships with 25+ strategically located international retail outlets, significantly boosting brand recognition and driving an 83% sales growth.

● Improved operational efficiency by identifying and resolving supply chain bottlenecks, reducing turnaround time by 30%.

● Utilized Java, MySQL, and Stata for market research and outreach, leading to an 18% increase in exports, with a focus on high- demand markets like the UK, Bahrain, and Prague.

● Orchestrated cross-functional teams covering production, marketing, research, and finance, demonstrating strong leadership skills that led to a 43% reduction in product defects and a 58% decline in scrap waste. PROJECTS

● Research Paper studying the reasons behind Economic Development

- Studied the role of institutions, geography, culture, and technology by referring to work from Acemoglu, Mokyr, Johnson, etc.

- Collected and cleaned data used as indicators for the different theories using MySQL.

- Evaluated the effect of these different variables using Linear Regression Models and 5-step Cross-Validation in R.

● Database management project for a local candle shop.

- Collaborated with a team to create a self-updating MySQL database with Python integration for a fictional candle shop.

● Analysis of successful ventures with a roadmap to grow further and predict growth in their stocks.

- Identified major setbacks in Walmart’s operations in Asia, Europe, and South America and devised a plan to rectify them.

- Explored reasons for Door Dash’s low driver retention and proposed area-specific solutions to enhance driver retention rates.

● Researched the effect of GDP on stock market indices to conclude a statistically significant correlation.

- Used Stata to account for covariance and other factors such as unemployment, interest rates, inflation, etc.

- Studied the stock market index elasticity of GDP using logarithms. CO-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE

● President, Photography Club – Organized and led digital art workshops to promote creativity and artistic expression.

● Historian, Sigma Chi – Maintained and updated house records, preserving the fraternity's legacy.

● Peer Tutor, Microeconomics – Simplified complex ideas for fellow students to enhance their understanding of microeconomic principles.

● Tutor, Upward Bound – Instructed math and science to high school students, empowering them for future success. SKILLS

● Computer Languages – Python, Java, JavaScript, C, SQL, R, Stata, MATLAB.

● Computer Software – Visual Studio Code, VirtualBox, VMware, Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, Final Cut Pro, Microsoft Office.

● Languages – English (Bilingual Fluency), Hindi (Bilingual Fluency), Bengali (Minimum Professional Fluency).

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