Finance · Wayne State University

I understand how revenue is actually earned.

From the first conversation with a customer to the numbers in the financial statements. I build valuation models in Python, and I’ve sold face to face, run my own small business and designed for paying clients.

Above: my Adobe DCF sensitivity grid. 63 scenarios across WACC 9–13% and terminal growth 1–4%. The plane is the $241 share price. Hover a bar.

~160K

XBRL data points parsed from 62 SEC filings

1898

formula Excel model, zero mismatches against Python

21/21

figures validated against the original filings

10+

supporter sign-ups per shift, commission only

Work

Analysis and projects

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Adobe DCF chart: value per share by scenario and a WACC by terminal growth sensitivity table Valuation

Adobe (ADBE) DCF valuation

Automated Python pipeline that pulls financials from SEC EDGAR, models bear, base and bull cases and runs a reverse DCF. The share price implies about 3% growth against management’s 12% guidance.

$314probability-weighted vs $241 price

Chart: ten-year return on capital for GM, Stellantis and Ford, FY2016 to FY2025 Research

Detroit automakers: capital allocation

Ten-year ROIC study of GM, Ford and Stellantis built from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings, separating the captive finance arms (84–91% of parent debt) to measure true automotive returns.

13.9%GM vs 11.0% Stellantis, −2.6% Ford

Founder

SqueegeeX

Started a residential window-cleaning business from zero and ran all of it: sales, pricing, scheduling, service and payments.

10+customers, 100+ windows

Agency

Websites and social media

My agency side: 3D websites, social media and design for small businesses, building on 100+ graphics designed for 15+ clients on Fiverr.

100+graphics for 15+ clients

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Portrait of Essa Shakeel

About

Numbers, and the people behind them

I’m pursuing a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance at Wayne State University. I build valuation models in Python from SEC filings, and I check every number against the source.

I’ve also spent time on the front line of revenue: selling face to face in a commission-only role, running my own window-cleaning business and designing for paying clients. I’m reliable, coachable and at my best in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

Outside work, I volunteer with the Windsor Islamic Association, supporting community events for 1,000+ people.

Open to
Internships and early-career roles in financial analysis, business development, client management and marketing
Education
BBA, Finance · Wayne State University · expected May 2030
Based in
Windsor, Ontario
Languages
English, French, Urdu

Toolkit

What I bring

Financial analysis

DCF and WACC/CAPM valuation, reverse DCF, financial statement analysis and Excel modeling with sensitivity tables.

Python and data

pandas, NumPy and openpyxl pipelines that pull SEC EDGAR filings and reconcile every figure.

Sales and business development

Cold outreach, objection handling and closing, in commission-only roles and in my own business.

Marketing and design

HubSpot certified in Digital, Inbound and Social Media Marketing. Adobe Photoshop for client-ready visuals, plus a Microsoft Excel badge.

Experience

Where I’ve worked

  1. Sep 2026 – Present

    Marketing Specialist

    Avora North Bridge Marketing · Windsor, ON

    Direct-to-consumer fundraising for 90+ partner charities, including SickKids Hospital. 10+ new supporter sign-ups per shift in a fully commission-based role, on a 20+ person team.

  2. May – Sep 2026

    Founder Own business

    SqueegeeX · Self-employed

    Built a residential window-cleaning business from zero: 10+ customers, 100+ windows, quotes from $50 to $200+ per job, and repeat business through reliable service.

  3. Jun – Aug 2026

    Event Specialist

    Sync Festival / SOTC Productions · Windsor, ON

    Set up and tore down infrastructure for 3 major live events with a 10+ person production crew, on hard deadlines.

  4. Oct 2024 – May 2026

    Freelance Graphic Designer

    Fiverr · Remote

    100+ graphics for 15+ clients, 5–10 projects a month, and a 20–30% lift in client engagement through stronger layout and typography.

  5. Dec 2025 – Jan 2026

    Sales Associate

    Urban Planet · Windsor, ON

    Holiday-season retail for 300+ customers a day: advice, 100+ checkouts daily and stock operations on a team of 20.

  6. Jan – May 2025

    Community Volunteer Volunteer

    Windsor Islamic Association

    Coordinated logistics for community events and programs of 1,000+ people, alongside 30+ volunteers.

Hiring for an internship or early-career role?

I’m open to roles in financial analysis, business development, client management and marketing. Or if you just want to talk markets and valuation, send me a message.

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