Now – November 2025
Studying: CFA Level I, CFP® coursework, and FinTech research. Building: Piklo, a social and analytics app for pickleball players; and developing my personal website and writing habit. Working On: FinTech Center research, ISC mentoring, and a poster competition project.
Learning: Data visualization, personal branding, and product design fundamentals. Goals This Month: Write one article, expand the Piklo prototype, maintain a CFA study routine, and connect with new mentors.
Recent Reading & Listening
Atomic Habits by James Clear – practical habits and systems for long-term growth.
Fintech Blueprint newsletter – industry insights and global trends for innovators.
How I Built This by Guy Raz – inspiring founder and creator stories, fueling entrepreneurial drive.
Current focus – Spring 2025
I’m deeply focused on CFA Level 2 studies, leading projects at the FinTech Center, and developing Piklo, a personal finance app. My work straddles the intersection of finance, technology, and creative communication as I strive to build meaningful tools and tell impactful stories.
Pushing forward on launching Piklo’s MVP and collaborating with an international team keeps my days purposeful and challenging. Outside work, I’m researching fintech trends and growing my skillset for upcoming exams and professional growth.
Projects I’m building
Piklo – A minimal, modern personal finance platform built for practical savings and clarity, emphasizing seamless design and innovative financial tools.
FinTech Center – Currently leading collaborative research on digital assets, and building connections across academia and industry partners.
Open Source – Contributing to projects focused on financial data visualization and open banking APIs.
Skills I’m learning
Python for data science – building skills for quantitative analysis and prototyping fintech tools.
Bloomberg Terminal workflows – becoming fluent in efficient data gathering and market analysis for investment cases.
Design systems for fintech – refining UI design practices inspired by Japanese minimalism and high-end fintech brands.