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Simranjit Puar

@simranjitpuar

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I build quantitative finance tools and valuation models for investment decision-making.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to apply quantitative finance, equity research, valuation, and financial modeling skills in a role involving investment analysis, market research, risk analysis, or data-driven product development.

I'm building Optimus, a live quantitative options analysis platform that generates real-time trading signals using Python, FastAPI, pandas, NumPy, TypeScript, React, WebSockets, and IBKR/TWS portfolio data.

Through EconPath, which I founded, I developed cost-structure and breakeven models and curated a 50+ listing job board serving 350+ active University of Calgary economics students. As Head App Developer and V.P. IT for the Society of Undergraduates in Economics, I directed product strategy, UI/UX, QA, and the delivery of eight-plus platform features.

My finance work includes a Harley-Davidson DCF valuation, capital-structure analysis, VaR, CVaR, Monte Carlo simulation, and monetary policy research for the Bank of Canada Governor's Challenge. I'm completing combined degrees in Economics and Finance and am a CFA Level I candidate.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Head App Developer & V.P. IT

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Society of Undergraduates in Economics

Sep 2025 - Present (11 months)

Directed product strategy, UI/UX design, and QA testing for EconPath PWA serving 350+ active student users. Designed and shipped 8+ platform features including job board, scholarship directory, course guide, and event calendar.

Product Strategy UI UX Design QA Testing PWA Development

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Founder

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EconPath

Jan 2023 - Present (3 years 7 months)

Developed a cost-structure model in Microsoft Excel evaluating platform integration scenarios and conducted breakeven and scenario analysis to determine membership volumes required for sustainability. Curated a job board with 50+ listings serving 350+ active student users.

Excel Break Even Analysis scenario analysis

Equity Research & Valuation

Harley-Davidson

Co-constructed a DCF valuation model with free cash flow projections, WACC derivation, and terminal value calculation to establish an intrinsic value range for HOG equity. Applied the Miller-Modigliani framework to evaluate optimal capital structure and conducted quantitative risk analysis including VaR, CVaR, and Monte Carlo simulation.

DCF Cash Flow Analysis Terminal Value Capital Analysis VARs CVaR Monte Carlo Simulations Financial Modeling Valuation

Quantitative Options Analysis Platform Developer

Optimus

Developed a live quantitative trading platform generating real-time trading signals with full-stack implementation using Python backend and TypeScript/React frontend. Integrated multiple market data sources and implemented rule-based signal engines, RRG analysis, and unusual options flow detection.

Python fastAPI Pandas NumPy TypeScript React RRG Analysis Options Flow

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Calgary

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Commerce, Economics and Finance

Grade: 3.17/4.0

Activities and societies: Participated in Bank of Canada Governor's Challenge; portfolio simulations via Rotman Interactive Trader and Interactive Brokers TWS.

Pursuing a combined degree in Economics and Finance with a focus on financial markets and risk management.