Leila Xu

Our team at Delta Air Lines harnessed the power of data analytics to enhance aviation efficiency, where I played a pivotal role in migrating and optimizing over 900 datasets for Skywise, Delta's cutting-edge data platform. My ability to analyze and cleanse data was instrumental in predictive maintenance, culminating in the successful transition to AWS cloud services.As a current Master's candidate at the University of Chicago, I'm deepening my expertise in Applied Data Science, poised to push the boundaries of data-driven decision-making. My foundation in Python, SQL, Visual Basic, and Agile Methodologies, paired with a strategic mindset from my time at Chowbus, ensures that I contribute valuable insights and innovation to any data-centric endeavor.Interpersonal Skills: Being patient and thinking from other people’s perspectives is one of my strongest attributes. During my last internship in Global Education, I actively and effectively communicated with the parents and built trust and a harmonious relationship with the students.Time management: I am a detail-oriented person, and I like to get work done ahead of time. Pushing the deadline forward with time to spare can guarantee the quality of the work. I can bring my time management techniques to our firm.Enthusiasm: I like challenging and enjoy the feeling of achievement. Working without pressure is a waste of life. With my extraordinary passion, I will do challenging work without further assistance. Analytical skill: As an MIS major junior at Carlson, I have the knowledge and fresh perspective of a young business student and am also good at working with numbers. I focused on case analysis at school time, cases such as M&A, and fundraising by performing DCF, trading comps, precedents, and LBO models.Research skill: As a perfectionist, I require my figures to be extremely exact. At school time, I can explain every single source of numbers in my case presentation from different databases I use, such as Bloomberg, Wharton database, and investor relations. I will not only focus on databases or online research.I first came to America when I was 15 years old because I wanted to explore the differences between cultures and countries. I consider challenges an excellent way for me to grow and learn to adapt quickly to changes. As a hard-working person, I also have the knowledge and fresh perspective of a young business student.