Role: Intern
Employer: CRA Global Development
Profile Summary:
Yashika Agarwal is an accomplished mathematics undergraduate at King’s College London, distinguished by her academic excellence and multifaceted professional experience. Her expertise spans data science, financial analysis, and leadership, demonstrated through internships at Marks & Spencer and Jindal Steel Works, as well as key roles in student societies. A recipient of multiple academic honors and a proven problem-solver, Yashika combines technical proficiency with strategic thinking to deliver impactful solutions.
Educational Background:
- BSc Mathematics – King’s College London (2023–2026)
- Current Year II modules: Quantum Theory, Applied Differential Equations, Complex Analysis, Statistical Modelling, and more.
- Achieved a High First Class Honours with an 85.5% average, with distinctions in Linear Algebra, Geometry II, and Abstract Algebra.
- Central Board of Secondary Education (Grade 12) – Springdales School, Dhaula Kuan, New Delhi, India (2009–2023)
- Awarded for Excellence in Academic Achievement for ten consecutive years (2012–2022).
Professional Experience:
- Data Science Summer Intern, Marks & Spencer (Jul 2024 – Sep 2024)
- Led key projects optimizing store metrics, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
- Applied advanced analytics techniques like topic modeling and decision trees to forecast product demand and customer lifetime value.
- Finance Intern, Jindal Steel Works (Dec 2023)
- Collaborated on financial reporting and project budgeting for global manufacturing initiatives.
- Developed financial models to evaluate capital expenditure and ROI.
Leadership Roles:
- Treasurer, Mathematics Society, King’s College London (2024–2025)
- Organized events such as the inter-collegiate Integration Bee and workshops with the KCL Philosophy Society.
- Led panel discussions and conducted revision sessions for first-year students.
- Finance Associate, Space Society, King’s College London (2024–2025)
- Secured funding through detailed proposals and corporate sponsorships.
- Designed and managed budgets to support society events and initiatives.
- Executive Director, King’s Entrepreneurship Institute (2024–2025)
- Spearheaded the development of the King’s Start-up Accelerator, supporting high-potential ventures.
- Organized 30+ events to connect innovators and entrepreneurs across the university.
Academic Achievements and Research:
- Gen-AI Challenge Winner, AWS Immersion Day (2024):
- Led a team to develop an award-winning generative AI application using AWS PartyRock software.
- Published Research (2022):
- Designed a flex sensor-based posture trainer, published in the International Journal of Software & Hardware Research in Engineering.
- Awarded the CREST Gold Award for innovation and practical application.
Community Engagement:
- Secretary, King’s for Change (2023–Present):
- Organized initiatives such as “Connecting with Charities” and participated in the King’s Climate and Sustainability Campaign.
Key Skills and Expertise:
- Data science: Advanced analytics, decision trees, and forecasting.
- Financial modeling and budgeting.
- Leadership in organizing academic and community-focused events.
- Technical proficiency in Python, MATLAB, and Arduino coding.
Awards and Recognitions:
- Certificate of Merit for Best Research and Display of Financial Communication (NYIF YFS Program, 2022).
- CREST Gold Award for innovation in posture improvement technology.
Yashika Agarwal’s combination of analytical rigor, leadership experience, and dedication to impactful solutions make her an exceptional addition to CRA Global Development. Her academic achievements and practical expertise align seamlessly with the organization’s mission to drive transformative development initiatives.
