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SOHINI MARIK

@sohinimarik

Quantitative Research Consultant at WorldQuant

Kolkata, India

WorldQuantSt. Xavier’s College

SOHINI MARIK is a quantitative research professional with experience devising predictive mathematical models for global financial markets. Proficient in Python, SQL, R, and MATLAB, the candidate has applied data analysis skills to e-commerce, marketing strategy, and scientific research. They hold an M.Sc. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Atmospheric Science.

Experience

Quantitative Research Consultant

WorldQuant

•Jun 2023 - Present•Remote

Devise predictive mathematical models for investing in global financial markets. Use Python for data handling and automation, accessing the simulator via an API. Back test the models over 5 years of data to ensure robustness.

Contact Finder + Lesson Title Writer

Study.com

•Sep 2022 - Sep 2023•Remote

Entered and managed collected data using Excel & Smartsheet. Used sorting, filtering, and Excel functions to organize keywords for optimizing lesson titles. Collaborated with global teams across geographies and functions.

Research Associate

St. Xavier’s College

•Jun 2022 - Feb 2023•Kolkata

Developed a framework to compute complex path integrals of quantum harmonic oscillators driven by time-dependent forces using Monte Carlo Markov Chain methods and the Metropolis Algorithm (Bayesian statistics). Simulated the ground state wavefunctions of the oscillators in MATLAB.

Education

St. Xavier’s College

M.Sc. Physics

Physics

Jun 2022•Grade: CGPA - 9.13/10

Developed analytical, statistical, and problem-solving skills.

University of Calcutta

M.Sc. Atmospheric Science

Atmospheric Science

Oct 2020•Grade: CGPA - 7.46/10

Developed a strong foundation in data analytics and statistical methods.

Licenses & Certifications

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Coursera

Issued: Jul 2023• No expiration

Skills

Python
SQL
R
MATLAB
Java
Tableau
Excel
PowerPoint