Research Analyst Project Manager

Millie(Mikyeong) Baek

United States M: (1-949-***-**** E-mail: ********@***.***

WORK EXPERIENCE

Kearney

Research Analyst, IT Cost Optimization Project

Seoul, Korea

Sep 2024 – Dec 2024

Processed 10 years of IT expenditure data (CapEX and OpEX) by structuring datasets to ensure accuracy and consistency, and developed presentation materials summarizing the findings for status analysis and strategic insights.

Uncovered a 17% cost efficiency opportunity by analyzing 200K+ system usage records using Python; built custom functions to compare expected vs. actual usage rates and delivered insights through executive-level presentations.

Identified potential 25% cost reduction in IT personnel allocation by conducting multi-year workforce mapping, cross- verifying current and adjusted staffing records, and uncovering redundancies and data discrepancies.

Conducted in-depth market research on cloud adoption strategies of leading global financial institutions, analyzing the roles and offerings of CSP, MSP, CMP, and SaaS solutions to support a mid- to long-term IT roadmap. Naver,

Project Manager Intern, Cloud and AI - based enterprise solution planning Seoul, Korea

Jun 2024 – Sep 2024

Reduced processing time by 40% and improved reporting accuracy by 25% by consolidating weekly raw data for 300+ vendors, analyzing KPI and solution sales trends, and optimizing formulas with built-in error-detection logic

Analyzed over 100 reports from global top cloud players (AWS,Microsoft,Google) to research the 2024 solution partner network and marketing landscape, extracted insights, and presented the findings, contributing to expansion strategy.

Engaged 300+ partner companies by developing a marketing letter introducing the LLM-based AI cloud solution, HyperCLOVA X; reviewed the feasibility of third-party solutions monthly and highlighted selected offerings

Coordinated with over 20 categories of Independent solution vendors, external translation agencies, and the internal design department to create and list product pages for over 50 solutions on the Naver Cloud Marketplace. Hopae

Product Manager Intern, Market Expansion & IR Project Seoul, Korea

Jun 2023 – Aug 2023

Generated revenue opportunities equivalent to 10% of total sales conducting research on target market & security SaaS competitors and formulated & validated a hypothesis on the demand for security services in the financial market.

Led the planning, task management, and execution of creating an IR pitch deck for a new login AI - based anomaly detection SaaS service, directly reporting to CSO every week, and successfully contributing to the closing of a deal. UCI - The Paul Merage School of Business

Quantitative Researcher, Empirical Study on Market Effects of Excess Liquidity Irvine, CA

Jan 2025 –May 2025

Reconstructed and analyzed quarterly aggregate equity flow using Fed datasets, in line with market demand elasticity by applying market-cap-weighted aggregation to calculate sector flow ratios and matching them with S&P 500 returns.

Used Python to run OLS regressions testing the relationship between S&P 500 monthly returns and Fed balance sheet ratios (Securities, TGA, RRP), confirming statistical significance in line with a market liquidity hypothesis. PROJECTS & ENTREPRENEURSHIP

Self-initiated statistical analysis project

Skincare Product Segmentation & Review Analysis using Statistical Modeling Irvine, CA

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Preprocessed 1,095 basic skincare product entries, including 30 ingredient variables, 4 skin types, ratings, and review counts; performed exploratory data analysis applied K-means clustering to segment products into 3 distinct groups

Conducted statistical testing to evaluate rating and review differences categorized brands into 3 pricing levels and analyzed performance disparities; ran OLS regression to identify key ingredients impacting product ratings. GFFG

Industry-Sponsored Capstone GTM Project for F&B Brands Seoul, Korea

Mar 2023 – Apr 2023

Devised 3 key parameters for store location attractiveness, which cover competition intensity, degree of store exposure

& foot traffic volume and conducted F&B market and 2030 customer persona research to assess opportunities.

Proposed strategic initiatives on four stages of GTM plan including location analysis, branding strategy, marketing tactics, and distribution channel optimizations, which lead successful entry into Manhattan. EDUCATION

UCI

B.A.in Business Administration

Irvine, CA

Dec 2024 – Dec 2025

Yonsei University

B.A.in Business Administration, Advanced Major in Artificial Intelligence Seoul, Korea

Mar 2022 – Jun 2026

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