Anika Lala

Anika lala

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location of Anika LalaLos Angeles, California, United States
Phone number of Anika Lala+91 xxxx xxxxx
Followers of Anika Lala2000 followers
  • Timeline

    Dec 2020 - now

    Founder

    HelpHands, Non-Profit Initiative
    Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

    Intern, Data Analysis

    Exaze
    Jan 2023 - Sept 2023

    Mathematics Tutor

    Kumon Europe & Africa
    May 2023 - Sept 2023

    Academic Tutor

    AXIOM Private Tutoring Company
    Sept 2023 - now

    Ambassador

    ACTEX Learning
    Feb 2024 - now

    Director of Digital Operations

    Bruin Finance Society
    Los Angeles, California, United States
    Aug 2024 - now

    Data Science Intern

    timbuk2.ai
    Oct 2024 - now

    Project Lead

    National Student Data Corps @ UCLA
    Current Company
    Oct 2024 - now

    Data Scientist

    The Data Science Union
  • About me

    Data Science & Economics @ UCLA | Founder of Non-Profit Initiative HelpHands

  • Education

    • Ucla

      2023 - 2027
      Bachelor of science - bs statistics/data science, bachelors of arts - ba, economics 4.00

      Activities and Societies: Dean's List (2023-2024) | Data Science Union | National Student Data Corps @ UCLA | Bruin Finance Society | Statistics Club at UCLA | Undergraduate Mathematics Council Relevant Coursework: Single and Multivariable Calculus, R Programming, Python Programming, Probability and Statistical Inference, Microeconomics, Macroeconomics

    • Crawford international

      2018 - 2022
      High school diploma, summa cum laude 4.00 gpa

      Activities and Societies: Academics, Public Speaking, Community Service, Tennis Achieved 9 distinctions and Top 1% Nationally. Distinctions in English, Mathematics, Afrikaans, Life Orientation, Physical Sciences, Accounting, Economics, History and Further Studies Mathematics (Standard & Extended).

  • Experience

    • Helphands, non-profit initiative

      Dec 2020 - now
      Founder

      Our purpose is to uplift underprivileged children and advance their education through strategic partnerships with non-profit organizations. HelpHands (helphands.co.za) collaborates with Education Africa, Tomorrow Trust, Bookery, and KidsHaven to provide meal packs, book donations, and tutoring services.Together, we strive to break barriers and ensure equal educational opportunities for disadvantaged children. We deliver thoughtfully curated meal packs to meet their nutritional needs, offer generous book donations to expand their knowledge, and provide dedicated tutors who offer personalised mentorship.Through this powerful collaboration, HelpHands and our esteemed partners are shaping a brighter future, where every child can thrive through the transformative power of education. Show less

    • Exaze

      Jun 2022 - Aug 2022
      Intern, data analysis

      Gained proficiency in Power BI, using it to analyze and visualize data effectively, contributed to projects involving data extraction, transformation, and cleansing, enhancing data quality and usability for decision-making.

    • Kumon europe & africa

      Jan 2023 - Sept 2023
      Mathematics tutor

      As a Mathematics tutor at Kumon, I have the privilege of guiding students towards mathematical mastery and academic excellence. With a strong focus on individualized learning, I employ proven methods to develop students' problem-solving skills, build their mathematical foundation, and instill confidence in their abilities.

    • Axiom private tutoring company

      May 2023 - Sept 2023
      Academic tutor

      I specialize in tutoring Mathematics, Further Studies Mathematics, Physical Sciences (Physics and Chemistry), Economics, and Accounting. With a professional and tailored approach, I help students excel in these subjects, fostering critical thinking and achieving remarkable results.

    • Actex learning

      Sept 2023 - now
      Ambassador

      Committed to elevating actuarial education through ACTEX resources. Actively utilizing these invaluable tools to enhance my own journey while sharing insights and fostering a thriving community of aspiring actuaries.

    • Bruin finance society

      Feb 2024 - now

      • Developed and maintained a user-friendly calendar for career and club opportunities in finance and business at UCLA, enhancing job and internship searches.• Created the Bruin Finance Society's website, boosting club outreach and member engagement.• Streamlined job and internship searches, fostering career awareness and readiness within the UCLA business community and beyond.

      • Director of Digital Operations

        Sept 2024 - now
      • Digital Operations Officer

        Feb 2024 - Sept 2024
    • Timbuk2.ai

      Aug 2024 - now
      Data science intern

      • Designed and implemented data processing pipelines using Python & Pandas to streamline workflows.• Spearheaded creation of centralised resource hub for enhanced onboarding and training experiences.• Developed a machine learning model to predict the likelihood of securing funding for my startup based on key factors.• Created a keyword-matching tool that analyzes terms (e.g., "Gen AI," "African startups") to output percentage predictions, providing valuable insights for strategic decision-making Show less

    • National student data corps @ ucla

      Oct 2024 - now
      Project lead
    • The data science union

      Oct 2024 - now
      Data scientist
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Anu-actuarialx:introduction to actuarial science

      Edx
      Sept 2022
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    • Aws partner: technical accredited

      Amazon web services (aws)
      Sept 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Finance of mergers and acquisitions: valuation and pricing

      Gies college of business - university of illinois urbana-champaign
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
    • Integral calculus through data and modeling

      John hopkins university
      Jul 2023
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    • Introduction to financial engineering and risk management

      Columbia university
      Jan 2023
      View certificate certificate
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Anika Lala
      Dean's Honors 2023-2024 UCLA Jun 2024 Awarded for exceptional academic performance, recognizing a term GPA of 3.915 or higher.
    • Awarded to Anika Lala
      Summa Cum Laude Honours - Jan 2022 I have been awarded the Summa Cum Laude Honours for my achievements in three different disciplines at the College.
    • Awarded to Anika Lala
      Senior Full Colours for Community Service and Outreach Crawford International Oct 2021 Completed +200 hours of community service at various Non Profit Organisations over a period of 3 years.
    • Awarded to Anika Lala
      Senior Full Colours for Public Speaking Crawford International Oct 2021 Achieved over 7 A* symbols in provincial and school-based public speaking competitions.
    • Awarded to Anika Lala
      Senior Full Academic Colours Crawford International Feb 2021 Achieved an overall average of over 80%.
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Education Africa on Mar 2021
      Education AfricaAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Virtual Tutoring

      Issued by Khensani's Collection NPC on Jul 2021
      Khensani's Collection NPCAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by We're Against Starvation Foundation on Jul 2022
      We're Against Starvation FoundationAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by UCLA Volunteer Center on Sept 2023
      UCLA Volunteer CenterAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Sunshine Association on Sept 2021
      Sunshine AssociationAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Student Volunteer

      Issued by Kids Haven on Jan 2022
      Kids HavenAssociated with Anika Lala
    • Meal Packaging

      Issued by Rise Against Hunger on Jan 2018
      Rise Against HungerAssociated with Anika Lala