Rael Almonte
@raelalmonte
Data analyst skilled in Python, SQL, and delivering accurate insights.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I am a data-focused analyst and Ph.D. candidate in Political Science with extensive experience cleaning, transforming, and validating multi-source datasets to produce client-ready reporting. I consistently improve turnaround times and accuracy through automated workflows and careful application of business rules.
My work spans higher education and consulting environments where I achieved measurable results: a 30% reduction in turnaround time, 99%+ QA accuracy, and 60% faster processing cycles by leveraging Excel, Python (Pandas), and SQL. I collaborate closely with stakeholders and coordinate data integration into internal reporting systems.
I bring strong technical skills in Tableau, PowerBI, R, Stata, Jupyter, and LaTeX, plus multilingual ability in English, Spanish, and conversational French. I seek roles where I can apply rigorous data practices to support decision-making and scale reliable analytical processes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
BUGraduate Research Assistant
Binghamton University
Sep 2022 - Jan 2026 (3 years 4 months)
Cleaned, normalized, and applied business rules to multi-source datasets using Excel and Python (Pandas), reducing turnaround time by 30% and delivering client-ready reports. Coordinated with project managers and uploaded processed data into internal systems to improve on-time delivery and resolve data issues independently.
JCQuantitative Analyst
John Jay College
May 2023 - Sep 2023 (4 months)
Cleaned, transformed, and validated datasets using Excel, SQL, and Python, achieving 99%+ QA accuracy and improving processing speed by 60% for internal reporting. Collaborated with stakeholders to address discrepancies and ensure seamless data integration.
Business Intelligence Analyst
Mercury Public Affairs
Feb 2019 - Aug 2019 (6 months)
Analyzed and cleaned client datasets using Excel and SQL across 20+ engagements, improving client satisfaction and reducing revision requests by proactively reconciling data and flagging discrepancies for executive reporting.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
BUBinghamton University
Ph.D. in Political Science, Political Science
2022 -
Pursuing Ph.D. in Political Science with All But Dissertation (ABD) status, engaging in advanced research and quantitative analysis.
DVDiplomatic Academy of Vienna, University of Vienna
Master of Advanced International Studies, International Studies
2019 - 2021
Completed Master of Advanced International Studies with focus on international relations and diplomatic studies.
JYJohn Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
2014 - 2018
Earned Bachelor of Arts in Political Science with coursework in political institutions and quantitative methods.
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