Specializations and Courses

During my studies I not only managed to be placed on the Dean’s List (2023/24) as one of the top performing students, but I additionally spent a lot of my time on completing graded on-site and online courses to gain knowledge and proficiency in more computer science based and quantitative oriented subjects that I can leverage for finance.

Google cloud platform (GCP) & New york institute of finance

Machine Learning for Trading Specialization

Understanding the structure and techniques used in machine learning, deep learning, and reinforcement learning strategies, steps required to develop and test an ML-driven trading strategy and using Keras and Tensorflow to build Machine Learning models.
Time: 50 hours
Grade: (3 courses: 99,58% / 100% / 100%)
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/specialization/VZVRJ7RERZKJ

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“This 3-course Specialization from Google Cloud and New York Institute of Finance (NYIF) is for finance professionals, including but not limited to hedge fund traders, analysts, day traders, those involved in investment management or portfolio management, and anyone interested in gaining greater knowledge of how to construct effective trading strategies using Machine Learning (ML) and Python. Alternatively, this program can be for Machine Learning professionals who seek to apply their craft to quantitative trading strategies. By the end of the Specialization, you’ll understand how to use the capabilities of Google Cloud to develop and deploy serverless, scalable, deep learning, and reinforcement learning models to create trading strategies that can update and train themselves. As a challenge, you’re invited to apply the concepts of Reinforcement Learning to use cases in Trading. This program is intended for those who have an understanding of the foundations of Machine Learning at an intermediate level. To successfully complete the exercises within the program, you should have advanced competency in Python programming and familiarity with pertinent libraries for Machine Learning, such as Scikit-Learn, StatsModels, and Pandas; a solid background in ML and statistics (including regression, classification, and basic statistical concepts) and basic knowledge of financial markets (equities, bonds, derivatives, market structure, and hedging). Experience with SQL is recommended.

Applied Learning Project

The three courses will show you how to create various quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies using Python. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to create and enhance quantitative trading strategies with machine learning that you can train, test, and implement in capital markets. You will also learn how to use deep learning and reinforcement learning strategies to create algorithms that can update and train themselves.”

Wharton – University of Pennsylvania

Fintech: Foundations & Applications of Financial Technology Specialization

Understanding the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and the latest real-world applications, including regulations, cryptocurrencies, portfolio optimization, payment methods, roboadvising, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain.
Time: 40 hours
Grade: (4 courses: 97,5% / 85% / 85,8% / 86,6%)
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/specialization/TARVK3ADZQV1

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“Wharton’s Fintech Specialization is designed to introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies of Wharton-led companies in the field. You’ll learn the the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization.

You’ll also learn how modern investment strategies deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, analyze the changing regulatory landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of robo-advising, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain. By the end of this Specialization, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about deploying financial technologies for yourself or for your business, giving you a competitive advantage in using the latest financial innovations.he three courses will show you how to create various quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies using Python. By the end of the specialization, you will be able to create and enhance quantitative trading strategies with machine learning that you can train, test, and implement in capital markets. You will also learn how to use deep learning and reinforcement learning strategies to create algorithms that can update and train themselves.”

Applied Learning Project

You’ll learn the the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization. You’ll also learn how modern investment strategies deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, analyze the changing regulatory landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of robo-advising, crowdfunding, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain.

By the end of this Specialization, you’ll be able to make informed decisions about deploying financial technologies for yourself or for your business, giving you a competitive advantage in using the latest financial innovations.”

Johns Hopkins University

Differential Calculus through Data and
Modeling Specialization

A specialization studying functions, their properties, and applications to modelling and data analysis. Concepts of differential calculus of single and multivariable functions provide the set of tools for the learner to begin their scientific career.
Time: 40 hours
Grade: (4 courses: 90% / 93,33% / 89,4% / 94,41%)
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/specialization/GC9ZWL2PVVGL

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“This specialization provides an introduction to topics in single and multivariable calculus, and focuses on using calculus to address questions in the natural and social sciences. Students will learn to use the tools of calculus to process, analyze, and interpret data, and to communicate meaningful results, using scientific computing and mathematical modeling. Topics include functions as models of data, differential and integral calculus of functions of one and several variables, differential equations, and optimization and estimation techniques.

Applied Learning Project

In each module, learners will be provided with solved sample problems that they can use to build their skills and confidence followed by graded quizzes to demonstrate what they’ve learned. Through a cumulative project, students will apply their skills to model the cost of a construction project through a real topographical terrain with the goal of finding the optimal cost to complete the project.”

