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Ayam Babu is a Research & Leadership Scholar at the Laidlaw Foundation, focusing on leadership development and research with a grant of £8,000. At the University of St Andrews Investment Society, Ayam holds roles as Head of Quant & Tech, Deputy Head of Technology, and Quantitative Analyst, emphasizing research in quantitative portfolio optimization and market sentiment analysis through Natural Language Processing. Past leadership experience includes serving as Head Student at Agnes Blackadder and Powell Hall, where representation of over 750 residents was key, and participation in organizing high-profile events. Internships at JPMorgan Chase & Co. and BNP Paribas provided insights into technology applications and global markets. Research experience includes evaluating AI use in the American public sector and analyzing the St Andrews housing market using machine learning. Educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Mathematics from the University of St Andrews and prior studies at Singapore American School and American International School of Hong Kong.