Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
CORE KEYWORDS
Timeline
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GOUTHAM N

Summary

Researcher and engineer with strong background in applied mathematics, machine learning, and high-performance programming. Experienced in developing and backtesting trading strategies, implementing time series models (ARIMA, GARCH, Kalman Filter), and applying risk management techniques (VaR, CVaR). Proficient in Python, C++, and SQL with expertise in optimization, stochastic processes, and statistical modeling. Demonstrated ability to combine entrepreneurial execution with rigorous data-driven analysis.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Startup Founder

Skynect
  • Built a data-driven matching platform connecting early-stage startups with VCs and incubators; designed scoring algorithms to optimize startup–investor fit.
  • Analyzed 200+ startup pitches and investment theses, identifying patterns in funding probability using structured metrics (traction, sector, team quality).
  • Negotiated partnerships with 15+ incubators and funds, securing deal flow pipelines and refining incentive structures.
  • Designed growth experiments (outreach campaigns, matchmaking algorithms) and measured conversion rates, iterating based on data.
  • Scaled network from 0 to 100+ active startups and 50+ investors in under 12 months, managing operations with limited resources.

Teacher's Assistant

Dartmouth College
09.2025 - Current

(Prof. Soroush Vosoughi, MIT PhD / Harvard Postdoc)

  • Led tutorials and problem-solving sessions on algorithms, optimization, and machine learning — reinforcing fundamentals critical for quantitative modeling.
  • Designed and graded assignments/exams for 100+ students, requiring meticulous attention to detail and consistency in evaluation.
  • Collaborated on course material development, creating problem sets that required mathematical rigor (linear algebra, probability, optimization).
  • Provided one-on-one mentorship, helping students debug complex code and understand proofs, strengthening ability to explain technical concepts clearly.

Intern

Hestia
12.2021 - 04.2022
  • Worked on AI tools to deal with Risk management
  • Supported team members with routine tasks, enhancing workflow efficiency and collaboration.
  • Processed documentation accurately, maintaining organized records for project tracking.
  • Contributed to team meetings by providing insights and feedback on ongoing projects.
  • Conducted data analysis to identify trends and variances in financial performance.

Education

M.S. - Computer Science

Dartmouth College
01.2026

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

RNSIT
05-2025

Skills

    Programming & Systems: Python (NumPy, Pandas, SciPy, scikit-learn, PyTorch, TensorFlow), C, C, SQL, Linux/Unix, Git, Docker, AWS, CI/CD, Jupyter, Matplotlib, Plotly

    Quantitative Methods: Probability & Statistics, Linear Algebra, Optimization (CVXOPT), Time Series (ARIMA, GARCH, Kalman Filter), Monte Carlo Simulation, Backtesting, PCA & Factor Models, Regression Analysis, Risk Modeling (VaR, CVaR, Stress Testing), Stochastic Processes & SDEs

Accomplishments

  • 2nd Place — Code Fiesta Competitive Programming Hackathon (IISc Bangalore)
  • 3rd Place — IISc National Aptitude Quiz

Certification

Microsoft Foundational C# (300 hrs); Harvard CS50 AI with Python; JPMorgan Chase & Co. Software Engineering Simulation; freeCodeCamp Data Analysis with Python; International CyberCrime Intervention Officer; HackerRank Problem Solving (Intermediate); LinkedIn Entrepreneurship Foundations

CORE KEYWORDS

  • Quant Research
  • Quant Trading
  • Statistical Arbitrage
  • Factor Models
  • Time Series
  • Mean- Reversion
  • Trend- Following
  • Portfolio Construction
  • Risk Management
  • Backtesting
  • Monte Carlo
  • Optimization
  • Stochastic Processes
  • Python
  • C++
  • Linear Algebra
  • Probability
  • VaR
  • CVaR
  • ARIMA
  • GARCH
  • Kalman Filter
  • PCA
  • LASSO
  • Ridge
  • PyTorch
  • TensorFlow
  • Pandas
  • NumPy
  • CVXOPT
  • AWS
  • Docker
  • CI/CD

Timeline

Teacher's Assistant

Dartmouth College
09.2025 - Current

Intern

Hestia
12.2021 - 04.2022

Startup Founder

Skynect

M.S. - Computer Science

Dartmouth College

Bachelor of Science - Computer Science

RNSIT
GOUTHAM N