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Data, Development, Quantitative Finance

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About Me

Welcome to my portfolio! I'm a second year computer science student at Northeastern University with a Concentration in Artificial Intelligence and Minor in Economics.

My interests lie in quantitative finance, data, and full-stack development.

Education

Northeastern University

B.S. Computer Science & Artificial Intelligence

Minor in Economics

GPA: 3.97/4.0

Expected Graduation: Dec 2027

Boston, MA

Projects

CoinShroud - Cryptocurrency Platform
CoinShroud - Cryptocurrency Platform

Full-stack cryptocurrency web app with user wallets, project views, and transaction features. Built with Flask REST API, MySQL database, and Docker deployment.

Recession Predictor ML Model
Recession Predictor ML Model

Machine learning model to analyze economic indicators and forecast economic downturns using macroeconomic factors.

Work Experience

Quantitative Analyst Intern

Algorithm Capital

Remote

Jun 2025 - Aug 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Developed Python quantitative trading models for $5M+ portfolio, generating additional profits through automated technical analysis indicators and algorithmic strategies
  • Analyzed 50+ equities using Python/yFinance/AlphaVantage APIs, optimized portfolio turnover tracking via Excel, and secured investor stakeholder participation in hedge fund investments

Coding Instructor

theCoderSchool

Branford, CT

May 2025 - Aug 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Designed and delivered engaging coding lessons in Python for varying levels of students aged 6-18
  • Achieved 95% enrollment conversion rate through targeted coding trial sessions, generating over $4,500 in profit

Backend Developer

International Transformation Foundation

Remote

Jan 2025 - Apr 2025

Responsibilities:
  • Automated volunteer onboarding processes and enhanced Airtable workflows, streamlining application management for an international nonprofit serving youth leadership and entrepreneurship programs in the U.S., Kenya, and Rwanda
  • Provided training and documentation on both process of automation and utilization, reducing manual volunteer processing time by 40%

Economics Research Assistant

Northeastern University

Boston, MA

Sep 2024 - Dec 2024

Responsibilities:
  • Developed automated data validation scripts in R and Stata to identify out-of-range values across 41 labor market variables, analyzing CPS microdata including occupation codes, industry classifications, and employment indicators.

Volleyball Coach

Northeastern University

Oakland, CA

Sep 2023 - Present

Responsibilities:
  • Grew and led a competitive Club Volleyball program by supervising practices, promoting sportsmanship and safety, and developing teammates' technical skills
  • Improved team record by 200% from 3-12 to 9-9 and to NCCVL Playoffs, and earned all-conference honors through exceptional leadership and performance

Social Media Manager

Google Developer Group

Oakland, CA

Jan 2023 - Aug 2023

Responsibilities:
  • Developed and executed social media strategies that increased community engagement over 60% through various platforms to over 4000 NEU students.

Technical Skills

Languages

Python, SQL, Java, Kotlin, R, Stata

Frameworks & Libraries

Flask, JUnit, pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, yFinance, AlphaVantage

Developer Tools

Git, IntelliJ, VS Code, JupyterLab, Docker, Cursor

Connect

Feel free to contact me at diamond.d@northeastern.edu