Prayaga (Ray) Prasad

ad0sf1@r.postjobfree.com 201-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/prayagaprasad EDUCATION (2020-2023)

Vanderbilt University May 2023

Bachelor of Arts – BA, Majors: Mathematics Economics Political Science: International Politics Concentration Nashville, TN, US

GPA: 3.745/4.0 Dean’s List Honor Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha, Pi Mu Epsilon

Vanderbilt Fine Arts Gallery Attendant Vanderbilt Club Golf Chess Club Study Abroad: London School of Economics PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (2016-Present)

MANDA Ventures Aug 2022 – Oct 2022

Financial Analyst Dublin, Ireland

Conducted quantitative analysis of financial data to assess performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights.

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure research insights were effectively incorporated into business plans and strategies for advertising technology firms. Analyzed investment opportunities, assessed potential risks and returns, and provided recommendations for capital allocation and investment strategies.

Prepared financial reports/statements, including key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial metrics, balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. ARCO Engineering PC. Jun 2016 – Present

Finance Assistant (May 2020- Present) Administrative Assistant (Jun 2016-May 2020) Lyndhurst, NJ, US

Prepare and present financial reports for management, highlighting key financial metrics and trends. Conduct variance analysis to compare results against budgets and forecasts. Perform financial data analysis to identify areas for improvement.

Ensure compliance with financial regulations and company policies. Coordinate and provide supporting documentation for financial audits.

Vanderbilt University: Research on Conflict and Collective Action Lab Aug 2022 – May 2023 Research Assistant Nashville, TN, US

Conducted literature reviews, data collection, and analysis. Served as a liaison for external organizations, such as Quebec Elections, to facilitate effective communication.

Leveraged R to design and construct datasets for various analytical purposes. Conducted data gathering and extraction from diverse sources, including APIs, raw files, and databases such as UN Comtrade.

Worked both independently and as a member of small and large research teams: Small Arms Trade Networks and Political Violence, Data on Organized Criminal Groups, and Economic Origins of War and Peace. Vanderbilt University Medical Center Aug 2021 – Jan 2022 Data Analyst Nashville, TN, US

Developed data acquisition and validation processes to maintain accuracy and completeness of medical data. Leveraged statistical techniques and advanced analytics to analyze medical data sets, identifying trends, patterns, and insights.

Prepared comprehensive reports summarizing analytical findings. Collaborated with healthcare professionals/administrators to establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop metrics for measuring healthcare quality and efficiency.

Ensured compliance with data privacy and security regulations, such as HIPAA, when handling and analyzing medical data. Stayed updated with industry trends and emerging technologies in healthcare analytics and data management. Hackensack Meridian Health Sep 2019 – Jun 2020

Patient Financial Services Intern North Bergen, NJ, US

Reviewed and audited patient accounts for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies and taking appropriate actions to resolve billing errors and ensure timely reimbursement.

Updated patient information, tracked billing activities, and generated financial reports employing healthcare billing software. Columbia University Jun 2019 – Sep 2019

Research Assistant New York, NY, US

Developed and published several algorithms employing APIs for social media platforms. CERTIFICATIONS, SKILLS & INTERESTS

Certifications: TESTDOME: Microsoft Excel Certification Credential ID: 0f5f122a3bea486e951581dcaa2802c2

Skills: Microsoft Excel (Advanced) R (Intermediate) STATA (Intermediate) SAS (Intermediate) LaTeX Bloomberg

Quantitative & Qualitative Data Research/Analysis Market Research/Analysis ROI Analysis Financial Accounting

Interests: Charcoal Drawing Museum Exhibition Hiking Book Club Mid-20th Century History

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