Armaan Gandhara

Finance + Computer Science | Student & Professional

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Armaan Gandhara

About

I'm a student passionate about the intersection of finance and technology. I enjoy turning data into actionable insights, building systematic trading tools, and exploring complex markets with a hands-on approach. I focus on pricing models, risk management, and creating strategies that combine math, coding, and finance theory.

Education

Wilfrid Laurier University — BBA

Business Admin · Finance Specialization
2024-2029
GPA 3.9/4.0
Honors:
  • President's Gold Scholarship
  • BU111 Live Case Semi Finalist
Relevant Coursework
Microeconomics Accounting Macroeconomics Business Environment
Technical
Excel/VBA Financial Modeling CPA & GAAP Statistics

Wilfrid Laurier University — BSc

Computer Science · Minor in Math
2024-2029
GPA 3.9/4.0
Relevant Coursework
Data Structures Algorithms Math for Finance Linear Algebra Calculus Python Programming
Technical
C Python Pandas Matplotlib Java

Work Experience

Accounting Intern

TunnerMoore LLP

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Supported payroll, reconciliations, and automation in Excel.

Details
  • Built a payroll calculator using CPP/EI/TAX rules
  • Automated reports with formulas and VBA
  • Improved month-end close checklists

Equity Trader

Self Employed

July 2022 - Present

Managed personal and family investment and margin accounts to see 15%+ YoY returns

Details
  • 65% ROI in 2 years through strategic trading and analysis
  • Invested early in AMD, NVIDIA, and Lockheed Martin.
  • Balanced risk with ETFs like VOO and QQQ, outperforming benchmarks

Veterinary Receptionist

Animal Hospital of East Barrie

Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

Assisted in client facing side of operations of Animal Hospital of East Barrie

Details
  • Customer relations and social media management
  • Sales duties for seasonal products
  • Product logisitcs adn customer complaint management

Cook

Mucho Burrito

July 2022 - Aug 2023

Handled ordering, preparing and serving customers all while ensuring a good experience

Details
  • Handled Opening duties and began serving
  • Ensured a clean and client friendly service
  • Handled till duties and ensured cash was accounted for

Volunteer Positions

VP Corporate Relations — Laurier Sales Association
Aug 2025 - Apr 2026
  • Outreach to sponsors and manage partnerships
  • Coordinate with directors and maintain contracts
Executive VP of HR — Enactus Laurier
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025
  • Supporting the smooth functioning of our social enterprises, including Verdana Technologies and Kuponya Housing, to maximize their impact.
  • Leading and guiding the HR directors to ensure the completion of key deliverables and projects.
VP of Operations — Wilfrid Laurier House Council
Sept 2024 - Apr 2025
  • Oversee and manage the building's financial planning, ensuring a balanced budget and appropriate allocation of funds to various initiatives and events
  • Plan, organize, and execute community events that foster engagement and a sense of community within the building
Vice President — Eastview DECA
2023 - 2024
  • Actively participated in regional competitions, where I showcased my entrepreneurial skills and business acumen, successfully advancing to the provincial level.
  • Contributed to the development and implementation of strategic plans to promote entrepreneurship within the club, fostering an environment of creativity and innovation

Projects

ASG Microfund

Algo-Trading

Backtested a 3-strategy based portfolio with reporting and risk management.

GitHub
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  • 3 strategies included: Factors based, mean reversion and momentum trading
  • Performance vs. benchmark streamlit dashboard to help users/clients input there requirements
  • Risk controls and weighted management to ensure portfolio stays within risk tolerance

IBFetcher — Historical Data Tool

Python

Modular IBAPI-based OHLCV downloader.

GitHub
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  • Fetch single ticker or batch of tickers data with retries using IBAPI
  • Flexible schema, csv output with automated retrieve or fetch decision making
  • Plug-in tickers, intervals, and and tick size to allow for maximum flexibility

Quant Models — Black-Scholes + Monte Carlo

Finance

Pricing, Greeks, and path simulations with tests.

GitHub
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  • Implemented analytic Black-Scholes formulas with full Greek calculations
  • Developed Monte Carlo simulation paths using antithetic variates
  • Designed robust unit tests with reproducible random seeds

TSLA AI Trader

ML

Built Linear regression and random forest models

GitHub
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  • Built a machine learning pipeline to forecast Tesla (TSLA) stock prices using Linear Regression and Random Forest models
  • Made a custom backtesting framework simulating trading strategies based on model predictions
  • Analyzed model performance through statistical metrics

Competitions

2nd Place — Hawk Tank Sales Pitch Competition

Sales & Investments

Placed 2nd in a Fidelity-sponsored competition, pitching an innovative portfolio solution addressing stock-bond correlation in volatile markets.

Details
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  • Designed the "Odyssey Investment Portfolio" blending ETFs, equities, bonds, crypto, metals, and derivatives
  • Presented strategy to Fidelity professionals, highlighting resilience and risk management
  • Collaborated with teammates to deliver a compelling sales pitch under competition pressure

3rd Place — CPA Ethics Case Competition

Business Consulting

Achieved 3rd place out of 69 teams in a CPA Ontario competition focused on ethical decision-making in business.

Details
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  • Analyzed ethical implications of an acquisition case
  • Delivered structured consulting recommendations under time pressure
  • Collaborated as part of a 3–4 member Lazaridis School team

Semi-Finalist — PC Health App Live Case Competition

Healthcare Strategy

Ranked top 50 out of 250+ teams in a live business case competition hosted by the Lazaridis School of Business, focused on innovation in the healthcare industry.

Details
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  • Developed strategic solutions addressing healthcare app challenges
  • Collaborated in a diverse team to deliver actionable recommendations
  • Received feedback from senior industry executives and faculty mentors

Technical Skills

Finance

DCF Modeling 3 Statement Analysis Derivatives Risk Capital Budgeting Equity Analysis

Programming

Python C Java x86 Assembly Pandas Numpy Scikit-learn

Math

Linear Algebra Probability Optimization Calculus Time Value of Money

Excel/Office

Excel VBA PowerPoint Excel Modeling