Bachelor of Mathematics · UQ · 2026

Gopal
Reissenberger

I am a mathematics student at the University of Queensland. I work between the fields of quantitative finance, systems engineering, and applied mathematics, building tools that reason rigorously about complex systems.

98.6
ATAR · Higher School Certificate
B. Math
1st Year, Univeristy of Queensland
"I want to understand things at the level of irreducible structure, and why something necessarily functions the way it does."
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About Me

Gopal Reissenberger

Brisbane · Australia · b. 2009

I'm a mathematics student at the University of Queensland, 16 years old, having graduated high school at 15 with an adjusted ATAR of 98.6.

My work sits at the intersection of quantitative finance, systems design, and applied mathematics. I'm interested in building things that work for reasons that can be precisely articulated.

Every epistemic system has an inherent boundary, and that the most consequential questions tend to live precisely at that limit.

Outside mathematics and code, I practice mrdanga, piano, and live on a farm community in northern New South Wales.

Relevant Coursework
Quantitative Finance Monte Carlo CVaR Optimisation Systems Engineering Python C++ AI Automation Applied Mathematics
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Work & Experience

MedEntry
Academic Tutor
Tutoring students for tertiary education admissions testing, with a focus on exam strategy, problem-solving, and confidence under time pressure.
Jan 2026 – Present
MedEntry
Academic Presenter
Delivered webinars and seminar presentations on medical and dental school admissions, including UCAT preparation, interview strategy, and application pathways.
Nov – Dec 2025
ISKCON
Financial Assistant (Internship)
Supported invoice processing and accounts to keep supplier and internal financial workflows accurate and on time. Managed HR, OHS, and legal compliance systems within the Microsoft ecosystem.
Jan – Feb 2026
Phinetic Solutions
Co-Founder
Developed AI-driven automation and technology solutions that streamlined business operations and enhanced efficiency by up to 90%. Built systems end-to-end across client engagements.
Feb 2025 – Jan 2026
Krishna Village
System Administrator (Volunteer)
Reduced manual administrative work by approximately 95% by building automated workflows across Microsoft 365, SharePoint, and Power Automate. Managed IT infrastructure and compliance for the community.
Mar 2025 – Present
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Selected Projects

View my Github
Project MIDAS
Climate Finance · Stochastic Optimisation
Project MIDAS
A 40,000-line stochastic optimisation framework using Monte Carlo simulation and CVaR, ranking sustainability projects by CO₂ avoided per dollar. Submitted to the Earth Prize.
Python · Monte Carlo · CVaR · Earth Prize 2026
Financial Engineering · Web App
LEDGER
A comprehensive single-file HTML financial planning app incorporating a Centrelink income test calculator, Monte Carlo portfolio simulation, shock simulator, and JSON import/export.
HTML · JavaScript · Monte Carlo · Risk Modelling
Writing · Financial Engineering
AI in Financial Engineering
Medium-form article for the Penrose Magazine Writing Competition analysing how AI is reshaping quantitative finance and market microstructure. Selected in the top 20% of contributors.
Penrose Magazine · CS&E Ambassador · Jan 2026
Infrastructure · AI Automation
Krishna Village Systems
Five-phase Microsoft 365 rollout covering HR, OHS, legal compliance, and automated workflows. Reduced manual administrative load by ~95% using Power Automate and SharePoint.
Microsoft 365 · Power Automate · SharePoint · AI
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Education & Credentials

Academic

University of Queensland
Bachelor of Mathematics — Statistics & Mathematical Data Science
Feb 2026 – Nov 2028
Full Scholarship Awarded
Bhaktivedanta Swami Gurukula
Higher School Certificate
Feb 2024 – Nov 2025
ATAR: 98.6 · Graduated age 15 · Dux 2021, 23, 24, 25

Certifications

Yale University
Financial Markets
Issued Jan 2026
Credential ID ZV75AD7KKB8Q
University of Cambridge
Foundations of Finance
Issued Jan 2026
Credential ID FL4FV668BJ8B
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Let's Connect

I'm interested in connecting with people who work in mathematics, finance, and rigorous systems thinking. If you're at a quant firm, research institution, or building something technically ambitious I'd love to talk.