Summary
Overview
Accomplishments
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
Volunteer Experience
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Raghav Rao

Raghav Rao

Auckland

Summary

A voracious problem-solver with a passion for biomedical science and business. Equipped with scientific reasoning skills and an innate holistic outlook, I excel at analysing complex issues and driving impactful solutions. As an avid sportsman, I thrive under pressure, harnessing my natural leadership abilities to propel teams towards success. In relentless pursuit of greatness, I am unwaveringly committed to making a lasting impact in everything I set out to do.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1

Vision

Accomplishments

  • Top in New Zealand in AS level Accounting - awarded by Cambridge Assessment International Education (CAIE). November 2022
  • Certificate of Distinction - Physics 160 (Semester 2 2023)
  • Certificate of Distinction - Chem 110 (Semester 1 2023)
  • Graduated high-school after year 12 - as a result of being inducted into a rigorous accelerated programme
  • NZQA Scholarship in Geography 2022

Work History

Industry Co-Lead

Chiasma
02.2024 - Current
  • Lead a robust team dedicated to fostering the growth of New Zealand's future leaders in STEM.
  • Reach out to and connect with industry professionals, bringing them into our fraternity
  • We directly connect students with industry, cultivating well-equipped, inquisitive, and innovative scientists ready to create positive change

Sales Assistant

The Athlete's Foot
08.2023 - Current
  • Provide an expert fitting service and exceptional customer service to all clients
  • Make personalised recommendations to clients based on extensive product knowledge
  • Track record of consistently hitting store targets and KPIs
  • Leverage my knowledge of business psychology and training on consumer behaviour to drive sales, whilst ensuring complete customer satisfaction


Summer Lab Participant

University Of Auckland Business School
01.2023 - 02.2023

Participated in this award-winning, high-octane 4-week course designed to develop high-level thinking skills, spark creativity and ignite entrepreneurial desire, run by the Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship.


During our ideation phase, my team and I recognised that cardiovascular disease was the number one cause of death globally, and there was considerable opportunity to counteract this. After consulting with executives at cardiology start-ups and investment managers, we came up with the following project.


Project: Cutting-edge, at-home cardiovascular monitoring system (digital application) leveraging artificial intelligence & machine learning algorithms to provide a comprehensive analysis of smartwatch-generated electrocardiograms. Ultimately, with the aim of detecting myocardial infarction early on, and reliably.

Captain

Papatoetoe Cricket Club
11.2023 - Current

I have played for the Premier Men's Reserve team, but I was brought in to uplift the Senior Men's 4th Grade team from a losing streak with my fresh, creative ideas and unorthodox strategies - resulting in a dramatic change of events, as I led the newly-inspired team to 5 consecutive victories, and continue to do so with pride.

Team Member (Outgoing Exchange)

AIESEC New Zealand
03.2023 - 07.2023
  • Coordinated and arranged 'Outgoing Preparation Seminars' to prepare participants for our overseas exchanges
  • Provided consultations to prospective clients
  • Worked with the marketing team to grow our clientele through promotional events and initiatives

Private Tutor

Self-employed
01.2019 - 12.2022
  • Provided academic tutoring to students across a wide range of subjects, such as: English, mathematics, biology, accounting, and chemistry
  • Tutored in both group and 1-on-1 scenarios on a casual basis

Education

Bachelor Degree: Biomedical science -

University of Auckland
11.2025

Auckland Grammar School
12.2022

Skills

  • Communication
  • Creativity
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking
  • Versatility
  • Charismatic leadership

Certification

  • Full Driver's License
  • Effective Communication - Campus Consultancy
  • AA Defensive Driving certificate

Timeline

Industry Co-Lead

Chiasma
02.2024 - Current

Captain

Papatoetoe Cricket Club
11.2023 - Current

Sales Assistant

The Athlete's Foot
08.2023 - Current

Team Member (Outgoing Exchange)

AIESEC New Zealand
03.2023 - 07.2023

Summer Lab Participant

University Of Auckland Business School
01.2023 - 02.2023

Private Tutor

Self-employed
01.2019 - 12.2022

Bachelor Degree: Biomedical science -

University of Auckland

Auckland Grammar School

Volunteer Experience

Uniguides - The University of Auckland (Feb 2024 - )

  • Guided first-year students around campus, maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment
  • Comfortably managed groups of 30+ students, and at times 100+
  • Worked in teams to ensure the massive logistical challenge of welcoming thousands of students onto campus was handled smoothly
  • Join in for events we host throughout the semester designed to help students ease into university life, have fun, and make meaningful friendships

Mysupportforkids.org (2022)

  • Worked with this USA-based non-profit, donating raised-funds to Auckland charities, to help families affected by the pandemic
Raghav Rao