Available for internships · Summer 2027

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Financial Management × Applied AI, University of Akron Honors College.

Building at the seam where capital markets meet intelligent systems.

RD
About

Finance fluency, engineered.

I believe AI is quietly rewriting how financial decisions get made, from how analysts process filings to how portfolios are constructed. The edge belongs to people who can speak both languages fluently.

  • 3.95 GPA · Honors College · Dean's List Fall '25 + Spring '26
  • Shipped an internal AI assistant used across a multi-location business
  • Founded a digital brand at 14, scaled to 80+ members across 4 continents
  • Built for the finance × applied AI intersection, curious by default, rigorous by training
Honors Financial ManagementEconomics MinorUniversity of AkronClass of 2028
Education

Foundation in finance & theory.

B.S. Financial Management, Honors · Economics Minor

Expected Dec 2028

The University of Akron · Williams Honors College

Cumulative GPA 3.95 / 4.00. Dean's List, Fall 2025 & Spring 2026. Coursework across corporate finance, economics, and quantitative methods.

Experience

The path so far.

  • Incoming Account Management Intern

    Summer 2026

    Fleet Team, Inc. · Independence, OH

    Selected for a paid, full-time internship supporting Account Managers across client onboarding, proposal and quote workflows, and cross-functional coordination. Working in Salesforce on asset updates, vendor follow-ups, and MSA / invoice documentation.

  • Intern, Built 'Synthesis GPT'

    Summer 2023 & Summer 2025

    Mont Granite, Inc. · Cleveland, OH

    Shipped an internal AI assistant used by 6+ staff and most installers, cutting support delays ~80%. Produced 50+ photorealistic renderings deployed across 4 showrooms, and trained 10+ sales & design team members on AI and rendering tools across 8 locations.

  • Sales Associate

    Mar – May 2024

    Fleet Feet, Inc. · Medina, OH

    Generated $750–$800 in personal daily sales through personalized fittings and upselling. Served 35+ customers per week with 5-star feedback.

  • Procurement Intern

    Summer 2023

    Speranza Resources Ltd. · Brazil

    Supported negotiations on a multi-factory buying trip that secured a 52% bundle price reduction ($13.50 → $6.50 / sq ft). Performed QA spot-checks and documented slab issues.

  • Founder

    2020 – 2022

    Validom LLC · Remote

    Started Validom at 14, a multi-vertical digital brand I built solo and scaled into individual sub-brands across content creation, apparel, gaming, and lifestyle. Grew to 80+ members across 4 continents and generated $9,000+ in 4 months via merch, sponsorships, and tournament winnings.

Skills

Two stacks, one lens.

Finance & Economics

Financial ModelingEquity ResearchPortfolio ManagementCorporate FinanceMacroeconomicsExcelPowerPointSalesforce (CRM)

AI & Technology

Applied AI WorkflowsPrompt EngineeringChatGPTGeminiAI Rendering ToolsSOP DesignGoogle Workspace
Portfolio

What I've built so far.

A mix of shipped tools, an active portfolio, and a brand I founded as a teenager.

01

DCF Valuation Model

Interactive discounted cash flow valuation tool I built, project free cash flows, adjust WACC and terminal growth, and see implied share price, sensitivity tables, and value drivers update in real time.

ValuationCorporate FinanceData VizClaude CodeHTML
On the bench

What I'm building next.

In progress

3-Statement Model

Fully linked income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow with driver-based forecasts.

In progress

Comparable Company Analysis

Trading comps template with peer screening, multiples, and football-field valuation output.

In progress

Variance Analysis Template

Budget vs. actuals workbook with price/volume/mix bridges and automated commentary.

Leadership

On campus, in the room.

Selected Member

University of Akron Ambassadors

Starting Aug 2026

Selected as 1 of 12 students (20% acceptance rate) to represent the university to alumni and stakeholders. Contributing to alumni engagement programming and outreach.

VP, Pledge Education

Delta Sigma Pi · Professional Business Fraternity

Starting Aug 2026

Elected to lead pledge education and member integration. Designing structured onboarding and engagement initiatives to support retention.

Public Relations Chair · Rush Committee

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity

Spring 2026

Helped grow rush attendance from 6 to 12 (+100%) by producing 3 promotional banners and coordinating posting cadence across 3 rush events.

Connect

Let's build something.

Open to internships, research roles, and builders working at the edge of finance and AI.

© 2026 Rohan Dhruv · Built with intent.