Nicholas Malone

I am an economics graduate and former U.S. Air Force Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist who has completed 1,100+ independent IT contracts with a 100 % on-time record and a 5/5 client rating in my current role as an IT Technician. My blend of quantitative training and real-world technical work lets me translate complex data into clear, actionable insights.

Analytical skill set: financial modeling, variance analysis, forecasting, regression, and large-scale data cleanup.

Tool kit: advanced Excel (pivot tables, Power Query, VBA macros), basic Power BI dashboards (currently expanding).

Soft skills: clear communication, client-first mindset, process improvement, and rapid adaptation to new tools.

Focus areas: cost optimization, pricing strategy, portfolio valuation, and market trend research.

Goals: leverage my economics background and hands-on tech experience to help organizations make smarter, data-driven decisions while I progress toward a career in finance and economic analysis.

Based in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex; open to onsite or remote opportunities.

I offer a mix of defense, technology, and client-service experience that sharpens both my analytical and operational skills.

Independent IT Contractor: Completed 1,100+ on-site and remote projects, from low-voltage network cabling to infrastructure upgrades, earning a 100 percent on-time delivery rate and a 5/5 client rating.

U.S. Air Force, Aircraft Armament Systems Specialist (AFSC 2W151): Led crews that loaded and maintained B-1B bomber weapon systems, keeping a flawless safety record across 250+ sorties and mentoring junior airmen for promotion.

B.A. Economics (summa cum laude), Oregon State University — 2024 | GPA 3.98

Quantitative focus: econometrics, labor & public economics, environmental policy, differential/integral/vector calculus, and linear algebra. Capstone research applied regression analysis and cost-benefit methods to evaluate cash-transfer programs in Kenya.

A.A. Transfer Degree, Clatsop Community College — 2022 | GPA 3.99

Completed core calculus sequence and honors coursework; graduated with highest distinction before transferring to OSU.

MITx MicroMasters, “Data, Economics, and Development Policy” — 2023

Graduate-level sequence in impact evaluation, randomized controlled trials, and statistical programming.