Hao
Zhang
0432293816 | jasperzhang121@gmail.com
|Canberra
EDUCATION
The
Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Feb 2019 - Dec 2023
Master of Computing
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Specialisation:
Data Science, Feb 2022- Dec 2023
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Relevant
Coursework: Relational Databases, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Document Analysis,
Machine Learning, Symbolic Artificial Intelligence, Software Construction
Bachelor of Finance
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Major:
Capital Market, Minor: Economics, Econometrics, Feb 2019- Dec 2021
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Relevant
Coursework: Corporate Finance, Corporate Strategy, Corporate Valuation,
Financial Derivates, Debt Markets, Investments, Portfolio Construction, Behavioural
Economics, Economic Forecasting
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Canberra Health Services (CHS), Canberra, ACT, Feb 2023 - May 2023
Intern, Clinical Trials Modelling
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Actively
contributing to a project as an intern at CHS, focused on enhancing the
feasibility of clinical trials through the development of a comprehensive data-driven
conceptual model for auditing and tracking by python.
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Engaged
in researching the Clinical Trials Lifecycle, identifying patterns, common
events, and key variables in trial compositions. Applying data analytics
techniques and constructing a modelling system to enhance the quality and efficiency
of clinical trials while facilitating auditing solutions. I'm also involved in
testing, refining the model, and ensuring comprehensive documentation for
future users to maintain code readability and understandability.
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Collaborating
with a diverse team of professionals, honing skills in programming, financial modelling,
data analytics, and process improvement. Also gaining valuable experience in
effective communication and teamwork.
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Contributing
to CHS's mission of enhancing the sustainability of clinical trials at Canberra
Hospital by streamlining financial processes, optimizing resource utilization,
and providing trial analysis through the developed model.
SKILLS
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Proficient
in Java and Python with hands-on experience, as well as familiar with C++.
Skilled in database management using PostgreSQL, as well as in using MATLAB, R,
Rattle, and the Linux command line interface. Refer to my GitHub profile for
more information on my skills and projects: https://github.com/JasperZhang121.
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Mathematics
and statistics: Proficient in Linear Algebra, Descriptive Statistics, Probability
Theory, Set Theory, Mathematical Logic, and Discrete Mathematics.
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Financial
modelling: Skilled in developing and implementing models for portfolio
construction, corporate strategy, and corporate valuation by using Microsoft Office.
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Collaboration:
Proven track record of successfully working in a team environment, taking on
the role of recruiter and schedule planner for group projects, and being
receptive to feedback from other team members.
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Bilingual
communication: Fluent in both English and Mandarin, with the ability to
effectively communicate in both languages.
STUDENT PROJECTS
Rental
marketplace mobile app
Arboretum
card game
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Developed
a Java and JavaFX-based card game for one player and an AI robot in a group.
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Responsible
for JavaFX, Object-Oriented design, card design, UI, and game rule methods, and
algorithms for searching best place to place cards (DFS, BFS, A*).
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Final
program included drawing, discarding, dragging, placing cards on the board at
valid locations, and count the final marks.
Global
investment portfolio in covid-19
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Constructed
a global investment portfolio based on Australian Equities, World Equities
(Hedged & Unhedged), emerging markets, listed property, and commodities in
Excel.
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Evaluated
past performance using 10-year rolling data, built a mean-variance portfolio
for analysis, applied the CAPM model with adjusted returns, analysed inflation
risk, and estimated the possibility of losing money in five years.
Forecasting
turnover of households' goods retailing
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Participated
a 3 - month personal project about making a next-period prediction for a chosen
economic data series by the student using MATLAB.
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Forecast
the turnover of household goods retailing. The data series is included in the
Retail Trade, Australia (code: 8501.0) with a Series ID A3348600A.
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Use
one-step ahead forecasting and three-step forecasting to make evaluations, and
forecasting methods/models are random-walk, OLS with seasonal dummies,
Holt-Winter model, AR(p), IAR(p), and ARMA (p, q).
Woolworths's
Corporate Valuation using DCF
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Estimated
the current Woolworth's share price applying the DCF model in Excel and generate
assumptions and analysis from 10 years' annual reports of Woolworth.
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Considered
the context of inflation in COVID and the company's past performance to determine
if the current share price was mispriced.
INTERESTS
My drive to pursue a career in
risk analysis and data analysis is fuelled by my fascination with the power of
data to inform and drive important decisions. I am also deeply drawn to
software development, and I see these skills as being critical to fully realizing
the potential of data analytics. Through my master's degree, I have honed my
skills in data analysis and artificial intelligence, and I am constantly
seeking new ways to deepen my expertise in these areas. Additionally, I am intrigued
by the transformative potential of blockchain technology in Fintech and am
eager to explore the exciting world of smart contracts and cryptocurrencies.
Ultimately, I believe that my
passion for data analysis and risk assessment, combined with my strong software
development skills, make me an ideal candidate for any organization looking to
leverage data-driven insights to manage risks and make informed decisions. I am
excited to continue learning and growing in these areas and to contribute my
skills and knowledge to help organizations achieve their goals.