Rohan Patel

Incoming AI for Business B.S. Candidate | Investment Banking & AI Strategy Professional
Paris, FR.

About

Incoming B.S. candidate in Artificial Intelligence for Business at USC, combining a robust foundation in financial analysis and investment banking with cutting-edge AI strategy and product development expertise. Proven ability to leverage technical skills for financial decision-making, optimize operational workflows, and lead high-impact initiatives across international settings, preparing for roles at the intersection of technology and finance.

Work

Bank of Ireland
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Investment Banking Summer Analyst – Leveraged Acquisitions Desk

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

Supported the Leveraged Acquisitions Desk by providing critical financial analysis, due diligence, and technical solutions for M&A transactions in the tech and industrial sectors.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth financial analysis and due diligence for M&A targets across tech and industrial sectors, informing strategic investment decisions on the Leveraged Acquisitions Desk.

Contributed to complex leveraged finance modeling and comprehensive deal memos, directly supporting senior bankers in the execution of high-value transactions.

Developed and deployed Python-based tools to automate credit risk workflows, significantly streamlining investment recommendations and enhancing analytical efficiency for the desk.

Respo.Vision (Computer Vision for Sports Analytics Startup)
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AI Strategy & ML Ops Intern (CTO/CEO Office)

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, Poland

Summary

Contributed to AI strategy and ML operations within a sports analytics startup, focusing on data management, market research, and cross-functional alignment.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth competitor and industry research, generating critical insights that directly informed and strengthened investor presentations.

Optimized and managed data workflows within Google Cloud Platform, improving data annotation processes by 25% and enhancing dataset quality for ML model training.

Facilitated collaboration across technical and business teams by actively supporting cross-functional meetings, ensuring alignment on AI strategy and product development.

Bank of Ireland
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Spring Intern – Office of the Managing Director

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

Provided foundational research and analytical support to the Office of the Managing Director, focusing on tech-sector lending opportunities and strategic insights.

Highlights

Performed comprehensive market and borrower research, identifying key tech-sector lending opportunities to inform the Managing Director's strategic initiatives.

Assisted with early-stage valuation analysis and developed detailed industry briefing documents, providing essential insights for internal strategic planning.

Volunteer

Koh-Ed – Student Led Nonprofit
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Board Member, Department Head, & Volunteer Teacher

Global, N/A, XX

Summary

Led critical operational departments for a student-led non-profit, driving international expansion, securing partnerships, and enhancing community impact.

Highlights

Spearheaded IT, Finance, and Marketing operations across 5 international countries, significantly scaling the non-profit's global reach and operational efficiency.

Secured key new partnerships and implemented strategic initiatives that expanded program delivery and impact for underserved communities.

Boy Scouts of America – Troop 112, Transatlantic Council
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Eagle Scout & Patrol Leader

Paris, Île-de-France, France

Summary

Demonstrated significant leadership and project management skills as an Eagle Scout and Patrol Leader, overseeing large-scale community initiatives and youth development.

Highlights

Demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding over 50 youth members, culminating in achieving the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.

Orchestrated the Boy Scouts of America’s Normandy 80th Anniversary D-Day ceremony and managed a 100+ hour community service project with the American Legion in Paris, showcasing significant project management and civic engagement.

Education

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Bachelor of Science

Artificial Intelligence for Business

Courses

Financial Modeling

Corporate Finance

AI for Decision-Making

Data Analytics

École Jeannine Manuel
Paris, Île-de-France, France

Diploma

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

Grade: 4.7/4.0 GPA; 1550/1600 SAT

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

Awarded By

École Jeannine Manuel

Awarded for exceptional academic performance, placing in the top 5% of the graduating class.

Academic Excellence Award

Awarded By

École Jeannine Manuel

Awarded for exceptional academic performance, placing in the top 5% of the class.

Languages

English
French
Spanish

Skills

Finance & Research

Financial Modeling, Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, Bloomberg Terminal, M&A Analysis, Due Diligence, Valuation, Market Research, Investment Research.

Technical Skills

Python, Swift, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), VBA, Create ML.

AI & Data

AI Strategy, Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops), Data Management, Data Analytics, AI for Decision-Making.

Business & Strategy

Investment Banking, Product Development, Fintech Strategy, Investor Relations, Strategic Planning, Business Development.

Leadership & Project Management

Cross-functional Collaboration, Team Leadership, Project Coordination, Community Engagement, Non-profit Management, Operational Scaling.

Interests

Financial Markets

Public equities, Valuation, Fintech strategy, AI in markets, Investment research.

Projects

Assisty

Summary

Developed a Swift-based productivity app with AI-driven task and calendar optimization, demonstrating full-stack product development and user acquisition.