Projects
Passionate about finance, I try to make the most out of every academic opportunity while actively working on projects outside the classroom. Through the NEOMA & University of San Diego's hands-on experience approach and beyond, from financial modeling competitions to investment banking certifications, each project is a step toward building the technical skills and mindset needed to break into M&A and private equity.
Because for me, learning finance goes beyond the curriculum.
Investment Banking Certification
Hands-on virtual experience in investment banking, covering M&A target selection, company profiling, financial modeling, and valuation analysis in collaboration with J.P. Morgan. This certification directly feeds into my ambition to break into investment banking and private equity, giving me the technical foundation to hit the ground running in a professional environment
Feasibility Plan
As CFO of a venture project, I engineered a financial model evaluating the viability of an on-campus business, projecting a neutral-case net income of $91,832 and identifying a Total Available Market of $5.4M. Through a market analysis of 100+ potential customers and 10+ competitors, I established a value-based pricing strategy and sized a Serviceable Obtainable Market of $273,810. This project gave me hands-on exposure to the kind of rigorous financial analysis that drives real investment decisions, combining market sizing, competitive benchmarking, and financial modeling in a way that directly mirrors the work done in M&A and private equity due diligence.
Financial Analysis & Decision-Making Competition
Ranked 1st out of 7 teams in a financial modeling competition, delivering a 58.8% revenue increase, EBITDA growth from $50K to $197K, and a 7.88-point market share gain through financial forecasting, competitor analysis, and strategic debt financing. This experience confirmed my passion for valuation and strategic decision-making, the exact skill set I am building towards a career in M&A and private equity.
