ANTRIX PATEL
Atlanta, GA *0324 (U.S Permanent Resident) C: 1-919-***-****
Email : *********@******.***
OBJECTIVE
A Quantitative and Computational Finance graduation candidate, who by working as an analyst, is looking forward to applying engineering aptitude in conjunction with the financial know-how and inter-personal skills, to assist the functioning of the company.
EXPERIENCE
Gujarat Venture Finance Ltd.
Summer Associate (Private Equity Division) Ahmedabad, India
May '12 - Aug '12
• Worked on the valuation of companies as a part of due diligence team for prospective investments.
• Analyzed Excel based financial models for revenue projections of different client companies. This also involved meeting the client representative with questions related to the company and the financial model.
• Assisted in drafting investment memorandum and developing client presentations.
• Conducted market research on Water Treatment, Wind power, Inland container depot, and etc. infrastructure related industries.
• Made a research report on Water Treatment Industry in India and interviewed industry professionals for the same.
Ramaco Impex Inc. DBA Solid Surface Specialties
Office Desk/ Technical Manager Orlando, FL
Jan '11- June '11
• Read, analyzed and made construction drawings and invoices with all the technical details for different projects.
• Proposed optimized models for lesser production cost & better efficiency, calculated cost estimates and communicated my findings to the upper management.
• Inspected the different projects and ensured timely completion.
• Handled the supplier negotiations and increased customer satisfaction by improving the communication channel.
Dishman Pharmaceuticals & Chemicals Ltd.
Summer Intern Ahmedabad, India
May '09 - June '09
• Interviewed production managers and labors to understand the API production process and its details.
• Analyzed the findings and observations in the plant to understand the production management and profit maximization.
• Studied ways of minimizing pollution & reducing raw material consumption for increasing the cost efficiency of the process.
EDUCATION
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Quantitative and Computational Finance (GPA 3.33/4.0) Atlanta, GA
Aug'11- Dec '12
• Created efficient frontiers using MS Excel as a part of the project involving portfolio optimization.
• Performed evaluations of hedge funds using the historical data in a group of six.
• Developed models for pricing European Options using Binomial Tree and Black Scholes Method, etc using C++.
Nirma University, Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Technology, Chemical Engineering (CPI 7.25/10) Ahmedabad, India
July '06 - May '10
• Got recognition from National Level Institutes like Indian National Academy of Engineers (INAE), Consultancy Development Centre (CDC) and Indian Society for Technical Education (ISTE) for a project (group of three) on 'Process Development for the production of an Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) – Aceclofenac, its Plant Design and Cost Optimization'.
ACTIVITIES/SPORTS
Indian Society For Technical Education (ISTE)
Treasurer & Financial Director Ahmedabad, India
May '08 - June '09
• Inspired people to work for the organization and increased the number or active members by ten times.
• Initiated the first ever all-department national level technical symposium, I-FEST of Nirma University.
• Raised the account balance from INR 50,000.00 to INR 150,000.00 during the tenure.
• This experience helped me a lot in improving upon my inter-personal skills, negotiation skills and leadership skills.
Sports
• Captain: Chemical Engineering Table Tennis team (May 2008 - April 2010).
• Player: Chemical Engineering Cricket and Soccer team. (May 2007 - April 2010).
• These activities helped me accept the losses in life with a good sportsman spirit and keep fighting for success and excellence.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
• Interests: Risk analysis, Management Consulting, Financial Advising, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis.
• Computer Skills: MS office, C++, SAS, etc.
• Languages: Gujarati (native), English (fluent) and Hindi (fluent).