Khirin Dacanay
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Serena Crivellaro
It's been a real pleasure to work with Khirin on a challenging consulting engagement recently. He brings a great attitude and is a fast learner, whether we were designing, fielding, analyzing and communicating survey results (in less than a week!); calculating inventory savings opportunities by dredging through financial statements; or interviewing industry experts to derive competitor and market insights. And as usual, he did it all on a very tight timeline! He was an important contributor to the team, helping deliver a successful project for the client and while also advancing our skills and capabilities in the space. In short: Khirin is a well-rounded professional. High performing teams need more folks like Khirin on board!
Alex E.
I have had the privilege to work with Khirin on a few projects (i.e., OSCM or Advocating for Mental Health), and one thing that majorly stands out to me about him is his problem solving skills. He can quickly come up with a number of solutions, but he is always open to debate them and include other peers' perspectives to come out with the best outcome for the team and its goal(s). His critical thinking and knowledge of Accounting and MIS would be an asset to any team, and I would recommend him for your team/project!
Serena Crivellaro
It's been a real pleasure to work with Khirin on a challenging consulting engagement recently. He brings a great attitude and is a fast learner, whether we were designing, fielding, analyzing and communicating survey results (in less than a week!); calculating inventory savings opportunities by dredging through financial statements; or interviewing industry experts to derive competitor and market insights. And as usual, he did it all on a very tight timeline! He was an important contributor to the team, helping deliver a successful project for the client and while also advancing our skills and capabilities in the space. In short: Khirin is a well-rounded professional. High performing teams need more folks like Khirin on board!
Alex E.
I have had the privilege to work with Khirin on a few projects (i.e., OSCM or Advocating for Mental Health), and one thing that majorly stands out to me about him is his problem solving skills. He can quickly come up with a number of solutions, but he is always open to debate them and include other peers' perspectives to come out with the best outcome for the team and its goal(s). His critical thinking and knowledge of Accounting and MIS would be an asset to any team, and I would recommend him for your team/project!
Serena Crivellaro
It's been a real pleasure to work with Khirin on a challenging consulting engagement recently. He brings a great attitude and is a fast learner, whether we were designing, fielding, analyzing and communicating survey results (in less than a week!); calculating inventory savings opportunities by dredging through financial statements; or interviewing industry experts to derive competitor and market insights. And as usual, he did it all on a very tight timeline! He was an important contributor to the team, helping deliver a successful project for the client and while also advancing our skills and capabilities in the space. In short: Khirin is a well-rounded professional. High performing teams need more folks like Khirin on board!
Alex E.
I have had the privilege to work with Khirin on a few projects (i.e., OSCM or Advocating for Mental Health), and one thing that majorly stands out to me about him is his problem solving skills. He can quickly come up with a number of solutions, but he is always open to debate them and include other peers' perspectives to come out with the best outcome for the team and its goal(s). His critical thinking and knowledge of Accounting and MIS would be an asset to any team, and I would recommend him for your team/project!
Serena Crivellaro
It's been a real pleasure to work with Khirin on a challenging consulting engagement recently. He brings a great attitude and is a fast learner, whether we were designing, fielding, analyzing and communicating survey results (in less than a week!); calculating inventory savings opportunities by dredging through financial statements; or interviewing industry experts to derive competitor and market insights. And as usual, he did it all on a very tight timeline! He was an important contributor to the team, helping deliver a successful project for the client and while also advancing our skills and capabilities in the space. In short: Khirin is a well-rounded professional. High performing teams need more folks like Khirin on board!
Alex E.
I have had the privilege to work with Khirin on a few projects (i.e., OSCM or Advocating for Mental Health), and one thing that majorly stands out to me about him is his problem solving skills. He can quickly come up with a number of solutions, but he is always open to debate them and include other peers' perspectives to come out with the best outcome for the team and its goal(s). His critical thinking and knowledge of Accounting and MIS would be an asset to any team, and I would recommend him for your team/project!
Credentials
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Certificate in Business Analytics
Harvard Business School OnlineNov, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
RPA Business Analysis Fundamentals
UiPathAug, 2020- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Out for Undergrad
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United States
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Professional Training and Coaching
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1 - 100 Employee
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Strategic Support and Data Analytics Analyst
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Feb 2023 - Present
• Clean, analyze, and visualize data sets for leadership and the board to drive decisions that foster excellence and diversity • Complete cross-functional projects to manage change, introduce technology, and support organizational decision-making • Clean, analyze, and visualize data sets for leadership and the board to drive decisions that foster excellence and diversity • Complete cross-functional projects to manage change, introduce technology, and support organizational decision-making
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Created By...
