Hey LinkedIn community! Over the past years at Rocket Mortgage, I've been part of some transformative projects. I had the privilege to:• Pioneer the rollout of our banker-free mortgage process through the creation and deployment of our first-gen product recommendation system.• Establish a centralized hub for model metadata that successfully cleared the rigorous Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) audit.• Take the lead on estimating prepay and default curves for loan pools, aiding in… Show more Hey LinkedIn community! Over the past years at Rocket Mortgage, I've been part of some transformative projects. I had the privilege to:• Pioneer the rollout of our banker-free mortgage process through the creation and deployment of our first-gen product recommendation system.• Establish a centralized hub for model metadata that successfully cleared the rigorous Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) audit.• Take the lead on estimating prepay and default curves for loan pools, aiding in precise bid pricing at auctions.• Introduce game-changing features in the hedge model, with an emphasis on automation throughout the model development lifecycle.Achievements I'm especially proud of:• Amplified Rocket Mortgage's data science capabilities - we grew from a close-knit team of 5 to over a hundred passionate professionals.• Played a pivotal role in safeguarding billions in locked loans from interest rate risks by heading the hedge modeling team.• Innovated and unveiled both the housing price index and a unique housing price perception index.• Crafted a cutting-edge function for pinpoint interest rate estimates using credit data and had the joy of mentoring engineers, leaders, and business minds. Show less

In my earlier days at Origen Financial, I:• Championed the end-to-end management of credit risk modules, which was key to evaluating and approving loan applications.• Provided strategic insights to the top-tier management, focusing on the quantitative evaluation of loan portfolios and credit risk metrics.• Presented intricate risk models to audiences ranging from senior executives to investors.Highlights of my tenure:• Led the charge to ensure that our risk modeling… Show more In my earlier days at Origen Financial, I:• Championed the end-to-end management of credit risk modules, which was key to evaluating and approving loan applications.• Provided strategic insights to the top-tier management, focusing on the quantitative evaluation of loan portfolios and credit risk metrics.• Presented intricate risk models to audiences ranging from senior executives to investors.Highlights of my tenure:• Led the charge to ensure that our risk modeling activities were in full compliance with legal and regulatory standards.• Fostered and nurtured invaluable relationships with tech experts, organizational leaders, and business partners. Show less