GLASS Project

My GLASS journey has been shaped by a desire to understand how technology and data can be applied to solve real-world problems. Through my experiences, I have narrowed down my focus to the intersection between technology and finance. For my global challenge, I am exploring the vulnerability of financial markets to extreme downside risk and crisis events, relating to the UN Sustainable Development Goal of Decent Work and Economic Growth. Financial crises driven by miscalculated risk can lead to consequences that stretch far beyond markets themselves, such as unemployment, wealth destruction, and economic instability. This challenge led me to  explore how financial risk is measured and how these metrics are translated to real-world phenomena. My goal is to leverage technology to better understand financial data and strengthen economic and financial resilience. As a Consulting Analyst Intern at TransUnion, I analyzed large financial datasets to generate actionable insights for financial institutions. As a research assistant at NYU Abu Dhabi, I gained hands-on experience in operations research and supply chain optimization. Working as a teaching assistant has strengthened my communication, collaboration, and mentorship skills. These experiences, along with my studies in computer science, mathematics, and financial engineering, have shaped my ability to approach complex problems analytically and build data-driven solutions.