Ashwin Viswanath
Waterloo,ON
Summary
Honors Mathematics student at the University of Waterloo, majoring in Statistics, with a minor in Combinatorics and Optimization. Exploring interests in data, finance, and tech through early experiences, including a finance internship and an AI-focused speaking event. I created a statistics video for the Breakthrough Junior Challenge. Multilingual, globally minded, and eager to learn and grow.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Finance Intern
Studio One Hotel Dubai
Dubai, UAE
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Worked with the Purchasing and Accounting teams to understand financial operations.
- Handled invoice processing, expense tracking, and procurement.
- Gained insights into budgeting, cost control, and reporting in the hospitality sector.
Speaker | HSBC Initiative - Dialogue With GenZ
HSBC
Dubai, UAE
02.2023 - 02.2023
- Delivered a Metaverse-based speech and debated on AI investments in healthcare.
- Engaged with HSBC asset managers in cross-generational financial dialogue.
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
khanacademy
Dubai, UAE
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Created a video: Demystifying Miracles Statistically (Binomial Distribution, Probability, Rare Events).
- Incorporated ideas from Nassim Taleb’s *Fooled by Randomness* and *The Black Swan*.
- YouTube video — 500+ views globally.
Education
Honours Mathematics @ University of Waterloo | Stats Major, CO Minor -
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, None04-2029
High School Diploma -
Gems Metropole School Motorcity
Honsho Road, Uptown Motorcity, Dubai06-2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Python Coding Abilities
- Strategic planning
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
Accomplishments
- Certificate of Achievement – Summer Problem Solving (UWaterloo)
- Gold – UKMT Intermediate Math Challenge (Best in School)
- 3rd across MENA – Mathletics Competition
- Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals & Market Concepts
- Consistent Academic Excellence – High School
- 2nd Best Delegate, MUN & Hosted Inaugural Conference
Affiliations
- MUN Secretary and participated in MUN events.
- Badminton Player
- Tutoring & Volunteering across school events
Timeline
Finance Intern
Studio One Hotel Dubai
06.2023 - 06.2023
Speaker | HSBC Initiative - Dialogue With GenZ
HSBC
02.2023 - 02.2023
Breakthrough Junior Challenge
khanacademy
05.2020 - 06.2020
Honours Mathematics @ University of Waterloo | Stats Major, CO Minor -
University of Waterloo
High School Diploma -
Gems Metropole School Motorcity
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