ELYANA FURMAN

301-844-8229 ♦ elyafurman@gmail.com ♦ www.linkedin.com/in/elyanafurman

EDUCATION
University of Maryland: Robert H. Smith School of Business; College of Behavioral and Social Sciences May 2024
Bachelor of Science, Dual Degree: Business Information Systems and Psychology GPA: 3.68

Information Technology and Business Transformation Fellows Program, Program Scholar Aug 2022 – Aug 2023
 A fellows program for accepted applicants to gain a deeper understanding of cybersecurity, IT, and technology in business

Relevant Coursework: Calculus, Linear Algebra, Object Oriented Programming, Statistical and Research Methods in Psychology,
Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, Fundamentals of Database Management Systems, Business Finance

Honors: College of Behavioral and Social Sciences Deans List all semesters

PROJECT EXPERIENCE
RSM McLean, VA
Tech Risk Consulting Intern June 2023 – Aug 2023
 Worked with the tech risk consulting team to implement and assess tech risk controls for multiple engagements
 Collaborated with peers and company associates to plan, create, and present a final industry capstone presentation
 Updated and revised prior year documentation of company IT security controls with current year information

Snider Consulting Group College Park, MD

Consultant Nov 2021 - Present
 Consults undergraduate student-led organizations through strategies like research, management, and process improvement
 Conducts semester-long projects to improve a campus program’s member retention, marketing, and program organization
 Attends weekly team meetings in partnership with EY to leverage and gain hands-on consulting and networking skills

F.I.R.E: First-Year Innovative Research Experience College Park, MD

Cloud Computing Research Lab, Undergraduate Research Assistant Jan 2021 - Dec 2021
 Used supervised/unsupervised machine learning techniques applied to weather model satellite images of clouds
 Trained Google’s teachable machine to correctly classify 1,000+ satellite images of polar lows based on specific features
 Collaborated with peers to complete a research project and presented results at an undergraduate research symposium

EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
Decision, Attention, and Memory Lab, Research Assistant Aug 2022 – Dec 2023
 Run research participants in computer simulations testing human decision-making, judgment, and memory
 Attend weekly lab meetings with the director to discuss lab results, present research findings, and provide updates
 Test and trial new studies being programmed to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Women in Business Association

Vice President of Programming (2022) Jan 2022 – Dec 2023
 Coordinated with top-tier companies to plan professional events for members of the WBA community
 Managed the database of WBA contacts to be used for future access of executive board members of WBA
Social Chair (2023)
 Plan various social events to encourage networking and collaboration in the WBA community
 Assist the DEI Chair and VP of Signature Events in planning their respective events

Lessans Camp JCC, Senior Counselor Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

 Led and supervised social and educational activities for a group of 20-30 kids, including STEM, art, and drama
 Enforced all camp policies to maintain a safe, fun, and positive environment for all campers
 Held weekly team meetings to communicate camp plans and curriculum to parents and mitigate concerns

SPECIAL SKILLS
Software/Programming: Java, Python, R, MATLAB, Qualtrics, Excel, SQL
Research skills: Data cleaning, data coding, operationalizing variables, APA documentation
Interests: Dance, piano, hiking