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Faiz Chhapra
FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
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Champaign, IL, USA
EDUCATION
August 2023 - December 2024
Master's in Finance
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Specialization: Asset Management
Concentration: Data Analytics
CGPA: 3.69/4
July 2018 - May 2023
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Technology Management
Major: Finance
Minor: Business Intelligence & Analytics
CGPA: 3.56/4
Master's in Business Administration
(Dual Degree)
July 2018 - May 2023
Bachelor's in Technology
(Dual Degree)
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering
CGPA: 3.56/4
EXPERIENCE
August 2024 - October 2024
Project Analyst
International Monetary Fund
I worked at the IMF as a Project Analyst, where I conducted in-depth economic research, streamlined the integration of 20+ years of data, and utilized advanced analytics to improve forecasting accuracy. My role involved evaluating GDP trends, analyzing policy impacts, and creating strategic reports to inform key decision-making, contributing to an 8% projected GDP growth in the region over five years.
May 2022 - September 2022
Finance Internship
Zydus Healthcare Limited
At Zydus Healthcare, I collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop product-wise forecasts and financial benchmarks for the chronic disease segment, driving data-driven decision-making and financial planning. I assessed strategic acquisition targets in the genetic pharmaceutical sector to identify synergy opportunities for growth and competitive advantage. By creating a Power BI dashboard for working capital management, I introduced optimization techniques that saved $750K. Additionally, I implemented a credit analysis model, reducing bad debts by 2% and shortening the payment cycle by 30%. My efforts in cultivating strategic partnerships and devising competitive pricing strategies boosted product line performance by 18%.
May 2021 - June 2021
IOT Product Developer Internship
Aliter Business Solution Private Limited
At Aliter Business Solutions, I worked as an IoT Product Developer Intern, where I designed and developed a functional prototype for a Pick-to-Light System and Datalogger using hardware such as ESP-32, ATmega328P, XBee S2C, and Nextion HMI. I utilized tools like Arduino IDE, MQTT Protocol, Digi XCTU, and Nextion Editor to integrate and program these systems. Additionally, I contributed to the PCB layout design and successfully executed assembly, debugging, and testing, showcasing my expertise in IoT hardware and software integration.
August 2020 - September 2020
Research Internship
Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research
At the Society for Applied Microwave Electronics Engineering & Research, I contributed to advancements in MRI image construction by utilizing the SMASH algorithm and implementing innovative reconstruction techniques with K-Space and Fourier Transform in MATLAB, improving image clarity by 20%. I also optimized processing efficiency by programming FPGA on Xilinx Zynq 7000SoC using Vivado and SDK, achieving a 15% reduction in processing time, and demonstrating expertise in embedded systems and signal processing.
PROJECTS
SKILLS
Financial Modeling - Advanced
Data Analytics - Advanced
Investment Strategies - Adavanced
Microsoft Excel - Advanced
Business Management - Advanced
Financial Research - Advanced
EXPERTISE
Financial Modeling & Analysis
My expertise lies in developing comprehensive financial models and conducting in-depth analysis to drive informed investment decisions and optimize portfolio performance.
Data Analytics
I leverage advanced data analytics techniques to derive actionable insights, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic planning.
Investment Strategies
I specialize in formulating tailored investment strategies aligned with client objectives, leveraging market insights and risk assessment to deliver optimal results.
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