Diego Alfaro-Juarez

I’m a recent graduate from UC Santa Cruz with a Master’s in Quantitative Economics and Finance. I specialize in data analysis, forecasting, and turning complex information into clear insights that help organizations make better decisions. My experience includes building ARIMA forecasting models, conducting econometric research, analyzing financial and operational datasets, and presenting findings in a way that is easy to understand.

I’ve worked with tools such as Stata, R, and Excel, and I enjoy projects involving data cleaning, reporting, visualization, and predictive modeling. I also have customer-facing experience, which taught me how to communicate clearly, solve problems quickly, and support people effectively.

I’m currently exploring roles in data analysis, research, finance, or operations where I can contribute strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a steady work ethic.

I have experience in data analysis, research, and customer-facing work across academic and professional settings. I’ve built forecasting models, cleaned and analyzed financial and economic datasets, created reports, and presented insights to help guide decisions. As a Teaching Assistant at UC Santa Cruz, I led weekly sections, developed course materials, and explained complex ideas in simple terms. In addition, my experience at Whole Foods strengthened my communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.

I completed my Master’s in Quantitative Economics & Finance at UC Santa Cruz, where I focused on econometrics, forecasting, and data analysis. My coursework included advanced statistics, programming, time-series modeling, financial economics, and applied research. I also completed a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management Economics with honors, gaining a strong foundation in finance, accounting, and economic theory.