Technical Skills & Expertise

My technical toolkit spans programming languages, statistical software, and specialized libraries for economics, machine learning, and data science applications.

Programming Languages

Python

Advanced Proficiency - Primary language for research and development

I have extensive experience with Python across multiple domains, from academic research to practical applications. My Python work demonstrates proficiency in:

  • Advanced data analysis and statistical modeling
  • Machine learning and deep learning implementations
  • Real-time data processing and API integration
  • Research-grade code with reproducible results

R

Advanced Proficiency - Statistical analysis and econometric modeling

Deep expertise in R for economic research and statistical analysis:

  • Econometric modeling and time series analysis
  • Advanced statistical methods and hypothesis testing
  • Data visualization and reporting
  • Academic research and publication-quality analysis

Stata

Proficient - Econometric analysis and research replication

Solid foundation in Stata for:

  • Applied econometric analysis
  • Research replication and robustness checks
  • Academic research standards
  • Policy evaluation and causal inference

LaTeX

Proficient - Academic writing and document preparation

Experience with LaTeX for:

  • Academic paper preparation
  • Research documentation
  • Professional presentations
  • Mathematical notation and formatting

SQL

Intermediate - Database management and data extraction

Working knowledge of SQL for:

  • Database querying and data extraction
  • Data pipeline development
  • Business intelligence applications

Python Libraries & Frameworks

Machine Learning & Deep Learning

TensorFlow & Keras

  • Neural network architectures for time series and NLP
  • Real-time prediction systems
  • Advanced model optimization and tuning

PyTorch

  • Deep learning research and experimentation
  • Custom model development
  • GPU-accelerated computing

scikit-learn

  • Classical machine learning algorithms
  • Model evaluation and cross-validation
  • Feature engineering and selection

LightGBM

  • Gradient boosting for structured data
  • High-performance predictive modeling
  • Ensemble method implementations

statsmodels

  • Statistical modeling and econometrics
  • Time series analysis and forecasting
  • Hypothesis testing and inference

Natural Language Processing

Transformers & Hugging Face

  • State-of-the-art language models
  • Text classification and sentiment analysis
  • Custom NLP pipeline development

sentence-transformers

  • Semantic text embeddings
  • Document similarity and clustering
  • Information retrieval applications

Advanced Text Processing

  • tiktoken, tokenizers for text preprocessing
  • Large-scale text analysis
  • Real-time text processing pipelines

Data Analysis & Visualization

pandas

  • Advanced data manipulation and analysis
  • Time series data processing
  • Large dataset handling and optimization

NumPy

  • Numerical computing and linear algebra
  • Array operations and mathematical functions
  • Performance optimization

polars

  • High-performance data processing
  • Modern DataFrame operations
  • Memory-efficient data analysis

matplotlib & seaborn

  • Statistical data visualization
  • Publication-quality figures
  • Interactive plotting and dashboards

Specialized Libraries

Financial & Economic Data

  • Real-time financial data processing
  • Economic time series analysis
  • Market data integration and analysis

Research & Academic Tools

  • Jupyter ecosystem for research notebooks
  • Academic-standard documentation
  • Reproducible research workflows

Research & Analytical Skills

Econometric Methods

  • Causal Inference: Difference-in-differences, instrumental variables
  • Time Series: ARIMA, VAR models, cointegration analysis
  • Cross-sectional: Regression analysis, matching methods
  • Panel Data: Fixed/random effects, dynamic panel models

Machine Learning Applications

  • Predictive Modeling: Classification, regression, forecasting
  • Feature Engineering: Domain-specific feature creation
  • Model Evaluation: Cross-validation, performance metrics
  • Ensemble Methods: Model combination and optimization

Data Science Workflows

  • Data Pipeline Development: ETL processes, automation
  • Real-time Processing: Streaming data and live analysis
  • Business Intelligence: Dashboard creation, reporting
  • Research Infrastructure: Reproducible analysis frameworks

Domain Expertise

Financial Markets

  • Stock price prediction and analysis
  • Real-time sentiment analysis for trading
  • Risk modeling and portfolio optimization
  • Market microstructure analysis

Applied Economics

  • Labor market analysis and policy evaluation
  • Development economics and growth modeling
  • Health economics and impact assessment
  • Public policy analysis and causal inference

Data Science Applications

  • Large-scale text processing and NLP
  • Business intelligence and analytics
  • Predictive modeling for decision support
  • Research tool development

Software Development Practices

Version Control & Collaboration

  • Git/GitHub for code management
  • Open-source project contribution
  • Collaborative research workflows
  • Code review and documentation standards

Research Standards

  • Reproducible research practices
  • Academic-quality code documentation
  • Statistical software best practices
  • Data management and archiving

Performance Optimization

  • GPU computing for deep learning
  • Memory-efficient data processing
  • Parallel computing and optimization
  • Scalable algorithm implementation

Continuous Learning

I stay current with developments in:

  • Econometric Methods: New causal inference techniques
  • Machine Learning: Latest architectures and approaches
  • Data Science Tools: Emerging libraries and frameworks
  • Research Methods: Best practices in reproducible research

My technical skills continue to evolve through active research, practical applications, and engagement with the broader academic and professional community.