AAKASH GUPTA
Irving, TX-***** 484-***-**** *******@***.*** LinkedIn
EDUCATION
Southern Methodist University, Cox School of Business Dallas, TX Master of Science in Finance May 2025
Cumulative GPA: 3.368
Pokhara University, Platinum Management College Kathmandu, Nepal Bachelor of Business Administration Apr 2019
Cumulative GPA: 3.87/4.00
Honors: Dean listed, College Topper
EXPERIENCE
Abbott Laboratories Irving, TX
Test Tech Engineer Mar 2024 – Aug 2024
• Led assembly and testing of 20+ prototypes, reducing product defects by 97%, which enabled product development.
• Improved processes, cutting testing time by 67% and boosting production efficiency.
• Optimized ‘Alinity I’ testing by 55% through data-driven troubleshooting. SIEMENS Grand Prairie, TX
Switchboard Wiring Technician Mar 2023 – Nov 2023
• Assembled and wired 50+ switchboards monthly, beyond the monthly employee average of 40 ensuring accuracy and reducing overall defects.
• Streamlined workflows, reduce assembly time and assist overall execution of wiring production
• Managed job transactions with 100% accuracy, ensuring compliance and efficient inventory tracking.
• Interpreted complex schematics, enhancing precision and minimizing errors. Reconext Irving, TX
QA Tester and Laptop Technician Dec 2021 – Feb 2023
• Executed 500+ test cases monthly, improving device reliability and reducing failures by 30%
• Diagnosed and logged 1,000+ defects, enhancing troubleshooting efficiency by 40%.
• Optimized testing workflows, cutting diagnostic time by 25% and reducing costs Mega Bank Nepal Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal
Senior Assistant – Loan Department Feb 2019 – Sep 2021
• Processed and verified 500+ loan applications, ensuring 100% compliance with banking policies.
• Conducted credit analysis on 200+ borrowers, assessing risk and supporting loan approvals.
• Managed a $25 million loan portfolio, optimizing repayment structures and reducing default risk.
• Assisted 50+ customers monthly, guiding them through loan applications and financing options.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams, ensuring regulatory compliance and efficient loan disbursements. Nabil Bank Limited Kathmandu, Nepal
Internship Feb 2018 – May 2018
• Processed 250+ transactions daily, ensuring 100% accuracy in deposits, payments, and account maintenance.
• Assisted 50+ customers per day, resolving inquiries and enhancing client satisfaction
• Supported banking operations, streamlining transaction workflows and reducing processing time by 20%.
• Educated customers on banking products, contributing to a 10% increase in overall service adoption. LEADERSHIP AND ACTIVITIES
• Event Management: Orchestrated inter-collegiate fests and fund-raising events, member of student leadership group
• Volunteering: ‘Zero-Waste Nepal’, spread awareness about sustainable practices for clean rivers.
• Investment Club Mentor: Mentored students on stock market basics, analyzing portfolios, and guiding investment decisions that grew by 10%.
CERTIFICATION AND TECHNICAL SKILLS
Analytics: Excel (VBA), Bloomberg, FactSet, Morningstar, Python, Stata, Power BI, Tableau, Skillset: Financial Modeling (DCF, LBO, Sensitivity Analysis), Valuation (Comparable Company Analysis, Precedent Transactions), Risk Assessment & Credit Analysis.