Graduating Senior

Yana Patel

Berkeley, CA ************@********.*** 916-***-****

Education

University of California, Berkeley,

Minor: Public Policy Expected Graduation: May 2026

- B.A. Political Economics, Concentration: Technology and the Economy with Data Science

Relevant Coursework: Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Public Policy Analysis, Market Governance, Digital Finance

Work Experience

Berkeley IT, Strategic Analyst Berkeley, CA July 2025 - Present

●Evaluate 7–12 proposed systems per semester using cost-benefit analyses, security assessments, and risk reviews to inform

university-wide project intake and approval decisions.

●Build and maintain process workflow maps for project intake and approvals, clarifying decision points and handoffs across 10+ campus

departments.

●Identify and address process gaps by developing a Partnership Services Template, helping campus clients route third-party tools and

no-cost applications to the appropriate offices.

●Create and update 20+ documentation assets and work with the Information Security Office to review compliance requirements and

align projects with campus governance standards.

Paragon Policy Fellowship, Research Fellow Bay Area, CA May 2025 – September 2025

●Conducted regular stakeholder and specialist meetings with Public Health, Public Safety, Water Utilities, and external vendors to

understand system constraints and incident-response needs.

●Spearheaded the development of Bismarck’s first Cybersecurity Incident Response Plan, spanning three municipal sectors and serving

approximately 75,000 residents.

●Coordinated outreach with 10+ departments and vendors to produce sector-specific toolkits outlining crisis workflows and SCADA

system protections.

Center for African Studies, Student Assistant Berkeley, CA September 2023 - Present

●Organize and digitize 55 scholarship records in IRIS to support U.S. Department of Education reporting, improving data accuracy and

streamlining evaluation and onboarding for new scholar cohorts.

●Synthesize program updates and data into monthly written communications for ~100 scholars and alumni, supporting clear and

consistent stakeholder engagement.

●Assist with financial and grant-related data analysis for scholarship applications and disbursements, helping streamline evaluation,

reporting, and onboarding processes.

Berkeley Political Review, Business Manager Berkeley, CA August 2023 - Present

●Manage external operations for an 85-member division, coordinating workflows across business, tech, and design teams to improve task

allocation and on-time execution.

●Negotiate sponsorships and partnerships generating about $6,000 in funding to support operating expenses and longer-term financial

planning.

●Oversee budgeting and spending for external initiatives, tracking costs and ensuring funds are used efficiently across multiple projects.

Mckenzie Adams, Business Development Intern San Diego, CA May 2023 - Aug 2023

●Conducted market research and credit risk evaluations across 100+ client accounts, synthesizing financial data to support investment

decisions and real estate-related transactions.

●Analyzed 70+ sales reports and datasets to identify performance trends, pricing considerations, and risk factors that informed tailored

investment and financing strategies.

●Supported transaction workflows by reviewing reports for accuracy and preparing summaries used in deal discussions and execution.

●Managed communications for a portfolio of ~300 clients, coordinating follow-ups to ensure timely completion of transaction-related

needs.

Skills

Analysis & Strategy: Market Research, Financial & Risk Analysis, Cost-Benefit Analysis, Data Analysis, Compliance Review

Process & Client Delivery: Process Mapping, Workflow Design & Documentation, Quality Control, Stakeholder

Coordination

Tools & Platforms: Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook; Confluence, Nintex; CRM tools (HubSpot, GetResponse,

Salesforce Cvent); Digital communications tools (Canva, Mailchimp)

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