Vaishnavi Kota

- Conduct comprehensive review sessions for Corporate Finance Fundamentals (FINA 3770), explaining key concepts and addressing student questions to enhance understanding. - Manage grading and assessment for Financial Valuations (FINA 4310) while providing academic support to students. - Facilitate learning by breaking down complex financial concepts, ensuring clarity and improving student comprehension. - Conduct mock interviews and provide resume reviews for Busi 3200 Professional Development to help students prepare for finance-related job opportunities, enhancing their professional readiness.

- Assist students with Bloomberg Terminal operations, guiding them in financial research and investment analysis. - Provide support for students pursuing Bloomberg certification, ensuring they develop proficiency in market data analysis and reporting. - Offer practical insights on financial analysis, helping students utilize Bloomberg for valuation, trading strategies, and portfolio management

- Conducted in-depth analysis of HEICO (HEI-A), a publicly traded company in the aerospace and defense sector, utilizing Bloomberg to gather key financial data and market insights for an investment proposal aimed at managing a $1M AUM portfolio. - Developed an investment thesis based on financial reports, financial modeling, industry conditions, competitor analysis, and the macroeconomic outlook to assess the company's growth potential and value. - Built a Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) model to forecast future growth, offering an objective and data-driven approach to evaluating the company's valuation. - Presented the investment thesis to SIG board members and Goldman Sachs representatives, showcasing key findings and providing actionable insights to inform the decision-making process for the student-managed fund's potential investment. - Collaborated with senior analysts to refine research and model assumptions, ensuring alignment with portfolio goals and risk tolerance.

Business Analytics | Data-Driven Decision Making Proficient in Business Analytics, leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making, optimize business processes, and drive growth. Skilled in data visualization, statistical analysis, predictive modeling, and business intelligence tools. Experienced in interpreting complex datasets to identify trends, improve efficiency, and enhance operational performance. Strong analytical mindset with expertise in financial analysis, cost management, and performance metrics to support business objectives.

Certified Cost & Management Accountant (CMA) Successfully completed the CMA (Cost & Management Accountant) qualification, equipping me with expertise in cost control, financial management, budgeting, risk analysis, and strategic decision-making. This certification has strengthened my ability to analyze financial data, optimize costs, and enhance profitability for businesses. Proficient in management accounting, corporate finance, and performance evaluation, ensuring effective financial planning and operational efficiency.

Chartered Accountancy – IPCC (Intermediate) Qualification Successfully completed the CA-IPCC (Integrated Professional Competence Course), a rigorous intermediate-level certification under the Institute of Chartered Accountants of [Your Country, e.g., India] (ICAI). This qualification provided in-depth expertise in accounting, taxation, auditing, corporate law, financial management, and business strategy. It has strengthened my analytical, problem-solving, and financial decision-making skills, preparing me for complex business challenges.