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Imran Saleh

BA in Computer Science from Harvard University (2007), Capital Markets Analyst at Lehman Brothers (2006), Projects Officer at Aga Khan Development Network (2007-2008), Business Analyst at Mckinsey & Company (20078-2010)

Headline: Entrepreneur
Skills: Business, Languages, Leadership, Management
Interested in: Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup
Schools: Harvard University

WORK EXPERIENCE

Employer: LEHMAN BROTHERS
Position: Capital Markets Analyst
Description: Supported trading desk in the testing and roll out of a novel software trading platform to clients. Helped troubleshoot the software, identify areas of weakness, and train traders in use of the product Analyzed regulatory modifications affecting electronic trading markets and prepared summary briefings regarding effects on trading volume and the competitive landscape

Employer: THE NATIONAL SECURITY AGENCY
Position: Research Intern
Description: Managed programming of classified analytical toolkit including new feature implementation. Developed a statistical language model that improved the accuracy of a text processing tool by 15%. Presented model and findings to a group of 20 security experts at internal summit

Employer: MCKINSEY & COMPANY
Position: Business Analyst
Time period: November 2008 - June 2010
Description: An assessment for a major pharmaceutical firm looking to enter healthcare information technology Categorized market into sectors, analyzed growth patterns, developed predictions for future evolution, and created refined list of technology areas that fit with company growth objectives Conducted interviews to determine synergies of several potential acquisition targets with existing businesses, potential operating models, and cultural and capability fit within the company A redesign of the product pricing system for a consumer electronics company Interviewed company staff members from sales, marketing, and product groups to examine flaws in current process and develop best practices for new methodology Moderated staff reflection debates to develop a new approach and broker mutual agreement A sales acceleration strategy for the West coast unit of a pharmaceutical company Developed method for identifying region’s largest opportunities for improved physician targeting Incorporated methodology into an analytical tool in collaboration with sales representatives and managers; presented tool to over 200 sales reps at annual conference

Employer: AGA KHAN DEVELOPMENT NETWORK
Position: Projects Officer
Time period: October 2007 - October 2008
Description: Led strategic outreach, communications, and technology projects for global development agency with mandates in health, education, microfinance and rural development.
Oversaw relationship management with key visitors and diplomatic invitees to Tajikistan; briefed guests on Network activities, coordinated logistics, and moderated meetings
Instituted technical solutions to improve outreach efforts and communications materials, expand programs in remote areas of the country, and enhance tracking of guest travel data.
Monitored local political and economic conditions and developed reports to inform decision-making

Employer: THE HARVARD CRIMSON
Position: Technology Board Comp Director
Time period: January 2004 - December 2006
Description: Recruiting director and instructor for 20-person Technology board of premier campus daily newspaper. Developed curriculum for and co-led weekly instructional meetings for five new editors each semester. Assisted in roll out of Microsoft Sharepoint and server enhancements to support online growth.

EDUCATION

University: Harvard University
Time period: 2003 - 2007
Degree: Computer Science, BA

INFORMATION

Sports: Squash, running
Hobbies: investing, online data aggregators, meditation, classical piano performance