Marc Saouda

Experience

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  Laboratory of Plasma Physics

  Jun 2021 - Oct 2021

  Research Intern

  • Optimized the parameters of Bessel LASER beams for plasma diagnostics by running Python simulations.

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  Middle East Venture Partners (MEVP)

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Investment Analyst

  • Analyzed over 15 business plans, P&L, and financials to draft investment memos for the investment committee.• Developed a roadmap for Middle East Venture Partners to implement a machine learning model with 85% accuracy for assessing start-up success.

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  Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas

  Jan 2023 - Mar 2023

  Bachelor Thesis

  • Developed a prototype plasma jet under atmospheric pressure conditions at Laboratoire de Physique des Plasmas.• Characterized physical properties of plasma and collaborated with CNRS UMR 9018 – METSY laboratory for cell culture checks.• Worked on understanding the main mechanism of cold atmospheric plasma interaction with key wound-related cells.•Work published in the BioEM 2023 conference held at Oxford, UK.

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  Melqart Asset Management (UK) Ltd

  Jun 2024 - Aug 2024

  Research Intern

  • Conducted in-depth analysis of event-driven investment strategies for over 20 companies, focusing on merger arbitrage and special situations (Bloomberg).• Collaborated with sell-side analysts to gather market intelligence and integrate insights into financial models projecting potential investment outcomes (Excel).• Developed a predictive model for the 2024 French Legislative Elections with 90% accuracy, utilizing statistical analysis to forecast electoral outcomes and market sentiment impact (Python). Show less

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  MIT Sloan School of Management

  Sept 2024 - now

  Research Assistant

  • Developed predictive models for retail performance using machine learning algorithms, achieving an initial R2 of 60%.• Built causal models to explain the impact of weather on sales, providing actionable insights for retail strategies in Python.