WINNER: National M&A War Room (1/371) 📈
AWARD: Best Asset Q2 2023 @ IBM 🚀
METRIC: 7x Boost via Data-Driven Utilization 📊
RANK: Top 7% (23/344) Junior Placement Rep 🎯
FINALIST: WatsonX Hackathon (Top Tier of 2600+) 💡
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Sagar Makar

Sagar Makar

Aspiring Investment Banker & Equity Researcher | IIMV MBA Candidate

MBA candidate with 21 months of analytical expertise at IBM. Adept at driving ROI, evaluating market landscapes, and architecting complex quantitative models. Deep passion for Equity Research, valuation strategies, and identifying key market entry insights to support structural M&A activities and strategic investments.

70+
Members Managed
2600+
Peers Outranked
60+
Leads Generated

Professional Experience

Management Intern, Founder's Office | LiquidMind.AI
Apr 2025 – May 2025
  • Developed 50+ robust financial models spanning precise pricing frameworks, cost breakdowns, and structural enterprise value propositions to dictate strategic executive positioning.
  • Executed comprehensive TAM/SAM/SOM market sizing models, formulating crucial macroeconomic and localized insights to construct dual GTM strategies for new regional expansions.
  • Sourced and originated 60+ qualified institutional leads within the first week, strategically assessing high-growth sector verticals for maximum prospect conversion.
  • Closed an extensive enterprise client deal, controlling the complete sales funnel and deal flow trajectory from initial outreach to definitive finalization.
  • Amplified target audience reach by 5.3x and spurred a 7x metric boost through meticulous data-driven MetaSuite utilization.
Security Specialist | IBM
Sep 2022 – Jun 2024
  • Delivered a structural 25% increase in ROI via disciplined cost rationalization and programmatic process automation initiatives across key accounts.
  • Guided a diversified, cross-functional organization of 70+ personnel to flawlessly execute and integrate complex international consulting projects.
  • Awarded 'Best Asset' (Q2 2023) for pioneering automation matrices that bolstered operational output margins by 20%.
  • Constructed an advanced DevOps-enabled tracking utility, significantly mitigating operational lag and expediting response cycle efficiency by 50%.
  • Placed as a Finalist (Top tier of 2,600+ entrants) at the WatsonX Hackathon, developing an impactful Generative AI data prototype.
Cyber Security Intern | IBM
Jan 2022 – Jul 2022
  • Received commendation from the Talent Acquisition Director for the innovative execution of a strategic product solution.
  • Contributed to product prototyping and the framework design of a scalable internal base model used across multiple functions.

Education

Institution Degree / Program Year GPA
Indian Institute of Management Visakhapatnam MBA Candidate 2024 – 2026 3.38 / 4.00
NIIT University, Neemrana B.Tech in ECE 2018 – 2022 7.97 / 10.00

Academic & Projects

IAPM & CRVA

Academic Project

Spearheaded comprehensive financial evaluation focusing on Fundamental Analysis and DCF Modeling.

  • Conducted robust fundamental analysis to evaluate intrinsic asset values and identify mispriced equities.
  • Engineered advanced Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) models, integrating multi-stage growth projections and rigorous WACC calculations.
  • Delivered actionable investment theses and equity research reports to optimize portfolio allocation and risk-adjusted returns.

Interactive Certifications

CFI Financial Statement Analysis

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Enterprise Design Thinking

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Core Competencies & Expertise

Finance & Valuation

Financial Modeling & Valuation TAM/SAM/SOM Market Sizing Cost Rationalization Corporate Finance Strategy Investment & Pricing Strategy M&A Analytics

Analytical & Strategic

SQL & Data Mining Generative AI (WatsonX) Cross-functional Team Leadership Enterprise Design Thinking Quantitative Risk Evaluation

Key Achievements & Leadership

NATIONAL M&A WAR ROOM: WINNER (1/371 TEAMS)
JUNIOR PLACEMENT REP SELECTION: TOP 7% (23/344)
RANNEETI OPERATIONS SIMULATION (IIM RAIPUR): 3RD PLACE
NATIONAL M&A WAR ROOM: WINNER (1/371 TEAMS)
JUNIOR PLACEMENT REP SELECTION: TOP 7% (23/344)
RANNEETI OPERATIONS SIMULATION (IIM RAIPUR): 3RD PLACE

National M&A War Room

Demonstrated superior valuation methodologies and strategic synergy analysis.

Ranked 1st of 371 teams

JPR Selection

Selected to represent the PGP batch for corporate relations and placement drives.

Top 7% (23/344)

Ranneeti Ops Simulation

Optimized supply chain mechanics and cost-efficiency matrices at IIM Raipur.

3rd Place
Junior Placement Representative IIM Visakhapatnam 2024 – Present
  • Forged critical corporate relations and steered industry outreach pipelines to broaden long-term institutional hiring partnerships.
  • Administered 13 extensive placement drives for 700+ PGP candidates, facilitating rigorous corporate assessments and candidate evaluation metrics.

Open to Finance & IB Opportunities

Seeking rigorous roles in Investment Banking, Equity Research, and Corporate Finance. Let's connect to discuss how my analytical modeling and strategic execution can drive organizational value.