Yuxuan(angela) CAO
About Yuxuan(angela) CAO
Yuxuan (Angela) Cao is a Senior Analyst in Partnership Analytics at Credit Karma, specializing in financial crime analysis and risk modeling. She has a strong background in data science, having previously worked at Avant and CITIC Securities, and is proficient in Python, machine learning, and data visualization tools.
Current Role at Credit Karma
Yuxuan Cao serves as a Senior Analyst in Partnership Analytics at Credit Karma since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing partnership analytics through advanced machine learning techniques. Her expertise includes the development of predictive models using Python libraries such as Scikit-Learn and Keras/TensorFlow. She employs neural networks and ensemble methods to derive insights that support strategic decision-making.
Previous Experience at Avant
Prior to her current position, Yuxuan worked at Avant as a Data Science Analyst in the Risk Department from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she contributed to risk modeling and financial crime analysis. She later advanced to the role of Senior Data Science Analyst at Avant for a brief period in 2021, further enhancing her analytical skills in the Greater Chicago Area.
Educational Background
Yuxuan holds a Bachelor's degree in Finance from Central University of Finance and Economics, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. She furthered her education at Emory University - Goizueta Business School, completing a program from 2018 to 2019. Her academic background provides a strong foundation for her expertise in financial analysis and risk modeling.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Yuxuan Cao is proficient in various technical tools and programming languages. She utilizes Python libraries for predictive modeling and employs data visualization tools such as D3.js and ggplot2 to present complex data insights. Additionally, she leverages cloud computing platforms like AWS and Spark to optimize data processing and analytics workflows, enhancing her analytical capabilities.
Internships and Early Career
Yuxuan began her career with internships that provided her with valuable experience in research and finance. In 2017, she worked as a Policy Research Assistant at CITIC Securities Company Limited in Beijing for three months. She also served as a Research Intern at China Securities Co., Ltd. for two months in Tianshui. Earlier, she held the position of Customer Manager Assistant in the Corporation Finance Department at Bank of China for one month in 2016.