Business Process Analyst and Scrum Master

Hamid T. Hafiz

***********@*****.*** 703-***-**** linkedin.com/in/hamid-hafiz/

Education WorldQuant University June 2022

Master of Science in Financial Engineering

• Anticipated Coursework: Financial Markets, Econometrics, Discrete-Time Stochastic Processes, Continuous Time Stochastic Processes, Computational Finance, Portfolio Theory and Asset Pricing, Machine Learning in Finance, Case Studies in Risk Management, Data Feeds and Technology, Capstone Project Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) December 2021 Master of Engineering in Machine Learning

• Anticipated Coursework: Advanced Machine Learning, Stochastic Signals and Systems, Probabilistic Graphical Models and Structured Prediction, Deep Learning, Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things, Optimization Techniques for Electrical and Computer Engineering, Advanced Linux Kernel Programming Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (Virginia Tech) December 2018 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering

• Relevant Coursework: Remote Sensing, Signals and Systems, Circuit Analysis, Electronics, Electromagnetic Fields, Satellite Communications, Programming with C++, Data Structures and Algorithms Professional Experience Perspecta May 2019 – Present

Business Process Analyst and Scrum Master Arlington, VA

• Organize and facilitate Agile ceremonies with product owners and development team

• Responsible for effectively communicating project processes and progress to stakeholders and upper management

• Developed processes to reduce project status meeting times by 67% through increasing information accessibility and efficient task prioritization

CPA Global March 2019 – November 2019

Independent Contractor/Patent Analyst Remote

• Performed technical patent review and analysis on hundreds of patents to support patent licensing and infringement analysis

• Applied technical analysis to determine if patented elements would be easily detectable

• Utilized citation analysis and technical document review to understand, analyze, and formulate opinions on patent value or risk, and identified possible prior art not cited in patents Projects Econometrics Algorithmic Trading Project October 2020 Cryptocurrencies

• Used Binance’s API to collect historical data for the some of the most popular cryptocurrencies including: Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, XRP, and Tether

• Implemented a Pairs Trading strategy in Python, where trading signals were identified by calculating Z-scores and creating positions if Z-score was beyond a certain threshold

• The model used a 50/50 split to create trading positions, and produced returns of over 80% with a Sharpe Ratio of 2.98

Skills, Certifications, & Interests Skills: Python, C++, SQL, MATLAB, HTML, CSS, JavaScript, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Linux, Jira/Confluence Certifications: SAFe 5 DevOps Practitioner (Credential ID: 163*****-****), Public Trust Security Clearance Languages: Spanish (Intermediate), French (Basic)

Interests: Soccer, Cheerleading, Reading, Table Tennis, Hiking, Finance, Solving Complex Problems Extracurricular Activities: Virginia Tech Cheerleading (2015 – 2019) – Captain (2018 – 2019)

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