Boston, MA · Information Technology · Business Analytics

Information Technology student with a business minor—turning data, code, and people skills into real results.

I’m an IT student at UMass Boston (Class of 2027). I’ve supported university operations and student success as a College of Management Ambassador, Department Assistant, and Orientation Leader. I enjoy Python, Excel, digital marketing, and building helpful tools and experiences.

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About

I like solving real problems with a blend of technical and people skills—automating small workflows in Python, organizing information in spreadsheets and dashboards, and communicating clearly so teams move faster.

Beyond class, I’ve helped incoming students navigate UMass Boston, supported the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, and represented the College of Management at events.

Highlights

  • Python automation & data cleaning
  • Excel reporting & dashboards
  • Digital marketing basics (SEO, analytics)
  • Event support & frontline customer service
  • Public speaking & mentorship

Experience & Leadership

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College of Management Student Ambassador · UMass Boston

Represent the College at events; mentor prospective and current students; share feedback with faculty; participate in trainings and initiatives.

Department Assistant · Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, UMass Boston

First point of contact assisting 100+ students, staff, and visitors weekly; manage calls and appointments; support scheduling and event coordination.

Orientation Leader · New Student & Family Programs, UMass Boston

Guided 100+ incoming students through orientation; facilitated group activities; answered questions on campus life, academics, and policies.

Intern · UC Estate Agency (Faridabad, India)

Managed spreadsheets, designed promotional materials, supported marketing presentations, and handled client inquiries with 90%+ satisfaction.

Additional Experience

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MONEY RUSH Program · Manav Rachna International School

Explored economic trends and investment basics while supporting simulated client interactions.

  • Researched current economic trends and investment opportunities.
  • Helped “clients” make informed decisions about their financial future in a classroom setting.
  • Educated peers on financial topics and best practices.

Python Basics · Udemy

Completed foundational Python coursework and applied it to small automation and data tasks.

  • Developed clean, maintainable Python scripts for practice projects.
  • Reviewed code samples and patterns to improve structure and readability.
  • Stayed current with Python tools and best practices.

The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing · Google Digital Garage

Google-certified course covering SEO, analytics, paid advertising, and digital strategy.

  • Developed data-driven marketing campaigns using Google Analytics insights.
  • Implemented social media strategies to increase engagement.
  • Optimized search and display ads using Google Ads fundamentals.

Projects

Simple, practical projects that show how I like to work: structured, data-informed, and user-focused.

Campus Event Helper

Lightweight web tool that generates checklists and schedules for student events to reduce setup time.

HTML/CSS Vanilla JS Accessibility Student Life
Python Data Cleanup Scripts

Reusable Python snippets that clean CSVs and create quick summaries for reporting.

Python Pandas Automation
Excel KPI Dashboard

Template for weekly metrics with clear visuals tailored for non-technical users.

Excel Visualization Reporting

Skills

Technical

PythonAdvanced
Microsoft ExcelAdvanced
Google Analytics & AdsIntermediate
HTML/CSSIntermediate

People & Leadership

Public speaking
Student mentorship
Customer service
Team collaboration
Event support
Problem solving

Education

University of Massachusetts Boston
B.S. in Information Technology · Minor in Business Administration (GPA 3.4) · Class of 2027 · Boston, MA
Manav Rachna International School
Higher Secondary Certificate (CBSE) · Subjects: Computer Science, Mathematics, English Core

Certifications & Courses

  • Google: Fundamentals of Digital Marketing (Certified)
  • Udemy: Digital Marketing & Python Programming (2021–2023)

Open to internships in IT, Business Analytics, and Operations.