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Diya Patel

@diyapatel2

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Computational economist driving data-led strategy and climate-focused innovation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles using data and economic analysis to shape strategy in sustainability, policy, or startup environments, with room for cross-functional leadership and impact.

I am a computer science and economics student who applies data analysis and economic research to strategic problems in business, policy, and sustainability. I combine technical tools like R and Excel with market and financial modeling to produce actionable insights.

I have led cross-institutional research on geoeconomic risk and foreign investment, synthesizing regulatory, economic, and geopolitical data into policy-relevant recommendations. In startups and venture settings, I designed segmentation models and investor-facing collateral that increased B2B engagement and supported sponsorship growth.

My work in ESG and climate innovation centers on translating sustainability opportunities into go-to-market strategy for mid-market firms and advising decarbonization-focused partnerships. I standardize research methodologies, validate sources, and produce intelligence reports that guide funding and program decisions.

I bring strong stakeholder communication, presentation design, and project management skills to roles that require analytical rigor and creative problem solving, and I seek positions where I can help organizations scale sustainable, resilient strategies informed by data.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Research Relations Coordinator

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Center for Business and the Environment at Yale

Jan 2025 - Present (9 months)

Co-led external research partnerships with investors and policy advisors to accelerate decarbonization research and synthesized convening findings into intelligence reports guiding funding and programming.

Partnership Management Strategic Communications Stakeholder Engagement Reporting Program Support

Sales & Development Intern

Rising Pineapples

Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (1 month)

Designed and implemented a data-driven B2B segmentation model that increased engagement from high-priority corporate targets by 40% and developed investor-facing collateral to secure new sponsors.

Data Analysis Market Segmentation Investor Relations Excel)R Presentation Design Partnership Development Excel

Research Project Leader

Australian Strategic Policy Institute

Nov 2024 - Jul 2025 (8 months)

Directed a cross-institutional research initiative on China’s outbound FDI into critical infrastructure and tech, synthesizing regulatory and economic data into actionable policy insights and standardizing research methodology.

Foreign Investment Policy Analysis Research Design Data Synthesis

Market Research Lead

ENVSN (Tsai CITY Startup)

Jan 2025 - May 2025 (4 months)

Led market analysis to identify sustainability-driven revenue levers for mid-market sectors, built frameworks assessing market size and competitive landscape, and produced go-to-market briefs for client outreach.

Market Research ESG Strategy Competitive Analysis Go To Market Stakeholder Analysis Report Writing

Legal Research Intern

India Justice Foundation

Dec 2021 - May 2023 (1 year 5 months)

Conducted comparative legal analysis of anti-corruption frameworks in public finance and drafted policy recommendations to improve procurement transparency and fiscal reform.

Legal Research Policy Analysis Public Finance Comparative Law Drafting

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Yale University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science & Economics

Grade: 3.6

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Economics with a 3.6 GPA, expected graduation May 2027.

East Davidson High School

High School Diploma, High School Diploma

High school diploma with honors and awards including the Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and AP Scholar with Distinction, graduated June 2023.