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United States
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Retail
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Co-Founder
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Jan 2021 - Present
• Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product… Show more • Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product development Show less • Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product… Show more • Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product development Show less
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KPMG US
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Strategy Associate
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Oct 2022 - Mar 2023
• Conducted buyside commercial due diligence for a $2.2B manufacturing client interested in investing in a residential home improvement company; performed primary research via expert interviews, initiated secondary research through surveys and professional databases, and synthesized results to identify market drivers, customer dynamics, and the competitive landscape o Responsible for assessing target’s growth potential and comparing it to the target’s projections, identifying risks and… Show more • Conducted buyside commercial due diligence for a $2.2B manufacturing client interested in investing in a residential home improvement company; performed primary research via expert interviews, initiated secondary research through surveys and professional databases, and synthesized results to identify market drivers, customer dynamics, and the competitive landscape o Responsible for assessing target’s growth potential and comparing it to the target’s projections, identifying risks and opportunities, and determining buyer’s key selection criteria to drive to a ‘go-or-no-go’ purchasing decision • Engaged to execute performance improvement for a newly acquired datacenter subsidiary of a $53B industrials company; conducted interviews of company personnel, upper management, and third-party experts, as well as deep dives into financial and operating data to hypothesize, size, and validate opportunities for quick wins and must-haves for future scalability o Collaborated in a fast-paced environment to develop databases and whiteboard solutions that would drive quick wins, while working cross-functionally with experts; owned survey workstream design, distribution, and synthesis of results o Supported the team, taking on additional responsibilities pertaining to baselining, expert interviews, surveying, and project management, which identified improvement areas (specifically in inventory and freight functions) o Visualized data to summarize results and built slides which where key in identifying improvements as mentioned by the client • Collaborated with an operational due diligence team to analyze a $100M SaaS company looking to be acquired by a $45B private equity firm: supported diligence of target management, sentiment analysis, organizational headcount analysis, and synergy analysis to identify potentially realizable savings of $15M and one-time costs of $2M Show less • Conducted buyside commercial due diligence for a $2.2B manufacturing client interested in investing in a residential home improvement company; performed primary research via expert interviews, initiated secondary research through surveys and professional databases, and synthesized results to identify market drivers, customer dynamics, and the competitive landscape o Responsible for assessing target’s growth potential and comparing it to the target’s projections, identifying risks and… Show more • Conducted buyside commercial due diligence for a $2.2B manufacturing client interested in investing in a residential home improvement company; performed primary research via expert interviews, initiated secondary research through surveys and professional databases, and synthesized results to identify market drivers, customer dynamics, and the competitive landscape o Responsible for assessing target’s growth potential and comparing it to the target’s projections, identifying risks and opportunities, and determining buyer’s key selection criteria to drive to a ‘go-or-no-go’ purchasing decision • Engaged to execute performance improvement for a newly acquired datacenter subsidiary of a $53B industrials company; conducted interviews of company personnel, upper management, and third-party experts, as well as deep dives into financial and operating data to hypothesize, size, and validate opportunities for quick wins and must-haves for future scalability o Collaborated in a fast-paced environment to develop databases and whiteboard solutions that would drive quick wins, while working cross-functionally with experts; owned survey workstream design, distribution, and synthesis of results o Supported the team, taking on additional responsibilities pertaining to baselining, expert interviews, surveying, and project management, which identified improvement areas (specifically in inventory and freight functions) o Visualized data to summarize results and built slides which where key in identifying improvements as mentioned by the client • Collaborated with an operational due diligence team to analyze a $100M SaaS company looking to be acquired by a $45B private equity firm: supported diligence of target management, sentiment analysis, organizational headcount analysis, and synergy analysis to identify potentially realizable savings of $15M and one-time costs of $2M Show less
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University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
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United States
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Higher Education
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300 - 400 Employee
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President (Advanced Zipperman Association)
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Jan 2020 - Jun 2022
• Built from the ground up, created a leadership board, raised over $10k in additional funding, and led a competitive group of UA’s top students double majoring in MIS and accounting or finance to excellence in soft and tech skills • Developed talents in leadership and strategic planning through workshops, retreats, training, and e-board creation • Managed over $100k annual funding alongside directors to disburse scholarships, fund events, and grow the program
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Preceptor (Ethical Issues in Business)
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Jan 2020 - May 2022
• Grade deliverables and provide feedback so students can grow as professionals • Proctor exams to ensure academic integrity is not violated • Tutor students and assist them to increase their probability of success
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Team Mentor (Business Communication)
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Aug 2020 - Feb 2022
