Dr. Zak Selim Karatepe

Data Analyst • Assisting clients in selection and application of statistical models that suit their need the most. • Handling data in accordance with customer’s need. In particular micro economic data, survey data and financial data. • Interpretation of the statistical model outputs and reporting to the clients. Fund Manager • Assisting clients in creating stock portfolio. • Executing daily transactions. • Preparing weekly/monthly technical analysis reports.

For the last four months I’ve worked as an advisor to the Deputy Undersecretary in the Ministry of Transport, Maritime Affairs and Communications. I prepared reports mainly related to civil aviation sector in Turkey. I was also responsible of a research study focuses on PPP projects in civil aviation sector.

Research Associate / Lecturer • 2011 – 2015 Assistant to Rector • 2013 – 2014 Teaching Assistant - Project Management (Master’s Level) Administrative Responsibilities • 2013 – 2015 Coordinator of ETS TOEFL Exam • 2011 – 2013 Director of Cultural Affairs Office • 2011 – 2012 Coordinator of Advisory Board of Faculty of Business Administration

Cox Proportional Hazard Models, Recurrent Events, Market Microstructure, Trade-based Stock Manipulation, Stock Market, Financial Ratios.

Cox Proportional Hazards Model, Micro Approach, Socioeconomic Status, Infant and Child Mortality, Fertility, Economic Crisis.

Financial Markets, Derivatives, Futures, Stock Market, Stock Manipulation.