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Colin Haluska / Finance Terminal · V26

FINANCE systems, QUIETLY engineered.

Annuity operations intern at SFG Annuity Advisors. I build automation, Azure document intelligence, and applied fintech tools — still sharpening the ops craft while shipping real systems.

Open to roles · Annuity Ops / Fintech / AI · Aberdeen, NJ · Muhlenberg ’27

Profile

Colin Haluska professional headshot

Business Administration and Finance major at Muhlenberg College (Class of 2027). Currently an Annuity Operations Intern at SFG Annuity Advisors, building internal automation, Azure document intelligence, and insurance-ops tooling while shipping applied fintech projects.

Stack & tools // Python · FastAPI · SQLAlchemy · SQLite · Next.js · React · TypeScript · Azure Blob Storage · Azure AI Document Intelligence · Bloomberg Terminal · Excel · JWT · Vercel

2027yr
expected graduation — muhlenberg
Jun26
sfg annuity ops intern — present
10+forms
application checker validation categories
2certs
bloomberg finance credentials

Annuity Operations Intern @ SFG Annuity Advisors

JUN '26 – PRESENT

Brielle, NJ

Current Role

Building internal tools that automate annuity application review, carrier reference workflows, and multi-platform content production for operations and sales teams.

Selected Impact:

  • Designed and developed the SFG Application Checker, a full-stack internal app automating annuity packet review across compliance forms, signatures, and regulatory documents for multiple carriers
  • Built an Azure-integrated document intelligence pipeline with Azure Blob Storage and Azure AI Document Intelligence (OCR) to classify pages, detect NIGO conditions, and generate structured review reports
  • Engineered a rule-based validation engine covering 10+ required form categories including Financial Needs Analysis, Transfer Forms, and Replacement Notices
  • Consolidated two operational Word manuals — a 22-carrier reference library and 9-carrier wire-transfer directory — into one searchable offline HTML tool for staff
  • Parsed DOCX XML containing 204 paragraphs and 222 tables into a branded, email-shareable single-file app with zero external dependencies
  • Designed an AI content pipeline for Annuity Sales Center supporting 100–365+ days of scheduled posts across LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok

Financial Analyst Intern @ Astro Intelligence Labs

JUL '23 – DEC '25

Houston, TX (Remote)

Supported management decision-making through KPI analysis, budgeting and forecasting models, competitor research, and automated financial reporting workflows.

Selected Impact:

  • Analyzed monthly revenue, operating expenses, margins, and 10+ financial and operational KPIs, identifying performance trends and budget variances to support management decision-making
  • Built and maintained Excel-based budgeting, forecasting, and profitability models, evaluating historical performance and developing forward-looking revenue and expense projections
  • Prepared recurring financial reports and conducted market and competitor analysis across 15+ companies, synthesizing financial data and industry trends to support strategic planning
  • Developed Python and Excel-based reporting workflows to automate data preparation and recurring analysis, reducing manual reporting time and improving consistency across financial reports

Founder & Head Trainer @ Haluska Hoops

JUN '26 – PRESENT

Matawan, NJ

  • Founded a basketball training business generating $8,000+ in revenue across an 18+ client base through structured social marketing driving 150,000+ organic views
  • Built business infrastructure including pricing, scheduling, and session workflows for a growing roster of youth and high school athletes
  • Developed Haluska Hoops’ online presence through its official website and social media content

Financial

Bloomberg Terminal, Portfolio Analysis, Equity Research, Financial Markets, Annuity Operations, Insurance Technology

Technical

Python, FastAPI, SQLAlchemy, SQLite, Next.js, React, TypeScript, HTML/CSS/JS, REST APIs, JWT, Azure Blob Storage, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Vercel, GitHub

Business / Analytical

Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management, Operations Planning, Project Management, Marketing Operations, Content Strategy

AI & Automation

Prompt Engineering, AI Workflow Design, Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor AI, Buffer

Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals

Bloomberg

Issued Dec 2024

Credential ID: q4tVzU1zVcahAK8TYicGfvEm

Portfolio Management Stock Exchange Financial Analysis

Bloomberg Market Concepts

Bloomberg

Issued Dec 2024

Credential ID: 1UFW2xK2YmkE1ca3EGpJBkPB

Market Concepts Financial Markets Investment Analysis

Muhlenberg College

Allentown, PA · Class of 2027

Majors: Business Administration and Finance

GPA: Business 3.444 · Finance 3.222

Leadership & Activities

Leadership
  • Alpha Tau Omega — Head of Philanthropy (Spring 2026 – Present)
  • Muhlenberg College Intramural Basketball — Commissioner (Feb 2026 – Present); 160+ participants, 60+ games, secured referee funding, launched league Instagram
  • Investment Society — Member Analyst (Oct 2023 – Present); equity analysis for a student-managed $1M fund
Selected Coursework
  • Corporate Finance (FIN 237)
  • Math for Financial Analysis (FIN 311)
  • Money, Banking, and Financial Markets (FIN 330)
  • AI in Business: Applications & Strategy (BUS 288)
  • Project Management Theory & Practice (BUS 385)
  • Statistical Analysis (MTH 119)

SERVICES

Modern Websites for Financial Professionals

I design and develop professional websites for financial advisors and service-based businesses, combining technical development with experience in finance, marketing, and advisor support.

Featured Projects

Personal Portfolio Website

Website Development

Built a responsive, professional portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include smooth navigation, tabbed content sections, and a modern corporate design aesthetic.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design

Colin Haluska Investments

Production-Grade Full-Stack Paper Trading Platform

Built a production-grade paper trading platform end-to-end using FastAPI, Next.js, and SQLite to simulate live portfolio management, trade execution, and real-time market analytics inside a secure multi-user financial web application.

Full-Stack Development Paper Trading Engine Portfolio Ledger Accounting Real-Time Market Data JWT Authentication Security Multi-Portfolio Architecture RESTful API Backend Database Engineering Cloud Deployment & DevOps Cybersecurity & App Security Financial Systems & FinTech Engineering

SFG Application Checker

Internal Annuity Packet Review Automation

Full-stack internal web application built for SFG Annuity Advisors that automates annuity application packet review—classifying documents, detecting Not In Good Order (NIGO) conditions, and validating required forms across multiple insurance carriers before submission.

Full-stack web app Azure Blob Storage Azure AI Document Intelligence OCR pipeline Rule-based validation NIGO detection
Access: Internal use only — not publicly available.

Personal Portfolio Website

Website Development

Built a responsive, professional portfolio website using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Features include smooth navigation, tabbed content sections, and a modern corporate design aesthetic.

HTML CSS JavaScript Responsive Design

Colin Haluska Investments

Production-Grade Full-Stack Paper Trading Platform

Built a production-grade paper trading platform end-to-end using FastAPI, Next.js, and SQLite to simulate live portfolio management, trade execution, and real-time market analytics inside a secure multi-user financial web application.

Full-Stack Development Paper Trading Engine Portfolio Ledger Accounting Real-Time Market Data JWT Authentication Security Multi-Portfolio Architecture RESTful API Backend Database Engineering Cloud Deployment & DevOps Cybersecurity & App Security Financial Systems & FinTech Engineering

SFG Application Checker

Internal Annuity Packet Review Automation

Full-stack internal web application built for SFG Annuity Advisors that automates annuity application packet review—classifying documents, detecting Not In Good Order (NIGO) conditions, and validating required forms across multiple insurance carriers before submission.

Full-stack web app Azure Blob Storage Azure AI Document Intelligence OCR pipeline Rule-based validation NIGO detection
Access: Internal use only — not publicly available.

Contact

Location

Aberdeen, NJ