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Hello, I’m Harry—welcome to my GitHub Pages website! Here, you’ll find an overview of my completed projects as well as my CV. I am currently pursuing an Masters in Statistics at Baruch with a track in Data Science. My interest lies in the intricacies of modern statistical methods, particularly Machine and Statistical Learning, and their applications in finance, economics, and technology. Below, you can explore my CV, complete with links to all the projects mentioned.

HARRY SOHAL

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EDUCATION

Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business | New York, NY| MS in Statistics & Data Science

  • GPA 3.9/4.0

Baruch College, Zicklin School of Business | New York, NY| BBA in Business & Marketing Management

  • Worked approximately 30 hours per week while pursuing degree.

  • Honors: Cum Laude

EXPERIENCE

Hydr8| Brooklyn, NY| Marketing Data Analyst Intern (June 2023 - June 2024)

  • Conducted market and customer research using SQL, Python, and R, identifying strategic opportunities and delivering actionable insights to improve business outcomes.

  • Analyzed customer and sales data to uncover trends, delivering comprehensive product insights and monthly performance metrics to inform business strategy.

  • Designed and implemented advanced analyses and data visualizations in R, driving data-driven decision-making and increasing stakeholder engagement by 20% during quarterly reviews.

  • Automated a data pipeline to scrape text data using Python, reducing manual data extraction time by over 70%.

  • Leveraged Excel tools such as Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs for streamlined data aggregation and reporting.

  • Managed multiple data-driven projects simultaneously, improving team productivity by 20% and delivering high-quality insights.

PROJECT EXPERIENCE

Monte Carlo Analysis of Retirement Systems, Baruch College (Nov 2024)

  • Developed a Monte Carlo simulation to statistically evaluate retirement plans and provide insights on optimal plans.

  • Automated data extraction using raw API calls from Alpha Vantage and FRED, conducted analysis and advanced visualizations.

  • Implemented dynamic functions in R to simulate retirement outcomes based on inputs like age, salary, and estimated lifespan.

  • Built an interactive Shiny application to visualize return distributions, allowing users to adjust parameters like the number of simulations for personalized insights.

JPMorgan Chase & Co Quantitative Research Virtual Internship (Sept 2024)

  • Gained hands-on experience in quantitative research through a series of practical assignments.

  • Applied a machine learning model to predict gas prices based on relevant market data. - Developed a dynamic pricing function for commodity contracts, adjusting for factors like volume, rates, and dates.

  • Built a predictive credit risk model to estimate the probability of loan default and calculate expected loss.

  • Used dynamic programming to convert FICO scores into categorical data to predict defaults.

Stock Prediction using Machine Learning (July 2024)

  • Learned the fundamentals of developing ML models and neural networks in Python.

  • Developed an LSTM model using the Keras library to make predictions on Apple stock data.

  • Handled and processed data in preparation for model development.

  • Performed in-depth research, data analysis, and visualization.

UFC Data Analysis and Modeling (April 2024)

  • Cleaned, processed, and prepared large datasets using R programming.

  • Applied statistical methods such as regression analysis and hypothesis testing to understand correlations between data and make forecasts.

  • Created detailed data visualizations to summarize insights and support strategic recommendations.

  • Developed and deployed a logistic regression model to predict fight outcomes with 55% accuracy, with an interactive UI using RShiny.

SKILLS, CERTIFICATIONS, & EXTRACURRICULARS

Skills: R, SQL, Python, Google BigQuery, Tableau, Hypothesis Testing, Data Mining, Time Series Analysis, Regression Analysis, Monte Carlo Analysis, Statistical Modeling, Machine Learning

Certifications: JP Morgan Chase & Co - Quantitative Research Job Simulation, Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Competitions: CME Group University Trading Challenge