About

Hi, I'm Raj

As an ambitious and passionate graduate student pursuing an MS in Real Estate, I have a strong foundation in real estate investment analysis, finance, machine learning, and statistics. My passion lies in exploring the intersection between Real Estate and Data Science, and I am constantly seeking new opportunities to expand my knowledge and skills in this field. Apart from this, I am also interested in working in Real Estate Capital Markets, Credit Risk Modeling, and Prepayment Risk Modeling. In addition to my technical expertise, I possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, allowing me to collaborate effectively with colleagues and clients alike. Whether working independently or as part of a team, I am committed to delivering high-quality results and exceeding expectations.


Let's work together and create something amazing!

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Projects.

These are some of the recent projects I have been working on. If you want to view my previous projects please visit my LinkedIn account.

REITs

REIT Web-app

Incorporated web development skills to create a REIT analysis web application, showcasing stock price visualization, portfolio diversification, and financial statement insights....Try it

#REIT #Finance #Python

Project 2

Real Estate Market Report for Onondaga County, NY

With Micron Technology's $100B Megafab plant announcement in Clay, NY, expect significant real estate market growth. This report analyzes Onondaga County's residential and commercial real estate potential...Read more

#Real Estate #Economics

Project 3

Financial Inclusion

Presently engaged in the ongoing research that delves into the investigation Financial Inclusion across the United States. Studying the effect of COVID-19-induced bank closures on banking accessibility and its correlation with financial inclusion.

#Machine Learning #Economics #Python

Project 4

Cross-sectional Banking Determinants across U.S.

Used K-Means Clustering Algorithm to cluster statistically significant variables used to determine banking accessibility and visualized the variable clusters.

#Machine Learning #Economics #Python #SAS

Project 4

Portfolio Optimization Web-app

Developing a Python-based web application for portfolio optimization, leveraging advanced algorithms and data analysis techniques to maximize investment returns and minimize risk. Implementing modern portfolio theory with efficient frontier visualization to assist users in making informed investment decisions.

#Python #Portfolio Optimization #Finance

Project 4

Liquefaction Assessment

B.Tech Thesis: Conducted comprehensive research on soil liquefaction susceptibility and applied deterministic/stochastic methods to assess liquefaction potential for critical infrastructure project of Howrah metro station, identifying susceptible soil layers using simulated earthquakes..Read more

#Engineering #Matlab #Simulation

My journey so far

Work Experience.

Kolkata Port Trust

Graduate Engineering Trainee

Gained hands-on experience in various engineering disciplines while actively contributing to port operations and projects. Applied my skills in areas such as construction project management, and structural analysis.

Dec 2019 - Jan 2020

Indian Institutue of Technology, Hyderabad

Research Intern

• Developed and compared estimation models for predicting spectral acceleration of ground motion using Machine Learning (ML).

• Conducted extensive research and analysis on contemporary GMPEs and successfully calibrated an ML model using Histogram Gradient Boosting approach to predict spectral acceleration with significantly higher accuracy than any other method.

Apr 2021 - Dec 2021

Zicklin School of Business, New York

Graduate Assistant

• Collaborated with professors on various research projects by leveraging my knowledge on machine learning and python.

• Organized and executed successful seminars, workshops and networking events for the Real Estate department.

Feb 2023 - Apr 2023

Zicklin School of Business, New York

Research Assistant

Conducted comprehensive research on the Onondaga County real estate market in relation to the $100B Micron Technology “Megafab” plant announcement, identifying key growth areas and investment opportunities.

Apr 2023 - Jun 2023

Skills.

Real Estate

Real Estate Finance, Capital Markets, Real Estate Financial Modeling, ARGUS

AI/ML

Machine learning, Deep Learning, Time Series Forecasting, Computer Vision

Credit Risk Modeling

PD, LGD, EAD Modeling

Prepayment Risk Modeling

MBS, Monte Carlo Simulation

Corporate Finance

Financial statement analysis, Valuation, Asset Management

DBMS

MySQL, Data Modeling

Front-end Development

HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React

Civil Engineering

STAAD, AutoCAD, CPM, Deepsoil

Analytics

Advanced Excel, Python, PowerBI, Argus

Education.

Bachelor of Technology (Hons.) - Civil Engineering

Indian Institute of Engineering Science and Technology

Kolkata, India

2018 - 2022

GPA - 3.8


Relevant coursework: Economics, Accounting and Financial Management, Mathematics, Management and Industrial Sociology, Estimation, Valuation and Project Management, Database Management Techniques, Soft Computing

Master of Science - Real Estate (STEM)

Zicklin School of Business, Baruch College, City University of New York

New York City, USA

2022 - 2024

GPA - 4.0


Coursework: Corporate Finance, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Capital Markets, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Development, Analytics for Real Estate Investment