Agustin Kupfer

Researcher with Professor Paul Schmelzing

Stanford Hoover Institute•  May 2023 - Present•  Palo Alto

◦ Performed econometric analyses—including Tobit, Logit, and linear regressions—for the referential working paper "Banking-Crisis Interventions," collaborating with Janet L. Yellen Professor of Finance and Management, Dr. Andrew Metrick from Yale University. ◦ Coded more than a dozen functions in R to automate statistical analysis, plotting, and table-building for multi-project usage, reducing work time from several hours to mere minutes. ◦ Contributed to the working book "Real Rates 1311-2021" by conducting extensive and advanced statistical analyses—ADF-GLS, half-lives tests, Bai Perron tests, and Chow tests, among others—on more than 15 large data series, honing my time series analysis skills.

Researcher with T.M. Friedman Professor of Economics Michael Boskin

Stanford Hoover Institute•  June 2023 - September 2023•  Palo Alto

◦ Contributed to the working book "US Government Failures" by analyzing over 150 case studies and engaging in policy-driven research under the guidance of a renowned economist and the 15th Chair of the Council of Economic Advisers during the administration of US President G. W. Bush. ◦ Wrote more than 10 detailed and quantitative reports analyzing and evaluating current government policies, and conducted weekly presentations outlining my findings supported financial, and statistical analyses, including regression and DCF analysis. ◦ Leveraged data interpretation and analysis skills in a collaborative setting: Worked alongside other researchers to synthesize insights and present actionable recommendations for enhancing current economic policies.

Mergers and Acquisitions Intern

GeoComply Inc•  June 2022 - September 2022•  New York

◦ Scouted and evaluated over 15 potential targets for strategic acquisitions in the fraud prevention sector. Presented findings on four occasions to the company’s C-suite and M&A Director, successfully pitching three companies, leading to the initiation of negotiations. ◦ Conducted more than 10 internal valuation analyses and developed 6 financial and probabilistic models to forecast company performance using Monte Carlo and stochastic methodologies. ◦ Managed due diligence processes and actively participated instrategic decision-making meetings, including the selection of consulting firms to support ongoing company growth, providing keen insight into financial and operational strategies.

Researcher with Ex-Harvard SEAS Dean Fawwaz Habbal

Harvard University Nanophotonics Lab•  June 2018 - December 2019•  Boston

◦ Conducted nanoscale research on nanowires over sapphire structures to accelerate polymerase chain reaction processes from a few minutes to a few centiseconds. ◦ Participated in a multidisciplinary team that culminated in a publication and was an invited speaker at the CLEO Nanophotonics Conference.