Maria Bustamante
@mariabustamante1
I turn transaction data into consumption insights, forecasts, and decision-ready economic tools.
AustraliaWhat I'm looking for
At Bancolombia, I turned millions of transactions into dashboards, consumption indicators, and economic insights for executives, commercial teams, and public briefings. I also co-led machine-learning forecasting models with EAFIT University and built a nowcasting tool achieving over 90% correlation with official national accounts.
I'm a bilingual economist and data analyst pursuing a Master’s in Data Science & Innovation at UTS. I use Python, SQL, Power BI, and research to connect economics, analytics, and the human stories behind every number.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
• Developed dashboards and reports for strategic decision-making using SQL, Power BI, and Python.
• Created consumption indicators segmented by income, region, and economic activity to inform internal and external stakeholders.
• Co-led forecasting models in collaboration with EAFIT University, using machine learning to predict consumption trends.
• Conducted research to identify macroeconomic dri
• Conducted comprehensive statistical analyses to support executive-level decision-making processes.
• Integrated diverse internal and external data sources to produce strategic reports that enhanced organizational insights.
• Collaborated on the editing and development of academic content, ensuring clarity and precision in communication.
• Analyzed large-scale assessment data (SABER tests)
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Supported the development of automated tools for investment analysis.
• Automated reporting processes using Python and Excel
• Built internal tools to improve operational efficiency
• Contributed to data-driven improvements in investment workflows
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Technology Sydney
Master's degree, Data Science and Innovation
2025 - 2027
Exploring the intersection of data, design, technology, and strategy to develop innovative business solutions.
Universidad EAFIT
Pregrado en Economía, Finance
2017 - 2021
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
AustraliaAuthorized to work in
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