Tomoko Hida - Portfolio Website
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I am a Japanese-American Bilingual Statistician, Data Scientist and Software Engineer. With a background in consulting, project management, academic research, and organizational leadership, I am an adaptable and versatile asset to any team.
Currently, I am interested in examining behaviors of financial markets via time series analysis and machine learning. I am looking for positions with client-facing responsibilities as well, where I can continue to hone my technical skills while getting to do what I love most: helping people find solutions.
About
- Languages: Native and Business Fluency in Japanese & English, Proficiency in French
- Certifications: Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Candidate – (Expected Pass Date: 09/2026)
- Programming Languages: R, Excel, Python, SQL, Stata, Java, C, CSS, Javascript, HTML, C++, Assembly Language, LaTeX
- Platforms & IDEs: Microsoft Office (including Excel & Power BI), Google Workspace, Trello, Slack, Github, VSCode, Jupyter, Overleaf, Mural
When I am not working on projects, I enjoy language learning, reading, watching movies, playing violin, and cooking. Currently, I am self-teaching Mandarin while continuing to practice my French through translating works of Jean-Paul Sartre. This summer, I particularly enjoyed reading Kamisama by Hiromi Kawakami and Giovanni's Room by James Baldwin, alongside films Take Care of My Cat (2001) and Monster (2023). I am always looking for suggestions, so please feel free to recommend books or movies to add to my list!
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Statistical & Data Sciences; Minor in Computer Science
The Statistical & Data Sciences major and Computer Science minor equips me with a unique data analysis skillset. My work is supported by a strong foundation in mathematical statistics, computational mathematics, programming, and data communication techniques.
Relevant Coursework
- Statistics: Statistical Consulting, Time Series Analysis, Machine Learning, Visual Analytics, Data Science
- Computer Science: Networks, Visual Analytics, Microprocessors, C & Assembly Language, Data Structures, OOP
- Mathematics: Time Series Analysis, Probability, Multivariable Calculus, Linear Algebra, Discrete Mathematics
- Economics: Introductory Econometrics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics; Wall Street Prep Program: Accounting, DCF Modeling, Financial Statement Modeling, US GAAP and IFRS
Clubs & Organizations: Lamont House, Smith College Orchestra, Smithies in Statistical & Data Science, Smith College Rugby, The Smith College Vibes A Capella, Smith Music Collective
Experience
Statistical & Data Analyst/Consultant
- Measured carbon offsets by applying Traveling Salesman & Dijkstra’s Algorithm with multiple regression techniques on raw data from annual compost, paper, plastic, and trash collection by bike for client’s 1,027 and growing customers
- Elected project manager for Sprint 3 of 4; met biweekly with client to discuss statistical methodology and consult sanitation professionals, met weekly in project team to delegate research, modeling/coding, and client communication
- Connected results to unique customer profiles on our client’s website using API, delivered a final presentation on our process and project timeline, published an open code Github repository for public use and future calculator iterations
January 2026 - May 2026 | Northampton, Massachusetts
Statistical & Data Analyst/Consultant
- Designed and successfully pitched an IP geolocation pipeline to head researchers Prof. Shinyoung Cho and Arani Bhattacharya, achieving 70.3% accuracy at city level while reducing computational costs from 795 pairwise global anchor measurements to 83 with efficient probe selection; paper submitted to 2026 Internet Measurement Conference
- Calculated behaviors of calibration rate stability for all 795 RIPE Atlas anchors through white noise and stationarity tests, On Line Change Point Analysis, and iterative Moving Average smoothing in R to identify the rate at which calibration rates should be retrieved from RIPE Atlas for consistent, high quality input data for the geolocation pipeline
Sep 2024 - May 2026 | Northampton, Massachusetts
Summer Intern & LEAD Corps
- Restructured and designed the Elevate Your Activism resource into a website internally available to 3,000+ students, staff, and faculty, using Canva, Mural, and Google Sites, directly recognized by College President and VP of OEI
- Dedicated 10 hr/week to design, curate, and deliver 35+ workshops, trainings, and consulting projects for student organizations, clubs, capstone classes, sports teams, faculty groups, and staff on conflict resolution and DEI topics
May 2024 - May 2026 | Northampton, Massachusetts
Teaching Assistant & Grader for SDS 293: Machine Learning (ML)
- Graded, corrected, & returned feedback to 19 students on each of their 31 total labs, quizzes, problem sets; 10hr/week
- Reported pedagogical input at weekly meetings with Prof. Albert Kim to accommodate a new unit on neural networks
Sep 2025 - Dec 2025 | Northampton, Massachusetts