Jabbir Ahmed
Skills: Python, R, Matlab, Excel - Advanced, STATA, Julia
Bio
Jabbir Ahmed earned his undergraduate degree in Economics and Mathematics with a minor in Data Science from the University of North Carolina. With notable courses in Optimization with Applications in Machine Learning, Numerical Analysis, Econometrics, and Advanced Macroeconomic Theory, his academic background demonstrates a solid quantitative foundation. He has a special interest in quantitative research, financial econometrics, and risk management. Mr. Ahmed gained important exposure to the tech and finance industries while at UNC by working in a technical capacity with OASIS and completed an internship with Heartland Payment Systems. He has increased expertise in Stata, SQL, and C++ and is skilled in Python, R, and MATLAB. He intends to pursue a PhD in Economics with an emphasis on econometrics after finishing the MFM program. His long-term objective is to develop into a well-rounded professional who can work as a risk modeler, economist, or quantitative analyst.