Ava Payman is an accomplished professional with experience in investment banking and education within the technology and finance sectors. Currently serving as an Investment Banking Analyst in the Technology, Media, and Telecommunications group at Goldman Sachs, Ava has also held roles as an Investment Banking Summer Analyst at the same firm. In addition to investment banking, Ava has contributed to the educational landscape as the Head of Education and Course Lead for Blockchain Fundamentals at Blockchain at Berkeley, and as a Tutor at the University of California, Berkeley. Ava's academic background includes a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, where a double major was achieved in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business and a minor in Data Science. Ava's diverse skill set and experiences showcase a strong foundation in both finance and technology education.