I’m Arjun, a Senior Applied Scientist at TikTok (ByteDance) with over a decade of experience across leading organizations including Microsoft and Goldman Sachs. My career journey has spanned cutting-edge AI research, large-scale data science, algorithmic trading, and building products used globally. Along the way, I’ve led high-impact projects—from optimizing large language models at Microsoft (highlighted by Satya Nadella at Microsoft Inspire) to pioneering trading algorithms at Goldman Sachs that improved client execution flow. I hold a Master’s in Data Science from the University of Washington (GPA 3.92) and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science from the University of Delhi. My background blends academic rigor with real-world leadership across tech and finance, giving me a unique perspective to guide ambitious professionals. On Topmate, I help individuals with: (1) Navigating and growing a career in top tech companies (2) Landing roles in leading tech or Wall Street firms (3) Crafting standout applications for top U.S. graduate programs (4) Personal finance coaching—leveraging disciplined saving, investing, and wealth-building practices (5) Navigating life in the US, as an Indian (non) immigrant Whether you’re aiming for your first break, a career pivot, or long-term growth, I bring both the strategy and the lived experience to help you succeed.