YUNYUN (JULIE) ZHU

Business Analytics & Project Management Specialist

Austin, US.

About

Highly analytical and results-driven graduate student pursuing an MS in Business Analytics, equipped with robust skills in data analysis, optimization, and project management. Proven ability to translate complex data into actionable insights, driving operational efficiencies and strategic decision-making across diverse sectors including healthcare and finance. Eager to leverage advanced analytical expertise and cross-functional coordination to solve intricate business challenges and deliver measurable impact.

Work

US Med-Equip

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Business Analytics & Optimization Analyst (Capstone Project)

Austin, Texas, US

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Summary

Partnered with stakeholders to define business requirements, analyze 6,000+ product combinations, and develop an optimization framework to improve operational fulfillment from 74.0% to 91.7%.

Highlights

Partnered with US Med-Equip stakeholders in weekly sponsor meetings to define business requirements and align analytical recommendations with operational constraints.

Coordinated comprehensive analysis across demand, inventory, pricing, transfer, and purchasing data spanning 6,000+ product-market combinations.

Developed and iterated a Python/PuLP decision framework, improving modeled fulfillment from 74.0% to 91.7%.

Translated model outputs into actionable operational recommendations, documenting assumptions and analytical outputs for seamless handoff and continued use.

The University of Texas at Austin

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Project Management Student Technology Assistant

Austin, Texas, US

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Summary

Managed course-technology initiatives, translating stakeholder needs into clear requirements and ensuring project success through structured tracking and quality control.

Highlights

Coordinated course-technology initiatives across faculty and technical teams, tracking requests, deadlines, and dependencies to ensure timely project delivery.

Translated complex stakeholder requests into clear implementation requirements and testing criteria, significantly reducing ambiguity and rework.

Owned structured project trackers and recurring quality-control checklists, improving visibility into ownership, blockers, and completion status.

Tested completed updates from an end-user perspective, communicating project status and outcomes to stakeholders effectively.

Agenda Health

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Market Research & M&A Intern

Austin, Texas, US

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Summary

Managed structured pipelines of U.S. medspa acquisition targets, organizing data to support weekly prioritization and preparing leadership-ready recommendations for early-stage acquisition decisions.

Highlights

Managed structured pipelines of U.S. medspa acquisition targets, organizing ownership, market, and visibility data to support weekly prioritization.

Prepared leadership-ready target summaries and recommendations, facilitating outreach and early-stage acquisition decisions.

China International Capital Corporation (CICC)

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Wealth Management Intern

Shanghai, Shanghai, China

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Summary

Supported advisory meetings for 7 high-net-worth clients managing $250K+ portfolios, assessing financial needs and structuring wealth management solutions.

Highlights

Supported advisory meetings with 7 high-net-worth clients managing $250K+ portfolios, assessing financial needs, liquidity priorities, and planning objectives.

Structured client information and prepared follow-up materials for recommendations on asset structuring and wealth management solutions.

Foundation Communities

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Volunteer Tax Preparer

Austin, Texas, US

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Summary

Prepared over 400 individual tax returns, ensuring accurate and compliant filing, and secured over $50K in client refunds by identifying eligible tax benefits.

Highlights

Prepared 400+ individual tax returns by validating income documents, filing status, credits, and deductions for accurate, compliant filing.

Secured $50K+ in client refunds by identifying eligible tax benefits and resolving incomplete or inconsistent financial information.

EXUMA Biotech Corp.

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Market Research & Forecasting Intern

West Palm Beach, Florida, US

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Summary

Created Excel forecasting inputs using mortality, survival, and market-size data, and built 10-year forecasting scenarios for pipeline value.

Highlights

Created Excel forecasting inputs using mortality, survival, and market-size data from medical literature across the U.S., China, and Europe.

Built 10-year forecasting scenarios and translated clinical assumptions into investor-facing analyses of pipeline value and commercial potential.

Education

The University of Texas at Austin - McCombs School of Business

Austin, Texas, United States of America
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Master of Science Business Analytics Grade: GPA: 3.5 | GRE: 328

Courses

Machine Learning

Optimization

Information Management

Marketing Analytics

Demand Analytics

The University of Texas at Austin - McCombs School of Business

Austin, Texas, United States of America
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Bachelor of Business Administration Business Analytics Grade: GPA: 3.6

Courses

Database Management

Operations Management

Business Finance

Information & Analysis

Predictive Analytics

Awards

Texas McCombs MS Scholarship

Texas McCombs School of Business

Awarded for academic distinction and potential in the Master of Science program.

Future Business Analytics Leaders Scholarship

The University of Texas at Austin

Recognized for demonstrated leadership and promise in the field of business analytics.

General ISSS Scholarship

International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS)

Awarded for academic merit and contribution as an international student.

International Education Fee Scholarship

The University of Texas at Austin

Received scholarship to support international education and cultural exchange.

University Honors (5 semesters)

The University of Texas at Austin

Achieved consistent academic excellence, earning University Honors for five consecutive semesters.

J.P. Morgan Investment Banking Virtual Experience Program

J.P. Morgan

Completed virtual experience program in investment banking, gaining practical industry insights.

Certificates

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate

Google

Skills

Data Analysis & Business Intelligence

Data Analysis, Forecasting, Optimization, Predictive Analytics, Market Research, Financial Modeling, Business Intelligence, Decision Support.

Programming & Tools

Python, SQL, Excel (XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, PivotTables), Snowflake, Smartsheet, PowerPoint, Gurobi, Simulated Annealing, NLP, Cortex AI.

Project Management

Cross-functional Coordination, Stakeholder Communication, Requirements Gathering, Project Tracking, Process Improvement, Quality Control, Operational Management.

Domain Expertise

Healthcare Analytics, Financial Services, Wealth Management, M&A, Tax Preparation, Supply Chain Optimization.

Projects

Financial News Market Intelligence Platform

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Summary

Developed a Snowflake-based workflow to transform financial news into structured market-impact insights.

Delivery Route Optimization & Cost Analysis

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Summary

Optimized delivery routes for over 500 locations, focusing on cost, distance, labor, and routing constraints.