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Thomas Kurian

Thomas Kurian

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Junior Associate at McKinsey and Company | University of Oxford

  • Education

    • King Edward's School Birmingham

      2009 - 2016
      International Baccalaureate Diploma

      Activities and Societies: Foundation Scholar, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, Model United Nations Society, Cot Fund Charity Committee Leader, Parliamentary Society, Senior Swing Band 1st Alto Saxophonist, Combined Cadet Force (Navy Section) NCO, Hockey IB Diploma:Higher Level: Biology (7) Chemistry (7) Mathematics (6)Standard Level: Spanish (7) Economics (7) English (6)IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (A) Extended Essay in Economics (B)Overall Score: 43/45 points IGCSEs: 10/10 A*s including Maths, English Language, English Literature and Triple ScienceAwards: Foundation Scholar (Academic Scholarship awarded to top 5 candidate in competitive entrance exam and interview), Graham Dunn Economics Prize, Distinction… Show more IB Diploma:Higher Level: Biology (7) Chemistry (7) Mathematics (6)Standard Level: Spanish (7) Economics (7) English (6)IB Core: Theory of Knowledge (A) Extended Essay in Economics (B)Overall Score: 43/45 points IGCSEs: 10/10 A*s including Maths, English Language, English Literature and Triple ScienceAwards: Foundation Scholar (Academic Scholarship awarded to top 5 candidate in competitive entrance exam and interview), Graham Dunn Economics Prize, Distinction Awards for Final Exams Show less

    • University of Warwick

      2018 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BSc (Hons) Economics First Class Honours

      Activities and Societies: Warwick Economics Summit (Communications and Press Director), 180 Degrees Consulting (Engagement Manager), Project Access UK (Campus President), Economics Senior Undergraduate Mentor, Economics Department Student Ambassador, Lacrosse, Badminton Final Year: First Class Honours Final Year Modules:Research in Applied Economics (RAE)Econometrics 2: MicroeconometricsEconometrics 2: Time SeriesFinancial Economics: Theories and International FinanceInternational TradeEconomics of Public PolicyTopics in Development Economics Behavioural EconomicsSecond Year: First Class Honours Second Year Modules:Microeconomics IIMacroeconomics IIEconometrics 1Development Economics… Show more Final Year: First Class Honours Final Year Modules:Research in Applied Economics (RAE)Econometrics 2: MicroeconometricsEconometrics 2: Time SeriesFinancial Economics: Theories and International FinanceInternational TradeEconomics of Public PolicyTopics in Development Economics Behavioural EconomicsSecond Year: First Class Honours Second Year Modules:Microeconomics IIMacroeconomics IIEconometrics 1Development Economics (Microeconomics)Mathematical Economics 1A: Game TheoryFirst year: First Class HonoursFirst Year Modules:Microeconomics 1Macroeconomics 1Mathematical Techniques BStatistical Techniques BIndustrial Economics: StrategyWorld Economy: History and TheoryLinear AlgebraSpanish Level 4/7 Show less

    • University of Oxford

      2021 - 2022
      MSc Economics for Development Merit

      St Cross CollegeDistinction in 10 000 word MSc Thesis: ‘Lighting the Path Forward? The Impact of Rural Road Construction on Structural Transformation in India: new evidence from the PMGSY scheme and two complementary natural experiments’Published in CSAE Working Paper Series 2022-3.Thesis Supervisor: Dr Jin KimCourses taken: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, International Trade, and optional modules in development economics (Public Finance,… Show more St Cross CollegeDistinction in 10 000 word MSc Thesis: ‘Lighting the Path Forward? The Impact of Rural Road Construction on Structural Transformation in India: new evidence from the PMGSY scheme and two complementary natural experiments’Published in CSAE Working Paper Series 2022-3.Thesis Supervisor: Dr Jin KimCourses taken: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Econometrics, International Trade, and optional modules in development economics (Public Finance, Globalization and Trade, Political Economy, Risks, Firms & Labour Market, Industrial Organisation, Urban & Spatial Economics, Agriculture & Development, Microfinance & Cash Transfers, Environmental Economics and Development).Activities and Societies: St Cross College SRC Student Treasurer (2021-2022), St Cross College Summer Ball Vice-Chair, St Cross-Kellogg College Basketball, Wolfson-St Anne's Badminton Show less

