Research Assistant to Dr. Hao Lu in the study of Informational consequences of Enterprise Risk Management and how its adoption shapes financial analysts' earnings beliefs under informational asymmetry. We identify ERM adoption from 10-K and 14A filings via a Guided LDA topic-modelling approach and use a diff-in-diff identification strategy.
Aparajit Sridharan
Aparajit Sridharan
Resume
BSc, MSc, MBA, PhD (Cand.) with multiple Scholarships won. Published as lead author in multiple research papers with novel scientific findings. Substantial experience as a lead research scientist in genomics and life sciences.
Successfully completed the PhD Comprehensive Exams and currently a PhD Candidate at Saint Mary’s University.
Experience
2024 - Present
Research Assistant
Saint Mary's University
2021 - Present
Teaching Associate/Instructor
Saint Mary's University - Management Dept
Delivered complex curricula in Strategic Management, Sustainability, and International Business, consistently receiving top-tier instructor ratings (5/5) for engagement and clarity.
Managed and mentored large student cohorts, developing comprehensive assessment frameworks and grading protocols for advanced business and sustainability presentations.
2022 - 2025
Business Development Strategist and Consultant, Dallas, TX
EmmyWatch LLC
Engineered a market-entry and growth strategy for a luxury watch informatics startup, achieving full profitability within 24 months by identifying and capturing a high-value niche market.
Served as the primary liaison between technical developers and executive strategy to architect a proprietary informatics interface, optimizing data query efficiency for luxury watch specifications.
2021-2022
Research Assistant
Saint Mary's University
By conducting in-depth interviews with key stakeholders and focus groups and performing a coded analysis using AtlasTi, my qualitative research provided key insights into the financial inclusion of marginalized communities into government projects and initiatives.
2014 - 2020
Scientist III (Bioinformatics/Variant Science)
Strand Life Sciences
Led a cross-functional team of 5 to deliver high-stakes genomic data curation and market research projects for premier global clients, including Invitae, Illumina, and UnitedHealthcare. Managed end-to-end project lifecycles from strategic planning to clinical report delivery.
Collaborated with marketing and design teams to synthesize technical genomic data into a unified brand voice and commercial strategy, increasing brand visibility across multiple scientific channels.
Education
2023 - Present
PhD Management (Cand.)
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada
Awarded Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) Scholarship worth $36000.
Current CGPA 3.9/4.3.
Successfully passed the Comprehensive Exams in the first attempt.
Currently in 3rd year and working on completing my dissertation on impact of CSR on Biotech/Pharma before and after Covid-19 pandemic using a diff-in-diff model.
Graduated 2021
MBA
Sobey School of Business - Saint Mary's University, Halifax, Canada
Awarded Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research (FGSR) Scholarship worth $9000 and the annual Pendse Scholarship award worth $6000.
Awarded the MBA Student of the Year Award.
Elected VP Internal of the Sobey MBA Society.
Ranked 2rd in class with a CGPA of 4.15/4.3.
Graduated 2013
MSc Genetic Manipulation and Molecular Cell Biology
University of Sussex, Brighton, England
Ranked 2nd in class with a CGPA of 3.8/4.0.
Dissertation: Investigating the epigenetic modifications and protein-protein interactions that occur during a double strand break (DSB) repair process.
Graduated 2012
BSc Biotechnology
Manipal University, Manipal India
CGPA of 3.4/4.0.
Dissertation: Understanding the temporal distribution of endophytic fungi associated with an orchid (Pholidota pallida) and their biotechnological potential.
Captain of college soccer team for 4 years. Won the Inter-college soccer tournament all 4 years.
Other Relevant Experience
2022 - 2025
Personal Banking Associate, Halifax, Canada
TD Canada Trust
Managed a dedicated book of high-value clients, providing data-driven financial advice to optimize personal lending and investment portfolios.
Facilitated strategic referrals to TD Wealth Partners, consistently meeting growth targets through proactive client relationship management and financial literacy education.
Global Literacy: Languages and International Experience
Multilingual Communication: Native-level fluency in English (CEFR C2; Highest level possible) and professional proficiency in Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada.
Strategic Adaptability: Extensive academic and professional background across the USA, Canada, UK, India, and Singapore, demonstrating high cultural intelligence and international regulatory awareness.
Standardized Benchmarks: GMAT score of 670 and IELTS of 8.5.
Technical Skills
Sector Authority: Bioinformatics & Genomics
Genomic Interpretation: Expert-level experience with visualization platforms including Strand NGS, Ensembl, and UCSC Genome Browser.
Bioinformatics Analysis: Advanced proficiency in sequence data assessment using Alternate Splice Site Prediction (ASSP), Berkeley Drosophila Genome Project (BDGP), and ENIGMA.
Business Intelligence & Quantitative Modelling
Statistical Analysis: Advanced mastery of Stata for high-level econometric modeling including Diff-In-Diff, multiple Regression
Qualitative Analysis: Expert-level application of AtlasTi and NVivo for complex thematic and content-based research.
Data Science Pipeline (In-Progress): Actively scaling capabilities in Python and SQL to drive enhanced business intelligence and automated data reporting.
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