Jessica Liang

Jersey City, NJ ***** 626-***-**** adynrt@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/wanying-jessica-liang PROFILE

Data-driven professional with over 3 years of experience in business data analytics. Expert in translating complex business questions into SQL queries and delivering impactful data-driven recommendations. Proficient in Python, R, SQL, and statistical inference, and a proponent of automation and reproducibility in code. Known for keen business insight, proactive inquisitiveness, and strong stakeholder management skills. EDUCATION

Columbia University in the City of New York, New York, NY Master of Science in Applied Analytics Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

● Relevant coursework: Data Modeling, Database Management, Regression Analysis

● Leadership: Program Repre., Student Government; Chaired CDL Committee; Marketing VP of Applied Analytics Club University of California San Diego, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Economics, Minor in Accounting Sep 2017 - Sep 2020

● Achievements: Graduated with a joint major and a minor in three years; Dean Awards for consecutive quarters

● Volunteer: Executive Board of Public Relations at an NPO, Tax Preparer at The International Rescue Committee PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GF Securities Co., Ltd. - Securities Trading Management Analyst Guangzhou, CN, July 2022 – Oct 2022

● Created novel data science solutions for challenging organizational and diversity issues, and employed effective econometric data analysis using Python and SQL, leading to a 20% improvement in decision-making for a $15M fund.

● Developed models that identified market trends and new investment opportunities, driving a 15% improvement in portfolio management strategies.

● Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure models were translated into scalable data solutions, contributed to bond resale cost performance by 30%, and increased capital efficiency by 25%, mitigating default risk, and maintaining regulatory compliance.

● Managed market interest risk by monitoring the Urban Construction Investment Bond Index and local government credit trading operations, leveraging data analysis to identify and prevent credit and valuation risks. Triangle Accounting, Inc. - Operational Data Analyst Raleigh, NC, US, Jun 2018 – Sep 2018; LA, CA, US, June 2020 - June 2021

● Revolutionized company-wide communication by implementing a CRM system, resulting in a 40% enhancement in system functionality and reducing client data loss risk by 35%.

● Developed predictive models using advanced statistical analysis and machine learning, optimizing workflow processes and increasing overseas business profitability by 15%.

● Partnered with global teams in identifying KPIs and developing risk coverage strategies, improving regulatory reporting framework and risk management.

● Directed risk incident investigations and conducted deep dives into successful operational performance. E Fund Management Co., Ltd. - Index and Quantitative Analyst Guangzhou, CN, Jun 2019 - Sep 2019

● Leveraged big data architectures and data lakes via Wind’s API to perform comprehensive financial analysis on Chinese listed companies, valuing policy impact, and forecasting economic impacts on the market.

● Employed advanced features to create complex calculations on Goodwill impairment, improving the stock valuation models in the entertainment industry.

● Built statistical models to optimize investment strategies, contributing to a 15% increase in portfolio performance. PROJECTS

● Rental Price Prediction (Kaggle Competition): Deployed machine learning with R language on 93 factors, automatically identified features via background research, energized model performance, and reduced the RMSE by 64.97%.

● Hotel Rating and Review System on TripAdvisor: Led a team to develop a credible rating system, improving customer expectations and satisfaction.

● Stock Analysis System: Led the development of a tool for real-time stock analysis, improving decision-making efficiency and secure user profile storage.

● Target Customers for Advertising an App: Conducted user behavior analysis and A/B testing, optimizing campaign effectiveness, and improving competitive position and conversion rates.

● Maersk Consumables Cost Analysis: Managed a 12-member team to propose a cross-regional procurement report, and developed a roadmap for short- and long-term work, resulting in a 50% cost reduction for future supply chains. SKILLS

● Relevant Experience: Business Analysis, Operational Risk, Market Research

● Technical: Python, R, SQL, Tableau, AWS, Stata, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), PowerBI, Google Analytics

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