Rakesh Bali

Experience

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  National Institute of Technology Karnataka

  May 2016 - Jun 2016

  Summer Internship

  During my internship in the summer of 2016, under the guidance of Dr. B. Venkatesa Perumal, I had the opportunity to contribute to a project focused on "Grid Connected Solar Micro-Inverter". Our primary tasks were centered around leveraging a PIC Microcontroller PIC18F23K20 for efficient energy management and power optimization within the grid-connected solar micro-inverter system.‣ Developed expertise in generating a sine wave of grid frequency by utilizing the PWM channel of PIC18F23K20, contributing to improved inverter performance‣ Successfully programmed and implemented Maximum Power Point Tracking (MPPT) algorithms for enhanced energy extraction from the photovoltaic (PV) panel, optimizing power output Show less

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  Deutsche Bank

  Jul 2018 - Aug 2023

  As a Lead Engineer, I spearheaded the development and enhancement of three critical Post Trade Client Applications: Cashflow Confirmations, Client Admin Portal, and US Confirms‣ Orchestrated the creation of a unified client onboarding application, integrating seamlessly with third-party systems to automate data retrieval and validation. This initiative dramatically reduced manual tasks by over 3000 hours annually, significantly enhancing operational efficiency‣ Collaborated closely with the business team, diligently gathering requirements and implementing new features within the Post Trade Client Applications, resulting in an improved user experience and heightened client satisfaction Show less

  • Associate Software Engineer

    Mar 2021 - Aug 2023

  • Graduate Analyst

    Jul 2018 - Mar 2021
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  Imperial College Business School: Student Investment Fund

  Nov 2023 - now

  Quantitative Analyst

  ‣ Conducted in-depth analysis of an established momentum neutral strategy employing sub-sector ETFs, incorporating sophisticated volatility scaling techniques to optimize investment weighting‣ Collaborated with a dynamic team to enhance an existing strategy, with a primary focus on automation and transitioning towards equity trading, refining processes for optimal performance