Wharton – University of Pennsylvania

Finance & Quantitative Modeling for Analysts Specialization

Quantitative Modeling · Linear Regression · Probabilistic Models · Regression Analysis · Linear Programming (LP) · Monte Carlo Method · Solver · Creating own quantitative models · Data Mapping · Data prediction
Time: 45 hours
Grade: (4 courses: 95% / 85% / 85,9% / 97,50)
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/specialization/MU9FYGSP7FDM

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“The role of an Analyst is dynamic, complex, and driven by a variety of skills. These skills range from a basic understanding of financial statement data and non-financial metrics that can be linked to financial performance, to a deeper dive into business and financial modeling. Analysts also utilize spreadsheet models, modeling techniques, and common investment analysis application as part of their toolkit to make informed financial decisions and investments.

This multifaceted specialization will equip a learner who might be interested in entering the dynamic world of data and business analysis, and/or is interested gaining deeper technical knowledge in Finance and Quantitative Modeling. Starting from the fundamentals of quantitative modeling, you will learn how to put data to work by using spreadsheets and leverage spreadsheets as a powerful, accessible data analysis tool. You will also be introduced to the world of corporate finance, and gain a better understanding of finance fundamentals, including a variety of real-world situations spanning personal finance, corporate decision-making and financial intermediation.

Applied Learning Project

The role of an Analyst is dynamic, complex, and driven by a variety of skills. These skills range from a basic understanding of financial statement data and non-financial metrics that can be linked to financial performance, to a deeper dive into business and financial modeling. Analysts also utilize spreadsheet models, modeling techniques, and common investment analysis application as part of their toolkit to make informed financial decisions and investments..”

Eötvös Loránd University (faculty of informatics), Budapest

Introduction to Tools & Methods of Artificial Intelligence

This 1-week credited on-site course at ELTE University in Budapest covered Python coding sessions and Machine/Deep Learning practical tasks, Fuzzy Systems, Evolutionary Algorithms, Natural Language Processing
Time: 1-week onsite course (July 24-28, 2023)
3 ECTS credits
Credential: iro@elte.hu / (https://www.elte.hu/en/)

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University of Montreal

Machine Learning Use Cases in Finance

Neural network architectures on graphs to integrate new information dimensions in financial markets and bitcoin transactions. Portfolio design using reinforcement learning and Natural Language Processing and information extraction methods from financial disclosures in the in an ESG and sustainable finance context
Time: 30 hours
Credential: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/9be0c19d5fe242c3a3cdb75205cbb0f1

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Harvard University – harvard-x online

Calculus Applied – Harvard University

Authentic examples and case studies of how calculus is applied to problems in other fields. Analyzing mathematical models, including variables, constants, and parameters. Appreciation for the assumptions and complications that go into modeling real world situations with mathematics.
Time: 50 hours
Credential: https://courses.edx.org/certificates/5650921977fd45b095835fffae9516ea

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Eötvös Loránd University (faculty of economics), Budapest

Innovation and Start-ups in Business Networks

This 1-week credited and graded on-site course at ELTE university in Budapest was aimed at “students interesting in starting their own company or bringing to market a new idea/technology “. It covered various aspects and considerations of introducing a new product or service and potential hindrances & opportunities when starting companies or projects.
Time: 1-week onsite course (July 17-21, 2023)
3 ECTS credits
Grade: 86%
Credential: sumuni@gtk.elte.hu / (https://gtk.elte.hu/sumuni)

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In this course, you will learn to develop shell scripts using Linux commands, environment variables, pipes, and filters, perform common informational, file, content, navigational, compression, and networking commands in Bash shell and schedule cron jobs in Linux with crontab and explain the cron syntax.
Time: 14 hours
Grade: 98%
Credential: https://www.coursera.org/verify/EG7TTR9MB7Y5

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This course introduces simple and multiple linear regression models.
In this course, you will learn the fundamental theory behind linear regression and, through data examples, learn to fit, examine, and utilize regression models to examine relationships between multiple variables, using the free statistical software R and RStudio.
Time: 10 hours
Grade: 88,41%
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/9QECYVKLATFQ

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IESE Business School – university og navarra

Accounting: Principles of Financial Accounting

This course will provide you with the accounting language’s essentials. Upon completion, you should be able to read and interpret financial statements for business diagnosis and decision-making. More importantly, you will possess the conceptual base to keep learning more sophisticated accounting and finance on your own.
Time: 12 hours
Grade: 89,85%
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/LGQXG356KEPX

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Macquarie University

Excel Skills for Business: Intermediate

In this course, you will build a solid layer of more advanced skills so you can manage large datasets and create meaningful reports. These key techniques and tools will allow you to add a sophisticated layer of automation and efficiency to your everyday tasks in Excel.
Time: 27 hours
Grade: 91,16%
Credential: https://coursera.org/verify/QD 4HWGX5ZJHH

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