
Yi Jing Leong
ECONOMICS AND DATA SCIENCE
School of Social Sciences
Summary
Economics and Data Science student with a solid understanding of market econometrics, policy analysis, and the application of machine learning techniques. Adept in using statistical tools such as R, STATA, and Python to analyse economic trends, forecast outcomes, and assess investment opportunities. Skilled in evaluating market failures, predicting economic behaviours, and applying advanced data science methods to real-world problems. Experienced in equity research, investment analysis, and developing actionable insights into macroeconomic factors that influence industry performance and stock valuation.
Featured Skills
Work Experience
Part-time Retail Assistant May 2023 - Jun 2023
Kate Spade SingaporeStrengthened product knowledge and promotion skills, contributing to increased sales through effective customer engagement.
Improved adaptability and time management by balancing various tasks, from customer queries to stock organization.
Fostered teamwork and collaboration by effectively coordinating with colleagues to achieve store goals.
Part-time Waitress Dec 2020 - Dec 2020
Sanook Kitchen SingaporeDeveloped strong customer service and communication skills by interacting with customers and team members.
Gained problem-solving abilities in a fast-paced environment, improving ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science (Economics) Aug 2023 - Present
Nanyang Technological University SingaporeEconomics and Data Science student with a solid understanding of market econometrics, policy analysis, and the application of machine learning techniques. Adept in using statistical tools such as R, STATA, and Python to analyse economic trends, forecast outcomes, and assess investment opportunities. Skilled in evaluating market failures, predicting economic behaviours, and applying advanced data science methods to real-world problems. Experienced in equity research, investment analysis, and developing actionable insights into macroeconomic factors that influence industry performance and stock valuation.
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Careers Yi Jing favourited
Yi Jing Leong's Skill Profile
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Econometrics skill when I was tasked to do econometrics modules. To tackle this challenge, I proactively referred to online materials to aid in my learning. As a result, I managed to strengthen my understanding of the module outside of what was taught.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Data Analysis skill when I was part of a team that needed to find out solutions to a real world problem statement . To tackle this challenge, I proactively cleaned the large data set we were looking at (COVID-19). As a result, I managed to complete data analysis on the dataset to figure out correlations between factors and the response variable.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Financial Markets skill when I was tasked to do a module on financial economics. To tackle this challenge, I proactively obtained a certificate from bloomberg. As a result, I managed to strengthen my understanding on financial markets .
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Policy Analysis skill when I was tasked to do economics modules. To tackle this challenge, I proactively read up more on policies around the world. As a result, I managed to strengthen understanding of how policies worldwide works with regards to Singapore.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Machine Learning skill when I was part of a team that needed to find out solutions to a real world problem statement . To tackle this challenge, I proactively used machine learning algorithms like regression to visualise data. As a result, I managed to complete data analysis on the dataset and suggest relevant solutions to the problem statement.
Bachelor of Science in Economics and Data Science @ Nanyang Technological University
When I was working at Nanyang Technological University (Aug 2023 - Present), I demonstrated the Statistical Analysis Software skill when I was tasked to do questions that needed statistical software such as STATA. To tackle this challenge, I proactively went to the schools computer labs to use STATA to complete tutorial questions. As a result, I managed to complete the questions and enhanced my proficiency in using statistical software such as STATA.