Hi everyone!

I'm Rishab Tirupathi, a current graduate student studying Applied Mathematics at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. I am originally from Singapore, where I served in the Singapore Army as a Combat Engineer Officer/Lieutenant. I am looking for internships where I can solve tough quantitative problems in any industry from Finance, Technology, Agriculture and beyond!

Education

MS in Applied Mathematics @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Concentration in Algorithms and Optimization, GPA: 3.79/4.00
- Expected December 2025
BS in Applied Mathematics and Statistics @ University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
- Graduated with a double major in December 2023
- Highest Distinction for both majors, GPA: 3.81/4.00
Coursework for Mathematics and Statistics

Industry Experience

Graduate Quantitative Risk Management Intern @ Freddie Mac, May 2025 to Aug 2025
Data Analyst Intern @ AGCO Corporation, May 2024 to Aug 2024
Machine Learning Intern @ FrostDefense Envirotech, Jan 2024 to May 2024
Analytics Intern @ Chicago Blackhawks, Jun 2023 to Aug 2023
Platoon Commander @ Singapore Armed Forces, Jun 2018 to Jul 2020

Academic Experience

Statistics Course Assistant @ UIUC Statistics Department, Jan 2025 to May 2025
- STAT 432: Basics of Statistical Learning (SP 25)
Graduate Researcher @ UIUC, Aug 2024 to Present
Mathematics Graduate Teaching Assistant @ UIUC Mathematics Department, Aug 2024 to Present
- MATH 231: Calculus 2 (SP 25)
  - Ranked as Excellent
- MATH 220: Calculus (FA 24)
  - Ranked as Excellent