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Always Curious. Constantly Learning.

Finding patterns, making decisions, and occasionally feeling smart about it.

I'm currently completing my IB Diploma, driven by a curiosity about economics, business, and the way people make decisions. I enjoy exploring ideas beyond the classroom and learning through experiences that challenge me to think critically and adapt. From working with PureSoftware's finance team to collaborating with CARSELONA and contributing to curriculum development at Tomorrowsmith, each opportunity has shown me how learning comes alive in real-world environments.

 

​Outside academics, I enjoy playing tennis, participating in Model UN, and taking on experiences that push me beyond my comfort zone. Whether it's representing a country in debate or working with diverse teams, I value opportunities that help me grow as a communicator, problem-solver, and lifelong learner.

Few Things About Me

I’m glad you’re here. This space is where numbers, decisions, and real-world impact come together—a reflection of my journey through mathematics and economics, shaped by research, leadership, and curiosity. From uncovering patterns in data to understanding the choices that drive outcomes, I’m fascinated by the stories behind the numbers and the insights they reveal.

Why This Path?

I am drawn to Mathematics and Economics as tools to understand how systems function and how decisions shape outcomes.

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My interest lies in applying quantitative thinking to real-world challenges — from financial systems to human behavior. Through academic rigor, internships, and independent initiatives, I aim to move beyond theory and develop a deeper, practical understanding of these fields.

What This Builds?

  • Strong analytical and quantitative reasoning

  • Ability to connect theory with real-world applications

  • Confidence in approaching complex, unfamiliar problems

  • Structured and logical decision-making skills

What It Feels Like?

Not just studying formulas.
Not just learning concepts.

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A continuous process of questioning, analyzing, and understanding how ideas translate into real-world impact.

Academic Foundation

The Classroom Years

IB Diploma Programme with a focus on:

  • Mathematics AA HL

  • Economics HL

  • Business Management HL

Supported BY:

  • Computer Science SL

  • English SL

  • French B SL

Work Experience

The Journey So Far

Internship

Finance Intern

  • 3 Weeks

  • 2025

I spent my time with the finance team at an IT firm, which sounds like a joke setup: a student walks into a balance sheet. The balance sheet won most rounds, but I learned to read it by the end. I also picked up how technology keeps a business running, which turns out to be more than “have you tried turning it off and on again?” Many thanks to the team for their patience.

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Internship

Strategy Intern with stipend  

  • 13 weeks

  • 2026

Carselona cleans cars, and I was let loose on their customer problem. I helped design a test to see whether customers who left would return for a discount or a free service upgrade. I also worked on a commission scheme to nudge cleaners into offering add-ons, with a projected gain of about Rs 200 in revenue per customer per wash. Projected being the key word. The test was scheduled for after I left, so I’m waiting for the results like everyone else. While doing all this, I received a monthly stipend.

Internship

Young Changemaker

  • 17 Weeks

  • 2026

Tomorrowsmith helps older adults with money, a group that makes high-stakes decisions and rarely gets clear information. I contributed to the needs analysis behind a financial literacy toolkit, which mostly meant asking what people actually needed. I also turned my findings into reports and charts, and the team kindly pretended not to notice my early drafts. I learned a lot, and I hope the toolkit does some good.

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Internship

Maths Intern

  • 20 Weeks

  • 2026

Countingwell teaches maths in short, simple modules so kids spend very little time on screens. Parents, you’re welcome. (That was Countingwell’s doing, not mine). I solved maths papers for Grades 9 and 10 and wrote the marking schemes. The job taught me that deciding how many marks an answer deserves is harder than it looks.

Summer Schools

Academic Adventures

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Bocconi University Summer School

I spent a summer at Bocconi studying Machine Learning and Global Economic Scenarios. My group worked on a project on global trade dynamics, and I presented on the viability of AI in smart cars. Group work taught me that every team has a spreadsheet and a deadline person, and the roles can switch. I was also surrounded by students from many countries, who showed me that the same problem can be solved in surprisingly different ways.

