Hao Zhang

 0432293816 | jasperzhang121@gmail.com |Canberra

EDUCATION  

The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT, Feb 2019 - Dec 2023

Master of Computing

·      Specialisation: Data Science, Feb 2022- Dec 2023

·      Relevant Coursework: Relational Databases, Data Mining, Data Wrangling, Document Analysis, Machine Learning, Symbolic Artificial Intelligence, Software Construction

Bachelor of Finance

·      Major: Capital Market, Minor: Economics, Econometrics, Feb 2019- Dec 2021

·      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                                                                                                                                              

·        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.

·        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.

·        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.

·        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

·      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.

·      Mathematics and statistics: Proficient in Linear Algebra, Descriptive Statistics, Probability Theory, Set Theory, Mathematical Logic, and Discrete Mathematics.

·      Financial modelling: Skilled in developing and implementing models for portfolio construction, corporate strategy, and corporate valuation by using Microsoft Office.

·      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.

·      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                                                                                                                                           

·        Developed a Java and JavaFX-based card game for one player and an AI robot in a group.

·        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*).

·        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                                                     

·        Constructed a global investment portfolio based on Australian Equities, World Equities (Hedged & Unhedged), emerging markets, listed property, and commodities in Excel.

·        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                                                         

·        Participated a 3 - month personal project about making a next-period prediction for a chosen economic data series by the student using MATLAB.

·        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.

·        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                                    

·        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.

·        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.