David Orozco
Halifax
Summary
Experienced with data analysis, statistical methods, and research techniques. Utilizes analytical skills to interpret data and support research objectives effectively. Knowledge of advanced research software tools and methodologies enhances quality and accuracy of project outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Visiting Researcher
Dalhousie University
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted research under the Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP) Scholarship funded by Global Affairs Canada.
- Investigated price rigidities in online markets using high-frequency data collection methods.
- Collaborated with academic staff to analyze large datasets, develop statistical estimations and produce insights for policy applications.
- Strengthened academic and professional ties between Canadian and Latin American Institutions.
Teaching Assistant
Dalhousie University
08.2024 - 12.2024
- Support students in understanding key concepts in statistics and their application in R
- Collaborated with fellow teaching assistants to create a consistent and supportive learning environment for students.
- Enhanced students' understanding of complex mathematical concepts with interactive teaching methods.
Research Assistant
ICESI University
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Developed an algorithm in Python that collected information from the web (Web Scraping) for monitoring prices of harmful products.
- Supported consultancy in detecting anomalies in medical invoices using artificial intelligence and contributed to the development of a master plan for health infrastructure and equipment.
- Analyzed complex data sets to uncover critical insights, driving direction of research projects.
- Identified and resolved data discrepancies, ensuring highest level of accuracy in research outcomes.
- Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
Intern of the Macroeconomic Modeling Department
Central Bank of Colombia
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Conducted research for various projects, leading to well-informed decisions and successful outcomes.
- Participated in workshops and presentations related to projects to gain knowledge.
- Compiled and analyzed research data, providing valuable insights for publication in academic journals.
- Development of unsupervised learning models (LDA) for topic classification.
- Programming for interaction with the Twitter API.
- Analysis of unstructured and semi-structured data (JSON) and social media data.
Economic research department intern
Finagro
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Maintained accurate records of all departmental files and documents, ensuring easy access to information when needed.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance professional skills relevant to the role, leading to increased productivity and effectiveness within the team.
- Contributed to the development of periodic reports for the board of directors, built econometric models (GARCH, ARCH, ARIMA) to forecast prices of different potato varieties, and researched origination costs for agricultural credit.
- Automated regional reports using R, enhancing management's responsiveness for meetings aligned with the president's political agenda.
Education
Master's Degree - Economics
ICESI University
Cali, Colombia03-2025
Bachelors Degree - Economics
National University of Colombia
Bogota, Colombia11-2022
High School -
Colombia Foundation School
Bogotá, Colombia12.2016
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Research
- Quantitative methods
- Python
- R
- Excel
- STATA
- SQL
- MATLAB
Investigations
Tweeting Inflation: Real-Time measures of Inflation Perception in Colombia, 11/2023, Borradores de economía
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Certification
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning.
- Introduction to Machine Learning.
- Data Analysis in R.
- Data Analysis in Python.
- SQL Fundamentals Track.
- Python Programming.
- R Programming.
Awards
- Emerging Leaders in the Americas Program (ELAP): Awarded a scholarship through the ELAP program for a research stay in Canada, supporting academic exchange between Latin America and Canada.
- Study Visits for Groups of Foreign Students to Germany 2023/2024: Together with my colleagues from ICESI University, we received a scholarship for an academic stay in Germany, focused on creating and strengthening academic relations between both countries.
- Master's Scholarship awarded for First Place in the National Economics Olympiad - FENADECO: I received a scholarship to pursue a Master's in Economics after securing first place in the National Economics Olympiad. This achievement reflects my interest and dedication in the field of Economics.
- Highest score in the Saber Tests - Colombia Foundation School: I was recognized for achieving the highest score in the ICFES at my school, Colombia Foundation School, highlighting my effort and dedication throughout my academic journey.
Timeline
Visiting Researcher
Dalhousie University
08.2024 - 01.2025
Teaching Assistant
Dalhousie University
08.2024 - 12.2024
Research Assistant
ICESI University
08.2022 - 08.2024
Intern of the Macroeconomic Modeling Department
Central Bank of Colombia
01.2022 - 07.2022
Economic research department intern
Finagro
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Fundamentals of Deep Learning.
- Introduction to Machine Learning.
- Data Analysis in R.
- Data Analysis in Python.
- SQL Fundamentals Track.
- Python Programming.
- R Programming.
Master's Degree - Economics
ICESI University
Bachelors Degree - Economics
National University of Colombia
High School -
Colombia Foundation School
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