ANKIT SHARMA
Degree Institute Year CGPA
B.Tech in Civil Engineering Indian Institute of Technology(IIT) Bombay 2022 8.42/10
Scholastic Achievements
• Secured 99.25 percentile in Joint Entrance Exam Advanced among 0.23 million candidates (2018)
• Achieved 99.87 percentile in Joint Entrance Exam Mains among 1.2 million students (2018)
• Recipient of the prestigious KVPY Fellowship for securing a rank of 272 among 0.1 million participants (2018)
Key Projects
UPSC Civil Services Examination | Preparation (Jan ’22 - Dec ’23)
Most prestigious govt examination for recruitment of top level bureaucrats | Applicants:- 1.3 million+
• Qualified UPSC Civil Services Prelims examination (Success rate:-1%) in the very first attempt
• Graduate level understanding of Economics by undertaking it as Optional Subject in UPSC Mains exam.
• Gained comprehensive knowledge and broad perspective in dynamic areas i.e. Economics & Finance,
Indian Society & Polity, Geopolitics & World Affairs, Geography & Environment,Science & Tech
DCF Modelling & Portfolio Optimization | Guided Project (Jul ’20)
Guide: Mr. B Ochilov, ASCI, Coursera Project Network
• Applied the Markowitz model to optimize risk-reward ratio for a given two-asset portfolio using Sharpe and
Sortino ratio; plotted the expected return vs standard deviation graph on excel to visualize the efficient frontier
• Produced a correlation matrix to assess relation between popular FAANG stocks over the period of 6 years
• Implemented concepts like Free Cash Flows and WACC to estimate the real valuation of the companies
Optimization of Product Mix in Apparel Factory | Course Project (Oct ’21)
Guide: Prof. Avijit Maji, Department of Civil Engineering , IIT Bombay
• Product mix determination for efficient resource utilization and Profit maximisation for a apparel factory
• Linear Programming problem(LPP) dealing with 7 input (constraints) and 5 different products (variables)
• Using Excel to employ Simplex method to determine optimal solution showing 70% increase in profits.
Kanpur: Understanding a City & its Potential | Course Project (Sep ’20)
Guide: Prof. Arnab Jana, Centre for Urban Science & Engineering, IIT Bombay
• Spearheaded a team of 6 to analyse the current situation of city by conducting SWOT analysis of the key pointers
• Conceptualized ideas/solutions keeping in mind the interests of residents and industries impacting a population
of 10 Lac+ people, thereby paving way for sustainable economic development and a healthier & a cleaner city
Positions of responsibility
Institute Student Mentor(ISMP) | Student Mentor Programme, IIT Bombay (Jul ’20 - Jun’21)
Part of 108-member team collectively responsible for overall development of student community
• 1 of the 12 third year students selected in a team consisting predominantly of fourth/fifth year students
• Selected among a batch of 1000+ based on recommendations, ethics, rigorous interview and stringent peer reviews
• Mentored a group of 14 freshmen to ensure their smooth transition into college and academic life
• Played a facilitative, supportive and developmental role for junior students of the institute
Department Secretary | Civil Engineering Association(CEA), IIT Bombay (Jul ’19 - Jun ’20 )
Part of 14 member team responsible for organizing all department events for 800+ students
• Executed a budget of INR 3 Lac for various deals; catering to 10+ annual activities of Civil Engineering Association
• Achieved 25 % y-o-y growth with collective participation of 500+ students in all the events organized by CEA
• Awarded CEA Best Support prize for exemplary work and assistance provided to council’s goodwill
Externals Coordinator | Infrastructure | Techfest, IIT Bombay (Apr ’19 - Jan ’20)
Asia’s largest College Science & Tech festival | Footfall:175,000+ | Budget:33 million+ | Events: 280+
• Part of a 15-member team responsible for providing infrastructure; assisted in logistical work in 150+ events
• Led a team of 30+ cab-drivers and supervised 300+ rides catering to the needs of 100+ dignitaries and guests
Skills and Extracurricular Activities
• Languages/Softwares:- Python, SQL, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
Technical • Made an autonomous bot in XLR8 using Bluetooth Module and Integrated Circuits (2018)
• Among top 20 % percentile in courses on Finance and Economics in the institute
Finance
• Completed certified course (Coursera) on Financial Markets from Yale University (2020)
Quizzing • Declared as City Winner among 300+ participants in Bournvita Quiz Contest (2014)
• Accomplished an year-long training in Cricket under National Sports Organization (2018)
Extra- • Won Silver Medal in Cricket General Championship for Hostel-9 among 12 hostels (2020)
Curriculars • Represented hostel in Street Play and Main Dramatics General Championship (2019)
Interests • Indian Politics, Discussions on Current Affairs, Cricket (Bleed Blue, Dhoni & CSK )
