Aleksandra Firstenko
About Aleksandra Firstenko
Aleksandra Firstenko is a Senior Research Associate at Amherst Capital Management, where she applies econometrics and machine learning to analyze extensive real estate and economic data. With a strong academic background in physics and economics, she also advises junior team members and provides data-driven insights.
Work at Amherst Holdings
Aleksandra Firstenko has served as a Senior Research Associate at Amherst Capital Management since 2018. In this role, she applies econometrics and machine learning algorithms to analyze extensive datasets related to real estate and economic trends. Her responsibilities include advising junior team members on research and data analysis projects, ensuring that the team maintains high standards in their analytical work. She also focuses on enhancing model forecasts by working with APIs and public datasets, such as IPUMS and ACS.
Previous Experience at Accenture
Prior to her current position, Aleksandra worked at Accenture as a Senior Analyst from 2013 to 2014 in Moscow, Russia. During her tenure, she contributed to various projects that required advanced analytical skills and a strong understanding of data-driven decision-making. This experience provided her with a solid foundation in consulting and analytics, which she later applied in her subsequent roles.
Background in Economics and Finance
Aleksandra Firstenko has a strong academic background in economics and finance. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Theoretical and Mathematical Physics from Saint Petersburg State University from 2007 to 2011. Following this, she pursued a Master of Arts in Economics with a focus on Finance and Data Analysis at the New Economic School from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, she is a candidate for a Master of Science in Applied Economics at Johns Hopkins University, where she has been studying since 2017.
Experience at Sberbank
From 2015 to 2017, Aleksandra worked as a Senior Analyst / Economist at Sberbank in the Center for Macroeconomic Research in Moscow, Russia. In this role, she utilized her expertise in economic analysis to contribute to macroeconomic research initiatives. Her experience at Sberbank further developed her analytical skills and understanding of economic trends.
Research Specializations
Aleksandra specializes in various advanced research methodologies, including hypothesis testing, advanced regression analysis, clustering, and natural language processing. She provides data-driven market research commentaries and creates visualizations tailored for audiences with differing levels of statistical literacy. Her ability to communicate complex data insights effectively is a key aspect of her work.