Aditya Gavali

Aditya Gavali

Pre-Final Year Student at IIT Bombay | Aspring Consultant & PE Enthusiast
Mumbai, India.

About

Curious and highly motivated undergrad at IIT Bombay, passionate about management consulting, PE, VC, and investment management. I love tackling new challenges and thrive in fast-paced environments.
My marketing tenure at Mood Indigo 2024, where I led sponsorship and strategy for Asia’s Largest College Festival, was a highlight, sharpening my leadership and negotiation skills. I enjoy blending technical know-how with business insight, and I’m eager to contribute to dynamic teams in PE/VC and management consulting.

Professional Experience

Allcargo Logistics
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ESG Consultant

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Consulted on ESG compliance and strategy for a leading Logistics firm, presenting a framework that earned a Letter of Recommendation from the Managing Director.

Highlights

Mitigated approximately INR 80 M+ in potential penalties and contract losses by developing a Liquid Wastewater Rules 2024 compliance strategy.

Developed a comprehensive Water Governance Framework and CPCB-ready Standard Operating Procedure (SoP), standardizing wastewater reporting for over 80 facilities.

Conducted targeted site visits, proposed a strategic Plan of Action, and engineered an Applicability Tester to ensure audit-ready data accuracy across operations.

Position of Responsibility

Mood Indigo 2024, IIT Bombay
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Marketing Coordinator

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Coordinated marketing efforts for Asia's Largest College Cultural festival, attracting over 146,000 attendees and 7,000+ colleges.

Highlights

Negotiated and closed sponsorship deals valued at INR 1.8 M+, achieving a 30% year-over-year increase by engaging with 200+ companies.

Directed major app like Gemini & GroupMe launches for Google & Microsoft, generating over 50 M+ impressions and 3.5 K+ downloads.

Collaborated with a dedicated team of 7 to secure substantial marketing budgets through strategic corporate sponsorships.

Entrepreneurship Cell, IIT Bombay
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Events and Public Relations Coordinator

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Coordinated events and public relations for Asia's largest student-driven body fostering entrepreneurship, acknowledged by UNESCO.

Highlights

Managed the 27th Edition of Eureka!, Asia's Largest Business Model Competition, overseeing prizes worth INR 20 million.

Spearheaded 'The Ten Minute Millionaire' initiative, connecting 8 startups with 16 investors and raising 1.2 Cr+ in funding.

Forged strategic partnerships with Government Bodies and Startup Mentors/Incubators, increasing E-Summit's reach by 130%.

Institute Cultural Council (ICC), IIT Bombay
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Web Convener

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Summary

Managed and enhanced the digital presence for the Institute Cultural Council, serving over 7,000 students.

Highlights

Selected among 4 out of 150+ applicants for the role, demonstrating strong leadership and technical aptitude.

Managed and updated websites for key Cultural Clubs, including IITBBC, WeSpeak, StyleUp, and Symphony, ensuring consistent online presence.

Built a centralized e-commerce marketplace for the ICC website, facilitating merchandise sales across multiple clubs.

Ensured seamless website functionality during General Championships and Inter-IIT events, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.

Honors & Awards

JEE Mains & JEE Advanced

Awarded By

National Testing Agency

Secured a percentile of 99.52 (top 1M+ candidates) in JEE Mains and 98.24 (top 0.1M+ candidates) in JEE Advanced.

PMSS Scholarship

Awarded By

Ministry of Defence

Recipient of the PMSS Scholarship, awarded to the top 0.2% among 1M+ national applicants.

National Sports Organization (NSO) Lawn Tennis

Awarded By

IIT Bombay

Selected for the National Sports Organization (NSO) Lawn Tennis team at IIT Bombay.

1st Runner-Up, Inter-NSO Tennis Tournament

Awarded By

IIT Bombay

Achieved 1st Runner-Up position among four houses in the inter-NSO Tennis Tournament.

