Hwikook Choe is a Ph.D. economist turned senior research engineer and data scientist with nine years of experience applying econometric rigor to real-world credit and product analytics. Based in Seoul, he currently builds credit scoring and risk solutions at Samsung Card, blending dynamic discrete choice models and causal inference developed during his doctoral research at the University of Chicago. His background spans startup data engineering—integrating WMS/OMS/ERP for large e-commerce clients—to academic work on forward-looking consumer behavior and rational addiction, giving him a rare mix of production-focused engineering and deep economic modeling. Known for translating complex theory into scalable pipelines, he brings both teaching experience and hands-on systems delivery to cross-functional teams.
9 years of coding experience
3 years of employment as a software developer
B.A. & B.S., Economics and Mathematics (Double Major), B.A. & B.S., Economics and Mathematics (Double Major) at Korea University
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Economics at University of Chicago
Contributions:21 PRs, 39 pushes, 27 branches in 3 years 6 months
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Hwikook Choe - Senior Professional at Samsung Card