About David Castaneda
I am a Loan Originator at the Union Home Mortgage. I graduated from the University of Houston in 2020. Currently I am attending Univeristy of Houston-Clear Lake to earn my Masters in Data Science.
MBA Candidate in Data Science & Business Analytics with a strong foundation in accounting and finance and 5+ years of experience analyzing financial data in the mortgage industry. Proven ability to assess risk, interpret financial trends, and manage large data sets to drive decision-making. Seeking to transition into a Data Analyst or Financial Analyst role leveraging SQL, data visualization, and financial modeling skills.
Collaboration: I welcome research collaborations and discussions related to machine learning, graph learning, and applied data science. If you are interested in collaboration, student projects, or related research discussions, please feel free to contact me by email.
Research Interests
- Excel (Advanced)
- SQL
- Tableau/ Power BI
- Python
- Microsoft Office Suite
- CRM Systems
- Graph-based learning
- Data science and analytics
- Intelligent data-driven systems
News
- January 2026: Enrolled at the Universiry of Houston-Clear Lake to achieve my Masters degree in Data Science.
- January 2021-December 2025: Ranked Top 3 in number of closings and sales for my company. Closed over 250 home loans.
- August 2020: Started my career as a Mortgage Loan Originator with Nations Reliable Lending.
- May 2020: Graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors degree in Accounting and minor in Finance.