Statistical programmer, data analyst

Joseph B. Mikesell

*** *** **., *** *, East Lansing, Michigan 48823

***.********@*****.*** 734-***-**** sites.google.com/site/josephbmikesell

Personality

Adventurous Analytical Curious Passionate Professional Solution-driven

Leadership & Professional Experience

Spicus Ltd. East Lansing, Michigan

English Tutor April 2012 to present

Work with South Korean professionals via internet phone to improve their English skills

Regular students have included research scientists, executives, engineers and bankers

MSU Commodity Trading Team

Student Leader, Trader Winter 2014, 2015

Participated in the CME Group's College Trading Competition in 2014 and 2015

In the 2015 competition, our team ( Spartan Darkhorse Alpha) finished in the top 20% of teams

with a return of 15% over three weeks of active trading of futures contracts, mostly energy.

Independent Tutoring Contractor East Lansing, Michigan

Academic Tutoring Professional Fall 2013 to present

Have tutored students in econometrics (EC 420), advanced econometrics (EC 421), introductory

macroeconomics, introductory microeconomics, and calculus

Associated with The Master Tutor (www.themastertutor.com) of Lansing, Michigan

Capital Area United Way Lansing, Michigan

Community Investment Intern Summer 2012

Compiled and analyzed statistics on education and other development indicators

Coordinated community policy evaluation meetings and developed info booklets

Michigan State University Department of Economics East Lansing, Michigan

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant August 2011 - May 2012

Introductory micro- and macroeconomics (EC 201, 202)

Assisted students with coursework in the department help-room and proctored examinations

Education

Michigan State University Bachelor of Science in Economics and Statistics, minor Mathematics (May 15)

Quantitative skills

Strong quantitative and mathematical skills – including statistical analysis and programming

Experienced conducting analysis with R, Python, and Stata

o Linear and nonlinear regression models, classification methods (boosting, decision trees)

o Packages/libraries: NumPy, IPython, pandas, ggplot2 IDEs: RStudio, Spyder

Working knowledge of relational algebra and SQL (SQLite)

Knowledge of Git for version control. Check out some code at my Github: github.com/joe-m

Graduate coursework in Sampling Theory (STT 825) and Mathematics for Economists (EC 811A)

o Experience with probabilistic simulation (Monte Carlo methods)

Courses in actuarial models and financial math (Black-Scholes model) (STT 459, MTH 457)

Other Skills

Highly experienced in using the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Word and Publisher

Language skills: intermediate/advanced Brazilian Portuguese, basic Spanish, basic French

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