
CURRENT POSITION:
Instructor and Graduate Researcher
Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
CONTACT INFO:
1201 W University Dr
Robert C. Vackar College of Business and Entrepreneurship
University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
Edinburg, Texas
Zip Code: 78541
E-mail Address: solmaz.batebi01 {AT} utrgv {DOT} edu
EDUCATION:
▫ PhD Candidate in Finance: University of Texas - Rio Grande Valley
▫ MBA in Finance: Alzahra University (2013)
▫ BSc in Business Administration: University of Tehran (2010)
RESEARCH INTERESTS:
▫ Risk Management, Corporate Finance, Behavioral Finance
▫ Causal Inference, Machine Learning, Explainable AI

ABOUT ME:
PhD Candidate in Finance, results-driven, and strategic consultant with over 6 years of experience in the Financial Technology (FinTech) industry and a decade of expertise in finance and data analytics. Proven track record of leading teams, driving innovation, and implementing cutting-edge solutions to optimize business processes, enhance customer experiences, and achieve revenue growth. Specializing in statistics, machine learning, and programming, including causal inference. Strong communicator and collaborator with a passion for driving organizational success through technology-driven initiatives and a blend of financial acumen and technical expertise.