Hi, I'm Harshita 👋
Finance grad turned data scientist, solving financial puzzles and decoding data one dataset at a time.
HV

About

I am a Master's student in Data Science at Vanderbilt University, pivoting from a background in finance to explore the intersection of analytics and data-driven decision-making. My experience includes conducting financial and industry research at Bank of America, where I developed expertise in credit risk analysis and financial modeling. With proficiency in Python, SQL, and Tableau, I am passionate about leveraging data science to solve complex challenges and uncover actionable insights.

Work Experience

B

Bank of America

June 2023 - February 2024
Credit Research Analyst
  • Analyzed financial statements and liquidity metrics for over 80 companies in Telecommunications, Technology sector, to assess credit profiles and support strategic risk decisions.
  • Conducted industry research using resources such as SEC filings, earnings reports, and market trends to develop insights and prepare detailed publications for institutional clients.
  • Collaborated closely with senior analysts and participated in client discussions, for a deeper understanding of client needs and market dynamics.
  • Keywords: Financial Modeling, Valuation, Debt instruments, Industry Research, Macroeconomic Analysis, Market Trends Analysis, Portfolio Risk Management, Scenario analysis, Bloomberg Terminal, Capital IQ, Microsoft Excel (Advanced), Telecommunications sector, Technology sector
B

Banyak Group

January 2021 - August 2021
Business Development Intern
  • Supported the business development team by sourcing data for potential candidates to gain an understanding of the investment management industry.
  • Assisted in the mapping of financial institutions by researching the organizational structure to be interviewed by the Banyak Group team .
E

Exiger LLC

January 2021 - April 2021
Winter Intern
  • Researched and documented specific ESG metrics on open web sources to be inputted within DDIQ, Exiger’s AI technology, to expand its abilities to find risks when performing due diligence.
  • Focused on defining a new ESG risk event within DDIQ by examining real life cases of illegal activities to minimize redundant and duplicate data.
  • Participated in regular meetings to learn about the regulatory compliance industry and connect with about 15+ individuals from various roles.
B

Baruch Wall Street Club Accelerator Program

August 2020 - May 2021
Vice President
  • Chosen as 1 out of 5 accelerators from 50+ candidate pool to attend bi-weekly workshops and obtain an in-depth training of industry knowledge, equity markets, and financial valuations .
  • Discussed current news, financial markets, conducted mock interviews, and reviewed case studies during weekly meetings with respective executive board mentor.
  • Successfully completed the case study competition with 4 other accelerators to understand and analyze the company’s structure/strategy.
F

Fiera Capital Inc.

January 2020 - April 2020
Operations Winter Intern
  • Leveraged Microsoft Office 365 product suite to automate the account onboarding process to minimize repetition and improve service delivery saving the Operations team 1+ hour per client.
  • Documented interactions between internal teams and streamlined current processes to create a suitable automated workflow for client onboarding.
  • Delivered a final report and presentation in front of 10+ company executives to exhibit multiple steps on automating digitized workflows for future changes resulting in an increased efficiency .

Education

V

Vanderbilt University - Data Science Institute

2024 - Expected 2026
Master of Science in Data Science
B

Baruch College/CUNY, Zicklin school of Business

2019 - Graduated 2023
Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance.

Skills

Python
R
Tableau
MS Office
Google suites
Bloomberg terminal
S&P Cap IQ
SQL
Mailchimp
Squarespace
My Projects

Check out my latest work

I've worked on a variety of projects, from simple analytics to complex data processing. Here are a few of my favorites.

Amazon's potential acquisition of Rapid7

Evaluated Amazon's acquisition of Rapid7, highlighting enhanced cybersecurity capabilities, strategic fit with AWS, and a favorable low acquisition price

Amazon's potential acquisition of Netflix

Assessed Amazon's acquisition of Netflix, emphasizing profitability through diversified content, international expansion, and strategic benefits for Amazon Prime and shareholder value

Contact

Get in Touch

Want to chat? Just shoot me an email and I'll respond whenever I can. I will ignore all soliciting.

LinkedIn