MOHAN SAINATH TOPARAM

To become an investment banker specializing in mergers and acquisitions or equity research. I am deeply committed to mastering finance at a global level, starting with academic excellence at the University of Basel and leading toward a high-impact career in banking and financial markets.

Aspiring investment banker with a unique blend of analytical skills, leadership under pressure, and a strong academic foundation in engineering and business. Former MBA-HR graduate pivoting to finance through self-driven learning, hands-on experience in data analysis, and exposure to strategic operations at global firms like Amazon. Now seeking to join the MSc Finance and Money program at the University of Basel to deepen my expertise in financial markets, macroeconomics, and corporate finance, and to build a long-term career in investment banking.

• Table Tennis: Zonal Champion (JNTUH), training for international competitions
• Chess enthusiast: Elo 1200, strong interest in strategic thinking
• Author published 'Mature Mind vs. Immature Mind' on Amazon Kindle
• Volunteering: Assisted peers with academic and emotional support during COVID-19 crisis

GPS and GSM Based Vehicle Tracking System, Developed a real-time vehicle tracking system using GPS for location data and GSM for communication., Integrated microcontroller with GPS and GSM modules to obtain and transmit location coordinates via SMS., Enabled location monitoring and vehicle security through real-time alerts., Applied embedded systems knowledge and improved skills in circuit design, sensor integration, and debugging embedded code.

• AI-Powered Customer Sentiment Dashboard (Power BI + ChatGPT), Designed an interactive dashboard to analyze customer reviews for business intelligence, Gained exposure to data visualization, trend analysis, and financial storytelling, Currently developing case studies for resume and GitHub portfolio
• Independent Learning Path, Finance Courses: Investment Banking, Financial Markets , Corporate Finance Essentials, Books: Investment Banking: Valuation, Leveraged Buyouts, and M&A by Rosenbaum & Pearl, Ongoing: Learning Financial Modeling, Excel for Finance, and Bloomberg Market Concepts

Employee Retention – Long-Term MBA Research Project

Conducted a long-term research project titled “A Study on Employee Retention” as part of the MBA (HR) curriculum at JNTU-H, Hyderabad. Collected primary data from over 40 employees using structured surveys and Likert scale-based questionnaires. Performed statistical analysis to evaluate key factors such as job satisfaction, compensation structures, supervisor-subordinate relationships, training, and work-life balance.

The study found strong correlations between employee retention and effective management communication, transparent reward systems, and opportunities for career development. Recommended actionable HR strategies, including flexible work scheduling, recognition programs, structured onboarding, and feedback mechanisms. Integrated theoretical frameworks like Human Capital Theory and Organizational Commitment into the final recommendations.