• Conduct interviews and create compatible teams based on personalities and interests • Mentor students and preview their work to improve their professional communication
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1st Place Innovation Team for The Big Pitch
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Jan 2021 - May 2021
• Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product… Show more • Worked to validate an innovative venture by performing market/industry research, building pro-forma financials, and surveying • Utilized user experience design and web development in combination with interviews from key users and potential investors to develop a prototype and minimum viable product that was pitched to judges and investors in venture capital pitch competitions • Venture placed 1st out of 80+ teams for outstanding social impact, innovation, ability to launch, and product development
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Preceptor (Statistical Inference in Management)
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Aug 2019 - Dec 2019
• Tutor students during office hours so that they have the highest probability of success • Proctor tests and quizzes to ensure academic integrity is not violated • Collaborate with instructor to determine best teaching strategies
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Out for Undergrad (O4U) Business Conference
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
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Deloitte
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Advisory Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Analyzed controls, processes, and systems for a large Mexican food chain to improve security, efficiency, and governance which supported compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX, and internal strategic initiatives • Met weekly with clients to develop best practices pertaining to systems including SAP, Oracle, and Workday; which improved client efficiency, results, and reinforced internal policies to match compliance requirements • Analyzed controls, processes, and systems for a large Mexican food chain to improve security, efficiency, and governance which supported compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SOX, and internal strategic initiatives • Met weekly with clients to develop best practices pertaining to systems including SAP, Oracle, and Workday; which improved client efficiency, results, and reinforced internal policies to match compliance requirements
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Tech Core
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Developer
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Feb 2021 - Aug 2021
• Work in a lean, full-stack development environment to provide innovative tech solutions to clients • Explore and implement emerging technologies like Augmented Reality • Strengthen technical skills (programming, Python, etc.) • Promote technical skills by hosting workshops and coordinating a summer internship • Work in a lean, full-stack development environment to provide innovative tech solutions to clients • Explore and implement emerging technologies like Augmented Reality • Strengthen technical skills (programming, Python, etc.) • Promote technical skills by hosting workshops and coordinating a summer internship
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Becker Professional Education
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United States
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Becker Campus Ambassador
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Apr 2020 - Jun 2021
• Gain experience with Becker products and the CPA exam • Provide resources to professors and students regarding the CPA exam • Manage relationships with key stakeholders • Gain experience with Becker products and the CPA exam • Provide resources to professors and students regarding the CPA exam • Manage relationships with key stakeholders
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Viasat Inc.
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United States
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Viasat Professional Development Summer Workshop Series
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Jun 2020 - Jul 2020
• Learned skills, methodologies, and standards from industry specialists • Explored business processes like Scrum, Agile, and Six Sigma • Engaged with technical topics such as antenna systems, neural networks, and WiFi connectivity • Learned skills, methodologies, and standards from industry specialists • Explored business processes like Scrum, Agile, and Six Sigma • Engaged with technical topics such as antenna systems, neural networks, and WiFi connectivity
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FIRST Robotics
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Canada
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Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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Robotics Secretary (Team Spyder Robotics #1622)
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Aug 2015 - Dec 2018
• Managed members to ensure projects were completed on time and as assigned • Crafted and implemented team's strategy to win the esteemed Chairman's Award (highest award) and a spot at the world competition • Lead meetings, recorded meeting minutes, and tracked KPI's for 120+ members • Attended STEM and community service events to increase awareness of technology and its applications • Managed members to ensure projects were completed on time and as assigned • Crafted and implemented team's strategy to win the esteemed Chairman's Award (highest award) and a spot at the world competition • Lead meetings, recorded meeting minutes, and tracked KPI's for 120+ members • Attended STEM and community service events to increase awareness of technology and its applications
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Salk Institute for Biological Studies
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United States
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Research Intern
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
• Assisted Scientists with their research to identify neuroscientific phenomena • Used technology such as high-powered microscopes to analyze specimens • Read and interpreted scholarly articles and essays for the furtherment of the research project • Assisted Scientists with their research to identify neuroscientific phenomena • Used technology such as high-powered microscopes to analyze specimens • Read and interpreted scholarly articles and essays for the furtherment of the research project
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Education
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2018 - 2022
University of Arizona, Eller College of Management
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA), Management Information Systems and Accounting -
2022 - 2022
Harvard Business School
Summer Venture in Management (SVMP)
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