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About Our Advisors

1st Guru’s advisors know first-hand the difficulties and stress of applying to universities, identifying the right subjects and pursuing your ideal career. That’s why 1st Guru exists: to make this process easier through experienced advice, guidance and support. Our combined knowledge will help you excel in your education and prepare you for your career.

Rohit

Product Innovation and Technology

Rohit

Product Innovation and Technology

Rohit’s impressive background and experience speaks for itself. With prior experience as a software engineer at UBS before pursuing and successfully completing his MBA at Oxford University, Rohit has a proven track record of being a dedicated and accomplished individual who knows how to get things done. He has travelled the world and honed his skills to become a true change leader. In his role as Co-Head of the Global Business Group, he learned from and connected with some of the most influential business leaders—providing him with an insider perspective that few can match.

With a deep understanding of the value of mentorship and networking, Rohit is passionate about helping students and young professionals succeed. He knows first-hand the importance of connecting with the right people, having done so himself on his own journey to success. Currently, Rohit leads an innovation team at one of the biggest FinTech companies, where he creates products that help people live secure and happy lives.

Rohit is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Product Innovation and Technology.

Ravi

Design Engineer, Infrastructure Utilities Industry

Ravi

Design Engineer, Infrastructure Utilities Industry

Ravi is a professional Chartered Engineer, who has amassed 10 years of working experience in major infrastructure projects, in particular, the water utilities sector. He studied for his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at King’s College London and went on to study for a Master’s degree at University College London in Power Systems Engineering. After this, he endeavoured a post-graduate research project at Imperial College London, investigating the impacts of climate change on water industry assets.

From here, Ravi begun to develop his specialism in Industrial Infrastructure Engineering; in particular, delivering major capital projects within the water sector around the world. Ravi has previously worked for Engineering Consultancies and is currently working for the UK’s largest water utility firm.

Ravi is based in London and is championing young students to join the Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics fields.

Ayeshwaria

Finance and Investments

Ayeshwaria

Finance and Investments

Ayeshwaria has worked and lived in various countries, she has recently come back to the UK after spending a couple of years in San Francisco where she completed her master’s in finance.

Prior to this, she had work experience in financial consulting in the US and private wealth management, and as a future trader in India.

Ayeshwaria has worked and studied abroad in India, Dubai, and the US before returning to the UK which gives her a global perspective. While travelling the world she picked up international language skills. She speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Hindi, Bengali and German.

She is based in London and specialises in finance and investments.

Dr. Rebwar

International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy

Dr. Rebwar

International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy

Dr. Rebwar R. Salih is an accomplished academic with a profound educational background. In 2015, he successfully completed his bachelor’s degree in Global Politics and International Relations at Birkbeck College, University of London, followed by his master’s degree in Government, Policy and Politics in 2016. His pursuit of academic excellence continued with his PhD at Cambridge University, which he recently completed with his dissertation titled ‘Kurdish Politics in the Cauldron of the Middle East: Lessons from the Kurdistan Regional Government KRG in Iraq’.

During his time at Cambridge University, Dr. Salih was surrounded by highly educated students, world-class supervisors, and lecturers, which not only boosted his academic confidence but also provided him with insider knowledge.

Dr. Salih’s experience spans multiple universities, including Sulaimani University and Halabja University, where he currently teaches research methods and skills, public policy, and comparative political systems. He also teaches an academic writing course at the Nostalgia Institute, and works as a proofreader, providing academic writing support to students.

Dr. Salih’s vast and diverse knowledge makes him a well-rounded advisor who can assist you with all aspects of your educational and professional growth.

Dr. Rebwar R. Salih is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy.

Bianca

Law & Data Science

Bianca

Law & Data Science

Bianca is a driven Data Engineer at a multinational company with a passion for technology. She successfully completed her LLB in French Law from the University of Sheffield in 2021 and has since been actively engaged in various activities within her university and community, aiming to become a well-rounded individual.

Bianca describes her years abroad as a significant turning point in her academic and personal development, as this was when she realised her passion for data and technology. Since then, she has spent her last year of law school planning her transition into technology. Since graduating from her law degree, she has spent her spare time building her technology skills by completing her Data Science MSc while working as a Data Engineer via a prestigious graduate scheme at a well-known company.

Bianca is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Law and Data Science.

Pashma

Politics and Media

Pashma

Politics and Media

Pashma is an accomplished content consultant with over 10 years of experience under her belt, having worked with clients across the world, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. She is currently pursuing an MSc at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she is researching disinformation and the social and ethical implications of data-driven technology.

As a trained ESL teacher, Pashma has also been actively creating organic networks for students to practise and improve their conversational English skills. As a postgraduate herself, she is well-equipped to advise and support students facing challenges during postgraduate studies or looking to make a career shift.

Pashma is excited to lend her extensive knowledge and help aspiring students develop the skills and strategies needed to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Pashma is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Politics, Media and Teaching.

