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Vidit joined the Geographical Sciences department as a Finance Analyst Graduate Assistant in 2022 and transitioned to a full-time role after completing his Master of Science in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, College Park, in December 2023. In his current role as a Financial Analyst, Vidit oversees a portfolio of projects funded by NASA, the Department of Defense, and the National Science Foundation. His expertise includes financial planning and analysis (FP&A), budget analysis, and financial reporting.

He also has experience from his tenure as a Business Intelligence Analyst Intern at Navy Federal Credit Union, where he developed an AI Business Value Assessment framework, uncovering a $500 million profit opportunity and identifying significant efficiency gains.

When not focused on financial analytics and reporting, Vidit enjoys spending time at the airport, watching planes and exploring stocks as a hobby. He has a passion for continuous learning and is always keen to explore innovative ways to improve processes through data-driven insights.

Areas of Interest

  • Financial analytics, data visualization, business intelligence, process improvement, and strategic planning
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Degrees

  • Degree Type
    MS
    Degree Details
    Master of Science in Information Systems 2023, University of Maryland

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Vidit Vaywala
2181 L, Lefrak Hall
Department of Geographical Sciences
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vvaywala [at] umd.edu