Sanjana Prasad Iyer — Associate Consultant
Quantitative Analyst & Data Scientist specializing in risk modeling, time-series econometrics, and machine learning. I work at the intersection of capital markets and fintech risk—building decision-grade models that quantify uncertainty and translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders. At UT Austin – McCombs (Alternative Investment Fund Practicum), I developed Monte Carlo simulation + historical VaR frameworks to quantify tail risk and drawdowns, and performed sector/factor risk decomposition for a $1.3B market-neutral portfolio (500%+ gross exposure)—supporting stronger risk limits, stress testing, volatility targeting, and risk budgeting. Previously at Riot Platforms (NASDAQ: RIOT), I built time-series forecasting models, dashboards, and scalable data pipelines (SQL, AWS, Snowflake, Grafana) to support operational and financial decision-making under market volatility. I’m currently exploring roles across Quant/Risk, Capital Markets Analytics, FinTech Risk (credit/pricing/fraud), Model Risk, and analytics-driven consulting. Feel free to reach out to me at: sanjana.prasad2023@utexas.edu
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Data Science expert with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and risk management.
Experience: 4 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Statistical Data Analysis
- Machine Learning
- Equity Research Analysis
- Financial Modeling
- Market Risk Analysis
- Machine Learning Algorithms
- Time Series Forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Network Protocol Analysis
- Public Speaking
Career Highlights
- Expert in quantitative risk modeling and machine learning.
- Proven track record in enhancing financial decision-making.
- Strong background in teaching and mentoring students.
Work Experience
Energy Venture
Equity Research Analyst (4 mos)
Texas McCombs School of Business
Financial Risk Analyst- Business Research Project on Multi-Asset Strategies (3 mos)
Riot Platforms, Inc.
Data Science Intern-Software Engineering (3 mos)
College of Natural Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Teaching Assistant (2 yrs 5 mos)
The University of Texas at Austin
Graduate Student (2 yrs 10 mos)
LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech
Data Science Intern (Machine Learning) (6 mos)
University of North Texas
Student Researcher-Undergraduate Thesis (9 mos)
GitHub
Github Field Day (1 mo)
Toastmasters International
Toastmasters International (2 yrs)
Education
Master of Science - MS at The University of Texas at Austin