Akshay Iyer
Cleveland,OH
Summary
Sophomore at Case Western Reserve University pursuing double major in Data Science & Analytics and Economics. Proficient in programming languages including Python, Java, and R, with a solid foundation in statistical analysis and data visualization. Conducted independent and collaborative research projects focused on economics, AI-driven business strategies, and computational data analysis. Demonstrated ability to apply technical skills to solve real-world problems effectively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Independent Researcher
Polygence
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Conducted mentored research on economic policy responses to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis and 2020 COVID-19 pandemic.
- Analyzed fiscal and monetary policy effectiveness in addressing recessions and inflation.
- Produced a research report under guidance of a BCG consultant with an MBA from Harvard.
Math & Reading Instructor
Kumon North America
Hamilton, NJ
08.2021 - 03.2022
- Reinforced fundamental math and writing concepts for students aged eight to 13.
- Tailored individualized instruction to meet specific student needs, resulting in improved learning outcomes.
- Created engaging lesson plans focused on enhancing reading skills across diverse learning profiles.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Data Science & Analytics, Economics
Case Western Reserve University
Cleveland, OH05.2028
Skills
- Python programming
- Data analysis with NumPy
- Data manipulation with Pandas
- Machine learning with SciKit-learn
- Java programming
- Statistical analysis with R
- Data management with STATA
- Spreadsheet proficiency in Excel
Projects
AI-Driven Marketing Strategy for Patel Brothers (DECA Project, 2023)
- Co-authored a case manual for Patel Brothers Indian grocery store.
- Developed an online marketing and cybersecurity plan.
- Proposed an AI-driven hyper-personalized business strategy to improve customer targeting.
Malaria & Urbanization Data Analysis (Course Project, Spring 2025)
- Cleaned and merged multi-source datasets on malaria incidence and urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa.
- Conducted Pearson & Spearman correlation tests and visualized results using ggplot2 and gganim
- Identified country-level patterns in malaria incidence and urbanization growth.
Leadership And Involvement
- Co-Founder, NJ STEM Nonprofit — Organized weekly math/coding classes, including for children with special needs.
- National Honor Society Peer Tutor — Provided academic support in STEM subjects.
Accomplishments
- Placed 6th out of 50 at the 2025 RFB Programming Competition
Timeline
Independent Researcher
Polygence
05.2023 - 08.2023
Math & Reading Instructor
Kumon North America
08.2021 - 03.2022
Bachelor of Science - Data Science & Analytics, Economics
Case Western Reserve University
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