Karan Shah CFA, FRM
Chief Investment Officer
With over 14 years of experience in finance, Karan combines extensive technical expertise with a calm and thoughtful approach that prioritizes people. As a CFA and FRM charterholder, he possesses degrees in engineering and finance from MIT Manipal and IMT Ghaziabad. Beyond his credentials, Karan is dedicated to assisting others in understanding their financial matters and achieving their objectives.
He has handled portfolio strategy and risk teams at prominent firms such as BlackRock, Waterfield, LGT India, and TrustPlutus, gaining insights into various market conditions. Despite fluctuating markets, Karan remains steadfast in his commitment to staying curious, thinking clearly, and upholding integrity—for every client, every time.
Nitesh Kumar Sinha
Chief Technology Officer
Nitesh is a seasoned software product developer with 14 years of experience in creating complex systems and infrastructure. He brings extensive technical expertise and advanced degrees from Georgia Tech and MIT (Manipal) to LLama Research.
With a successful career at Cisco, Yahoo, Oracle, ThoughtSpot, and Enterprise Minds, Nitesh excels in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and fostering an innovative execution culture. His work ensures LLama Research consistently delivers reliable and insightful technology services to clients.
Viddhe Shah
Head of Client Relations
Viddhe employs a people-first approach in every interaction, ensuring that each client feels acknowledged, understood, and valued. She holds an MBA in Human Resources and has a proven track record of recruiting top talent in wealth management and finance.
With extensive experience in business development, she is dedicated to creating experiences that are both personal and professional. Her diverse background enables her to understand various client needs and establish enduring trust.
At LLama Research, Viddhe ensures that relationships are not only sustained but also nurtured.
Our Culture & Beliefs
At LLama Research, we think that a culture of cooperation, respect, and curiosity produces the best outcomes. We are:
Client-First
Everything we do is guided by your objectives.
Integrity-Driven
We pursue what is right rather than making headlines.
Always Learning
Just as markets change, so do we.
Inclusive & Empowering
Since we are all travelling this path together, everyone's opinion counts.
Long-Term Focus
We don't strive for immediate success. Our goal is to make a lasting impression.