Omer Kara

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As a certified data scientist and econometrician with a Ph.D. in economics, I bring extensive research experience and technical expertise in statistics, econometrics, machine learning, and programming to my work. With proficiency in R and Python, I am adept at developing and deploying data-driven solutions that deliver measurable results.

Whether working in academia or as a consultant, I am committed to collaborating with colleagues and clients to tackle complex challenges and generate actionable insights. In addition, my experience in developing shiny apps demonstrates my ability to translate technical knowledge into user-friendly applications that enhance data visualization, analysis, and modelling.

Research Interests

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  • Primary: Data Science, Time Series Econometrics, Spatial Econometrics, Cryptoeconomics
  • Secondary: Agricultural Economics, Applied Microeconomics, Applied Macroeconomics
Industry Interests

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  • Primary: Data Scientist, Econometrician, Consultant
  • Secondary: Quantitative Analyst, Software Developer
Academic Appointments
Education
Industry Experience

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Present
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July 2022
Data Scientist and Econometrician
Inver Grove Heights, MN, USA
  • Job: Churn Loss Analysis (in progress)
  • Tools: Statistics, Econometrics, Machine Learning, R, R Markdown, ETL, EDA
Research Experience

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Teaching Experience

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Technical Skills

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Certifications and Certificates

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Scholarships, Fellowships, Honors, and Awards
August 2017
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August 2010
Scholarship for Graduate Education in the U.S.

Full-tuition scholarship including stipend, health insurance, and travel expenses.

June 2007
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September 2005
Grant for Outstanding Academic Performance
Istanbul, Turkey

Stipend for attaining a GPA of at least 3.8 for four semesters.

June 2008
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September 2003
Scholarship for Undergraduate Education
Istanbul, Turkey

Full-tuition scholarship including stipend.

Publications

For the details of my publications, working papers, and works in progress see the My Research History page.

Languages
  • English (C2 Proficiency - fluent)
  • Turkish (native)
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