Data Analytics

Shivangee Agarwal is a globally qualified actuary holding the prestigious credentials of FIA (UK), FIAI (India) and FSA (USA), along with the C.Act designation, giving her professional recognition across three of the world’s leading actuarial bodies. She is also IFRI Certified, holds a Master’s in Data and Business Analytics from IIM Indore, and completed her B.Com (Hons. in Finance) from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. She secured All India Rank 1 in CT7 – Business Economics, reflecting her strong academic foundation in actuarial science, finance and analytics.

With over 10 years of teaching experience, she has taught and mentored 5,000+ students across Actuarial Science, Data Analytics and Finance. At Actuators Educational Institute, she teaches the Paper B components of CM subjects, along with CS2, CB2, CP2, CP3 and FRM, and also conducts training in Excel, VBA, SQL and R Programming. She has delivered workshops and academic sessions at institutions including SRCC, Lady Shri Ram College, St. Xavier’s College, Mithibai College, IIM Indore and IBS Hyderabad, combining deep technical expertise with a practical, structured and exam-focused teaching approach.

Vivek Patwari is a Chartered Accountant (CA), Company Secretary (CS), M.Com, UGC NET-qualified educator and AICA Level 2, with extensive experience in teaching, mentoring and academic leadership. He is currently associated with The Bhawanipur Education Society College, Kolkata, and has mentored 8,000+ students across ACET, CA, CS, CMA, B.Com and BBA.

He specialises in Mathematics, Taxation, Commerce and AI-enabled learning, and is known for his engaging teaching style and innovative Calculator Secrets approach. He is also an author of 7 books and has conducted numerous workshops, Olympiads and seminars across Accountancy, Management, Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence. At Actuators Educational Institute, he contributes as a faculty member and mentor across academic and professional programmes.

Ankit Patwari is a qualified Chartered Accountant, US CPA, and a B.Com (Hons. in Finance) graduate from St. Xavier’s College, Kolkata. He is the Founder of Balaji Educare and has been teaching since 2009, with over 18 years of experience in professional education and 10,000+ students mentored across CA, CFA, Actuarial Science and US CPA programmes.

His core teaching expertise lies in Accounting, Costing and Finance, and he also teaches CB1 for actuarial students. He is a Google Certified Trainer and has served as guest faculty across multiple educational institutions. Known for combining strong conceptual clarity with practical application, he focuses on making technically demanding subjects structured, approachable and exam-relevant for students.

Prachi Patwari is an MBA from NMIMS, Mumbai, with 12+ years of experience in Capital Markets, investments and financial education. She is the Founder of Yashas Capital and has previously worked with Motilal Oswal Financial Services and Edelweiss, gaining extensive experience in equity advisory, portfolio analysis, investment research and wealth management. She is also an APMI Registered PMS Specialist and holds multiple certifications across capital-market disciplines.

Her expertise extends beyond markets into financial modelling, data analysis and technology, with working knowledge of Python and C++ and their application in investment research and analytics. Alongside her industry experience, Prachi is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students across ACET, MBA and CA Foundation, where she focuses on combining conceptual clarity with practical market understanding.

Praveen Patwari is a Chartered Accountant (CA), Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of India (AIAI), with additional professional credentials including CIRA, CCRA, CIDT, CIIB and NISM Series VIII (Equity Derivatives). With over 15 years of experience in finance, actuarial education, mentoring and professional training, he has built a strong reputation for simplifying complex concepts and guiding students across multiple professional pathways.

As the Founder and Lead Mentor at Actuators Educational Institute (AEI), Praveen has taught and mentored 50,000+ students across Actuarial Science, FRM, CFA, finance and related professional programmes. He has mentored numerous rankers and top-performing students and is a regular speaker at leading institutions including SRCC, Miranda House, Hansraj College, Lady Shri Ram College, St. Xavier’s College, NMIMS, Ramjas College, NM College and HR College of Commerce.

Sharad S. Choraria is a finance educator, storyteller and visiting faculty with over 8 years of teaching experience, having trained 2,000+ students across finance, investment analysis and professional programmes. He is known for simplifying complex financial concepts through real-world company stories, helping students connect financial statements, cash flows, valuations and market movements with the businesses behind them.

His teaching spans CFA Level 1 & Level 2, Excel, Financial Modelling and Equity Research, including Techno-Fundamental Analysis. He is associated with Mercury FinSol, Bengaluru as a facilitator, instructor and content creator, and also serves as visiting faculty at Christ University Bengaluru, IFMR Chennai, iLEAD Kolkata and MAHE Manipal. He is also associated with Actuators Educational Institute.

He holds B.Com (Hons), MBA (Finance), GFMP (BSE), CIRA, CIIB, CCRA and NISM IA, and is a SEBI Registered Research Analyst. His teaching approach focuses on making finance practical, relatable and easy to retain, with conceptual understanding coming before formulas.