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FTE Online Summer Program

I attended an online summer school run by the Foundation for Teaching Economics, covering the fundamentals of global economics. It was a course where the activities were meant to be applied, not only admired. Learning economics from a screen turned out to be good practice for the real world, where I also try to understand things I can’t touch.

Community & Impact

Where I Have Shown Up

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Municipal Corporation Bijnor Campaigns

For three months, I volunteered with the Municipal Council in Bijnor, giving about four hours a week and 50 hours in all. I took part in the Mutation Drive, helped with awareness campaigns on solid waste management, and supported the Plastic and Polythene Awareness Campaign. I learned that a town’s waste problem does not disappear because someone gave a good speech about it. The team kindly said my contribution was appreciated, which I’m treating as a polite way of saying I was useful at least some of the time.

Eye Camp Volunteer

Helped organize and run a community eye camp, which mostly meant logistics — coordinating stakeholders, keeping services running smoothly, and making sure people who showed up actually got seen. Not glamorous work, but watching it actually reach people who needed it made the spreadsheets feel worth it.

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Research & Competitions

What Kept Me Busy

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Economic Research Project (ISBF Young Scholar Program)

In Class 11, I wrote a research paper on why people buy electronics online, guided by Ms Manvi Gupta at Indian School of Business and Finance (ISBF). After reading existing studies, I sent a 15-question questionnaire to 58 people across Delhi-NCR and then stared at the responses until they made sense. One finding stood out: many people worry about trust and security when shopping online. The paper was published on the ISBF website, where it quietly sits, waiting to be read.

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Masters' Union AI Buildathon 2026

This one was about online fraud, a problem where the scammers have a head start and a lot of free time. My team and I worked on an AI solution for fraud protection. We researched the problem, built a prototype, and presented it, all against a ticking clock. Deadlines teach you one thing very quickly: a good idea you can’t finish is just a nice thought. It also made me think about my work with older adults, who are often the easiest targets for these scams.

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HKU AI+ Challenge 2026 Regional

The Topic: Build an AI-based tool for smart cities to monitor noise levels in public places. I took part in developing it, using machine learning and computational thinking to tackle a real-world problem. A smart city should save people time, so I tried to build something that saved mine too. Debugging had other plans. I didn’t walk away with a trophy, but I did walk away with a much better idea of what “smart” takes.

Leadership

More Than Just Attending Meetings

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House Captain — School

Led my house across academic and co-curricular activities. Learned that leadership is mostly about showing up consistently, taking small things seriously, and convincing people to care about things they'd rather ignore.

Model United Nations (Country Representative)

Developed strong public speaking and negotiation skills through discussions, presentations, and collaborative activities, while gaining a broader understanding of global issues, diverse perspectives, and international affairs.

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Student Council Member — Computer Science Club

Organized and supported student-led technology initiatives by coordinating events, facilitating collaboration, and contributing to the successful execution of projects. The experience provided valuable exposure to teamwork, leadership, and the practical challenges of bringing ideas from planning to implementation.

My Achievements

A Few Wins Along the Way

Academic Metrics

  • Mathematics: 730/800

  • Reading & Writing: 750/800

SAT Score: 1480/1600

Academic Engagement

  • International English Olympiad (IEO) Participant

  • IB Diploma Pragramme Coursework

My Skills

Things I've Gotten Better At

​Quantitative and

Analytical Thinking

​Problem-Solving

and Logical Reasoning

Research and Structured Writing

Communication

and Public Speaking

Consistency and

Time Management

Sports

Sports That I Play

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ISSO 2025

Tennis

Tennis since grade 3, and still not the player people come to watch. But I keep showing up, and in grade 11 my school nominated me for the all-India ISSO tournament. I lost in round one, kept my backhand for further improvement, and kept playing.

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The Real Sport

IB

Two years of the International Baccalaureate has a way of teaching you time management, resilience, and the art of writing a 4,000-word essay the night before it's due. Not recommending that last part.

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