
Timeline
About me
Data Science & Economics @ UCLA | Founder of Non-Profit Initiative HelpHands
Education
Ucla
2023 - 2027Bachelor of science - bs statistics/data science, bachelors of arts - ba, economics 4.00Activities 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 - 2022High school diploma, summa cum laude 4.00 gpaActivities 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 - nowFounderOur 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 2022Intern, data analysisGained 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 2023Mathematics tutorAs 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 2023Academic tutorI 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 - nowAmbassadorCommitted 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 - nowDigital Operations Officer
Feb 2024 - Sept 2024
Timbuk2.ai
Aug 2024 - nowData 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 - nowProject leadThe data science union
Oct 2024 - nowData scientist
Licenses & Certifications
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Anu-actuarialx:introduction to actuarial science
EdxSept 2022 - View certificate
Aws partner: technical accredited
Amazon web services (aws)Sept 2024 - View certificate
Finance of mergers and acquisitions: valuation and pricing
Gies college of business - university of illinois urbana-champaignJan 2023 - View certificate
Integral calculus through data and modeling
John hopkins universityJul 2023 - View certificate
Introduction to financial engineering and risk management
Columbia universityJan 2023
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Anika LalaDean's Honors 2023-2024 UCLA Jun 2024 Awarded for exceptional academic performance, recognizing a term GPA of 3.915 or higher.
- Awarded to Anika LalaSumma 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 LalaSenior 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 LalaSenior 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 LalaSenior Full Academic Colours Crawford International Feb 2021 Achieved an overall average of over 80%.
Volunteer Experience
Student Volunteer
Issued by Education Africa on Mar 2021Associated with Anika Lala
Virtual Tutoring
Issued by Khensani's Collection NPC on Jul 2021Associated with Anika Lala
Student Volunteer
Issued by We're Against Starvation Foundation on Jul 2022Associated with Anika Lala
Student Volunteer
Issued by UCLA Volunteer Center on Sept 2023Associated with Anika Lala
Student Volunteer
Issued by Sunshine Association on Sept 2021Associated with Anika Lala
Student Volunteer
Issued by Kids Haven on Jan 2022Associated with Anika Lala
Meal Packaging
Issued by Rise Against Hunger on Jan 2018Associated with Anika Lala
Languages
- enEnglish
- frFrench
- afAfrikaans
- hiHindi
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