Sanjana Prasad Iyer

Associate Consultant

4 yrs 10 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchAI Enabled

Key Highlights

  • Expert in quantitative risk modeling and machine learning.
  • Proven track record in enhancing financial decision-making.
  • Strong background in teaching and mentoring students.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech and Data Science expert with a strong focus on quantitative analysis and risk management.

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Skills

Core Skills

Statistical Data AnalysisMachine LearningEquity Research AnalysisFinancial ModelingMarket Risk AnalysisMachine Learning AlgorithmsTime Series ForecastingData AnalysisNetwork Protocol AnalysisPublic Speaking

Other Skills

PyTorchSQLFinancial AnalysisFinancial Market ResearchChartered Financial AnalystBloomberg TerminalMonte Carlo SimulationPortfolio OptimizationStress TestingScenario AnalysisEconometricsGrafanaAmazon Web Services (AWS)SnowflakeMicrosoft Excel

About

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

Experience

4 yrs 10 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 5 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs 10 mos
Current Experience

Energy venture

Equity Research Analyst

Jan 2025May 2025 · 4 mos · United States

Equity Research AnalysisFinancial Market Research

Texas mccombs school of business

Financial Risk Analyst- Business Research Project on Multi-Asset Strategies

Jan 2025Apr 2025 · 3 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • ● Conducted a quantitative risk assessment of AQR’s Multi-Asset Style Premia Strategy, evaluating the fund’s resilience across economic regimes using Bloomberg Terminal, SEC filings, and Morningstar datasets.
  • ● Modeled portfolio diversification and risk exposures using Modern Portfolio Theory, 10,000-path Monte Carlo simulations, and scenario-based stress testing to quantify tail risk and breakdowns across style factors.
  • ● Identified key vulnerabilities including market, model, and liquidity risks; proposed actionable mitigation strategies based on institutional best practices and CFA-aligned principles
  • ● Delivered key insights through a professional research poster at the UT Austin Graduate Research Symposium, translating complex quantitative findings into practical recommendations for asset managers and investment teams.
Chartered Financial AnalystBloomberg TerminalMonte Carlo SimulationFinancial ModelingPortfolio OptimizationStress Testing+4

Riot platforms, inc.

Data Science Intern-Software Engineering

May 2024Aug 2024 · 3 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · On-site

  • ● Implemented ARIMA and SARMA time series methods to visualize power consumption fluctuation trends during peak buy-sell across the year, resulting in accurate predictions to save electricity costs for 2024-2025, thus increasing $3M+ in profits.
  • ● Led 3 energy audits, analyzed 2023–2024 ERCOT data to identify inefficiencies, and implemented energy-saving measures, boosting gross margins by 7% and advancing sustainability.
  • ● Engaged with energy analysts and operations teams to develop a proof-of-concept curtailment analysis model, leveraging a neural network-based time series forecasting approach.
  • ● Utilized Grafana-generated forecasts to analyze dips and peaks through minima and maxima points, optimizing the Curtailment Quantification (CQ) metric. This improved downtime quantification accuracy by 25%, reduced downtime by 15%, and streamlined mining operations.
  • ● Partnered with the finance team to automate foundry reports using Excel macros and implemented data aggregation and visualization techniques through Grafana dashboards. Utilized statistical analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities, reducing report generation time by 50% and contributing to a 5% reduction in operational costs, enabling data-driven decision-making.
  • ● Designed and implemented high-performance data pipelines by leveraging AWS architecture and C# programming to automate the extraction and analysis of miner operation time series data, enhancing data ingestion time by 40%.
GrafanaAmazon Web Services (AWS)SnowflakeMachine Learning AlgorithmsMicrosoft ExcelJira+2

College of natural sciences, the university of texas at austin

Graduate Teaching Assistant

Jan 2024Present · 2 yrs 5 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · On-site

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant, UT Austin - College Of Natural Sciences: Physics, Astronomy and Mathematics
  • ● Directed 3-5 weekly lab sessions, cultivating hands-on learning experiences that improved students' practical understanding, resulting in a 20% increase in conceptual clarity.
  • ● Mentored and coached 200+ students, providing personalized academic support during weekly office hours, leading to a 25% increase in student engagement and participation.
  • ● Revamped and streamlined course materials, incorporating interactive methods and real-world applications, leading to a 10% increase in student satisfaction and retention.
  • ● Collaborated with faculty to implement new teaching strategies, including advanced problem-solving techniques, contributing to a 15% improvement in final exam scores.
  • ● Facilitated data-driven insights for continuous course improvement by analyzing 30+ student feedback, optimizing teaching approaches, and refining curriculum design.

