Aayan Shaikh

Aayan Shaikh

Web Developer | Product Executive | DJ | Photographer

Pune, India
+91 9767596361

Experience

boAt Lifestyle Market Research & Audio Intern — Mumbai | 06/2023–09/2023

  • Led a 660-person survey for a flagship neckband
  • Collaborated with research agencies on TWS products
  • Tuned and benchmarked audio gear with CRYSOUND 6151

BLADE India Media & Content Partner — Pune/Mumbai | 02/2020–12/2021

  • Captured in-flight videography for chartered helicopters
  • Edited videos and sound design for projects
  • Shot interiors for heliports

WebMinds & Aayan Shaikh Photography Founder — India | 01/2017–01/2020

  • Led a creative team of 6+
  • Designed websites and handled SEO
  • Created graphics including posters, flyers, logos, UI/UX concepts

DJ Career

  • Resident DJ at Cobbler and Crew (India’s #2 bar)
  • Shared stage with Karan Kanchan, The Yellow Diary, SuReal
  • Played at High Spirits, FREQ, Elephant and Co, QORA, Symbiosis
  • Genres: Retro, Disco, House, EDM, Commercial, Latin (Kizomba, Bachata, Salsa, Cha Cha, Rumba)
  • 3rd Place, Dubai Bachata Amateur Jack and Jill

Education

  • BBA, FinTech — Symbiosis Skills and Professional University, Pune (08/2022–06/2025)
  • The Bishop’s School, Camp, Pune — Science (10th); Commerce + Math (12th)

Skills

  • Product Planning & Testing
  • Market Research
  • Python Scripting
  • Website Design & SEO
  • Google Analytics
  • Photoshop & Graphic Design
  • Public Speaking
  • Content Optimization

Awards & Certifications

  • Intra-Faculty Best Research Paper Award (CBDC in India)
  • Best Manager Award (Public Speaking & Leadership)
  • Aspiring Researcher Award (Blockchain in Banking)
  • Diploma in Photoshop (DiSHA Institute, Pune)
  • National 2W Racing License (FIA Certified)

Languages

  • English (Fluent)
  • Hindi (Fluent)
  • German (Professional)

Publications

  • “CBDC in India” – Edu-Vishan, 2022
  • “Blockchain in the Banking Industry” – BBIT, 2022

Volunteering

  • Aayan’s Little Helping Hands: Helped orphans access education, food, and shelter
  • Vikas-ifi: Supplied tablets and SIM cards to rural students during the pandemic