Conducted research and methodology design for the Census Coverage Estimation program, leading data-driven projects within the Decennial Statistical Studies Division that applied statistical and machine learning techniques to evaluate and improve the quality and operational efficiency of the decennial census.
Researched small-area population and living quarters estimation methods for 2030 Coverage Estimation, leveraging statistical models with population-level administrative records. Designed and implemented anomaly-detection and quality control frameworks.
Advanced intercensal population estimation through the Continuous Count Study by integrating Census, commercial, and government-wide datasets. Applied log-linear and latent class modeling for characteristic imputation when implementing multiple-systems estimation. Developed dual-system estimation methodologies using the American Community Survey and administrative records.
Developed machine-learning models for the 2020 Post-Enumeration Survey (PES) creating large-scale feature selection and imputation pipelines.
Quantitative Analyst
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Responsibilities include:
Partnered cross-functionally with Product, Risk Management, and Compliance to translate statistical modeling and data analysis into KPI and OKR insights through automated reporting and dashboard solutions.
Delivered executive-level summaries to senior leadership, developing flexible reporting solutions to drive strategic decision-making and monitor performance indicators.
Designed time series ARIMAX forecasting models leveraging public economic data to predict quarterly loan origination volume, optimizing workforce allocation and reducing operational costs.
Utilized natural language processing and text mining to analyze unstructured mortgage process documentation, uncovering operational bottlenecks and driving data-informed workflow optimizations that reduced loan closing times.
Education
MS in Applied Mathematics
Kent State University
Studies included measure-theoretic probability and statistical computing.
Researched regression methods for high-dimensional data, focusing on non-convex penalties to improve variable selection and prediction accuracy.