Alexander I. Velasquez

Curriculum Vitae

Financial Writing and Equity Analysis

Independent Financial Analyst and Contributor
Seeking Alpha | October 2024 – Present
Conduct in-depth stock research and write investment articles covering undervalued companies, macroeconomic trends, and sector-specific opportunities. Perform equity valuations using Discounted Cash Flow (DCF), Price-to-Earnings (P/E), and other earnings-based models. Analyze companies' financial statements, growth catalysts, and competitive positioning. Engage with retail and institutional investors through published insights, reaching thousands of readers monthly.

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Selected Publications:

  • Macy’s Inc. — Hidden real estate value and undervaluation thesis

  • Alphabet Inc. — Monetization through AI-driven ad revenue

  • Sprouts Farmers Market — Private label growth and wellness tailwinds

Education

MA, Philosophy
University of Oklahoma — May 2018

BA, Philosophy
UCLA — March 2014
Senior Thesis: On Natural Rights: Hobbes, Locke, and Kant
Advisor: Ira Richardson

Teaching Experience

Humanities Instructor
College of the Marshall Islands, Majuro, MH | August 2019 – Present
Teach 15+ credits per semester in philosophy, ethics, history, speech, and writing.

Courses Taught (as of May 2025):

  • Ethics – 29 times

  • Fundamentals of Speech – 19 times

  • Introduction to Philosophy – 13 times

  • World History I & II – 10 times

  • Spanish I – 8 times

  • Composition and Academic Writing – 6 times

  • History of the Marshall Islands – 2 times

Duties Include:

  • Designing and delivering original syllabi and assessments

  • Evaluating student performance and learning outcomes

  • Participating in program assessment and curriculum alignment

  • Serving five years as secretary/treasurer of the Faculty Senate

Graduate Teaching Assistant
University of Oklahoma | August 2016 – May 2018
Assisted in philosophy courses including Introduction to Philosophy, Asian Philosophy, and Business Ethics. Led discussion sections, graded assignments, and supported student learning.

Teaching Assistant (Summer)
Phillips Academy Andover | Summer 2017
Assisted in philosophy and literature courses at a leading U.S. prep school. Mentored students in writing and debate. Participated in the Elwin Sykes Teaching Assistant Program.

Awards and Honors

  • University of Oklahoma Provost’s Certificate of Distinction in Teaching (2018)

  • UCLA Dean’s Honor List (2014)

  • Los Angeles Valley College Dean’s Honor List (2009–2011)

Languages

  • English: Native

  • Spanish: Advanced speaking, intermediate reading, novice writing

References

Available upon request.

Last Updated: May 2025