Isha Syed
London
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Financal Requisition Manager
Marylebone Cricket Club
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Independently managed end-to-end stock and financial control across four operational teams during major match days, ensuring 100% accuracy in POS system reconciliation and real-time issue resolution
- Conducted detailed variance analysis and Excel-based financial reconciliation, identifying and correcting discrepancies between system entries and physical stock counts to maintain tight inventory control
- Proactively troubleshot POS errors, stock mismatches, and logistical bottlenecks under pressure, ensuring seamless operations across all service areas during peak periods
- Maintained exceptional productivity and accuracy during demanding 16-hour shifts, demonstrating resilience and attention to detail in high-stakes environments
Summer Analyst Training Programme
AmplifyME
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Completed rigorous 3-week immersive programme rotating across 12 different financial roles including investment banking, asset management, sales & trading, and market making
- Achieved 88% in asset management simulation, demonstrating strong performance in portfolio construction, risk management, and strategic asset allocation
- Gained hands-on experience with institutional-grade simulation technology used by leading investment banks, asset managers, and hedge funds including Morgan Stanley and Citadel
- Developed comprehensive understanding of financial markets, trading strategies, and buy-side/sell-side operations through role-specific practical simulations
- Received detailed performance metrics and quantifiable feedback across multiple financial roles, including portfolio management, market making, and trading strategies
Senior Retail Manager
Constellation Group
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw retail operations across 70,000+ capacity venues, ensuring smooth service delivery during major sporting events with crowds of 40,000+.
- Led and coordinated teams of 20+ staff, maintaining performance, communication, and service standards in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
- Implemented structured staff scheduling and on-shift resource allocation, improving operational efficiency by 25%.
- Streamlined workflows and on-site processes, driving significant improvements in event-day service speed and overall team productivity.
Account Manager
SYED BUILDERS Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Managed comprehensive financial operations including budget development, forecasting, and in-depth financial analysis across multiple client accounts
- Leveraged data analytics to identify trends and opportunities, resulting in improved client financial performance within competitive market segments
- Spearheaded strategic financial planning initiatives and implemented targeted cost-control measures that preserved service quality while optimising expenditure
- Modernised documentation processes through end-to-end digitisation, significantly reducing processing time and improving information accessibility
Education
BSc - Computer Science with Information Security
Royal Holloway University of London
09/2022 - 07/2025
Level 6 Diploma - Applied Finance
Amplifyme
Accredited by London Institute of Banking& FinanceA-Levels - undefined
Nonsuch Grammar School for Girls
Skills
- Programming: Python, Java, JavaScript, C, SQL, R, HTML/CSS
- Development & DevOps: Nodejs, Git/GitHub, Maven, API Integration, Database Management
- Business Acumen: Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Client Relationship Management
- Data Analysis & Finance: Pandas, NumPy, SQL,Excel
- Leadership & Methodology: SCRUM Master, Team Leadership (20 staff), Resource Optimization
- Cybersecurity: Kali Linux, Vulnerability Assessment, Penetration Testing
PROJECTS
FINAL YEAR PROJECT
Real-Time Security Analysis Bot for Microsoft Teams
Grade: 83% (First Class Honours with Departmental Recognition)
- Architected and deployed enterprise-grade security chatbot achieving 98% threat detection accuracy, integrating VirusTotal API, CVE vulnerability database, OAuth 2.0, and Role-Based Access Control across 5 access tiers
- Implemented real-time URL scanning processing 500+ links daily with 99.7% uptime and sub-3-second response time
- Authored comprehensive 15,000-word academic thesis analysing enterprise security architectures, presented to panel of cybersecurity faculty and industry professionals
- Developed v2.0 implementation roadmap incorporating expert feedback from academic and industry stakeholders
Adaptive Robot Navigation System | Team Lead
- Led development of ML-powered autonomous navigation algorithm achieving 92% accuracy, managing 5-person team using Agile methodology
- Coordinated sprint planning, task delegation, and technical implementation across multidisciplinary team
Restaurant Management Web Application | Scrum Master
- Orchestrated Agile development process for full-stack application with secure database architecture and payment processing system
- Facilitated daily standups, sprint retrospectives, and stakeholder communications throughout development lifecycle
EXPERIENCE & ACHIEVEMENT
NCSC Innovators Challenge 2024
- Selected as youngest participant among 35 elite students nationwide from 500+ applicants for prestigious cybersecurity innovation programme
- Collaborated with cross-functional team to develop comprehensive railway cybersecurity framework, presenting solutions to evaluation panel including MI6 officers and senior cybersecurity experts
- Engineered adaptive threat response protocols balancing operational continuity with robust security measures
- Recognised for bringing unique perspective that contributed to solutions garnering interest from national security stakeholders
CyberWomen: Capture The Flag Competition | 3rd Place
- Earned 3rd place among 50+ competitors, solving complex challenges across network security, cryptography, and web exploitation domains
- Applied ethical hacking methodologies under strict time constraints, demonstrating advanced technical proficiency and strategic prioritisation
IEUK Consulting Work Experience | 2023
- Analysed 8 complex business cases using MECE and issue tree frameworks, generating strategic recommendations addressing core client challenges
- Conducted comprehensive data analysis using Excel and Tableau, translating 500+ data points into actionable insights supporting 15% cost reduction
- Received formal recognition for innovative digital solution to inventory management challenge, resulting in 22% efficiency improvement
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Summer Analyst Training Programme
AmplifyME
07.2025 - 08.2025
Financal Requisition Manager
Marylebone Cricket Club
05.2025 - 09.2025
Senior Retail Manager
Constellation Group
08.2023 - 07.2025
Account Manager
SYED BUILDERS Ltd
01.2021 - 01.2024
A-Levels - undefined
Nonsuch Grammar School for Girls
BSc - Computer Science with Information Security
Royal Holloway University of London
09/2022 - 07/2025
Level 6 Diploma - Applied Finance
Amplifyme