Meet the Team
Aarya Desai
adesai@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Aarya is a third-year student in the Sustainability and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. She is eager to use her problem-solving and communication skills to create a positive impact through her work with ACE Consulting, supporting innovative companies in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. With a strong interest in sustainability reporting and advisory consulting, Aarya is excited to take on new challenges, grow her professional skill set, and learn from inspiring industry professionals. Beyond her academic and professional life, she enjoys going to the gym, blasting music, and playing games with friends.
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Arista Sehgal
asehgal@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Arista is a third-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. She looks forward to applying academic knowledge and industry-acquired skills as a Managing Director at ACE Consulting. Navigating her third year, she is excited to hone professional skills in dynamic work environments, while communicating with new people and exploring various academic pathways. Her active participation in her academics showcases her commitment to growth in both professional and personal environments. She is excited to meet new people and continue her knowledge through industry practises. Outside of academics, Arista loves to read books, cook for her friends and family, and watch movies/shows.
Emily Mak
emak@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Emily is a third-year student at the University of Waterloo majoring in Sustainability and Financial Management. She is excited to explore the multifaceted world of consulting and make a positive impact on the Kitchener-Waterloo community as a Managing Director at the ACE Consulting Group. During her free time, she enjoys going to concerts, travelling the world, and playing a variety of sports.
Shrisha Gupta
sgupta@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Shrisha is a third-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. As a Managing Director at ACE Consulting Group, she brings experience as Co-President of the ACE Chapter and a Senior Analyst at the Student Venture Fund to help clients tackle their most important challenges. With a love for case competitions and stock pitches, she is excited to lead teams that deliver meaningful impact for companies in the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Outside of academics, she enjoys running and listening to R&B music.
Sivaja Sivakaran
ssivakaran@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Sivaja is a third-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. As a Managing Director at ACE Consulting Group, she draws on her experience in consulting, valuation, and investment analysis to help clients tackle their most important challenges. With a strong interest in investing and strategic problem-solving, she is excited to lead teams delivering meaningful impact for companies across the Kitchener-Waterloo region. Outside of academics, she enjoys travelling and spending time with family and friends.
Casper Chensee-Wang
cchensee-wang@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Casper is a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. He is a Director at ACE Consulting Group and has experience in M&A and investing. He enjoys solving problems from different perspectives and is always eager to learn. Outside of school, he loves to travel and spends his free time playing pickleball and golf.
Dhiren Motwani
dmotwani@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Dhiren is a second-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. He is thrilled to apply his skillset to make a positive impact with ACE Consulting Group. With a strong interest in finance, investing, and consulting, he hopes to contribute innovative ideas and work with meaningful start-ups. Due to his variety of different expierences and strong business background, he is looking forward to collaborating with like-minded peers to tackle real world challenges. Outside of academics, he enjoys playing sports, going to the gym, and listening to music.
Muhammad Ali Mamdani
mmamdani@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Muhammad Ali is a second-year Computing and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. He brings experience in corporate strategy along with an entrepreneurial background from founding and scaling his own startups. At ACE, he combines that strategic and hands-on perspective with strong data analysis skills to help clients understand what's really driving their business and solve their most important problems. Outside of work, he's a huge basketball fan and loves trying new things, especially in the kitchen.
Sana Hamidzada
shamidzada@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Sana is a second-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. As a Director at ACE Consulting Group, she applies her analytical, problem-solving, and teamwork skills to support clients and create meaningful impact. She enjoys working alongside her peers and industry professionals to develop practical solutions and contribute to meaningful projects. Beyond academics, she enjoys reading, experimental cooking, and exploring new music.
Darren Yip
dyip@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Darren is a first-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management Program. He is looking forward to representing ACE Consulting Group and is excited to help companies grow. With a strong interest in capital markets, valuation, and consulting, he is eager to learn how he can apply his skillset to help companies scale and succeed. He is willing to view problems from different perspectives and learn from all experiences. Outside of school, Darren enjoys golfing and playing ultimate frisbee.
Faran Ahmad
fahmed@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Faran is a first-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. He is excited to be part of Ace Consulting Group and gain hands-on experience working with start-ups and solving real business problems. Through his involvement with Ace, he hopes to build his problem-solving and communication skills while learning from the people around him and contributing to meaningful client work. Outside of school, Faran enjoys meeting new people and exploring his interests in finance and business. In his free time, he loves playing soccer, drag racing, spending time with friends and family, and, most importantly, being around his cats.
Jackson Vaughan
jvaughan@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Jackson is a second year student studying Accounting and Financial Management at the University of Waterloo. He is looking forward to applying his skills and knowledge to help make a positive impact on start-ups in the Kitchener-Waterloo community through his work at ACE Consulting. With a strong interest in finance and consulting, he hopes learn more about the consulting world through Ace Consulting. Beyond his academic and professional life, he really enjoys going to the gym, going for runs, and playing golf and poker.
Lily MacDonald
lmacdonald@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Lily is a first-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo, and she is excited to begin her professional journey as an Associate at ACE Consulting Group. She is passionate about applying her skills to help startups grow and create meaningful, lasting impact. With a strong interest in accounting and consulting, she is eager to deepen her understanding of the consulting industry and develop her expertise. In her free time, Lily enjoys playing a variety of sports, with a particular love for hockey.
Louis Zhao
lzhao@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Louis is a first-year Accounting and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. He is delighted to begin his journey with ACE Consulting Group, helping companies thrive and succeed. With his strong interest in finance, problem-solving, and market research, he is excited to apply his knowledge and experience to solve real-world problems and deliver concrete outcomes. Outside of academics, he is a member of the varsity rugby team at Waterloo. In his free time, he loves watching and playing sports, listening to house and hip-hop music, and watching TV shows.
Michael Koch
mkoch@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Michael is a first-year Sustainability and Financial Management student at the University of Waterloo. He is thrilled to begin his journey with ACE Consulting Group and eager to apply his skills to make a positive impact. With a strong interest in problem-solving, strategic analysis, and investing, he hopes to contribute meaningful ideas that have a lasting impact. Through ACE, Michael looks forward to collaborating with peers to deepen his understanding of diverse industries and sharpen his analytical skills. Outside of academics, he loves playing and watching sports, especially hockey, and spending time outdoors.
Nihal Bhangu
nbhangu@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Nihal is a first year student in Sustainability and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. He is delighted to use his communication and technical skills to create a lasting positive impact within companies and startups in the Kitchener-Waterloo region, as an associate representing ACE Consulting Group. Starting his first year, Nihal is excited to develop professional financial consulting skills with like minded peers, taking on new challenges, and learning from industry professionals. His active involvement in financial certifications and programs showcases his passion to continue growing in professional environments. Outside of work, he loves keeping up with sports, trading and playing games with friends.
Sonali Patel
spatel@aceconsultinggroup.ca
Sonali is a first-year student in the Accounting and Financial Management program at the University of Waterloo. She is passionate about problem-solving, collaboration, and exploring how businesses across different industries grow. Through her work, Sonali hopes to apply her technical and analytical skills while gaining exposure to diverse industries and contributing to the Kitchener-Waterloo community. Outside of academics, she enjoys dancing, going to concerts, and spending time with animals.
