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United States

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Grader and teaching assistant for AGEC 305 Agricultural Prices, taught by Dr. Ken FosterHost 2 hours of office hours weekly, give midterm review sessions the class prior to each exam, and grade all homework (45+ student class)Description: Analysis of prices and the movement of farm product prices; relations of farm product prices to farm input and other prices; conceptual and statistical analysis of agricultural supply and demand relationships; application of price analysis, price forecasting, agricultural outlook, agricultural policy; adjustment of farming to new price conditions.

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

1 of 13 students (graduate and UG) working beneath mentors from Corteva Agriscience on the research projectUtilizing public access data to assess spatiotemporal trends in yield and yield-stability for corn and soybeans across the USThe residual of the yield (deviated from the temporal trend) will be used as the dependent variable in a model with climate based explanatory variablesGoal of the project is to ultimately predict whether future yield stability may decrease by comparing a variety of future weather scenarios against our main results

Havana, Illinois, United States

Corn, soybean, and wheat trading for Havana, IL region (4 facilities)Assisted trading manager for position that includes 2 out of 38 total facilities registered with the CME Group as part of the grain delivery system, providing the ability to issue shipping certificates to the oldest longs of the delivery month, creating unique arbitrage opportunities and increased sensitivity to calendar spreadsCreated competitive cash bids to compete against other facilities connected to the river or nearby rail lines, as well as interior commercial and processing facilities within the region to maximize margin while receiving an optimized volumeActively managed Havana cash position to ensure the bushels we are receiving have been properly hedged using the Oak order entry systemCreated a barge freight analysis dashboard that utilized a multivariate regression model to return the relative expense of nearby or deferred freight, classified as cheap, moderate, or expensive

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Undergraduate ThesisAdvisor: Dr. Michael S DelgadoTopic: Exploring the Quantitative Impact of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries on Home Sale Prices in OklahomaStatus: Currently submitted and in peer-review process at a well-respected academic journal relevant to the research

West Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Led team of 5 selected students with distinguished backgrounds in computer science and engineeringBacktested and refined model using QuantConnect, and explored multiple options strategiesExplored other variables that impact futures price: S&D predictions using the USDA WASDE and Crop Progress reports, forex markets, and weather. Cost-of-carry data and forward curves to determine a theoretical fair future price

Overland Park, Kansas, United States

Engaged in 250+ strategic conversations with trucking companies and brokers, efficiently coordinating load bookings and showcasing negotiation and communication skillsAuthored and disseminated daily market wires, delivering timely and insightful information to upper management, exemplifying a strong analytical ability and clear communication in a fast-paced trading environmentAssisted in managing outbound FOB truck position for ADM Hereford, TX terminal

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Westfield, Indiana, United States

Carmel, Indiana, United States

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Agricultural Economics

Activities and Societies: Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity, Boiler Quant Finance Group

Diploma With Academic Honors

Activities and Societies: Computer Science Honors Society, Hockey Club Scholar-Athlete for all eight semesters