Hello! ๐Ÿ‘‹

I'm Doug Chingosho, a graduate student pursuing an MS in Business Analytics with a concentration in Financial Technology Analytics at Washington University in St. Louis, Olin Business School. I'm passionate about leveraging data science and quantitative analysis to solve complex financial problems and drive strategic decision-making.

With over 5 years of experience in financial services, I've developed a strong foundation in risk management, data administration, and team leadership. My journey from managing pension fund assets to pursuing advanced analytics reflects my commitment to continuous learning and excellence.

What Drives Me

๐ŸŽฏ Impact Through Data

I believe data should tell stories that drive meaningful business decisions. Whether it's optimizing portfolio allocations, time series analysis (both predictive and prescriptive). I'm motivated by creating tangible value through analytics.

๐ŸŒฑ Continuous Learning

"Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn.", Benjamin Franklin The beautiful thing about learning is that nobody can take it away from you. Growth also happens outside comfort zones. I actively pursue new skills and embrace challenging problems.

๐Ÿค Collaboration & Team Work

"It is better to have a great team than a team of greats.", Simon Sinek. This explains why PSG failed to win UEFA Champions League with Lionel Messi, Neymar Junior and Mbappe, all in their prime. Teamwork, to me, is about empowering each other to succeed.

๐ŸŒ Community Building

Community doesnt have to be a thousand people who live in a neighbourhood. โ€œWhat you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.โ€ Jane Goodall The world is such a better place when we look out for each other because noone else will.

Technical Expertise

๐Ÿ“Š Data & Analytics

  • Machine Learning: Supervised/unsupervised learning, XGBoost, Random Forest, Neural Networks
  • Statistical Modeling: Regression analysis, time series forecasting, Bayesian methods
  • Data Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, ggplot2, matplotlib, Plotly
  • Big Data: SQL, data warehousing, ETL pipelines

๐Ÿ’ฐ Financial Analytics

  • Portfolio Management: Markowitz optimization, CAPM, Fama-French models
  • Derivatives Pricing: Black-Scholes, Greeks, Monte Carlo simulation
  • Risk Management: VaR, stress testing, credit risk modeling
  • Financial Modeling: DCF, APV, scenario analysis

๐Ÿ’ป Programming & Tools

  • Languages: Python (NumPy, Pandas, scikit-learn), R (tidyverse, caret), SQL
  • Visualization: Tableau, Power BI, Excel (VBA, Power Query)
  • Other Tools: Git/GitHub, Jupyter, RStudio, VS Code, Streamlit
  • Cloud: Basic AWS, Google Cloud Platform experience

Beyond Analytics

Beyond all this, when I'm not crunching numbers and stuff, some of my interests are:

  • ๐Ÿฅพ Hiking, Zip Lining, Bungee Jumping and Travelling: Exploring trails and enjoying nature.
  • โšฝ Soccer, Baseball & Cricket: Favorites are |โšฝChelsea F.C |โšพGo Cardinals !๐ŸChevrons
  • ๐ŸŽ๏ธ Formula 1 and ๐Ÿ€ NBA: Sometimes I watch weekend games and races.
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Playing Sports: I enjoy playing Soccer, Volleyball, Badminton and Pickleball
  • ๐ŸŽฌ Movies: Intelligence & Crime movies or tv shows, sometimes epic historical films like G.o.T. or Troy

Campus Involvement

Beta Alpha Psi

An international honor society for accounting, finance and information systems students attending universities

Olin Africa Business Club

Promoting African business perspectives and networking

Olin Graduate & Professional Student Council

Representing graduate students interests

SMP Student Ambassador

Supporting and mentoring incoming students

Varsity Event Staff

Assist with planning and coordination of university athletic events

Languages

English: Fluent (Professional Working Proficiency)
Shona: Native Speaker

Let's Connect!

I'm always interested in discussing finance, data analytics, fintech opportunities, or just connecting with fellow professionals. Feel free to reach out!