Daztar Pagdiwala
About Daztar Pagdiwala
Daztar Pagdiwala is a Financial Engineer with experience in investment management and capital markets fintech. He has worked at various financial institutions, including Hartford Investment Management Co. and dv01, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with Honors from The University of Connecticut.
Work at dv01
Daztar Pagdiwala has been employed at dv01 as a Financial Engineer since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging technology to enhance financial data transparency and improve capital markets operations. His work contributes to dv01's mission of providing comprehensive data solutions for the structured finance industry.
Previous Experience at Hartford Investment Management Co.
Before joining dv01, Daztar Pagdiwala worked at Hartford Investment Management Co. (HIMCO) as an Assistant ABS Analyst from 2019 to 2022. His responsibilities included analyzing asset-backed securities and supporting investment strategies. He also completed a summer internship at HIMCO in 2018 as a Structured Credit Summer Analyst, where he gained foundational experience in structured finance.
Education and Expertise
Daztar Pagdiwala earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Business with Honors from The University of Connecticut School of Business, specializing in Finance with a minor in Analytics. His academic journey spanned from 2015 to 2019, during which he developed strong interpersonal, problem-solving, and analytical skills. He also studied at Trinity College-Hartford for one year before completing his degree.
Career Development and Early Experience
Daztar Pagdiwala began his career in investment management, gaining early experience through various internships and programs. He worked as a Financial Representative at Northwestern Mutual in 2016 and participated in Prudential Financial's UConn Career Bootcamp in 2017. Additionally, he was involved in The Hartford's Early Immersion Program in 2017. He also served as a Student Fund Manager at The University of Connecticut Foundation, Inc. from 2018 to 2019.
High School Education
Daztar Pagdiwala completed his high school education at Hartford Magnet Trinity College Academy, where he earned his High School Diploma from 2011 to 2015. This foundational education set the stage for his future academic and professional pursuits in finance and investment management.