Hayden Herstrom

Business Analytics Professional from Minnesota

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Hayden Herstrom

About Me

I am currently pursuing a Master's degree in Business Analytics at the University of Minnesota. I am interested in applications of data science in bioinformatics, software development, machine learning, finance, and pharmaceuticals. As of March 2025, I have completed my SIE exam, and am open to opportunities from any employers that will sponsor me to take the Series 7, 86, 87 and 66 exams.

My Skills

Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, C, Java
  • Web Development: MEAN Stack, MongoDB, Express, Angular, Node.js
  • Databases
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Statistical Analysis in R
  • Biology: Cell biology, Pharmacology, Bioinformatics
  • Laboratory Technique: Mass Spectrometry, Chromatography, etc.

Finance Skills

  • Securities Industry Essentials Certification
  • Financial Modeling
  • Equities analysis
  • Quantitative Finance
  • Algorithmic Trading

Other Skills

  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Conversational Spanish
  • Written Communication
  • Leadership

My Projects

Analytics for Good Hackathon Student Lead

Event PlanningLeadershipCollaborationCommunication

Carlson Analytics Lab

Planned student activities, prizes, and logistics for the Analytics for Good Hackathon.

AGI Hackathon Website

Algorithmic Trading System

PythonSeleniumSchwab APIQuantitative Finance

Automated trading algorithm that runs from technical analysis. I ran this algorithm and it didn't make money, leading me to believe technical analysis is similar to astrology

GitHub

CSI Bidding Analysis

PythonWeb ScrapingData PipelineAnalytics

Carlson Analytics Lab, Student Consultant

Analyzed bidding data to determine strategies for bidding competitiveness. Developed automated web scrapers and pipeline to generate robust bidding dataset.

GitHub

DHS WOW Interactive Map

Node.jsData VisualizationLeaflet.jsWeb ScrapingDeepFace AI

In the interest of tracking ICE activity, I made an interactive dashboard visualizing DHS "Worst of the Worst" website. Mugshots were analyzed with DeepFace AI. All data is scraped from https://www.dhs.gov/wow.

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Resume

Education

Master of Science in Business Analytics

Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota

Fall 2025

  • Artificial Intelligence in Business Track
  • Wedum Centennial Scholarship

Bachelor's Degree in Biochemistry

University of Minnesota, College of Biological Sciences

2020-2024

  • GPA: 3.04 / 4.00
  • Minor in Computer Science
  • Multiple merit-based scholarships

Study Abroad Semester

University of Oslo, Norway

2022

  • Studied at University of Oslo, Norway for one semester
  • Took courses in Marine Biology, Catalytic Chemistry, and Developmental Biology

Professional Experience

Customer Service & Billing Representative

Zimmer Biomet Davis

Dec 2024 - August 2025

  • Manage and invoice bills
  • Inventory management
  • Facilitate communications between customers and sales team
  • Leverage programming expertise to streamline department workflow
  • Directed extensive automation of billing and invoicing processes

Lab Technician (Contract)

Cargill Animal Nutrition

Aug 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Performed near-infrared analysis of animal feed for nutrient analysis, interpret and compile results for consultants
  • Maintained lab environment and instrumentation, routine maintenance and calibration

Server

Birch's on the Lake Brewhouse and Supperclub

July 2024 - Present

  • Promoted and marketed in-house products at local liquor stores
  • Multitasking in a fast-paced environment

Server

6Smith

June 2023 - May 2024

  • Collaborated with team to bring in $13 million in annual revenue
  • Demonstrated expertise in viticulture and wine-pairing
  • Facilitated operations in both private and main room dining service in a fast-paced environment

Server

Texas Roadhouse Steakhouse

Sep 2018 - June 2023

  • Awarded employee of the month twice
  • Trained and retained new team members

Cart Manager

Maui Wowi Hawaiian Smoothies

Feb 2016 - June 2024

  • Independently catered events such as MN Wild games, concerts, graduation parties, and MSHSL competitions
  • Prepared and served smoothies, received payment, managed and procured inventory

Certifications & Honors

President, UMN Biotech & Finance Club

2025-2026

FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE)

March 2025

Familiar with the securities industry and its regulations

Eagle Scout

2012-2020

Boy Scouts Troop 3204, Anoka, MN

American Mensa Member

2025

Wallin Education Partners Enterprise Scholar

Wedum Centennial Scholar

Bill & Carol Riley Scholar

Iron Range Scholar

SCUBA Certified

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Contact Me

[X][Y][at]umn.edu where X = herst and Y = 017

Based in Twin Cities, MN 55113
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