James Smith
About James Smith
James Smith is a Senior Associate at Fannie Mae in Washington, D.C., with a PhD in Economics from American University.
Title and Current Role
James Smith is a Senior Associate at Fannie Mae, located in Washington, District of Columbia, United States. In his role, he applies his extensive knowledge in economics to support various initiatives and projects within the organization.
Educational Background and Degrees
James Smith has an extensive educational background with multiple degrees. He earned a PhD in Economics from American University. In addition, he holds a Master of Arts (MA) degree in Economics from American University, obtained in 2013, and an M.A. in Communications, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University, completed in 2010. Earlier in his academic career, he earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Sociology from the University of Mary Washington, having studied there from 2001 to 2005.
Professional Experience and Expertise
Prior to his current role, James Smith served as an economic model analyst in Internal Audit for three years before transitioning to a Data Scientist position. He specializes in ensuring that model development adheres to company-mandated procedures and frequently questions the appropriateness of Gaussian distribution for economic model variables. His areas of interest include macroeconomics, regional economics, and public economics.
Technical Skills and Tools
James Smith is proficient in various data analysis tools and programming languages. He primarily uses R for data analysis but is also skilled in Python, STATA, SAS, and Excel. His technical expertise encompasses categorical data analysis and graph theory, which are crucial for his work in economic modeling and data science.