Dubai, UAE
rrangwan@student.42abudhabi.ae
+971 (50) 423 4183
Education
Vocational Diploma
42 Abu Dhabi, UAE Software Development2021 - 2025
MBA
Indiana University, USA Accounting Information Systems2006 - 2008
GPA 3.5 / 4.0
BS with Business Honors
Indiana University, USA Finance2001 - 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