2024 Jane M. Klausman Women in Business Scholar

Victoria Taperova is an international student at Indiana University Bloomington, pursuing a double major in finance and comprehensive design with a minor in Spanish. Her education combines analytical and creative disciplines, equipping her with a multidimensional perspective to approach complex problems.

Victoria's professional experiences highlight her expertise in financial modeling and operational efficiency. Two summers ago, she interned as a Financial Analyst at JSC Opticom in Russia, where she analyzed investment projects and implemented financial strategies to improve business performance. Building on this foundation, she further honed her skills as an intern in financial planning and analysis and business operations at Tesla in San Francisco. There, Victoria automated complex workflows, including creating a 1,000-line SQL forecasting tool that significantly streamlined processes for supply chain and finance teams. Additionally, she developed a comprehensive financial dashboard that provided Tesla's leadership with actionable insights to improve decision-making.

Beyond her internships, Victoria contributes to student success as a peer tutor in business technology courses and demonstrates leadership in extracurricular activities such as business case competitions.

Fluent in English, Spanish and Russian, Victoria combines technical expertise with creative problem-solving and global awareness. She aspires to integrate her skills to drive impactful solutions in both financial and design-focused industries, leveraging her diverse educational and professional background to innovate and lead.