Adrian Escamilla

Finance professional with expertise in investment analysis, risk management, and financial modeling. Proven ability to develop valuation models, perform market research, and optimize portfolios for maximum returns. Skilled in Python, SQL, R, and Excel for data-driven decision-making and forecasting. Passionate about delivering insights that enhance financial strategies and investment performance.

I am a finance professional specializing in investment analysis, risk management, and financial modeling. Through my freelance consulting experience in financial technology, I have developed DCF, LBO, and Monte Carlo simulation models to assess investment opportunities and optimize portfolio strategies. My expertise includes market research, quantitative analysis, and data-driven forecasting using Python, SQL, and Excel.

As a Graduate Teaching Assistant at UCF, I analyzed student performance metrics and managed coursework for 950 students, while also leading workshops on data analytics and financial modeling. Previously, as a Retail Shoe Lead at Kroger Fred Meyers, I developed financial forecasting models that increased revenue by 20% and optimized budgeting strategies to enhance operational efficiency.

I have also worked on finance projects, including:

• Investment Portfolio Analysis: Built a multi-factor stock evaluation model using DCF and CAPM to construct an optimized portfolio and mitigate risk.
• Sentiment-Based Stock Selection: Developed an AI-driven stock selection strategy by analyzing financial news sentiment and managing a $1M simulated portfolio.

I earned my Master of Science in Financial Technology from the University of Central Florida (GPA: 3.98/4.00), where I focused on Strategic Financial Management, Analysis of Investment Opportunities, and Artificial Intelligence for FinTech.

I also hold a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from Washington State University (GPA: 3.60/4.00), with coursework in Financial Institutions & Intermediaries, Corporate Finance, International Finance, and Decision Analysis.

Additionally, I had the opportunity to study abroad in Colombia for a year through the Rotary Exchange Program, allowing me to develop bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish and gain valuable international experience.