Pattawee Puangchit
Trade Economist | CGE Modeler | Data Analyst | Entrepreneur
I am a Ph.D. candidate in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University and a research assistant at GTAP, specializing in international trade policies, CGE modeling, and data-driven economic analysis. With a strong foundation in trade policy, economic modeling, and data science, I bridge research with real-world applications.
Beyond academia, I am an entrepreneur and business strategist. As the Co-founder, CFO, and Head of Data Analytics at AMATA Production Co., Ltd., I have built and scaled a business from the ground up, integrating economic and business expertise with data-driven decision-making. Previously, I worked as a Business Data Analyst at Unilever Thailand, specializing in market analytics and forecasting to optimize business strategies.
With over six years of combined experience in research, business, and corporate analytics, I bring a unique ability to analyze complex datasets, develop strategic solutions, and drive impactful results. My technical expertise includes developing R packages, Python applications, and building business databases via JavaScript (Google Apps). I have contributed to official R packages on CRAN and built analytical tools to support trade policy and business decision-making. Explore my programming projects at my portfolio.
A recipient of the prestigious Anandamahidol Foundation scholarship, awarded by the Thai Royal Family for Master to Ph.D. studies in the U.S., I am committed to applying economic insights, data analytics, and strategic problem-solving to research and business solutions.
I am actively seeking opportunities in data analytics, economic consulting, and trade policy research, where I can leverage my diverse expertise to solve complex problems and drive data-driven decision-making.
My Approach to Work
I was born on 24 May, which makes me a Gemini—not something I take too seriously, but the traits surprisingly fit. I’m naturally curious and imaginative, yet shaped by academic training to think in a structured, analytical way. Over time, this combination has turned into a strong preference for data-driven work: I like exploring new ideas, but I rely on evidence, clarity, and careful reasoning to guide decisions.
This balance between curiosity and disciplined analysis has shaped much of my path. While studying, building businesses, developing coding tools outside my formal training, writing the TRADE TALK blog, and working on my book, I’ve learned to approach challenges with creativity but also with measurable, data-grounded logic. My background as a CGE modeler and trade economist reinforced this even more—reminding me that good ideas matter, but robust, well-supported ideas matter more.
I believe respect is earned by giving it first. I value listening to different perspectives and hope others extend the same openness to mine. I naturally enjoy taking initiative and leading when needed, but I’m just as willing to put in the work as part of the team. I also continue to enjoy learning new things, working hard, and connecting both sides of myself—curiosity and data-driven reasoning—to deliver meaningful results, as reflected throughout my experience.
