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Ryan Mitchell: Summary of Skills

Ryan Mitchell has extensive experience applying econometric and machine learning methods to large and complex datasets. He has worked on applied research projects forecasting and nowcasting recessions in the US and Canada using mixed frequency models and neural networks. Mitchell also has work experience at Amazon and Blackrock, and he has taught business and economics courses at the University of Washington.

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Ryan Mitchell: Summary of Skills

Ryan Mitchell has extensive experience applying econometric and machine learning methods to large and complex datasets. He has worked on applied research projects forecasting and nowcasting recessions in the US and Canada using mixed frequency models and neural networks. Mitchell also has work experience at Amazon and Blackrock, and he has taught business and economics courses at the University of Washington.

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[email protected] ▪ 786.942.

1973
319B Savery Hall ▪ Seattle, WA 98105
linkedin.com/in/ryanmitchell94/
Ryan Mitchell

Summary of Skills
▪ Proficient in R, SQL, STATA and Tableau from numerous Applied Econometric Research projects
▪ Knowledge of machine learning methods, particularly neural networks, from extensive use in my PhD research
▪ Start to finish research experience on multiple Applied Econometric projects using large complex datasets
▪ On camera presenting experience from my YouTube channel ‘Ryan the Economist’, covering current Economic and Financial events
▪ Strong in-person presentation skills developed from teaching and delivery of complex quantitative research in a precise way
▪ Enhanced communication, written and organization skills from teaching large classes of university students
▪ Strong drive, dedication and ability to make solid decisions in a fast and detail oriented individual and team environment
▪ Ability to work well with others shown when representing Great Britain at the World Rowing Championships

Education

University of Washington, Seattle, WA


▪ Ph.D. student, Econometrics and Quantitative Economics, degree expected June 2021
▪ Fields: Applied Econometrics – Time Series
▪ MA, Economics, 2017

University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom


▪ BS, Economics, First Class Honors, 2015
▪ Graduated top in the Economics, Finance and Management School

Relevant Experience
Amazon, Seattle, WA. July 2019 - December 2019
Internship – Economist, Topline Forecasting
▪ Implemented a real time structural break monitoring system for key weekly time series for Amazon decision making
▪ Rich high dimensional data allowed for the use of Bayesian methods on panel data, improving on existing models
▪ Presented the project to a large audience, including many Amazon Senior employees with tech and non-tech backgrounds

Applied Econometric Research Projects, September 2017 - Present


PhD Dissertation: University of Washington
▪ Forecasted and Nowcasted US + Canadian recessions in real time with high frequency financial and macro data using R
- Implemented a mixed frequency probit model as well as machine learning techniques (neural networks)
- Examine bond, stock, exchange rate markets and real indicators as leading predictors of recessions
▪ Forecasted and Nowcasted OECD countries GDP growth using daily financial data, and monthly and quarterly macro data, in R
- Built a data pipeline to pull thousands of data series from the internet and automatically update on a weekly basis
- Compared machine learning (neural networks) with mixed frequency regression methods

Blackrock, London, United Kingdom. June 2014 - August 2014


Summer Internship, Investments - Securities Lending Strategy
▪ Worked on strategy projects targeted at Asset Management Competitor analysis
▪ Led a team that managed a client equity portfolio targeted at value stocks and presented to Senior Managers
▪ Estimated potential revenue if Blackrock expanded Securities Lending into new emerging markets

Teaching Experience
University of Washington, Seattle, WA. September 2015 - Present
Graduate Instructor and Teaching Assistant, Foster School of Business and Department of Economics
▪ Lead weekly face to face and video conference sessions to teach and review lecture materials
▪ MBA Courses Taught: Big Data, Operations Management, Statistics, Project Management for Supply Chain
▪ Undergraduate Courses Taught: Managerial Economics, Introduction to Macroeconomics, Introduction to Microeconomics

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