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Sheeba Pathak

    • About Me:

      I am a doctoral researcher, world record breaker, a violinist, drummer and a maker aka enjoy carpentry. 

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      Operations Research aka Applied Maths is an area of interest. Have been a qualified Electronics Engineer and studied Science. Have worked in tech firms including manufacturing of automobiles. So covers all STEM aspects in a way.

      I enjoy intellectual stimulation and conversations, agility is key hence respect time and guard mine fiercely.

    • My pronouns are:

      She/Her

    • My Work:

      Striking a balance to minimise cost, time and Carbon emissions using Applied Maths exemplified in the Electronics Industry.

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      Applied Maths methods used to minimise costs, time and Carbon emissions in the electronic waste industry.

      Use several methods including Decision Science and Queueing Theory.

    • My Typical Day:

      Usually have a schedule in my calendar and follow it. Most writing is covered at night or over the weekends. Weekdays are more for reading, training or even working on the Maths and Code. 

      I also work part-time for a couple of hours for 2-3 days. Job scouting and recreation are also ingrained in my week.

      Sundays are Tennis, ad hoc days for Lacrosse and Frisbee. Similarly for the violin and drumming.

    • What I'd do with the prize money:

      I would use it to collaborate with a local repair cafe to offer repairs in a wider community context with anyone to pay as little as they can.

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    • Education:

      School: Vizag, New Delhi, Mumbai

      Engineering: Mumbai

      MBA: Pune

      PhD: UK

      Work: Mumbai, Pune, UK

    • Qualifications:

      10th: 86.2%

      12th: 69.2%

      Engineering: 3.39/4

      MBA: 2.965/4

      PhD: Ongoing

      Several scholarships for trainings, Conferences, Maths camps (yes it is a thing) & awards during professional stints. Qualified Lean and Continuous Improvement professional.

    • Work History:

      Analyst in logistics and automobile manufacturing. Consulting. Entrepreneur. COO for a smart battery manufacturing startup for Electric Vehicles.

      Part-time

      Note taker, Retail Assistant, Maths and Stats Advisor, Mentor etc.

      Internships in automobiles, market research, R&D and more.

    • Current Job:

      Doctoral researcher

    • Employer:

      Surrey

    • My Interview

      • How would you describe yourself in 3 words?

        Jack of all trades

        What did you want to be after you left school?

        Detective/Researcher

        Were you ever in trouble at school?

        No

        If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?

        Retire with passive income through investments

        Who is your favourite singer or band?

        Backstreet Boys

        What's your favourite food?

        Mexican/Indian/Mediterranean

        If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!

        A luxurious life for my family, never be financially deficient and always healthy

        Tell us a joke.

        Knock knock. Who's there? Boo. Boo who? Don't cry baby, it is only a joke (read who as hoo)

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