Sarah

Education, Literature, History and Language

Sarah

Education, Literature, History and Language

Sarah’s dedication to teaching and education is deep-rooted in her passion for learning. Originally from the United States, she graduated with honours from the University of North Texas, majoring in English Literature with double minors in marketing and German.

Her passion for teaching led her to attain a United States Teaching Assistantship in Austria, where she spent 2 years working within the Austrian school system. As an experienced English teacher and tutor, Sarah is an invaluable asset in helping students secure a placement at their ideal university.

Sarah is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the prestigious UCL Institute of Education in the United Kingdom.

Sarah is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Education, English Literature, History and Language.

Anand

Banking, Consulting, and Industry

Anand

Banking, Consulting, and Industry

Anand is an incredibly seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of experience in consulting and industry roles. Throughout his career, Anand has developed technical skills related to credit risk and has become proficient at communicating complex technical concepts to senior audiences, such as CROs and Board members.

Anand has a strong educational background, having graduated from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science. He has had the privilege of working with numerous UK banks and also supporting major European banks and regulators with various projects over a period of 5 years. He has also published articles on a range of topics related to risk management, such as stress testing and capital regulation.

Currently, Anand works as a regulatory subject matter expert in the UK, where he advises clients on risk management and banking matters. His extensive knowledge and expertise can assist students who are looking to pursue a career in the banking industry.

Anand is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Banking, Consulting, and Industry.

Gabriele

Industry of Finance

Gabriele

Industry of Finance

Gabriele is a motivated professional with 10 years of experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). He has solid expertise in financial budgeting and forecasting processes developed through his considerable career as a dedicated finance business partner.

He chose his professional path as a natural consequence of his strong academic background having successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics and an MSc in Corporate Management at the University of Cagliari (Italy) as well as an MSc in Finance and Business Economics from Alliance Manchester Business School (United Kingdom).

Throughout his extensive education, Gabriele worked on numerous assignments of theoretical, empirical and social nature that allowed him to gain analytical thinking as well as developing elevated communication skills and more importantly helped him to boost confidence and achieve the professional career of his passion.

Gabriele is based in the United Kingdom and during his free time enjoys cooking, travelling and gardening.

Matt

Rohit

Product Innovation and Technology

Rohit

Product Innovation and Technology

Rohit’s impressive background and experience speaks for itself. With prior experience as a software engineer at UBS before pursuing and successfully completing his MBA at Oxford University, Rohit has a proven track record of being a dedicated and accomplished individual who knows how to get things done. He has travelled the world and honed his skills to become a true change leader. And in his role as Co-Head of the Global Business Group, he learned from and connected with some of the most influential business leaders—providing him with an insider perspective that few can match.

With a deep understanding of the value of mentorship and networking, Rohit is passionate about helping students and young professionals to succeed. He knows first-hand the importance of connecting with the right people, having done so himself on his own journey to success. Currently, Rohit leads an innovation team at one of the biggest FinTech companies, where he creates products that help people live secure and happy lives.

Rohit is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Product Innovation and Technology.

Dr. Rebwar

International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy

Dr. Rebwar

International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy

Dr. Rebwar R. Salih is an accomplished academic with a profound educational background. In 2015, he successfully completed his bachelor’s degree in Global Politics and International Relations at Birkbeck College, University of London, followed by his master’s degree in Government, Policy and Politics in 2016. His pursuit of academic excellence continued with his PhD at Cambridge University, which he recently completed with his dissertation titled ‘Kurdish Politics in the Cauldron of the Middle East: Lessons from the Kurdistan Regional Governement KRG in Iraq’.

During his time at Cambridge University, Dr. Salih was surrounded by highly educated students, world-class supervisors, and lecturers, which not only boosted his academic confidence but also provided him with insider knowledge.

Dr. Salih’s experience spans multiple universities, including Sulaimani University and Halabja University, where he currently teaches research methods and skills, public policy, and comparative political systems. He also teaches an academic writing course at the Nostalgia Institute, and works as a proof-reader, providing academic writing support to students.

Dr. Salih’s vast and diverse knowledge makes him a well-rounded advisor who can assist you with all aspects of your educational and professional growth.

Dr. Rebwar R. Salih is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in International Relations, Government, Politics and Policy.

Sarah

Education, Literature, History and Language

Sarah

Education, Literature, History and Language

Sarah’s dedication to teaching and education is deep-rooted in her passion for learning. Originally from the United States, she has graduated with honours from the University of North Texas, majoring in English Literature with double minors in marketing and German.

Her passion for teaching led her to attain a United States Teaching Assistantship in Austria, where she spent 2 years working within the Austrian school system. As an experienced English teacher and tutor, Sarah is an invaluable asset in helping students secure a placement in their ideal university.

Sarah is currently pursuing her master’s degree at the prestigious UCL Institute of Education in the United Kingdom.

