Rohan Patel

Incoming AI for Business B.S. Candidate | Investment Banking & AI Strategy Professional

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About

Incoming B.S. candidate in Artificial Intelligence for Business at USC, combining a robust foundation in financial analysis and investment banking with cutting-edge AI strategy and product development expertise. Proven ability to leverage technical skills for financial decision-making, optimize operational workflows, and lead high-impact initiatives across international settings, preparing for roles at the intersection of technology and finance.

Work Experience

Investment Banking Summer Analyst – Leveraged Acquisitions Desk

Bank of Ireland

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Supported the Leveraged Acquisitions Desk by providing critical financial analysis, due diligence, and technical solutions for M&A transactions in the tech and industrial sectors.

  • Conducted in-depth financial analysis and due diligence for M&A targets across tech and industrial sectors, informing strategic investment decisions on the Leveraged Acquisitions Desk.
  • Contributed to complex leveraged finance modeling and comprehensive deal memos, directly supporting senior bankers in the execution of high-value transactions.
  • Developed and deployed Python-based tools to automate credit risk workflows, significantly streamlining investment recommendations and enhancing analytical efficiency for the desk.

AI Strategy & ML Ops Intern (CTO/CEO Office)

Respo.Vision (Computer Vision for Sports Analytics Startup)

Jun 2024 - Apr 2025

Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, PL

Contributed to AI strategy and ML operations within a sports analytics startup, focusing on data management, market research, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Conducted in-depth competitor and industry research, generating critical insights that directly informed and strengthened investor presentations.
  • Optimized and managed data workflows within Google Cloud Platform, improving data annotation processes by 25% and enhancing dataset quality for ML model training.
  • Facilitated collaboration across technical and business teams by actively supporting cross-functional meetings, ensuring alignment on AI strategy and product development.

Spring Intern – Office of the Managing Director

Bank of Ireland

May 2023 - Jun 2023

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Provided foundational research and analytical support to the Office of the Managing Director, focusing on tech-sector lending opportunities and strategic insights.

  • Performed comprehensive market and borrower research, identifying key tech-sector lending opportunities to inform the Managing Director's strategic initiatives.
  • Assisted with early-stage valuation analysis and developed detailed industry briefing documents, providing essential insights for internal strategic planning.

Education

Artificial Intelligence for Business

University of Southern California

Sep 2025 - May 2029

Los Angeles, California, US

Courses

  • Financial Modeling
  • Corporate Finance
  • AI for Decision-Making
  • Data Analytics

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program

École Jeannine Manuel

4.7/4.0 GPA; 1550/1600 SAT

Sep 2021 - May 2025

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Volunteer

Board Member, Department Head, & Volunteer Teacher

Koh-Ed – Student Led Nonprofit

Sep 2021 - May 2029

Global, N/A, XX

Led critical operational departments for a student-led non-profit, driving international expansion, securing partnerships, and enhancing community impact.

  • Spearheaded IT, Finance, and Marketing operations across 5 international countries, significantly scaling the non-profit's global reach and operational efficiency.
  • Secured key new partnerships and implemented strategic initiatives that expanded program delivery and impact for underserved communities.

Eagle Scout & Patrol Leader

Boy Scouts of America – Troop 112, Transatlantic Council

Jun 2021 - May 2029

Paris, Île-de-France, FR

Demonstrated significant leadership and project management skills as an Eagle Scout and Patrol Leader, overseeing large-scale community initiatives and youth development.

  • Demonstrated exceptional leadership by guiding over 50 youth members, culminating in achieving the prestigious Eagle Scout rank.
  • Orchestrated the Boy Scouts of America’s Normandy 80th Anniversary D-Day ceremony and managed a 100+ hour community service project with the American Legion in Paris, showcasing significant project management and civic engagement.

Projects

Assisty

Jan 2022 - May 2029

Developed a Swift-based productivity app with AI-driven task and calendar optimization, demonstrating full-stack product development and user acquisition.

Awards

Academic Excellence Award

École Jeannine Manuel

May 2025

Awarded for exceptional academic performance, placing in the top 5% of the graduating class.

Academic Excellence Award

École Jeannine Manuel

May 2024

Awarded for exceptional academic performance, placing in the top 5% of the class.

Languages

English , French , Spanish

Skills

Finance & Research

  • Financial Modeling
  • Excel (Advanced)
  • PowerPoint
  • Bloomberg Terminal
  • M&A Analysis
  • Due Diligence
  • Valuation
  • Market Research
  • Investment Research

Technical Skills

  • Python
  • Swift
  • Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
  • VBA
  • Create ML

AI & Data

  • AI Strategy
  • Machine Learning Operations (ML Ops)
  • Data Management
  • Data Analytics
  • AI for Decision-Making

Business & Strategy

  • Investment Banking
  • Product Development
  • Fintech Strategy
  • Investor Relations
  • Strategic Planning
  • Business Development

Leadership & Project Management

  • Cross-functional Collaboration
  • Team Leadership
  • Project Coordination
  • Community Engagement
  • Non-profit Management
  • Operational Scaling

Interests

Financial Markets

  • Public equities
  • Valuation
  • Fintech strategy
  • AI in markets
  • Investment research