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Pranav Akshat

@pranavakshat

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Rising senior studying Business Analytics, aspiring to be a trader after university.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek an analytics-driven role in operations or product where I can apply Python, SQL, and BI tools to drive measurable revenue and operational improvements in a collaborative, growth-focused environment.

Aspiring Trader with a proven track record of outperforming the S&P 500 for four consecutive years and hands-on experience in options market making through Akuna Capital’s Options 101 & 201 programs. Founder and President of a Student Investment Fund that exceeded market returns by 12% over 22 months. Brings strong analytical skills from professional experience in data-driven decision-making at Toyota and Spinnaker Analytics, leveraging Python, Power BI, and financial modeling to assess risk, identify opportunities, and execute winning strategies.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Founding President

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Student Investment Fund

May 2023 - Present (2 years 3 months)

Founded and managed a portfolio that outperformed the S&P 500 by 12% over 22 months and applied advanced statistical tools to assess and mitigate portfolio risk. Led stock research and allocation decisions across 70+ holdings.

Portfolio Management Financial Analysis Risk Management Statistical Modeling

Business Co-Op

Toyota

Aug 2024 - Aug 2025 (1 year)

Served as Business Co-Op supporting operations across Toyota initiatives; managed relations with 12 dealerships, created an AI-driven growth tracker, and led monthly Camry ordering to support 60,000+ units contributing to $1.3B in Q1 revenue. Streamlined onboarding to cut training time 30% and coordinated cross-department projects across eight teams for export and documentation programs.

AI Data Analysis Project Management Operations Forecasting Stakeholder Management Process Improvement

Founding President

Phi Gamma Nu

May 2024 - Dec 2024 (7 months)

Established UTD's Phi Gamma Nu chapter, increasing chapter membership by 400% and doubling fundraising while launching community events to expand social impact. Built governance and engagement processes to sustain chapter growth.

Leadership Fundraising Chapter Development Event Planning Strategic Planning

Business Analyst Intern

Spinnaker Analytics

Jun 2024 - Aug 2024 (2 months)

Compiled 45+ corporate research reports and analyzed 50,000+ insurance cases using Excel, Python, and Power BI, delivering actionable insights to executive teams. Provided research-driven recommendations to support strategic decision-making.

Excel Python Power BI Market Research Data Analysis Reporting

Sales Intern

Fine Tune Expense Management

Aug 2023 - May 2024 (9 months)

Initiated company deals that generated over $250K in gross revenue by connecting clients to senior sales managers and closing strategic partnerships. Supported sales pipeline growth through outreach and relationship management.

Sales Lead Generation Sales Growth CRM Negotiation Communication

Founder and CEO

Project Propulsion

Jun 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

Founded Project Propulsion and created a productivity course for college students, managing growth of 16 students across 7 universities and generating over $2,000 in revenue. Led curriculum development, marketing, and operations to scale student outcomes.