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Hi, I’m Krista Bair

CS & AI Student • Financial Innovator • Leadership-Driven Technologist

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Welcome

I’m a Computer Science & Engineering student at The Ohio State University, specializing in Artificial Intelligence with interests in finance, data science, and technical innovation. This portfolio highlights my work, experience, and passions.

About Me

Krista and family at remote fishing camp

I grew up in rural Ohio, where summers were spent on my family's off-grid fishing camp, three hours from the nearest town. With no electricity, I learned to drive a boat, start generators, and haul fuel just to watch cartoons. That upbringing taught me grit, resourcefulness, and the value of hard work.

As a first-generation college student and woman in STEM, I’m proud to be pursuing a B.S. in Computer Science and Engineering at OSU with minors in Business and Math. I fell into computer science accidentally in high school but became one of only two students in school history to complete all three AP CS classes.

Research & Career Goals

My research interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial systems, particularly predictive analytics, quantitative trading, and ethical algorithm development. I hope to develop tools that make smart investing accessible and actionable.

Career-wise, I’m aiming for investment banking, stock brokerage, or quantitative finance roles—ideally in fast-paced, high-impact settings where I can rise into leadership. My long-term dream is to become a CFO or develop financial AI tools for social good.

What Drives Me

Krista volunteering at BFA

Coming from a low-income area, I’ve seen how poor financial literacy can hold people back. That’s why I’m passionate about building tools that help the lower-middle class improve their finances and gain more freedom in their lives. Whether through budgeting apps or predictive stock models, I want my work to make a difference.

“If you can be anything in this world, be kind.”

Fun Facts & Passions

Krista performing live with Kenny Rogers and Linda Davis at age 9