Ethan Christian Tan

Education

Harvard University   2022 - 2026

A.B. Computer Science / S.M. Statistics (GPA: 4.0)
Relevant Coursework: Probability, Statistical Inference, Stochastic Processes, Quantitative Analysis of Capital Markets, Data Structures & Algorithms.

Anglo-Chinese School (Independent)   2014 - 2019

IBDP HL History, Economics, Literature; SL Mathematics, Physics, Chinese 'B'
IB Diploma: 44/45, SAT: 1540/1600
Student Council President, Student Researcher, International Essay Competition Awardee, First Aid Competition Team Leader.

Relevant Projects

Aegis. A startup using blockchain and AI to scale and regulate payments. Accepted into the HUMIC & HCS AI Vision Fellowship. Reached interview stage for Y Combinator S23.

Polkadot x EasyA Hackathon 2023: 1st Place. Built a proof-of-concept protocol for Aegis.
Hack@Brown 2023: Best Design. Built Smarchitect, an PyTorch & Tensorflow-based tool for searching buildings using sketches.
HackHarvard 2022: 1st place. Built empath.ly, a video conferencing app using OpenCV & Tensorflow for sentiment analysis.
TRON x EasyA Hackathon 2022: 3rd place. Built a decentralized marketplace for survey data.

Experience

Quantitative Analyst Intern, QCP Capital   Jun 2023 - Present

QCP Capital is a full-suite crypto trading firm and VC.

• Creating and automating data collection pipelines for predictive modelling of cryptocurrency market volatility using Python.
• Predicting monthly and quarterly compressions in implied volatility using Python.

Venture Analyst, QCP Capital   Mar 2022 - Feb 2023

• Led due diligence and investment recommendations for 30+ companies, including 2 closed deals.
• Analyzed QCP Capital's book to gauge exposure and convinced management to adopt recommendations.
• Authored 4 research pieces on decentralized finance and DAO governance mechanics.

Sustainability Consulting Intern, ST Engineering   May 2022 - Jul 2022

ST Engineering is a Singaporean multinational technology and engineering group in the aerospace, smart city, defense, and public security sectors.

• Authored a 20+ page report about AIoT-enabled smart cooling; presented findings to C-level executives.

Strategy Consulting Intern, TalentKraft   Nov 2021 - Mar 2022

TalentKraft is a strategy consulting firm that helps organizations unlock value through HR.

• Created an online HR diagnostic tool from scratch for top- and middle-of-funnel marketing.
• Prepared deliverables on organizational structure, competency mapping and employee sentiment for 3 clients.
• Created a manpower model predicting the future hiring needs for a major client with 500+ employees.

Lieutenant, Singapore Armed Forces   Jan 2020 - Nov 2021

• Selected from the top 10% of my Basic Military Training cohort to attend Officer Cadet School.
• Oversaw the training and welfare of 100+ transport operators on a daily basis.
• Digitized administrative and safety processes; convinced superiors to adopt new SOPs at the battalion level.
• Received a Diploma in Logistics from the Army Logistics Training Institute.

Activities

Venture Partner, Contrary   Oct 2022 - Present

Analyst, Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners   Sep 2022 - Present

Contrary is a $150M+ AUM venture fund, while Harvard Undergraduate Capital Partners sources and conducts diligence for partner VC firms with aggregate $245B+ AUM.

• Sourced 50+ startups to date for 3 venture capital firms.
• Led a research project on the nuclear power industry with a16z’s American Dynamism practice.

President, SGExams   Jan 2021 - Aug 2022

SGExams is a registered nonprofit that supports Singaporean students. It is Singapore’s largest online student community with 100,000+ members and its largest student-run nonprofit.

• Managed 100+ volunteers across 9 departments, and oversaw the planning and execution of 15+ events.
• Piloted a mentorship program with SGExams’ highest engagement rate to date at 500+ active participants.
• Developed a financial roadmap, leveraging sponsorships to secure >$3,000 in recurring annual revenue.
• Completed a social impact accelerator by the National Youth Council and 500 Startups, raising >$10,000.

Skills