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Commercial thinking, analytical research and practical AI.

Economics graduate from SOAS, University of London with commercial experience spanning commodities, business development and market research.

London, United Kingdom

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About

Research-led thinking, applied to real problems.

I am an Economics graduate from SOAS, University of London with a strong interest in commercial strategy, business development and the practical application of artificial intelligence. Throughout my academic and professional experience, I have focused on solving real business problems through research, analytical thinking and technology rather than theory alone.

My experience includes commodity sales, supplier sourcing, international market research and AI-assisted lead generation, where I have supported commercial decision-making and business growth. Alongside this, I have independently developed AI-powered projects, including a supplier intelligence platform, an AI-assisted job search tool and this personal portfolio website. These projects reflect my interest in using modern AI tools to automate workflows and improve productivity.

My background in economics has strengthened my analytical thinking, while my quantitative trading research has developed a disciplined, data-driven approach to decision-making, testing ideas through evidence rather than assumptions.

I enjoy learning new technologies, building practical solutions and continuously improving my skills. I am currently seeking graduate opportunities where I can combine commercial thinking, analytical problem-solving and AI-enabled workflows to create measurable value for businesses.

Experience

Commercial experience built around evidence and execution.

Roles and independent work across commodity sales, supplier sourcing, market research and quantitative strategy testing.

January 2026 to Present

Commodities Sales Intern

Montage Commodities FZCO

  • Built and maintained an AI-assisted lead list for commodity lines, mainly urea, reducing routine research time and supporting an active sales pipeline.
  • Researched sales territories and cold-called prospective buyers in markets including Indonesia and China, focusing working time on live commercial opportunities.

2025 to Present

Independent Market Research and Trading Project

Self-directed

  • Designed and tested systematic strategies across BTC and ETH during 12 months of quantitative research, using backtesting and out-of-sample forward testing in TradingView.
  • Applied risk-management frameworks and reviewed detailed trade journals across two markets, refining decision rules against recorded evidence rather than claiming unverified returns.

May 2021 to July 2021

Trading Intern

Kempar Energy Pte. Ltd

  • Sourced 2+ new suppliers for fuel blending components in the first month through research, cold calling and supplier due diligence.
  • Increased margins by over 3% through a targeted marketing approach and finished at 120% of sales target through prompt follow-up.

Leadership

2024 to 2025

Vice President

Pakistan Society, SOAS, University of London

  • Secured partnerships and sponsorships that increased event funding and audience reach, helping a team of 6 deliver events attended by 100+ participants.

Featured projects

Practical tools and independent research.

Selected work applying AI-assisted workflows, structured research and data-driven testing to commercial and professional problems.

AI supplier intelligence platform showing a chemical supplier discovery workflow

Featured project 01

AI Supplier Intelligence Platform

Developed an AI-assisted supplier sourcing and market intelligence platform to identify international manufacturers, evaluate suppliers and support commercial procurement decisions.

AI-assisted job search dashboard with role tracks and application statuses
AI-assisted job analysis page showing role fit and positioning guidance

Featured project 02

AI-Assisted Job Searcher

Built an AI-driven job search workflow to identify relevant opportunities across multiple online platforms, helping automate job discovery and application research.

TradingView strategy report showing backtest metrics and an equity chart

Featured project 03

Independent Market Research and Trading Project

Designed and tested systematic strategies across BTC and ETH during 12 months of quantitative research, using backtesting and out-of-sample forward testing in TradingView. Applied risk-management frameworks and reviewed detailed trade journals across two markets, refining decision rules against recorded evidence rather than claiming unverified returns.

Additional work

Personal Portfolio Website

Designed and developed a modern personal website showcasing professional experience, projects and technical skills using AI-assisted development workflows.

Policy Briefing: Debt Sustainability in Emerging Markets

Authored a concise briefing that converted macroeconomic research into a decision-ready recommendation.

Shadow Banking and Financialization Case Studies

Researched and presented complex financial concepts clearly to an audience.

Skills

Commercial capability with a modern technical toolkit.

Capabilities listed in the CV, grouped for straightforward scanning.

Commercial & leadership

  • Business development
  • Cold calling
  • Lead generation
  • Partnerships and sponsorships
  • Stakeholder management
  • Target delivery
  • Commercial research
  • Team leadership

Technology & tools

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • ChatGPT
  • Claude
  • GitHub Codex
  • Prompt Engineering
  • AI Workflow Automation
  • TradingView
  • Next.js
  • Git/GitHub

Education

A foundation in economics and analytical thinking.

Graduated 2025

BA (Hons) Economics

SOAS, University of London

Studied macroeconomic analysis, microeconomic analysis and development economics.

Transferred to SOAS

Economics

University of Essex

Transferred with Distinction and earned a place on the Dean's List of Honours.

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London, United Kingdom