Manan Kharbanda is an experienced professional currently serving as an Associate at Jefferies since August 2019. Prior to this role, Manan worked as a Graduate Student Assistant at Stevens Institute of Technology, where supervision of the Receiving Department led to improved procedures and enhanced efficiency. A Blockchain Developer Intern at Bitcoin Center NYC involved the design and development of a smart contract for crypto-exchange prices, as well as contributions to decentralized application development and Oracle creation. Manan's earlier experience as a Programmer Analyst at Cognizant involved client management, requirement gathering, and data analysis, fulfilling the role of Senior Developer and Lead. Manan holds a Master of Science in Management Information Systems from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from Manav Rachna Educational Institutions.