Resume · Finance · Data Science
Param Patel
Finance + Data Science student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign with experience across entrepreneurship, operations, financial technology, and AI-enabled workflows.
Education
UIUC · Gies
Program
Finance + Data Science
Academic
James Scholar · 4.0
Debate
State Champ
IHSA Debate · Champ & Finalist
High School GPA
5.23 W
3.998 / 4.0 Unweighted
Entrepreneurship
5-Figure Revenue
PNP Customs
Leadership
Shift Lead
Ascension Saint Alexius
Technology
AI + Coding
Python · Java · React Native
Debate
William Fremd High School
IHSA Debate
State Champion & Finalist.
Competitive debate became one of the strongest parts of my high school experience, sharpening how I research complex topics, organize arguments, respond under pressure, and communicate ideas clearly in front of an audience.
Achievement
State Champion
Recognition
State Finalist
Skills
Research · Speaking · Analysis
Career Snapshot
Built across business,
technology, and leadership.
2019 — Present
PNP Customs
Founded a custom branding and online marketing business, created merchandise and digital assets, and managed operations, finance, production, and client relationships.
2024 — 2026
Shift Lead
Ascension Saint Alexius Medical Center
Directed daily operations, coordinated staff during high-volume periods, trained employees, and handled inventory and patient issue resolution.
2025
Financial Technology Project
Built a personal finance platform focused on budgeting, expense categorization, interactive dashboards, and secure financial data management.
Beyond Work
Discipline outside
the classroom.
Debate
IHSA Debate State Champion & Finalist, with experience in research, argumentation, public speaking, and rapid-response analysis.
Golf
Competed at JV and Varsity levels and created an Excel dashboard to track player performance and skill progression.
Interests
Investing, strength training, hiking, AI and emerging technology, coding passion projects, public speaking, piano, math mentoring, and community service.