Vanderbilt University
Bachelor of Science, Economics · May 2026 – May 2029
Incoming transfer
Financial crimes & sanctions
About
Incoming sophomore transfer Economics student at Vanderbilt University. My interests sit at the intersection of finance, international relations, and emerging technology, especially how illicit actors exploit financial systems and digital assets. I am building skills in SQL, investigative research, blockchain analysis, and financial crime compliance, and I am interested in internships across AML, sanctions, crypto investigations, risk, and intelligence. Outside of work, I enjoy long-distance running and hip-hop music.
Education
Binghamton University
Bachelor of Business Administration, Business Administration · August 2025 – May 2026. Source Project researcher; Finance Society and BEAM (Business, Entertainment and Marketing). Club running.
GPA: 4.0
Dean's List
Paul D. Schreiber Senior High School
September 2021 – June 2025. Advanced Regents Diploma. Principal's Honor Roll all 8 semesters. AP Scholar with Distinction; National Merit Commended Scholar. NYS Public High School Scholar Athlete Award (2× state championship qualifier, cross country; 1× track). 2× AATI National Italian Exam bronze medalist.
GPA: 4.52/4.50
SAT: 1460
Research
Source Project · Binghamton University
August 2025 – May 2026. Analyzed Sino-Taiwanese and Sino-Hong Kong relations, leveraging comparative case study methodology to establish a framework for democratic resistance against cyber and financial pressure from Beijing. Developed resilience frameworks for democracies, leveraging investigative synthesis of the global regulatory landscape and sanctions-related activity to analyze underlying data for systemic stability. Presented findings at Binghamton University Research Days poster session.
Qualitative Research
Sanctions
Project Management
Credit Card Fraud Detection
Developed fraud detection system analyzing 284,807 European credit card transactions using PCA-transformed features for GDPR compliance, identifying 492 fraudulent cases totaling $60,127 in exposure. Deployed on GitHub with PostgreSQL backend.
SQL
Power BI
Anonymization Protocols
Experience
Lifeguard · Town of North Hempstead, New York
August 2023 – Present. Ensured a safe swimming environment through active risk assessment and enforcing patrons' compliance with facility rules. Used quick decision making during incident response and provided first aid as needed, utilizing CPR and rescue techniques from rigorous training (CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, Nassau County Grade IB Lifeguarding Certification). Maintained open communication with team members on weather conditions, safety inspections, and pool operations.
CPR/AED
Nassau County Grade IB
First aid
Lifeguard · Pierce Country Day School/Camp
July 2023 – August 2023. Conducted swim lessons for young campers, focusing on skill development, safety awareness, and building confidence in the water. Assessed individual swimming abilities to tailor lessons and ensure appropriate skill progression. Collaborated with lead counselors on camper supervision during bus transit to and from camp.
Swim instruction
Youth supervision
Student Staff · Port Washington UFSD
June 2022 – August 2022. Assisted custodial staff at Carrie Palmer Weber Middle School, cleaning and moving furniture, preparing the school for the academic year, and performing deep cleaning tasks including sweeping, mopping, and sanitizing classrooms and common areas.
Custodial
Facilities
Skills & Certifications
Top skills
Qualitative Research
Project Management
SQL
Investigative research
Blockchain analysis
Financial crime compliance
Certifications
Seizure First Aid (Epilepsy Foundation, Jul 2025)
Narcan (American Heart Association, Apr 2025)
CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers (American Red Cross, Jul 2023)
Contact
Open to internships and opportunities in AML, sanctions, crypto investigations, risk, and intelligence. Reach out via email, phone, or LinkedIn.
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