BHIM SHRESTHA

Economist & Data Analyst
Annapolis, Maryland
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Education

Master of Arts in Economics
Central Michigan University (CMU) | Michigan, US
May 2021
  • GPA: 3.94 / 4.00
  • Master's Research: "Impact of Remittances on Inflation: A Time Series Analysis of Nepal"
  • Relevant Coursework: Advanced Micro/Macroeconomic Theory, Econometrics, Mathematical Economics, Firm Behavior & Game Theory.
Bachelor of Business Management (Finance)
Bangalore University | Bengaluru, India
May 2014
First Class Distinction

Research Experience

Independent Research Project (Work in Progress)
South Asian Economic Analysis: Remittance, Inflation & Governance
July 2024 – Present
  • Conducting comprehensive econometric analysis of remittance flows and their macroeconomic impacts across five South Asian economies (Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka).
  • Political Economy Focus: Analyzing governance quality impacts on remittance effectiveness using Worldwide Governance Indicators.
  • Developing advanced panel data models in R and Python to examine causal relationships between remittances, inflation rates, and governance indicators.
Graduate Research Assistant
Central Michigan University | Economics Department
Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
  • Collected and processed large-scale county and state-level energy sector datasets to analyze the impact of Renewable Portfolio Standards.
  • Verified mathematical derivations and statistical accuracy for faculty research on migration and remittances.
  • Prepared comprehensive literature reviews for the Journal of Migration and Development.

Teaching Experience

Graduate Teaching Assistant
Central Michigan University
Jan 2019 – Dec 2020
  • Provided academic support for graduate-level business and economics courses.
  • Developed study materials and graded assignments with detailed feedback.
  • Managed hybrid classroom technology to facilitate remote learning.

Professional Experience

Market Research Analyst
Dairy Queen | Atlanta, GA
July 2021 – June 2024
  • Analyzed high-frequency sales data to identify consumer behavior patterns and seasonal demand.
  • Conducted price sensitivity analysis to evaluate promotional strategies.
  • Created data visualizations and analytical presentations for franchisee profit optimization (+8% revenue YoY).
Financial Analyst II
Wells Fargo | Bengaluru, India
Aug 2015 – April 2018
  • Conducted risk assessment and financial analysis of mortgage portfolios (HUD, FHA, VA) across all U.S. states.
  • Prepared detailed analytical reports for senior management using advanced Excel modeling.
  • Developed training programs for new analysts in mortgage operations.

Technical Skills

Econometric Methods
Panel Data Analysis, Time Series (VAR, ARIMA, VECM), DiD, IV, GMM, Input-Output Models.
Software & Programming
Python (Pandas, StatsModels), R, Stata, SAS, SPSS, Git, Advanced Excel.

Awards & Scholarships

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