Sarah is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Education, English Literature, History and Language.

Ravi

Design Engineer, infrastructure utilities industry

Ravi

Design Engineer, infrastructure utilities industry

Design Engineer, infrastructure utilities industry. Ravi is a professional Chartered Engineer, who has amassed 10 years’ of working experience in major infrastructure projects, in particular, the water utilities sector. He had studied his undergraduate degree in Mechanical Engineering at King’s College London and went on to study a Master’s degree at University College London in Power Systems Engineering. After this, he endeavoured a post-graduate research project at Imperial College London, to investigate the impacts of climate change on water industry assets.

From here, Ravi had begun to develop his specialism in industrial infrastructure Engineering; in particular, delivering major capital projects within the water sector around the world. Ravi has previously worked for Engineering Consultancies and is currently working for the UK’s largest water utility firm.

Ravi is based in London and is championing young students to join the Science Technology Engineering Mathematics fields.

Bianca

Law & Data Science

Bianca

Law & Data Science

Bianca is a driven Data Engineer at a multinational company with a passion for technology. She successfully completed her LLB in French Law from the University of Sheffield in 2021 and has since been actively engaged in various activities within her university and community, aiming to become a well-rounded individual.

Bianca describes her years abroad as a significant turning point in her academic and personal development, as this was when she realised her passion for data and technology. Since then, she has spent her last year of law school planning her transition into technology. Since graduating from her law degree, she spent her spare time to build her technology skills by completing her Data Science MSc while working as a Data Engineer via a prestigious graduate scheme at a well-known company.

Bianca is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Law and Data Science.

Anand

Banking, Consulting, and Industry

Anand

Banking, Consulting, and Industry

Anand is an incredibly seasoned banking professional with over 15 years of experience in consulting and industry roles. Throughout his career, Anand has developed technical skills related to credit risk and has become proficient at communicating complex technical concepts to senior audiences, such as CROs and Board members.

Anand has a strong educational background, having graduated from the prestigious London School of Economics and Political Science. He has had the privilege of working with numerous UK banks and also supporting major European banks and regulators with various projects over a period of 5 years. He has also published articles on a range of topics related to risk management, such as stress testing and capital regulation.

Currently, Anand works as a regulatory subject matter expert in the UK, where he advises clients on risk management and banking matters. His extensive knowledge and expertise can assist students directly who are looking to pursue a career in the banking industry.

Anand is based in the United Kingdom is specialises in Banking, Consulting, and Industry.

Ayeshwaria

Finance and Investments

Ayeshwaria

Finance and Investments

Ayeshwaria has worked and lived in various countries, she has recently come back to the UK after spending a couple of years in San Francisco where she completed her master’s in finance.

Prior to this she has work experience in financial consulting in US and private wealth management, and as a futures trader in India.

Ayeshwaria has worked and studied abroad in India, Dubai, and US before returning to the UK which gives her a global perspective. While travelling the world she picked up international language skills. She speaks multiple languages, including English, French, Hindi, Bengali and German.

She is based in London and specialises in finance and investments.

Pashma

Politics and Media

Pashma

Politics and Media

Pashma is an accomplished content consultant with over 10 years’ experience under her belt, having worked with clients across the world, particularly in the United Arab Emirates. She is currently pursuing an MSc at the London School of Economics and Political Science, where she is researching disinformation and the social and ethical implications of data-driven technology.

As a trained ESL teacher, Pashma has also been actively creating organic networks for students to practise and improve their conversational English skills. As a postgraduate herself, she is well-equipped to advise and support students facing challenges during postgraduate studies or looking to make a career shift.

Pashma is excited to lend her extensive knowledge and help aspiring students develop the skills and strategies needed to achieve their academic and professional goals.

Pashma is based in the United Kingdom and specialises in Politics, Media and Teaching.

Gabriele

Industry of Finance

Gabriele

Industry of Finance

Gabriele is a motivated professional with 10-year experience in financial planning and analysis (FP&A). He has a solid expertise of financial budgeting and forecasting processes developed through his considerable career as a dedicated finance business partner.

He chose his professional path as a natural consequence of his strong academic background having successfully completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business and Economics and an MSc in Corporate Management at the University of Cagliari (Italy) as well as an MSc in Finance and Business Economics from Alliance Manchester Business School (United Kingdom).

Throughout his extensive education Gabriele worked on numerous assignments of theoretical, empirical and social nature that allowed him to gain analytical thinking as well as developing elevated communication skills and more importantly helped him to boost confidence and achieve the professional career of his passion.

Gabriele is based in the United Kingdom and during his free time enjoys cooking, travelling and gardening.

Matt

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Rohit

Ravi

Ayeshwaria

Dr. Rebwar

Bianca

Pashma

Sarah

Anand

Gabriele

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Rohit

Dr. Rebwar

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Ravi

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Pashma

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