The university of texas at austin

Graduate Student

Aug 2023Present · 2 yrs 10 mos · Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area · On-site

Statistical Data AnalysisMachine LearningPyTorchTime Series ForecastingSQLFinancial Analysis

Lti - larsen & toubro infotech

Data Science Intern (Machine Learning)

Sep 2022Mar 2023 · 6 mos · Remote · Remote

  • Data Science Intern | Apache Spark, Tableau, Time Series Forecasting
  • ● Collaborated with a cross-functional team of 5 analysts and engineers to apply advanced analytics to vendor data, incorporating PowerBI tools and visualization dashboards to enhance market forecasting accuracy and contributing to a 20% increase in sales revenue within the 1st quarter of implementation.
  • ● Led the deployment of machine learning models into production environments, by utilizing Regression and Clustering techniques in order to optimize workflow processes, reducing processing time by 30%, and a 10% improvement in customer retention.
  • ● Partnered with marketing and product teams to develop predictive algorithms utilizing customer segmentation, behavior analysis, and personalized recommendations, driving a 40% increase in market revenue and enhanced customer lifetime value (CLTV) for the consumer brands Unilever and Procter & Gamble.
Python (Programming Language)Data AnalysisApache SparkMLOpsTableauMachine Learning

University of north texas

Student Researcher-Undergraduate Thesis

Jan 2022Oct 2022 · 9 mos · Denton County, Texas, United States · Remote

  • Undergraduate Research Engineer | HPE VAN SDN Controller, OpenFlow, Mininet
  • ● Achieved 99.993% accuracy in DDoS detection for SDN datasets, utilizing random forest regressor algorithm, reducing attack-related costs by 15%, improving network security by 20%, minimizing revenue loss from disruptions, and enhancing operational stability.
  • ● Optimized network latency by reducing average round-trip time by 40% through visualization of node count relationships, improving overall system efficiency, and reducing operational bottlenecks.
  • ● Benchmarked open-source DDoS detection tools, identifying key mitigation strategies that reduced downtime costs by 30% and enhanced system resilience.
Python (Programming Language)Load BalancingNetwork Protocol AnalysisLinux ServerAWS ShieldMachine Learning+2

Github

Github Field Day

Sep 2021Oct 2021 · 1 mo · San Fransisco · Remote

  • Selected as one of the elite few from a nationwide pool of candidates to join the exclusive Github Field Day conference, representing the top 10% of community leaders across India.
  • Contributed insights and engaged in high-level networking with distinguished tech industry figures during the intensive one-day event, fostering collaborations and knowledge exchange among innovative minds.
  • Secured participation in sessions led by renowned individuals in the tech industry, gaining insights into cutting-edge trends and strategies.
  • Successfully navigated a highly competitive selection process, being part of the exclusive 30-member cohort chosen from the top echelon of community leaders in the country.

Toastmasters international

Toastmasters International

Apr 2019Apr 2021 · 2 yrs

  • Toastmasters International
  • · Delivered 5+ speeches and received consistent recognition for clarity, persuasion, and audience engagement, enhancing public speaking proficiency and confidence.
  • · Acted as a Speech Evaluator, providing constructive feedback to 10+ peers, driving measurable improvements in speech delivery and communication effectiveness.
  • · Organized and facilitated weekly meetings, leading to a 20% increase in member participation and fostering a supportive environment for skill development and leadership.
Team LeadershipPublic SpeakingEmotional Intelligence

Education

The University of Texas at Austin

Master of Science - MS — Computer Science

Aug 2023May 2025

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