Foster Dompreh

Economist | Financial Analyst | Quantitative Modeler

Building AI-powered solutions for financial forecasting and risk analysis.

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About Me

Data-driven financial economist with a strong technical foundation and a passion for leveraging programming, data science, and machine learning to solve complex financial and economic challenges. Skilled in Portfolio Management Analysis, Asset Pricing models, and financial variables volatility clustering mechanisms using Python, R, and Julia. I am experienced in developing predictive models that improve forecasting accuracy. Proven track record of combining financial expertise with advanced technical solutions to deliver actionable insights, help reduce risk exposure, and drive data-informed decision-making.

Education

Msc Financial Economics

University of Wisconsin - Madison | 2025

Financial Econometrics, Mathematical Analysis, Investment and Derivatives

B.A. Economics

Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology | 2007

Macroeconomics, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics

Work Experience

Data Analyst

AAE, UW-Madison, Madison, WI | August, 2024 - Current

Analyzed 100+ large datasets from U.S. cranberry growers using Python (Pandas, NumPy) and Julia to evaluate agricultural practices, optimizing resource allocation and sustainability.
Built PCA/DEA models; cut redundant variables by 30%, boosting production and analytical efficiency.
Slashed computational time by 80% via code optimization for faster stakeholder decisions.

Data Analyst and Researcher

Extension, UW-Madison, Madison, WI | August, 2023 - August, 2024

Automated salary benchmarking using R (tidyverse, ggplot2) and SPSS, delivering 100+ reports on salary averages to inform equitable workforce planning.
Optimized funding allocation by analyzing federal, state, and county financial data for 65+ institutions, identifying $1M in cost-saving opportunities for resource distribution.
Developed a 5-year trend analysis of salary changes in R, uncovering key drivers for strategic budgeting decisions.