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Rohit Acharya, CFA 1st Rohit Acharya, CFA Chief Data Scientist at First Access New York, New YorkFinancial Services Previous Bridgewater Associates, Oliver Wyman, Harvard University Education Harvard University 474 connectionsSend a messageEndorseMore options Connected 8 hours ago RelationshipContact Info Email ro.acharya@gmail.com Linkedin www.linkedin.com/in/roacharya Edit contact info Background Experience First AccessChief Data Scientist First Access November 2013 – Present (9 months)New York, NY Leading research team to develop algorithms and techniques to instantaneously determine the creditworthiness of emerging market borrowers using mobile data. Overall goal is to reduce burden of the underwriting process and increase the accuracy of credit assessment, consequently reducing the cost of lending and borrowing in developing markets and informal economies. Bridgewater AssociatesAssociate Bridgewater Associates October 2011 – October 2013 (2 years 1 month)Westport, CT Member of the Portfolio Generation Team responsible for the day-to-day construction of the Pure Alpha and All Weather portfolios Oliver WymanSenior Consultant, Financial Services Oliver Wyman January 2009 – September 2011 (2 years 9 months)New York, NY Engaged in advising leading financial institutions with evolving market structures, economics, risk management, and strategic and regulatory trends across all segments of the financial services sector Harvard UniversityResearch Assistant, Economics Department Harvard University March 2006 – October 2007 (1 year 8 months)Cambridge, MA Created mathematical models for relationships between fiscal-monetary policy mix and optimal welfare output. Credit SuisseSummer Analyst Credit Suisse June 2007 – August 2007 (3 months)New York, NY Researched funds, monitored existing positions, and performed risk management on funds for discretionary fund of hedge funds portfolios Intern Deutscher Bundestag June 2006 – July 2006 (2 months)Berlin, Germany Researched minimum wage and education policies as an intern for Andrea Nahles, MdB. Education Harvard University Harvard University BA, Applied Math and Economics, Cum Laude 2004 – 2008 (Open)1 organization Phillips Academy Andover High School 2004 – 2008 Certifications Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) CFA Institute January 2013 – Present Publications Improving Major League Baseball Park Factors(Link) Journal of Quantitative Analysis in Sports 2008 The study of Park Factors (PF) is essential to the correct evaluation of player performance in Major League Baseball. We have identified two important problems with the commonly used formula which has been popularized by ESPN: it produces variable results due to unbalanced scheduling, and it has an inherent inflationary bias. To address these problems, we develop a new estimator for Park Factors...more Organizations City Lore Chair of Young Professionals Board February 2013 – Present Non-profit dedicated to fostering and preserving New York City’s multicultural arts and heritage. Workhorse Rye Brand Developer June 2013 – Present New spirits company focused on producing new styles of whiskey and specialty bitters Harvard Sports Analysis Collective Founder and President March 2006 – June 2008 Venture to improve sports strategies using statistical, mathematical, and econometric methods. The group's research has been featured and acclaimed in national publications including Wall Street Journal, New York Times, ESPN, and Sports Illustrated. Languages English Native or bilingual proficiency German Professional working proficiency Spanish Limited working proficiency Hindi Elementary proficiency Konkani Native or bilingual proficiency Skills & Endorsements Top Skills 6Strategy 6Portfolio Management 6Economics 5Risk Management 3Financial Modeling 2Valuation 2Financial Services 1Private Equity 1Payments 1Due Diligence Rohit also knows about... Matlab Microsoft Excel Stata Visual Basic AMPL Python SQL Mathematica Linux R Recommendations Peter, would you like to recommend Rohit? 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