Krishna A.

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

ABOUT KRISHNA A.

I bring a rare mix of engineering precision and management strategy into the world of finance. With a background in Electronics & Communication Engineering and a business degree from Odette Business School, I approach financial problems with both analytical discipline and strategic thinking.My interest in capital markets pushed me to build a strong foundation through several industry-recognized certifications:CSC (Canadian Securities Course): Gave me a clear understanding of how Canadian financial markets operate, along with deep knowledge of investment products, portfolio basics, and the regulatory & ethical framework that shapes the industry.CMSA (Capital Markets & Securities Analyst): Strengthened my ability to break down market structure on both the buy-side and sell-side, evaluate fixed income and derivatives, and use data-driven methods to analyze securities and trading activity.FMVA (Financial Modeling & Valuation Analyst): Sharpened my practical abilities in 3-statement modeling, DCF valuation, scenario analysis, and advanced Excel. This helped me translate financial theory into real-world, decision-ready models.CFA Level I(Exam Completed; Results Pending): Reinforced my grasp of ethics, quantitative methods, financial reporting and analysis, economics, and asset valuation—giving me a stronger, more well-rounded foundation across the full spectrum of investment principles.Outside the classroom, I’m leveling up technically through Kaggle, applying Python and SQL to clean data, build models, and extract actionable insights. This has helped me bridge the gap between traditional finance and modern data-driven analysis.I’m an ambitious learner who enjoys solving problems, building models, and understanding how markets work. I’m now looking for opportunities where I can bring together my technical skills, financial modeling expertise, and market-focused mindset to create real impact.