Let me be honest with you — As a chemical engineer, I had absolutely no idea what the stock market even meant in the beginning. Zero finance background. I couldn't tell you the difference between a bond and a stock. And yet, I cleared all three CFA levels in my first attempt. I'm not saying that to brag. I'm saying it because if a guy who spent his college years studying thermodynamics and fluid mechanics can do it, you absolutely can too. After completing my engineering and MBA in Finance, I joined a Big Four firm (Ernst & Young), where I worked across two very different worlds — Market Research & Insights, and Valuations. From developing strategic insights for global stakeholders across Australia, Canada, Europe, and India, to leading business valuations, equity assessments, WACC reviews, and financial analysis using tools like Capital IQ, EMIS, and Oxford Economics, I've done the real work across the full spectrum of finance. So I've been on both sides — the grind of studying for CFA with no finance base, and the real world of actually applying that knowledge every single day at work. I know exactly where people get stuck. I know which topics eat up your time for no return. I know what the examiners actually test versus what you think they test. And I want to share all of that with you, so your journey is a lot smoother than mine was. And the bonus part? This doesn't have to be just about CFA. If you want to connect with someone who's been through the grind - career switches, figuring out finance from scratch, the whole thing, just reach out. Pure bhaichara (Brotherhood), no judgement, no formalities. Promise. Let's shine our future together. 🤝