Reuben Varghese

Summary

Computer Science student at Western University (Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity) with experience across private equity deal sourcing, applied AI consulting, clinical ML research, and nonprofit operations.

Education

• Western University · London, ON

  B.Sc. in Computer Science with Ivey Advanced Entry Opportunity (AEO)

  Sept 2025 — May 2029

Experience

• Private Equity Analyst Intern

  Buchan Capital

  Aug 2026 — Dec 2026

  Vancouver, BC

  • Screened privately held companies against the fund’s acquisition mandate, mapping fragmented sectors on revenue scale, margin profile, and owner-succession dynamics to build proprietary target lists.
  • Conducted company and sector diligence across 1,000+ targets using Apollo, Inven, and public filings to qualify leads and prioritize high-conviction deal flow for principal review.
  • Supported direct-to-owner origination campaigns and observed owner calls alongside the principal, tracking valuation expectations and deal considerations through qualification.

• AI Consulting Intern

  Intercept

  May 2026 — August 2026

  Toronto, ON

  • Collaborated with the CTO to translate business requirements into AI-driven technical solutions and workflows for Fortune-500 companies.
  • Researched and evaluated 12+ emerging AI tools while developing prototypes and built 3 internal product solutions across agentic workflows.
  • Authored 3 strategic slide decks presented directly to C-suite and VP-level stakeholders.

• AI/ML Research Analyst

  University Health Network

  Jan 2026 — May 2026

  Toronto, ON

  • Analyzed large structured clinical datasets in Python (Pandas) to identify and quantify risk-adjusted outcomes.
  • Implemented Kaplan–Meier estimators, Cox proportional hazards models, and DeepSurv neural networks to analyze time-to-event outcomes for liver failure.

• Director of Operations

  Gen Connect

  Sept 2023 — Present

  Toronto, ON

  • Founded a registered non-profit from inception with full P&L accountability, overseeing budget management, financial planning, and long-term capital allocation.
  • Directed logistics and digital tools for 15+ community events hosting 1000+ total participants.
  • Executed data-driven marketing strategies that increased attendance and volunteer engagement by 40%.

• Vice President of Projects

  Western Founders Network

  Oct 2025 — May 2027

  London, ON

  • Oversaw a portfolio of student-led ventures, applying project governance and milestone-tracking frameworks to keep initiatives on scope and on budget.
  • Synthesized complex technical concepts (React, APIs, Git) into structured workshops for non-technical audiences.

Projects

• Equity Research & Valuation — Micron Technology (NASDAQ: MU)

  Excel, Python (Pandas), Financial Modeling · Toronto, ON

  2026

  • Built a three-statement model and five-year DCF for Micron, discounting unlevered FCF at WACC with terminal value cross-checked via perpetuity-growth and exit-multiple methods.
  • Triangulated price target via comps analysis (EV/EBITDA, P/B), identifying HBM mix shift and memory-pricing cycle as primary valuation drivers.

• Commercial Real Estate Financial Modeling

  Excel, Python (Pandas), Financial Modeling · Toronto, ON

  2026

  • Constructed a multi-scenario DCF and cash-flow model for an income-producing property in Excel, sizing cap rate, unlevered IRR, and equity returns across base, upside, and stress cases.
  • Modeled debt structures using leverage assumptions, interest rates, and DSCR constraints to evaluate returns.

Technical skills & interests