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Melisa Acaban

@melisaacaban

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Investment Analyst passionate about Web3 and cryptocurrency markets.

Philippines

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What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role in a forward-thinking company that values innovation and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a dedicated Investment Analyst with a strong foundation in Mathematics, currently thriving in the Web3 gaming sector. My role at Sovrun involves conducting in-depth research on AI and gaming projects, deploying significant capital into promising ventures, and managing a diversified portfolio. My analytical skills are complemented by my ability to identify key purchase levels through technical analysis, ensuring optimal risk management for our investments.

Prior to my current position, I served as an Operations Strategy Analyst, where I developed a Central Investments Portfolio Dashboard and monitored daily performance metrics to guide sound investment decisions. My experience spans across various roles in technical support and project management, where I honed my skills in blockchain technology, cryptocurrency transactions, and cross-departmental collaboration. I am committed to leveraging my expertise to drive impactful investment strategies in the evolving landscape of Web3.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Investment Analyst

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Sovrun

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

As an Investment Analyst, I conduct in-depth research on AI and gaming projects in the Web3 space, deploy capital on promising projects, and manage portfolio risk through technical analysis.

Investment Portfolio Management Research Cryptocurrency

Operations Strategy Analyst

BreederDAO

May 2023 - Jul 2023 (2 months)

Managed the Central Investments Portfolio Dashboard, monitored portfolio performance, executed token purchases on exchanges, and collaborated across departments to identify market trends.

Blockchain Technology Cryptocurrency Operations Portfolio Management

Technical Support Supervisor

Willis Towers Watson

Apr 2023 - Jul 2023 (3 months)

Coordinated with UK counterparts for project takeovers, identified technical process gaps, and served as the point of contact for team tasks.

Project Management Technical Support Communication Team Coordination

Technical Support Senior Specialist

Willis Towers Watson

Apr 2022 - Jan 2023 (9 months)

Oversaw complex project administration and membership verification processes, ensuring accurate client data management.

Customer Management Project Management Data Analysis Technical Support

Technical Support Specialist

Willis Towers Watson

Sep 2018 - Apr 2022 (3 years 7 months)

Led pension increase calculations, performed client fee calculations, and maintained client scheme member records.

Data Engineering Data Analysis MS Excel

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of the Philippines - Los Baños

Bachelor of Science, Mathematics

2014 - 2018

Activities and societies: Member Society of Math Majors UPLB, Member UP Basketboleros Basketbolera - Ang Ligang Lamang (UPBBALL)

Took courses mostly about applied, foundational, and pure Mathematics which are heavily proof-based and deals on abstract ideas. Took some electives on accounting where I learned how to prepare cash flow and balance statements, business management, and programming languages such as Fortran and Python.