SAMIK ROYCHOWDHURY (Sam)

Interim residence:

235 B4 Pariyatan Vihar,

Vasundhara Enclave,

New Delhi, India.

É +91 Not Available currently

Å +91 9818070258 (Emergency no.)

E-mail: sam@samrc.net, sam@samrconline.com

Website: www.samrc.net

ACADEMIC & CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

· MBA in Finance (Dec 2002), Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Physics (Aug 1996)

· 2 years of experience in computer field and an amateur programmer. Diploma Holder.

· Promoted and directed an IT-services firm in Kolkata prior to MBA.

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· 1 year of experience in Home Mortgages industry after MBA. Worked in an associate of Standard Chartered & IDBI Bank in a managerial position.

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· Very good analytical skill with steep learning curve in any discipline.

KEY SKILLS: Highly Logical & Analytical, Quick learning and Good Cross-cultural communication abilities, Diligent & Loyal.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Windows, MS Office, FoxPro, C, C++, Fortran, GW BASIC, Visual Basic, System Analysis and Design (theory), Basic concepts on Networking and Communication, Web Server Management (theory), Web designing (basic), etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: In addition to English, fluent in Hindi & Bengali. Learning French from Alliance Française de Delhi.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

February 2003 – Present time:

Credit co-ordination & Information Systems Manager in HOMFIN / REFM (New Delhi) :

(Associate of IDBI & Standard Chartered Banks – Home Mortgages)

· It is my responsibility to manage the activities related to the credit department, which is responsible for first-line credit underwriting, documentation, coordination with banks and the marketing team, maintaining the information system and training people on the new products and all the product modifications that come underway.

· Given value added service in form of suggesting & advising sales team on how can difficult cases can be done and helped them achieve their monthy targets of 5 – 6 crores.

August 2002 - October 2002:

Research Assistant to Dr. Stephen J. Spielman, Webster University (Thailand campus):

· Assisted in the preparation of the “Text and Course Reader for International Law”. Edited the text and provided presentation feedback.

April 1999 – December 2000:

Entrepreneurial Venture – Promoted and Directed an IT Consultant firm (Kolkata):

· Explored, developed and provided IT-related customized solutions, services and support to local businesses and individuals.

· Responsible for System Maintenance, Marketing & Financial decisions, and over all management of the firm.

July 2000 – November 2000:

Center Manager, Computer Pride Franchisee, Garia (Kolkata):

· Formulating and implementing Marketing Strategies, Developing and Coordinating courses to meet customer needs, and maintaining computer systems.

March 1998 – August 1998:

Part time faculty and technical assistant in small computer training centers (Kolkata):

· Trained the enrolled students and provided technical assistance in some private, small computer centers.

July 1997 – September 1997:

System Executive (Trainee), Sriram Finance Ltd. (Kolkata):

· Engaged in programming specific modules of the in-house accounting & fixed deposit handling systems

· Responsible for providing system supports like system installation, maintenance, etc. in the branch offices.

EDUCATION & TRAINING

March 2003:

Undergone training for Insurance Advising through TATA-AIG and is presently a license-holder of IRDA (Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority) of India (valid for 5 years).

January 2001 – December 2002:

Masters of Business Administration (FINANCE) at Webster University, Thailand & London (main campus: St. Louis, USA). Final GPA is 3.83 (scale of 4.00).

SELECTED PROJECTS:

· February 2001: Brief analysis of the impact of the boom of Information Technology on global economy.

· June 2001: Brief analysis of how Procter & Gamble manages its global workforce.

· February 2002: Profitability/viability analysis of expanding Webster University’s MBA Program in Vietnam.

· February 2002: Use of Real Options in Capital Budgeting decisions.

· May 2002: Investments analysis on Nokia Co. based on Dividend Discount Model and Free Cash Flow to Equity Model.

· May 2002: Analysis of the impact of reconciliation according to the US GAAP (SEC rules) on a non-US Corporation.

· December 2002: Applying Markowitz Portfolio Theory on corporate diversification to see if large conglomerates are improving their risk-return profiles through corporate diversifications.

August 1996 – August 1999:

Numerous computer-skill courses at private institutes such as –

· Diploma in Software Engineering from Aptech Ltd.

· Certified Internet Manager from Novell Authorized Education Center

· Oracle & VB from Software Solutions Integrated.

Also self-taught and self-developed various other IT & computer related skills.

July 1996:

Completed Bachelor of Science, B.Sc. (Honors/Major: PHYSICS). Degree awarded by University of Calcutta.

OTHER SKILLS & ACHEIVEMENTS:

· Organized and managed various cultural programs in college during undergraduate study. Announced as the year’s best organizer in the Annual function of college, 1995.

· Member, Student Council, Webster University Thailand (Oct 2001 – September 2002).

All the information stated above are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Credentials can be provided on demand.