Rama Tonpe
Urbana
Summary
Motivated research assistant with experience at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Proficient in Python and machine learning, with a strong background in quantitative research and software testing. Analyzed donor reactions to political ads and developed data-driven solutions, demonstrating problem-solving abilities and collaborative research skills
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
12.2024 - Current
- Using Natural Language Processing to analyze how small donors react to political advertisements.
- Helped decide the tech-stack to be used to extract the required data.
- Was integral to choosing the variables that were to be included in the model, as well as the model itself.
Intern
RIA Advisory
07.2024 - 09.2024
- Contributed to technology track focusing on developing testing automation software.
- Guided project team by resolving technical challenges.
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 10.2024
- Modeled principal-agent games to determine the optimum minimum wage regulation.
- Primarily used Python optimization packages.
Android Developer
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Collaborated with freshmen to create innovative android app for student time management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2026
Skills
- Python
- R
- C
- Machine Learning
- Data Structures
- Time Series Modeling and Analysis
- Research Writing
- Software Testing
James Scholar
Selected to be in the James Scholar Honors program based on academic performance and extracurricular activities.
Timeline
Research Assistant
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
12.2024 - Current
Intern
RIA Advisory
07.2024 - 09.2024
Research Assistant
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
05.2024 - 10.2024
Android Developer
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
08.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Econometrics And Quantitative Economics
University of Illinois At Urbana-Champaign
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