    • UCL

      2017 - 2018
      Natural Sciences First Year: 1:1 (79% average)

      Activities and Societies: Investment Society, UCL Law for All Society, UCL Boat Club (Novice), Hockey, Jazz Society (Big Band, Budapest Jazz Tour Participant), Snowsports, RAG (Jailbreak 2018 Runner Up) Modules:Biochemistry and Molecular BiologyChemistry FoundationsBasic Organic ChemistryBasic Inorganic ChemistryMathematics for Natural SciencesIntroduction to Probability and Statistics Mammalian PhysiologyIntroduction to Psychology

  • Experience

    • Balloon Ventures

      Jul 2017 - Sept 2017
      International Citizen Service (ICS) Volunteer

      • Partook in 3-month voluntary project with Balloon Ventures: a development non-profit aiding micro-entrepreneurs in East Africa and the Philippines. • Supported 5 Jinja-based entrepreneurs from diverse sectors within a cross-cultural working team.• Specific responsibilities included: conducting market research and overseeing testing for new business ventures, conducting financial analyses of profit, breakeven, and cash flow projections, and drafting pitch documents based on attained evidence.• 5/5 entrepreneurs successfully received a loan at end of program, the best performance of all volunteers.• Led the BV Events Committee and managed budgeting, logistics, scheduling, guest speakers as well as chairing meetings for 3 key events (Networking Event, Entrepreneur recruitment drive and Farewell ceremony) attended by over 150 people.• Elected onto pitch panel by peers: led interviews with entrepreneurs and made specific loan recommendations via ascertaining the feasibility of business ideas. Show less

    • Warwick Economics Summit

      Mar 2019 - Mar 2020
      Communications and Press Director

    • Projectaccess.org

      May 2019 - Oct 2020
      Campus President

      Project Access is a non-profit startup that fights inequality in higher education by widening access to top universities for underprivileged students around the globe.

    • Andiamo

      Jul 2019 - Sept 2019
      Project Management Intern (Strategy & Operations)

    • 180 Degrees Consulting Warwick

      Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Engagement Manager

        Oct 2020 - Jun 2021

      • Associate Consultant

        Jun 2020 - Oct 2020

    • Google

      Jul 2020 - Sept 2020
      Summer Business Intern

    • Linklaters

      Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
      Winter Vacation Scheme Participant

      Mainstream CorporateTraining Contract Offer received

    • St Cross College, Oxford

      Oct 2021 - Jul 2022
      Student Treasurer

    • Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

      Nov 2022 - Nov 2024
      Fast Stream Economist

      Diplomatic and Development Economics Fast StreamRotation 1: Economist (North and South-East Asia and the Pacific, Office of the Chief Economist)Rotation 2: Economist (Research and Evidence Directorate, Economic Growth Research Team)

    • McKinsey & Company

      Nov 2024 - now
      Junior Associate

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • EdX Verified Certificate for Fundamentals of Statistics

      EdX
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • EdX Verified Certificate for Probability - The Science of Uncertainty and Data

      EdX
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Thomas Kurian
      Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award - March 1, 2019
    • Awarded to Thomas Kurian
      Gold Crest Award British Science Foundation September 1, 2015 Awarded Gold Crest Award for independent Nuffield Bursary Research Project in biomedical research.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Volunteer and Mentor

      Issued by SEO London on Jan 2023
      SEO LondonAssociated with Thomas Kurian

    • Volunteer

      Issued by New Horizon Youth Centre on May 2018
      New Horizon Youth CentreAssociated with Thomas Kurian

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by projectaccess.org on Mar 2019
      projectaccess.orgAssociated with Thomas Kurian