Amogh Kaistha

Finance student with expertise in real estate, financial modeling, and data analysis. Passionate about investment strategies and quantitative analysis.

Amogh Kaistha

Education

University of Washington

March 2026

Michael G. Foster School of Business

B.A. in Business Administration

Major: Finance and Information Systems Minors: Real Estate and Data Science

Technical Skills

Programming

JavaScript Python R SQL

Microsoft Suite

PowerPoint Power BI Excel VBA Macros Pivot Tables

Professional Experience

Acquisitions Intern

Nitze-Stagen Apr 2025 - Present
  • Underwrote 100+ multifamily and land assets; authored internal memos with return and risk analysis
  • Developed and pitched 5+ investor decks post-acquisition, helping raise over $100M across multiple assets
  • Negotiated with brokers and coordinated with stakeholders to influence pricing and close transactions

Finance Development Program Intern

Chevron Jun - Aug 2024
  • Managed $1B+ real estate portfolio; advised executives on capital allocation and divestment decisions
  • Developed 10-year financial forecasts for internal planning and supported DCF modeling for asset valuation
  • Built a Power BI dashboard integrating 10+ data sources to simplify access to commercial real estate metrics

Tax Accounting Intern

Sweeney Conrad Jan - Apr 2024
  • Prepared tax filings for high-net-worth clients with foreign investments, reducing audit risks and penalties
  • Managed 100+ client returns for individuals, trusts, and businesses, generating over $100K in billable revenue
  • Collaborated with clients, advisors, and attorneys to resolve discrepancies and optimize financial outcomes

Research Assistant

UW, Michael G. Foster School of Business Jun 2021 - Jan 2024
  • Supported Professor Andrew Hafenbrack's research on how meditation impacts workplace performance
  • Designed and deployed surveys (10K+ participants); ran VBA data analysis on focus and stress metrics
  • Cleaned and processed large datasets to identify statistical patterns in employee well-being and output

Featured Projects

Portfolio Manager

Jan 2021 - Present
Data Analysis SQL Excel
  • Analyze $100K+ investments; apply market data to maintain 22% ROI
  • Develop data-driven algorithm leveraging 15+ years of market data for strategy

Sweetgreen x Chipotle M&A Analysis

Jan - Mar 2025
Financial Modeling Valuation M&A
  • Built detailed DCF and merger models analyzing synergies, cost savings, and valuation scenarios
  • Modeled deal financing and valuation impacts; recommended all-stock transaction with $1.2B value uplift

Sweetgreen x DocuSign Analysis

Apr - Jun 2025
DCF Modeling Comparable Companies LBO Analysis
  • Performed DCF and comps-based valuations using public filings; refined assumptions from 10-Ks and trends
  • Assessed intrinsic vs. market value and presented recommendations with financial and strategic rationale

Financial Analyst - Mixed-Use Development

Mar - Jun 2025
Financial Modeling IRR Analysis Presentation
  • Built financial model for mixed-use project with IRR sensitivity and 3D design
  • Presented project to investors; helped secure $50M+ for full development lifecycle

Underwriting Analyst

Jan - Mar 2025
Risk Assessment Loan Modeling Excel
  • Engineered loan underwriting model to compare residential financing options
  • Evaluated loan metrics to identify cost-effective mortgage solutions

Beyond Finance

Active Lifestyle

Skiing in winter, pickleball and hiking in summer, and chess year-round

Culinary Passion

Cooking Indian, Spanish, and Italian cuisines, inspired by study abroad experiences in Italy and Spain

Let's Connect

I'm always interested in discussing finance, real estate investments, and data-driven business solutions. Let's connect!