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Dhir Shah

Undergraduate Student Pursuing Economics and Mathematics, with a Minor in Statistics

dhir.shah@mail.utoronto.ca
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
linkedin.com/in/itsdhir

Professional Summary

Dedicated undergraduate student with a strong foundation in economics, mathematics, and statistics. Proven track record in quantitative finance through comprehensive projects in VaR modeling, portfolio optimization, and corporate valuation. Experienced teaching assistant with demonstrated leadership in student organizations. Passionate about applying mathematical and statistical methods to solve complex economic and financial problems.

Education

Honours Bachelor of Science

University of Toronto

Majors: Mathematics, Economics; Minor: Statistics

Sep 2021 - Jun 2026

Arts and Science Internship Program (Co-op)

Relevant Coursework: Financial Economics, Risk Management, Mathematics of Finance, Econometrics, Optimization, Calculus, Differential Equations, Regression Analysis, Advanced Microeconomics: Game Theory, Advanced Macroeconomics, Abstract Mathematics, Linear Algebra, Groups and Symmetries

Professional Experience

Teaching Assistant

University of Toronto - Financial Economics, Multivariable Calculus

Sep 2024 - Apr 2025

  • • Led weekly interactive tutorials for 80+ undergraduates with 15% average improvement in test scores
  • • Designed supplementary review materials on LaTeX contributing to 70% reduction in additional practice needs
  • • Coordinated with 15+ teaching assistants to grade 1,000+ test papers, reducing error rates by 25%

Learning Assistant (Mathematics)

Kumon North America Inc.

Dec 2022 - Jun 2024

  • • Facilitated tailored learning experience for 100+ students, improving calculation speeds and test scores
  • • Streamlined administrative processes saving 1 hour during operations
  • • Achieved 10% increase in monthly enrollment rates through effective parent communication

Chief Returning Officer (CRO)

Victoria University Students' Administrative Council (VUSAC)

May 2023 - Apr 2024

  • • Spearheaded Elections Code audits achieving 100% approval of amendments
  • • Co-developed VUSAC's first online election portal revolutionizing century-old processes
  • • Managed 2 election cycles with 3,500+ electors and record-breaking 15+ candidates

Featured Projects

From Data to VaR: A Simulation Based Approach to Portfolio Risk

Dec 2024

  • • Developed Monte Carlo VaR model for $11.9B portfolio with 99% VaR and 95% historical accuracy
  • • Leveraged Cholesky decomposition in STATA cutting simulation time by 70%
  • • Automated VaR simulation enabling 10,000 daily recalculations in under 2 minutes

Risk and Reward: CAPM Driven Portfolio Optimization

Mar 2024

  • • Analyzed 36 years of financial data achieving 17.10% expected return with 20.74% volatility
  • • Implemented Excel Solver for tangent portfolio with Sharpe Ratio of 0.61 and beta of 0.39
  • • Created 6-visual Tableau dashboard for portfolio analysis and visualization

Navigating the Skies: A Valuation of Boeing Co.

Feb 2024

  • • Executed comprehensive valuation using DDM, DCF, and Comparable Firm Analysis
  • • Automated data extraction with Excel macros reducing reporting time by 30%
  • • Designed Tableau visualizations increasing report generation efficiency by 40%

Technical Skills

Programming & Software

Excel (Advanced VBA), STATA, Python, SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, Tableau, Power BI

Financial Analysis

Monte Carlo Simulation, VaR Analysis, Financial Modeling, Risk Analysis, Portfolio Optimization

Mathematical Methods

Econometrics, Optimization, Regression Analysis, Statistical Modeling

Trading & Markets

Capital Markets, Derivatives Pricing, Hedging Strategies, Asset Allocation

Leadership & Activities

Hindustani Classical Vocals

Shankar Mahadevan Academy - 6+ Years Training

2018 - Present

Advanced training in Indian classical music with focus on mathematical patterns in ragas and talas

Chapter Co-Founder

The Period Society JIRS

Sep 2020 - May 2021

Pioneered menstrual equity advocacy providing opportunities for 25+ students and donating 200 sanitary pads