Paul Tershakovec
Washington,DC
Summary
Research professional prepared to deliver insightful analysis and practical technological tools to support decision-making processes. Proven ability to gather and analyze data, identifying patterns, and communicate findings effectively. Known for methodical approach and adaptable problem-solving, ensuring alignment with team goals and organizational needs. Skilled in statistical analysis and data visualization.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Analyst, European Department (EUR)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
07.2022 - 07.2025
- 2025 Process Modernization Challenge finalist for Debt Sustainability Framework tool redesign to improve ease-of-use, trim unnecessary functions/operations, and decrease the total hours of labor required
- Investigated internal genAI applications as part of EUR AI working group, proposing and developing internal best practices and related training for prompt engineering
- Developed and automated Python scripts based on open-ended/exploratory requests from EUR senior staff (e.g. daily summary of all working papers under review)
- Developed Excel tools based on desk economist requirements to facilitate high-frequency indicator tracking and data analysis
- Cleaned, transformed, and analyzed macroeconomic data for the Cyprus and Portugal country teams to support research, policy recommendations, and country team reporting requirements (WEO, Article IV, etc.)
- Coordinated with Cyprus and Portugal country teams to prepare country reports and briefing materials for senior staff, training new desk economists and other team members on what to expect for each annual cycle and the tools/files/applications required
- Developed standardized instruction manuals for all core and related RA responsibilities, which were disseminated department-wide for onboarding purposes
- Developed, implemented, and maintained new data/file standards to facilitate robust data management practices
- Featured in unit and departmental quarterly Employee Spotlights
Research Analyst, Office of Budget & Planning (OBP)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Designed and built programmatic framework for automating Excel-based OBP reports and analyses used to inform IMF Board decisions and support related processes
- Designed and implemented process amendments for existing work processes to improve process efficiency and effectiveness, solving technology issues affecting all of OBP
- Documented existing OBP work processes and trained OBP colleagures to allow for seamless coverage year-round
- Supported management of departmental budget (~$1.4B annually), aggregating and transforming data sources for use in this process
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins University - SAIS
05.2018 - 05.2022
- Course Topics: Empirical Economic Modeling and Forecasting, Macroeconometrics, Quantitative Global Economics, and Macroeconomics
- Developed class materials to support weekly lectures and run TA tutorials
- Provided 1:1 assistance to students for course material and assignments
- Developed technical hands-on modeling tutorials to build students' technical skill for assignments
- Coordinated with professor for lesson plan coverage
Economist I
Moody’s Analytics
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Global Macroeconomic Forecasting:
- Analyzed effect of current macroeconomic shocks and trends on the Indonesian, Thai, and Tunisian economies for use in country reports for clients and macroeconomic forecasting
- Forecasted high and low-level economic variables for Indonesia, Thailand, and Tunisia based on the Moody’s Global Macroeconomic Model and country analysis
- Econometric Modeling/Programming:
- Automated data input, cleaning, calculations, analysis, and reporting
- Developed time-series econometric and credit models for internal research and client projects
- Tasks conducted in R, EViews, STATA, FAME, and Excel
Technology Consulting Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2016 - 05.2017
- Designed, developed, and tested new computer system interfaces between large-scale EHR systems, servicing over nine million people
- Managed project partner relations for efficient and fluid requirements gathering and system approval
- Programming/Software Experience: SQL, JavaScript, Excel
Technology Consulting Analyst
Accenture
08.2014 - 06.2016
- Designed, developed, and tested new computer system interfaces between large-scale EHR systems, servicing over nine million people
- Managed project partner relations for efficient and fluid requirements gathering and system approval
- Programming/Software Experience: SQL, JavaScript, Excel
Education
Master of Arts - International Economics and Finance
Johns Hopkins University - SAIS
Washington, DC05.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - German
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, MD05.2014
Skills
- Strong analytical/problem-solving skills
- Data collection and analysis
- Econometric analysis
- Technology application
- Python programming
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc)
Languages
English (native proficiency)
Ukrainian (bilingual proficiency)
German (professional proficiency)
Timeline
Research Analyst, European Department (EUR)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
07.2022 - 07.2025
Research Analyst, Office of Budget & Planning (OBP)
International Monetary Fund (IMF)
07.2021 - 07.2022
Economist I
Moody’s Analytics
06.2019 - 10.2019
Teaching Assistant
Johns Hopkins University - SAIS
05.2018 - 05.2022
Technology Consulting Senior Analyst
Accenture
06.2016 - 05.2017
Technology Consulting Analyst
Accenture
08.2014 - 06.2016
Master of Arts - International Economics and Finance
Johns Hopkins University - SAIS
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Engineering
Johns Hopkins University
Bachelor of Arts - German
Johns Hopkins University