Kunal Desai
About Kunal Desai
Kunal Desai serves as the Director of Finance at DNSFilter, a position he has held since 2022. He has a diverse background in finance and investment banking, with previous roles at Regions Bank, Onica, MVP Capital, and SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
Work at DNSFilter
Kunal Desai has been serving as the Director of Finance at DNSFilter since 2022. In this role, he oversees financial operations and strategic planning for the company. Prior to this position, he worked as the FP&A Manager at DNSFilter for six months, starting in 2021. His experience in finance and strategic management contributes to the company's financial health and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience in Finance
Before joining DNSFilter, Kunal Desai held several finance-related positions. He worked as a Finance/Strategy Manager at Onica, a Rackspace Technology Company, from 2019 to 2021. Prior to that, he was an Investment Banking Analyst at MVP Capital, LLC, focusing on Technology M&A from 2017 to 2019. His earlier experience includes two years as an Investment Banking Analyst at Regions Bank, where he specialized in TMT sectors.
Education and Expertise
Kunal Desai earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, completing his studies from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in economic principles, which he applies in his finance roles. His expertise spans financial planning, analysis, and investment banking.
Leadership and Initiatives
During his time at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kunal Desai co-founded and served as Co-President of the Microfinance Brigades UNC-Chapel Hill Chapter from 2012 to 2014. This initiative focused on providing financial services to underserved communities, showcasing his commitment to social impact and leadership in finance.
Early Career Development
Kunal Desai began his career with a Summer Analyst position at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey in 2014. He also participated in the Bank of America Student Leaders program in 2009, which provided him with early exposure to the finance industry. These roles contributed to his professional development and understanding of financial services.