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Aakanksha Adoni

Pune

Summary

Results-driven professional with expertise in quantitative finance and engineering. Demonstrated experience in derivative pricing, portfolio attribution, and platform model validation. Solid foundation in applied mathematics complemented by projects in FPGA systems and embedded software. Pursuing MFin/MFE to enhance quantitative finance skills.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Graduate Engineer Trainee

FinIQ Consulting
Pune
07.2025 - Current
  • Supporting structured products team with model and product validation and pricing workflows on FinIQ’s UCP platform
  • Validate payoff structures and pricing logic for equity and FX derivatives (ELN, FCN, AQ/DQ, Pivot, TRF), leveraging quantitative understanding of product payoffs.
  • Contributing to testing and integration with client banks.

Intern

FinIQ Consulting
Pune
05.2024 - 07.2025
  • Applied Black–Scholes–Merton to model credit default risk and evaluate probability of default.
  • Built Excel pricing tools for CDS and Cross-Currency Swaps using SOFR bootstrapping and spread calculations.
  • Designed a portfolio attribution framework (stock, asset, currency) with multi-period geometric attribution for EUR/INR vs. USD portfolios.
  • Conducted derivative product testing (FXD, EQC, structured notes) and validated FinIQ’s UCP platform models.

Embedded Software Intern

Mahle
Pune
08.2023 - 10.2023

• Assisted in embedded software development and validation for automotive control systems.

• Debugged control logic and supported test harness creation to improve algorithm stability.

Education

Bachelor in Technology - Electrical Engineering

COEP Technological University
Pune, India
05-2025

Minors - Quantitative Finance

COEP Technological University
Pune, India
05-2025

Skills

  • Python (NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib)
  • Financial modeling and quantitative analysis
  • SQL programming and database management
  • Probability and statistics
  • Excel pricing tools
  • AutoCAD, Verilog, and FPGA design (Xilinx/Vivado)
  • Derivative Testing

Projects

  • Real‑Time PWM Signal Generation using Nexys Artix 7 FPGA: Developed adaptive PWM system on FPGA to optimize efficiency of power electronic circuits under varying load conditions and implemented load-dependent control logic, reducing switching losses in simulations. Tools: Verilog, Xilinx Vivado, FPGA
  • Retrofitting of E‑Bicycle: Analyzed drive trains and wheel alignments; conducted torque and motor requirement calculations. Delivered technical–financial feasibility report, comparing multiple configurations. Tools: MATLAB, Excel
  • VR Headset for Legally Blind Students: Prototyped a low‑cost VR device using Raspberry Pi and AutoCAD 3D modeling to aid visually impaired students.Demonstrated proof‑of‑concept for classroom use.

Tools: Raspberry Pi, AutoCAD, Python

Affiliations

IEEE Chairperson – COEP Student Chapter

• Led a 60+ member student chapter; organized workshops on research paper writing and entrepreneurship.

• Coordinated industry speaker sessions to bridge academics and real-world applications.

Event Head – MindSpark Technical Fest, COEP

• Directed a 10-member organizing team and managed sponsorships worth INR 3 lakhs Networking Coordinator – Pune StartUp Fest

• Built partnerships with 50+ startups and investors, enabling student–entrepreneur networking. • Streamlined event logistics for 1,000+ attendees

Timeline

Graduate Engineer Trainee

FinIQ Consulting
07.2025 - Current

Intern

FinIQ Consulting
05.2024 - 07.2025

Embedded Software Intern

Mahle
08.2023 - 10.2023

Bachelor in Technology - Electrical Engineering

COEP Technological University

Minors - Quantitative Finance

COEP Technological University
Aakanksha Adoni