Katie Pham

About Katie Pham

Hello, I’m Katie Pham, a Business Administration major at Chapman University with an emphasis in Finance and a minor in Entrepreneurship. I am particularly interested in financial strategy, investment analysis, and operational performance, and I am focused on developing strong analytical and leadership capabilities.For the past five years, I have worked at Adaptive Digital Systems (ADS), a technology company serving federal, local, and international government clients including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. In this role, I have taken responsibility for reviewing and reconciling financial statements, processing payroll, monitoring transactions for accuracy, and identifying discrepancies to mitigate risk. I also contribute to budgeting and pricing decisions by evaluating cost structures and margin impact across product lines.In addition to my academic and professional experience, I actively manage a personal investment portfolio, further strengthening my understanding of financial markets and risk management.Feel free to reach out, I\'d love to connect!

Experience

1. Executive Assistant

   Adaptive Digital Systems, Inc

   Jun 2021 — Present · Newport Beach, CA, US

   For the past four years, I have worked at Adaptive Digital Systems (ADS), a specialized technology company serving federal, local, and international government clients including the Federal Bureau of Investigation and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.In this role, I have taken ownership of core financial operations, including reviewing and reconciling financial statements, processing payroll, monitoring transactions, and identifying discrepancies before they impact reporting accuracy. Working in a government-facing environment requires a high level of financial integrity, operational discipline, and confidentiality, and I am trusted to handle sensitive financial data responsibly.Beyond financial oversight, I contribute to budgeting and pricing decisions by analyzing costs and identifying opportunities to improve margins across product lines. I also support the production of specialized surveillance and security technology products, giving me direct exposure to how operational execution and financial strategy intersect.Balancing finance, compliance, and operations in a regulated environment has given me practical experience in risk management, cost control, and strategic decision-making. I am especially interested in applying this foundation to roles in finance, investment analysis, or operations leadership.

Education

• Chapman University

  Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Business/Managerial Economics