Information Systems · Analytics · Finance

Mei Ruiz

B.A.A. in Information Systems & Business Analytics with a Finance minor.

A little about me.

A multidisciplinary background combining analytical problem-solving, business context, technology, languages, and creative production.

I am an Information Systems & Business Analytics student with a Finance minor, graduating from The University of Texas at El Paso in Fall 2026. My academic work spans data analytics, databases, business intelligence, capital markets, investments, financial modeling, and systems analysis.

Beyond coursework, I enjoy working with data-driven questions that connect technical analysis to real-world decisions. My experience also extends into photography, video, audio, international study, and multilingual communication.

Education

Academic foundation across information systems, analytics, finance, and Korean language study.

The University of Texas at El Paso

El Paso, TX · Fall 2023 – Fall 2026

B.A.A. in Information Systems & Business Analytics · Finance Minor

Relevant Coursework: System Analysis & Design for Business Analytics · Business Intelligence & Decision Modeling · Database Management · Money & Capital Markets · Investments · Advanced Corporate Finance · Portfolio Analysis

Yonsei University

Seoul, South Korea · Summer 2023 · Summer 2024

Korean Language Institute, Regular Program — Level 3

Selected projects

Analytics, forecasting, application development, and a small public GitHub project.

Data Analytics · Predictive Modeling

Sexual Crimes in Chicago: Descriptive & Predictive Analytics

PythonPandasNumPyscikit-learnstatsmodelsSeaborn

Analyzed more than one million records across Chicago crime, victim demographic, and sex offender datasets.
Cleaned, integrated, and explored large-scale datasets using Pandas and NumPy.
Performed descriptive and statistical analysis to identify patterns and relationships within the data.
Developed a Random Forest classification model using scikit-learn to estimate the likelihood of minor involvement based on demographic variables.
Achieved 74.58% accuracy and a 0.1646 F1-score.
Independently completed the project's programming, data analysis, documentation, and report development as part of a group coursework project.

Independent Data Analysis · Statistical Forecasting

Voting & Ranking Forecasting Analysis

Developed an independent forecasting framework to analyze changes in contestant rankings under evolving multi-person and single-person voting conditions.
Compiled historical voting totals, rankings, ranking trajectories, and estimated audience voting data to evaluate changes in contestant support.
Analyzed the transition from three-person voting to single-person voting by comparing changes in vote share and placement to estimate individual voting strength.
Evaluated ranking volatility using average placement, placement trends, historical performance, current rankings, and changes in voting conditions.
Incorporated qualitative indicators including audience reception, fan-base strength, media exposure, public reputation, and perceived production influence into forecasts.
Correctly identified 5 of 6 contestants eliminated during the analyzed round.
Correctly identified 5 of 12 semifinal placements and 8 of the final 9 contestants.

Application Development

Java Food Delivery Application

Java

Developed a Java-based food ordering application with menu selection, shopping-cart management, item removal, and checkout functionality.
Implemented application logic for managing user selections and order processing.

GitHub · Python

BMI Calculator

PythonGitHub

Developed a personal BMI calculator supporting height and weight input in metric units, U.S. units, and Chinese jin.
Implemented unit conversion and BMI calculation logic.
Publicly available through GitHub.

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Skills

Technical tools paired with business, finance, and analytical context.

Programming

Python · Java · SQL

Data & Analytics

Microsoft Excel · Pandas · NumPy · scikit-learn · statsmodels · Seaborn · Power BI · Tableau

Databases

MySQL

Development & Tools

VS Code · Linux

Creative Technology

Adobe Photoshop · Adobe Premiere Pro · Adobe Audition · Adobe Lightroom

Finance & Business

Portfolio Analysis · Capital Markets · Financial Modeling · Statistical Analysis · Business Intelligence · Decision Modeling · Systems Analysis & Design

Languages

Multilingual communication shaped by international study and cross-cultural experience.

SpanishNative

EnglishPearson C2 · Fluent

KoreanTOPIK Level 3 · Intermediate

JapaneseConversational

MandarinBeginner

International experience

Academic and personal experience across multiple cultural and linguistic environments.

Studied Korean language at Yonsei University in Seoul, South Korea during Summer 2023 and Summer 2024.
Developed extensive cross-cultural experience through university study, international travel, and interaction with people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
Academic and personal experience working across Spanish, English, Korean, Japanese, and Chinese-language environments.

Media & creative

A creative side alongside the analytical work.

Media experience

Media
& storytelling.

Experience spanning interview media, photography, video editing, audio production, and visual post-production.

Valorant Champions Tour Seoul — VCT China Interview

Competitive commentary & media

Participated in a VCT China interview during Valorant Champions Tour Seoul, discussing how changes within a Chinese team could affect competitive performance against a North American favorite.

Provided commentary on team composition, expected performance, and competitive dynamics ahead of the matchup.

Photography & Media

Experience with professional camera equipment, event photography, photo editing, and color correction.
Experience editing video content and experimenting with audio recording and sound mixing.
Proficient with Adobe Photoshop and Premiere Pro, with additional experience in Adobe Audition and Lightroom.

Let's connect.

For opportunities, collaborations, or simply to say hello.