Freya Ma

Your name:
Freya Ma
Hometown:
Vancouver, Canada; Shenzhen, China
Undergraduate institution:
UBC
Undergraduate major:
Management Information System and Business Analytics
Graduate Study - Institution:
Dartmouth College
My research interests are:
Machine Learning, Deep Learning, Cancer Biology, Optimization, Partially Observable Markov Decision Process (POMDP), Decision Analytics
Career track:
Both Industry and Academia
My career goals are:
Quantitative Research and Biomedical Data Sciences
I have technical expertise in :
Python, R, SQL, Stata, SAS, Java, JavaScript
Other professional accomplishments of note:
Before joining Dartmouth, I served as a Decision Analytic Associate at ZS Associates, where I specialized in pharmaceutical consulting and collaborated with healthcare leaders worldwide to inform strategic decisions with data-driven insights. Prior to ZS, I was primarily engaged in strategy and technology consulting at Accenture, where I contributed to the development of innovative solutions that addressed key industry challenges and unmet needs.
I chose QBS because:
As a former QBS MS student at Dartmouth, I was drawn to the program for its collaborative and cross-disciplinary nature. I am excited to contribute to a community that not only values diverse perspectives but also actively integrates these differences into a cohesive and inclusive environment.
Recreational Interests:
Fencing (Epee), Acrylic Painting, Instrumental Music, Cross-country skiing, and Horseback Riding
Linkedin Profile:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/freya-ma/