Research & Work

A collection of my academic research, industry consulting, and writing.

Research

School Choice Matching Algorithm

Redesigning the student assignment mechanism for a major school district.

Impact: Social welfare increased by 15%; 90% of students got their top 3 choice.

Methods & Approach: Used the Deferred Acceptance algorithm with modifications for sibling priority. Simulated outcomes using historical preference data.

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Industry

The True Cost of Commuting

Consulting project for a logistics firm to optimize driver routes based on traffic probability.

Impact: Reduced fleet fuel consumption by 8% annually.

Methods & Approach: Built a probabilistic travel time model using graph theory and historical traffic APIs.

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Research

Behavioral Nudges in Savings

RCT testing how SMS reminders affect savings rates in low-income households.

Impact: 20% increase in monthly deposits for the treatment group.

Methods & Approach: Randomized Controlled Trial with N=5000 participants over 12 months.

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Writing

Tech Sector Wage Gaps

Op-ed analyzing the gender wage gap in technical roles controlling for experience.

Impact: Cited in 3 major news outlets.

Methods & Approach: Regression analysis of publicly available salary data.

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Industry

Dynamic Pricing for Events

Developed a pricing model for a ticketing platform.

Impact: Revenue up 12% without reducing attendance.

Methods & Approach: Demand estimation using instrumental variables.

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Research

Housing Policy Simulation

Simulating the long-term effects of rent control.

Impact: Used by city council for policy debate.

Methods & Approach: Overlapping generations model calibrated to city census data.

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