Sebastian Diaz-Tafel headshot

International Business & Business Analytics Student | Turning Data and Real-World Experience into Insight

I’m an International Business student at CU Denver with a minor in Business Analytics. My background is a pretty weird but useful mix of things: GIS work on economic development projects in Denver, managing lifeguard teams during chaotic summer seasons, and volunteering in the Dominican Republic and British Virgin Islands.

All of that taught me how to analyze messy situations, communicate clearly, and keep people calm when things get loud. I’m fluent in English and Spanish, and I like working at the intersection of global business, data, and problem-solving.

Lately I’ve been exploring how analysis plays out in different fields like finance, consulting, economic development, and public service. I’m interested in roles that ask good questions, dig into data, understand people, and build something useful out of all that information. I’m still connecting the dots, but the through-line is simple: I like figuring out how things work and how to make them work better.

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StudyUp — Startup Business Plan

Market sizing, pricing, competitor analysis, and projections for a study partner app.

“Know The Feeling” — ESPN Campaign

Social first campaign to engage younger NFL viewers.

AI in Business and Ethics Website

Small site explaining practical AI, automation, and ethics.

Japan’s Lost Decades — ECON

Research paper and slide deck on the 1990s crisis and policy response.

Service and Community Impact

British Virgin Islands: sunshade repair and animal rescue (puppy deticking and care).
Dominican Republic: building and running a daycare / primary education center (classroom support and activities).