Quality Assurance Engineer

Ashton Szabo

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EDUCATION

Boston University College of Arts and Sciences; Boston, MA January 2011

Bachelor of Arts

Applied Mathematics - Computer Science Concentration, Economics, and Physics

Relevant Coursework:

Statistics Monetary and Banking Theory Intermediate Mechanics

Applied Abstract Algebra International Finance

Numerical Analysis Game Theory

Linear Optimization Risk and Finance

Matlab

COMPUTER SKILLS

• General Tools: Proficient in Microsoft Office Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Development Tools & Languages: Proficient in Mathematica, Matlab, Python (NumPy/SciPy), R, Java,

MySQL, Processing, and Excel VBA. Currently learning and gaining experience in C.

EXPERIENCE

Boston Neuroscience; Boston, MA March 2012 - Present

Quantitative Associate

• Develop analytics in Mathematica and Python to measure and map client cognitive awareness

• Develop novel visualizations in Processing and Mathematica for client presentations of cognitive analyses

• Manage components of various projects designed to increase analytical breadth and market share

• Assist in the research of qualitatively modeling emerging neurological markets

AIR Worldwide; Boston, MA April 2011 – March 2012

(Numerical)Software Quality Assurance Engineer

• Perform QA analysis on reinsurance software to verify that all financial analysis options are functioning properly

• Develop internal reinsurance software in SQL and R to verify that the correct financial processes occur to yield

accurate models of financial losses

• Conduct requirements gathering process with cross-functional team to determine potential enhancements and

updates to internal reinsurance software

Stax Inc.; Boston, MA Jan 2011 - April 2011

Contract Associate

• Engaged in qualitative economic discussions as part of a team to determine the variables of specific

macroeconomic trends specific to the industry of the clients

• Performed quantitative analysis in excel to support the theories behind the variables driving the client specific

macroeconomic trends

• The results from our analyses were used as part of the presentation of the findings made to clients

Boston University Physics Department; Boston, MA June 2008 - August 2008

Research Assistant (Intern)

• Developed applications using Mathematica for the numerical and visual data analysis and representation

of Hydrogen atomic reactions

• The visual representations were used as supplements to the quantitative side of the research

• Collaborated with a team of Physics graduate students to ensure accurate analysis and representation

A+ Academy Summer Enrichment Program; Boston, MA June 2008 -

August 2010 Mathematics Teacher

• Taught high school level mathematics to a group of 20 students

• Created effective problem-solving techniques to help students better understand the course material

AWARDS RECEIVED

Boy Scouts of America; Paso Robles, CA May 2006

Eagle Scout

INTERESTS

New technologies, investing research/optimization, computer programming, developing algorithms, learning new

programming languages, finding ways to incorporate programming in work to provide greater flexibility in analysis

methods, hockey, and backpacking.

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