CBSE Class X Boards Exam

Awarded By

Central Board of Secondary Education

Achieved an impressive score of 95.2% out of 1.5 million candidates.

National Talent Search Examination (NTSE) Scholarship

Awarded By

Govt. of India

Progressed to the National round of NTSE, securing a place among the top 2% students at the state level and among top 4% nationally.

Gold Medal for Social Service

Awarded By

Nationwide Cancer Control Programme

Awarded the Gold Medal for contributions to a Cancer Awareness and Fundraising Campaign under the Nationwide Cancer Control Programme.

Winner of the Chinthana International Fine Arts Competition

Awarded By

Chinthana

Achieved 1st place in the International Level Chinthana Drawing Competition, demonstrating strong artistic dedication and creativity.

Education

IIT Bombay
Mumbai, India

B. Tech

Environmental Science & Engineering

Grade: 9.21

Courses

Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Marketing & Finance for Entrepreneurs

Operational Analysis

Probability & Statistics

Air Pollution & Wastewater Management

Introduction to Management

Business to Business (B2B) Sales and Marketing

Corporate Finance

Languages

English
Hindi
Marathi

Projects

Crypto Trading Simulator
Crypto Trading Simulator

Summary

Developed a Mid-Frequency Trading simulator with backtesting and slippage tools for Delta Exchange Options, built in Python.

Financial Modeling
Financial Modeling

Summary

Developed comprehensive financial models for JP Morgan Chase, integrating forecasting, scenario analysis, and valuation insights.

Air Quality Data Analysis
Air Quality Data Analysis

Summary

Predicted PM2.5 levels using advanced Machine Learning models on cleaned hourly air quality and meteorological data from Mumbai International Airport.

When WebDev Meets LLM
When WebDev Meets LLM

Summary

Collaborated in a team of 10 to advance prompt engineering and optimize the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs).

Machine Learning - Supervised & Unsupervised

Summary

Engaged in an intensive machine learning program, applying concepts to practical projects and building advanced systems.

Innovation in Google
Innovation in Google

Summary

Led a team of 10 members to conduct an in-depth analysis of Google's business models and strategic investments.

Skills

Programming Languages

Python, Java, C/C++, JS, SQL, ReactJS, NodeJS, HTML5/CSS, MongoDB.

Financial Analysis & Modeling

Financial Models, Forecasting, Scenario Analysis, Valuation, 3-Statement Financial Model, CapEx, Sensitivity Analysis, Trading Comparables, Transaction Comparables, Book Value, DCF Analysis, Annual Report Analysis, PnL Optimization, Delta Exchange Options, Bitcoin Perpetual F&O, Sharpe Ratio Optimization.

Environmental & ESG

Environmental Science, ESG Consulting, Compliance Frameworks, Liquid Wastewater Rules, Water Governance Framework, CPCB-ready SoP, Wastewater Reporting, Air Quality Data Analysis, PM2.5 Prediction, Pollutant Trends, Carbon Neutrality.

Project Management & Leadership

Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Stakeholder Management, Process Optimization, KPI Tracking, Event Coordination, Public Relations, Sponsorship Acquisition, Market Research, SWOT Analysis, Product Failure Analysis, Challenge Identification.

Tools & Software

Fusion 360, LaserCAD, LaTeX.

Data Science & Machine Learning

TensorFlow, SciPy, NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Data Preprocessing, Model Evaluation, Hyperparameter Tuning, Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Recommender Systems, Collaborative Filtering, Content-based Deep Learning, Prompt Engineering, Large Language Models (LLMs), BERT, Gemini, LoRA, QLORA, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), ML Models, Predictive Modeling, Time-series Analysis, Multivariate Analysis, Random Forest, Linear Regression, Gradient Boosting.

Interests

Sports

Lawn Tennis, Snooker, Formula 1.

Art

Drawing, Reading.

Social Engagement

Quizzing, Half Marathon.

Public Speaking

Debating, Hosting.