Information Technology Machine Learning

YIXIN XU

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EDUCATION

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY, TANDON SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING Brooklyn, NY Master of Science in Financial Engineering GPA: Pending, currently in the first semester of the program 05/25 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Irvine, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Quantitative Economics & Minor in Statistics GPA: 3.9/4.0 (Dean’s Honor List) 06/23 Emerging global researcher awards with research funds TECHNICAL SKILLS/COURSEWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Mathematics & Statistics: Linear Algebra, Multivariable Calculus, Probability Theory, Statistical Methods for Data Analysis

• Finance & Economics: Behavioral Economics, Quantitative Economics, Financial Statement Analysis

• Management & Accounting: Principles of Accounting, Corporate Strategy

• Programming: Data & Programing Analytics, Machine Learning, SQL, Python, Excel, R, C++ EXPERIENCE

Hua Tai Security, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China 05/23 - 07/23 Summer Analyst, Information Technology

• Established macro analysis and quantitative research for momentum factor mining based on Huatai Quant framework, achieving a 10% increase in portfolio returns through optimized factor selection.

• Created comprehensive knowledge maps for ETF investments, facilitating quicker decision-making for portfolio managers and analysts. These maps led to a 15% improvement in fund selection accuracy.

• Optimized operational data index manual by consolidating data from listed companies' financial reports, reducing data retrieval time by 25% and minimizing errors in data interpretation. Safari Star, Inc, Irvine, CA, US 06/22 - 12/22

Intern, Accounting and Finance

• Managed cross-border e-commerce company registration in the United States, overseeing the entire declaration process and employer identification number (EIN) application with an efficiency rate of over 90%.

• Facilitated effective communication with 5 customers weekly to gather firm information, address their issues, and understand their needs.

• Generated valuable tax advice and tailored business solutions, encompassing a wide range of areas including international import and export value-added tax (VAT), corporate income tax, and individual income tax. Sichuan Industrial Revitalization Development Investment Fund Co. Ltd, Chengdu, Sichuan, China 06/21 - 09/21 Intern, Private Equity

• Analyzed target firm’s financial data and market trends to create a detailed Profit and Loss statement and profit forecast, aiding the company in achieving a 20% improvement in profit margins.

• Streamlined revenue processes by creating a visual diagram based on meeting minutes and rental agreements. This improved operational efficiency, reducing process time by 15% and minimizing errors in revenue tracking.

• Initiated critical feedback on projects of dynamic digital laundry service industry. Assessed the company's coverage analysis, actively contributing to data-driven investment decisions that resulted in a 20% increase in project success rates. ACADEMIC PROJECTS

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE, Irvine, California 09/22 - 12/22 Chipotle Mexican Grill Case Analysis & Financial Department

• Resolved Chipotle's financial performance, emphasizing a 10% quarter-over-quarter revenue growth attributed to strategic digital expansion and the addition of 50 new physical locations.

• Examined key financial ratios, such as strong receivables turnover of 8.5x, efficient inventory turnover of 6.2x, and a robust total asset turnover of 3.0x, all exceeding industry benchmarks and reflecting Chipotle's operational excellence and financial health.

• Investigated Chipotle's environmental initiatives, contributing to the company's commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 15% by 2030 through energy management systems and waste reduction. https://docs.google.com/document/d/18e8Dyeivc5aSY66rwT0q8VxZQkNlMYtGi0IHtQaav3M/edit Tech Stock and risk evaluation & Data Analysis Department & Professor: Tingting Nian 09/22 - 12/22

• Executed pandas to meticulously analyze the stock performance of tech giants, including Amazon, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Twitter, and Apple, from January 2018 to October 2022.

• Led a comprehensive variance curve analysis, pinpointing the riskiest stock in the tech sector, and applied advanced rolling functions to derive moving averages for 2022, aiding in the identification of market trends.

• Implemented transform(max/min) functions to uncover the best and worst single day returns for each company, providing invaluable insights for portfolio management decisions. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GmvhXHeoEb9WAWOdJy932qxjsiaMZqHz/view?pli=1 EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

• External Outreach Director, International Students Business Association, 2022-2023

• Peer Assistant Leader, UCI Economics Learning Center, 2021-2023

• Founder & Leader, CINI Dance Club, 2019-2021

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