Raviraj Sonwalkar

Senior Investment Research Analyst & Data Scientist
San Francisco, US.

About

Highly analytical Investment Research Analyst with a proven track record in conducting rigorous due diligence and identifying high-growth opportunities across biotech, longevity, life sciences, and AI sectors. Expert in leveraging advanced data analysis, predictive modeling (achieving 96% accuracy), and strategic insights to drive informed investment decisions and optimize portfolio performance for long-term goals. Adept at building strategic relationships and enhancing evaluation efficiency by 30%.

Work

Regarde Familia
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Sr. Investment Research Analyst

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Led comprehensive research and rigorous due diligence for a $1B single-family office, providing strategic insights across high-growth sectors to guide long-biased portfolio decisions and investment shifts.

Highlights

Led comprehensive research across biotech, longevity, pharma, and AI sectors for a $1B single-family office, delivering strategic insights that guided long-biased portfolio decisions.

Cultivated strategic relationships with U.S.-based VC firms, emerging managers, funds of funds, and startups, proactively sourcing high-potential venture opportunities aligned with investment theses.

Executed rigorous due diligence on VC funds, evaluating performance metrics, track records, and management talent to inform strategic investment decisions for venture capital partnerships.

Collaborated with the Chief Investment Officer, authoring internal research and thought leadership pieces, and maintaining market intelligence to inform long-term investment strategies.

ONGB
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Data Scientist

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Developed and refined Python-based predictive models, achieving 96% accuracy for early intervention, and led a team of 14 interns in model development and robustness testing.

Highlights

Developed a Python-based predictive model that achieved 96% accuracy within 4 months, enabling early intervention for students at risk of chronic absenteeism.

Researched and integrated evidence-based intervention strategies, improving model efficiency by 15% through enhanced data handling and targeted interventions.

Led a team of 14 interns in developing school-specific predictive models with over 85% accuracy to minimize funding losses and established a roadmap for an empathetic voice chatbot.

East Sunshine Ventures
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Venture Capital Analyst

San Francisco, CA, US

Summary

Built data-driven investor memos and conducted systematic deal flow analyses to improve investment evaluation processes and decision-making for YC-backed companies.

Highlights

Developed data-driven investor memos by analyzing YC-backed companies' market position, technology stack, and financial metrics, significantly improving investment evaluation processes.

Compiled comprehensive data on business models, market positions, and financial health to organize detailed memos for startup founder meetings, facilitating more informed and strategic decision-making.

Executed systematic deal flow analyses, boosting evaluation efficiency by 30% and enabling more effective, data-driven investment decisions.

Amazon
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Business Analyst, CS

Virtual, India, India

Summary

Analyzed customer data and feedback across Amazon Devices, Prime CS, and Data Analytics divisions to improve product quality and customer satisfaction by 15-25%.

Highlights

Managed customer queries across Amazon Devices, Prime CS, and Data Analytics, maintaining a customer satisfaction rate exceeding 90%.

Analyzed customer data on product discrepancies and generated comprehensive reports, enhancing product quality and improving overall customer satisfaction by 15%.

Leveraged customer feedback on Amazon Kindle devices to provide critical insights, leading to software updates that reduced customer dissatisfaction by 25%.

Education

Hult International Business School
San Francisco, CA, United States of America

Masters of Science

International Business and Business Analytics

Awards

Honors in Innovation

Awarded By

Hult International Business School

Awarded for exceptional innovation during dual Masters Degree program.

100% Scholarship

Awarded By

Hult International Business School

Received a full scholarship for dual Masters Degree program based on academic merit.

Certificates

Multi AI Agent Systems with crewAI

Issued By

Raviraj's Certificate

Build Long-Context AI Apps with Jamba

Issued By

Raviraj's Certificate

Skills

Investment Analysis & Due Diligence

Market Research, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Investment Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Financial Analysis, Deal Flow Management, Market Intelligence, Biotech Sector, Longevity Sector, Life Sciences Sector, AI Sector.

Data Science & Analytics

Python Programming, SQL Programming, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning, Data-Driven Decision Making, Report Generation, Tableau, Power BI, Canva, Trello, MS Office Suite.

Project & Team Leadership

Team Leadership, Cross-functional Collaboration, Stakeholder Management, Problem Solving, Process Optimization, Customer Service, Product Development Insights.