Raj Rangwani

ICT Developer

  Dubai, UAE   rrangwan@student.42abudhabi.ae   +971 (50) 423 4183

Education

Vocational Diploma

42 Abu Dhabi, UAE Software Development
2021 - 2025

MBA

Indiana University, USA Accounting Information Systems
2006 - 2008
GPA 3.5 / 4.0

BS with Business Honors

Indiana University, USA Finance
2001 - 2005
GPA 3.5 / 4.0

Skills

  • C
  • C++
  • RUST
  • JAVASCRIPT
  • PYTHON
  • MYSQL
  • DOCKER
  • GIT

Driven by a passion for continuous learning, I stay ahead of IT trends to create innovative real-world applications. My multidisciplinary background allows me to connect technology with business strategy, providing effective solutions for today's complex digital challenges.

Experience

SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT CREATOR

December 2019 - Present | Instagram Art handle: @r4jthe4rtist

  • Established and maintain an active Instagram presence with over 50 diverse artistic posts
  • Rekindled and developed artistic talents during the pandemic, showcasing resilience and adaptability
  • Demonstrated significant skill growth across multiple mediums, including photography, oil painting, realistic portrait drawing, mixed media, and sculpture

GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISSTANT

August 2016 - May 2018 | Southern Illinois University PhD in Finance Program | Carbondale IL, USA

  • Assisted faculty with research for journal articles, including data collection from multiple sources such as the Bloomberg terminal
  • Provided grading and general teaching assistance for finance courses
  • Conducted analytical operations using econometric modeling in Stata and R programming
  • Worked independently, consistently met high-performance expectations, and communicated complex information clearly and succinctly

ASSISSTANT COMPANY MANAGER

January 2009 - August 2016 | Golden Flower Trading Co LLC Deira, Dubai UAE

  • Spearheaded financial operations and procurement for a family-owned wholesale garment trading business, optimizing cash flow and inventory management
  • Expanded market reach by conducting international business trips to Saudi Arabia, Kenya, South Africa, China, and India, cultivating key client relationships and identifying emerging supply chain trends
  • Implemented strategic initiatives that streamlined operations, resulting in a significant increase in operational efficiency and overall business growth

Interests

  • Generative AI
  • Data Science
  • Game Development
  • Web Development
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Digital Art
  • Econometrics
  • Financial Markets
  • Teaching