Krithi Raghavan
Krithi Raghavan is a final-year Economics student at Krea University with a passion for problem-solving. With experience spanning research, policy analysis, leadership, and teaching, she thrives on collaboration and impact. From exploring her love for teaching as a Teaching Assistant for the Economics department at Krea to designing peer-tutoring initiatives and leading a university newsletter, she enjoys creating meaningful impact. Beyond academics, she's a dedicated Carnatic music teacher and performer.
Internship(Duration)
Professor Rohit Prabu
Research Assistant
August 2024 - October 2024
● Conducted comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary sources on the economic activities of the
English and Dutch East India Companies in the eighteenth century
● Extracted and synthesised quantitative and qualitative data from the Adam Matthew Explorer database,
enhancing the understanding of historical trade dynamics
Janaagraha
Policy Intern
May 2024 - June 2024
● Collaborated with the strategy team to analyze urbanization patterns in Assam’s districts, employing R,
Excel, and GIS to develop sustainable urban growth policies as a part of the 10 Cities Programme under the
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Assam
● Analysed parliamentary election patterns across rural and urban constituencies in India to assess the
varying influence of political parties (using web scraping), generating insights that supported strategic
recommendations for government leaders
Krea University
Student Teaching Assistant, Economics Department
January 2024 - April 2024
● Selected as one of the first undergraduate teaching assistants by the Economics Department at Krea
University, and assisted in the teaching of the ""Principles of Economics"" course
● Developed engaging projects, created notes, and led revision sessions for a class size of 80 students.
● Provided targeted tutoring to 10 students, dedicating a minimum of 1 hour each week, with all students
achieving grades of B+ or higher in the course
National Finalist - HSBC Business Case Programme Asia
October 2023 - March 2024
● As part of one of the top 4 teams out of 720 across India (after 5 rigorous rounds), my team and I tackled
multiple case studies, delivering handwritten decks that addressed strategic challenges faced by major
multinational corporations
● This experience allowed me to travel around the country, collaborate with students and seasoned
professionals, and discover my passion for public speaking, design, and problem-solving
● Selected as 1 of 50 individuals during the national finals to provide a press conference interview about the
event (BusinessStandard_HSBC_India_BusinessCase)
Krea University
President - Economics Society
September 2023 - Present
● Developed and implemented a peer-tutoring program for economics courses, successfully engaging 75% of the economics cohort (approximately 60 students). This initiative fostered collaboration and improved
academic performance, evidenced by a 25% increase in average grades among participating students
● Overhauled the university newsletter to include a diverse array of formal and informal articles, attracting
contributions from over 12 writers and editors
Fiserv
Data analytics intern (AI team)
June 2023 - July 2023
● Designed and implemented a chatbot that streamlined order processing, tracking, and refunds,
significantly enhancing client experience and reducing response time by 60% for related services
● Utilised Python, focusing on Tkinter and PyQt, to create an intuitive user interface, which improved user
engagement and satisfaction ratings
● The company used my submission for this project to give to the client in the form I submitted
Carnatic Music teacher, Self-employed
July 2017 - Present
● Independently curated and performed ""Varnam"" at Courtyard Koota, Bengaluru, with plans to showcase
this production at additional venues throughout the year. Completed over 20 performances across various
platforms, including temples, band events, and open mics in Bengaluru, enhancing community
engagement through cultural expression
● Launched a YouTube channel dedicated to curating basic modules on Carnatic music, aiming to
democratise access to musical education and explore a passion for teaching
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhovHpud19Ap7MGiPnNMeQ)
Research Assistant
August 2024 - October 2024
● Conducted comprehensive analysis of primary and secondary sources on the economic activities of the
English and Dutch East India Companies in the eighteenth century
● Extracted and synthesised quantitative and qualitative data from the Adam Matthew Explorer database,
enhancing the understanding of historical trade dynamics
Janaagraha
Policy Intern
May 2024 - June 2024
● Collaborated with the strategy team to analyze urbanization patterns in Assam’s districts, employing R,
Excel, and GIS to develop sustainable urban growth policies as a part of the 10 Cities Programme under the
Department of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of Assam
● Analysed parliamentary election patterns across rural and urban constituencies in India to assess the
varying influence of political parties (using web scraping), generating insights that supported strategic
recommendations for government leaders
Krea University
Student Teaching Assistant, Economics Department
January 2024 - April 2024
● Selected as one of the first undergraduate teaching assistants by the Economics Department at Krea
University, and assisted in the teaching of the ""Principles of Economics"" course
● Developed engaging projects, created notes, and led revision sessions for a class size of 80 students.
● Provided targeted tutoring to 10 students, dedicating a minimum of 1 hour each week, with all students
achieving grades of B+ or higher in the course
National Finalist - HSBC Business Case Programme Asia
October 2023 - March 2024
● As part of one of the top 4 teams out of 720 across India (after 5 rigorous rounds), my team and I tackled
multiple case studies, delivering handwritten decks that addressed strategic challenges faced by major
multinational corporations
● This experience allowed me to travel around the country, collaborate with students and seasoned
professionals, and discover my passion for public speaking, design, and problem-solving
● Selected as 1 of 50 individuals during the national finals to provide a press conference interview about the
event (BusinessStandard_HSBC_India_BusinessCase)
Krea University
President - Economics Society
September 2023 - Present
● Developed and implemented a peer-tutoring program for economics courses, successfully engaging 75% of the economics cohort (approximately 60 students). This initiative fostered collaboration and improved
academic performance, evidenced by a 25% increase in average grades among participating students
● Overhauled the university newsletter to include a diverse array of formal and informal articles, attracting
contributions from over 12 writers and editors
Fiserv
Data analytics intern (AI team)
June 2023 - July 2023
● Designed and implemented a chatbot that streamlined order processing, tracking, and refunds,
significantly enhancing client experience and reducing response time by 60% for related services
● Utilised Python, focusing on Tkinter and PyQt, to create an intuitive user interface, which improved user
engagement and satisfaction ratings
● The company used my submission for this project to give to the client in the form I submitted
Carnatic Music teacher, Self-employed
July 2017 - Present
● Independently curated and performed ""Varnam"" at Courtyard Koota, Bengaluru, with plans to showcase
this production at additional venues throughout the year. Completed over 20 performances across various
platforms, including temples, band events, and open mics in Bengaluru, enhancing community
engagement through cultural expression
● Launched a YouTube channel dedicated to curating basic modules on Carnatic music, aiming to
democratise access to musical education and explore a passion for teaching
(https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzhovHpud19Ap7MGiPnNMeQ)