Financial analysts

Kyle(Kang) Zhao

+1-510-***-**** ********@*******.*** www.linkedin.com/in/kylezhao2001

EDUCATION

John Hopkins Carey Business School Aug 2024 - Aug. 2025 Master of Science in Business Analytics and Risk Management (BARM) Relevant courses: Data Analytics, Data Visualization, Practical Machine Learning, Python for Data Analysis, Business Analytics, Managing Complex Projects, etc.

University of California, Irvine Sep 2020 - Dec 2023 Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics, Minor in Psychological Science- GPA: 3.56 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES

McKinsey & Company Jun. 2022 - Aug. 2022

Inter of Business Analyst Remote

• Analyzed upstream, midstream, and downstream manufacturing segments to assess post-COVID recovery patterns, synthesizing findings into insights used to inform client discussions on digital transformation priorities.

• Translated macroeconomic and policy analysis into clear executive-ready summaries, enabling stakeholders to compare short- term risks with long-term growth potential across regions

• Evaluated the impact of recent Chinese industrial and regulatory policies, identifying structural constraints and growth opportunities to support strategic planning recommendations for manufacturing clients. Beyond International Group, LLC (Real Estate Private Equity Company) Dec. 2023 - Apr. 2024 Inter of Financial Analyst Irvine, CA

• Supported the design and financial planning of three real estate development projects, including independently leading the analytical design of a California senior living community concept.

• Conducted market and demographic analysis to evaluate demand, pricing feasibility, and development risks, informing internal investment and product positioning decisions.

• Developed and delivered product and financial training materials for a 10-person sales team, improving alignment between product features, target customers, and sales messaging Apexus Tech LLC (Venture Capital & Strategy Consulting Firm) Feb. 2025 – Apr. 2025 Venture Capital Analyst Inter Remote

• Evaluated 20+ AI, health-tech, and fintech startups across the U.S. and APAC by assessing business models, revenue logic, regulatory constraints, and scalability risks.

• Built scenario-based financial models and decision memos to support go/no-go recommendations, translating complex assumptions into clear trade-offs for internal stakeholders.

• Produced industry research on AI adoption, ESG risk, and public market volatility to help the team contextualize startup positioning within broader market trends.

ACTIVITY EXPERIENCES

ConnectEd Research at UCI, President. July. 2022 - Apr. 2024

• Successfully organized a job information sharing session with 50+ attendees, featuring two mayors and three distinguished entrepreneurs as guest speakers.

• Secured over 2,000$ in sponsorship funding for the organization.

• Planned and conducted themed sessions on independent research methodologies, each attracting more than 20 participants.

• Established connections with numerous professors and PhD candidates, facilitating resource sharing for over 100 students. SKILLS & INTERESTS

Language: Mandarin (Native), English (Professional) Computer Skills: Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS), Python, Tableau. Interests: Travel, Gym, Guitars

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