“If you can Dream it, you can Do it.”
— Walt Disney
About
Amar Sahota has been able to develop specialized skills in R, Python, SQL, Excel and other programming languages allowing him to solve complex problems, while generating and displaying significant insights from large data sets. He is a highly motivated, result-oriented professional who has proven his ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously. His objective is to obtain a position that will allow him to use his problem-solving and programming skills in the field of data analysis and machine learning to create quantitative models to aid decision-making.
Skills
Innovation, Creativity, Time Management, Communication, Problem-Solving, Organization, Mathematics, Statistics
Technical Skills
Python, R, C, SQL, Tableau, Git, Excel, Google Cloud (GCP).
PROJECT AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Derivatix Capital Management
Data and Quantitative Analyst
June 2017- Present
- Traded option contracts on stocks, ETF’s and indexes
- Analyzed Markets based on Fundamental and Technical Analysis
- Designed algorithmic options trading strategies using python.
- Used pandas to preform data analysis on past trades to gather insights on trading results
- Prepared data visualization reports and presented insights to team members
- Used Python to back test and analyze different option trading strategies
Lantern Institute
Mathematical Finance and Data Science Analyst
March 2019 – August 2019
- Preformed Data analysis on Samsung health data to investigate patterns and to generate significant insights using Python (Numpy, Pandas, Matplotlib, Seaborn, Scikit Learn).
- Created apps displaying insights and interactive visuals using flask and dash.
- Used Google Cloud to run apps continuously and broadcasted apps with external IP to enable public access.
- Used unsupervised and supervised machine learning techniques such as PCA, K-Nearest Neighbors, K-Clusters and Regression to create predictions and analyse structure of data.
- Investigated LIBOR interests’ rates for multiple CAD and USD tenors. Analysed the variance of tenors using principal component analysis and investigated correlation plots to generate key insights. Used predictive models such as autocorrelation and Vasicek models to project probability distributions for future rates.
- Set-up queries for SQL databases to sort, aggregate, join and analyse data to generate insights.
VOLO Headphones (Start-Up)
Co-founder
Jan 2016 – April 2018
- Used Engineering Software to create renders of Headphones
- Created full functioning prototypes using 3D Printers
- Developed marketing campaigns through Instagram and other social media outlets
- Pitched product and business plans to investors
- Hired interns to help with business operations
- Created models to estimate financial projections of revenues and future cash flows.
- Worked with angel investors to create strategic business structure and product ideas
- Raised money through pitch competitions and engineering awards.
Designtest & Balance
Project Manager Assistant
January 2014- August 2015
- Created an automated data entry process for air and water reports using Excel
- Prepared blueprints and reports prior to on¬site visits
- Attended meetings to go over the deficiencies and the progress of ongoing projects
- Worked directly with the project manager to create and schedule jobs
Unionville Milliken Soccer Club
Head Coach
June 2011 - September 2011
- Coached children under the age of 12 in their soccer development
- Organized training exercises to improve soccer skills of children
- Provided moral support to the team during games
- Notified team member’s parents on soccer schedules
EDUCATION
Society of Actuaries
January 2019
Exam P
Ryerson University
April 2018
Mechatronics Engineering
Resume
Contact Me
Email : amar.sahota271@gmail.com