AKANKSHA LAL

Tech-driven MBA graduate with a background in computer science and a focus on finance and operations. Skilled at navigating the intersection of technology and business through experience in equity research, software development, and M&A advisory.

HR Organizer Revels MIT - 2020

• Led and managed the largest category of the annual cultural fest, having 50+ First Year student volunteers
• Ensured that any conflicts that arose were resolved, and that a collaborative atmosphere was maintained

Member, English Writing Dept Editorial Board, MIT - 2021

• Edited and collated submissions for English articles and creative writing pieces for the Institute's yearbook
• Conducted and participated in writer’s meetings in order to encourage collaboration & healthy feedback
• Produced a range of written pieces as submissions for the yearbook, 3 of which were selected & published

Competitions

• Received Outstanding Project Award from Avanti Foundation for Avanti Foundation Leadership Program

Social

• Helped to improve the app used by Terre Des Hommes (NGO) to reduce childhood mortality in Jharkhand

Academic Achievements

• Campus Finalist, (1/9) out of 250+ applicants at Capgemini L'Innovateur, a case competition by Capgemini
• Secured 99.87%ile in CAT 2021 amongst around 1.92+ Lakh applicants, with 99.98%ile in the VARC section
• Received Student Merit Award & AIR (101-500) in the Scholarship Exam (PBISE) held by BITS Pilani, Dubai. Secured School Rank-2, International Rank-152 & overall 98.72%ile in SOF International English Olympiad., 2024, 2021, 2018, 2017

Certificates

• Completed 5/6 courses in the Big Data Coursera Specialization offered by UCSD with Avg Score of 98.59%, 2021

• Age: 24
• Gender: Female