I am a finance and investment analyst with 4+ years of experience across higher education, venture capital, government, and consumer goods. I specialize in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, market research, investment due diligence, commercial analysis, valuation, and strategic planning, using quantitative insights to support sound business decisions. In my current role at UC Davis, I manage pre-award and post-award financial administration for more than $5 million in research funding, prepare forecasts and variance reports, and advise faculty and department leadership on resource allocation. Previously, I managed more than $3.5 million in annual regional business revenue at Amul and contributed to 10% year-over-year sales growth through market analysis and improved forecasting. I bring strong analytical and technical capabilities across Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Python, SAP, Salesforce, PitchBook, CRSP, and Compustat. My performance at UC Davis has been recognized with the COMET Commendation and STAR Award.
Experience
Financial Analyst (RSCH ADM CX 1)
University of California Davis – Electrical & Computer Engineering Dept.Sep 2024 – Present
I manage pre-award and post-award financial administration for more than $5 million in research funding. I prepare forecasts, budget analyses, variance reports, effort reporting, cost-sharing analyses, and year-end reconciliations while monitoring compliance with NIH, NSF, and university policies. I provide financial insights to faculty and department leadership and received the COMET Commendation (2024) and STAR Award (2025) for exceptional performance.
New Ventures Intern
UC Davis Venture Catalyst – Biotech Innovation GallerySep 2023 – Mar 2024
I conducted financial and commercial feasibility assessments for biotechnology startups, including market research, industry analysis, and competitive benchmarking. I evaluated Total Addressable Market, Serviceable Available Market, and Serviceable Obtainable Market, and assisted with investor reports, commercialization strategies, and research on market trends and investment opportunities to support venture funding decisions.
Project Management Intern
Indian Space Research OrganizationJun 2023 – Aug 2023
I evaluated the financial implications of implementing AI for government space programs. I conducted cost-benefit analyses, prepared reports on financial trade-offs and resource optimization, and contributed research supporting strategic technology investment decisions.
Regional Sales Manager
Gujarat Cooperative Milk Marketing Federation (Amul)Sep 2020 – Jun 2022
I managed annual business revenue exceeding $3.5 million across an assigned territory and prepared sales forecasts, revenue analyses, and budgeting reports. I developed Excel- and SAP-based forecasting models for inventory and revenue planning, conducted variance analysis, monitored budget utilization, and evaluated market opportunities that contributed to 10% year-over-year sales growth. I also supervised distributor performance and analyzed operational efficiency metrics.
Education
Master of Business Administration (Finance & Data Analytics)
2022 – 2024
Final CGPA: 3.82/4
Co-President, Finance Association; Finalist – Financial Times Business Quiz (2022, 2023); Finalist – Net Impact Challenge (2023)
Bachelor of Technology (Dairy Technology)
2016 – 2020
Final CGPA: 8.19/10
Skills
Languages
- English
- Full professional proficiency
- Gujarati
- Professional working proficiency
- Hindi
- Professional working proficiency
- French
- Elementary proficiency