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I hold a Master's Degree in Computer Science from the University of Bonn. In my free time, I like to take part in machine learning competitions and have taken part in over 200 competitions. My research interests include automatic machine learning, deep learning, hyperparameter optimization, computer vision, image analysis and retrieval and pattern recognition.

Abhishek Thakur

Digit Insurance

Deputy Manager - Actuarial

Heading the Actuarial Modelling Team:

Key Projects:
- Reserving Models for Group and Retail Products: 
   Built Python models incorporating the new Surrender Value regulations, handling over 4 million rows 
   of data with Cloud technology and IBM DB2.
- Embedded Value and VNB Models: 
   Developed for Group and Non-Par Savings products.
- New Business Projections: Python models for NBP of Group and Non-Par Savings business.
- Claims Experience Analysis - for Group Products (GCP & GMF)
- Pricing Models for Retail Term and Savings: Developed Python Model integrated with the latest 
   Surrender Value regulations
- ALM Sensitivity: Python Model to conduct thorough sensitivity analysis for asset-liability management.
- Reserve Sensitivities: Ensured accurate reserve calculations through advanced modelling.
- IFRS17 Compliance Models: Currently in the testing phase to meet new financial reporting standards.

Associate Manager - Actuarial 

Associate - Actuarial 

HDFC Life

Joined HDFC Life after the acquisition and merger with Exide Life Insurance

Actuarial Analyst

Exide Life Insurance

As part of Actuarial Modelling team:
- Experience Analysis
          1.) Performed Early Claims Analysis and liaised with the Risk team in order to reduce the financial 
               impact of these claims.
          2.) Performed Quarterly Persistency Analysis which was reported to the IRDAI.

- Modelling Asset Share for 7 different products in Prophet.
- Developing free-look cancellation, surrender value and maturity calculators.
- Development and maintenance of various DCS Codes.
- Point of Contact for IT/POS/Web-calculator teams.
- Automation and documentation of various recursive tasks.
- Valuation (Reserving) of two different products.
- Point of contact for other team members in case they face technical errors related to DCS/Prophet/Excel.
- Ad-hoc tasks as and when needed for other teams in the Actuarial department.

Assistant Manager Actuarial

- Created and maintained SV Calculators for various products for use by Actuarial & POS teams.

- Helped the System and Web-calculator team with logical reasoning & understanding during the development phase of these calculators in the system.

- Performed several ad-hoc tasks to assist other teams withing the Actuarial department.

Actuarial Intern

Humbi Health

Performed various tasks ranging from data pre-processing, data analysis using various Python packages and contributed to decisions regarding the feasibility of the different variables present in the dataset. The main role was that of a Tableau Developer. Performed Data Visualization and Data Analysis using Tableau; developing four interactive dashboards for the clients using multiple data sources.

Tableau Developer

Bank of India

Human Resources Summer Intern

Travelling and living in different countries made me realise how businesses and societies are interconnected. I always interact with new cultures and new environments with an open mindset, doing my
uppermost to adapt to customs, while using my knowledge and experience to reach a more
efficient and more sustainable state of practice.

Currently plying Data Analytics in the Insurance sector, I truly believe Data is the new oil which will not only affect each and every industry in the future but with the right analytical approach, will transform most of the industries completely in the coming times. 

With the plethora of resources available to us at a single click, implementing an AI/ML solution is easier than ever but does every problem need an AI/ML solution? What separates me from most people at the start of their journey in this field is the emphasis I put on understanding the business problem/needs to the core and coming up with an optimal strategy and then going out and executing it.

I have always had a logical and an analytical mindset when it comes to any situation whether, personal or professional. My educational background has really helped me grow more in this regard. I was responsible for setting up the Data Analytics Club in college while in the final year of my Undergrad degree in Computer, Science, Mathematics and Statistics. I was the event-head for various Data Analytics competitions at National Level Science Fests. I feel poised to combine my technical skills to leverage data and back-up the logical reasoning I always had.

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