JOSEPH NIAKOH
Bozeman,MT
Summary
Dynamic Actuarial Science graduate and MSc. Statistics candidate at Montana State University, with exemplary oral and written communication skills, dynamic problem-solving capabilities, content development, and impactful contributions to risk management. Proficient in R-Studio, LaTeX, and Python, and skilled in machine learning. Experienced in data analysis, financial modeling, and collaborative projects with notable organizations such as Actex Learning and Allianz-Ghana. Eager to learn and explore new research possibilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Mathematical Science
Bozeman, MT
08.2023 - Current
- Improved student participation and class average grades by 15% through interactive lesson plans
- Collaborated with faculty to align teaching strategies, increasing course satisfaction by 20%
- Hosted study sessions, reducing drop/failure rate by 25%.
Content Developer and Editor
Actex Learning
Online, CT
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Developed 100+ educational modules, boosting user engagement by 25%
- Achieved 98% accuracy rate in editing 500+ pages, contributing to 30% reduction in reported errors
- Managed tight deadlines, consistently delivering IFOA projects 15% ahead of schedule
- Collaborated with Actuarial team to launch CM1 and CS1 exam materials. f
Actuarial Intern
Allianz-Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Performed data analysis and statistical modeling to support pricing, reserving, and forecasting of various insurance products
- Enhanced risk management strategy, potentially reducing risks by up to 15% through complex dataset analysis
- Collaborated with senior actuaries on project to streamline claims processes, reducing processing time by average of 5 days
- Presented and interpreted actuarial research findings, influencing policy pricing adjustments for 5% boost in market positioning.
Education
MSc. Statistics - Statistics
Montana State University-Bozeman
Bozeman, MT 08.2023 - Current
BSc. Actuarial Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
Kumasi 08.2018 - 11.2022
Skills
Microsoft Excel and Excel VBA (Advance)
Actuarial Exams
- Exam FM, Passed, 06/2023
- Exam P, Passed, 01/2022
- Exam SRM, Written, 01/09/2024
Research
Analysis and Prediction of Breast Cancer Using Machine Learning Algorithms,
- Employed supervised and unsupervised machine learning algorithms to predict breast cancer's benign or malignant nature.
Leadership Experience
- Sports Committee Head, Actuarial Science Students Association (ASSA), 01/2022, 09/2022, Promoted physical well-being and camaraderie among students.
- Research Team Leader, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, KNUST, 01/2022, 09/2022, Organized and delegated research tasks, and ensured adherence to research timelines and objectives.
Online Courses
- Corporate Finance Institute, Data Science and Machine Learning Fundamentals, 07/2022, 08/2022,
- Statistics Fundamentals, 12/2022, 01/2023
- The State University of New York (Coursera), Practical Time Series Analysis, 09/2022, 11/2022
- John Hopkins University (Coursera), Practical Machine Learning, 12/2022, 02/2023
- Stanford Online (Coursera), Supervised Machine Learning Algorithm: Regression and Classification, 12/2022, 01/2023
Volunteer Experience
Academic Mentorship Program, Department of Statistics and Actuarial Science, KNUST, 09/2019, 09/2022,
- Significant improvement in the academic performance of my 10 mentees.
International Association of Black Actuaries (IABA), 08/2023, Present
Black in AI, 11/2023, Present
Timeline
MSc. Statistics - Statistics
Montana State University-Bozeman
08.2023 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Department of Mathematical Science
08.2023 - Current
Content Developer and Editor
Actex Learning
05.2023 - 08.2023
Actuarial Intern
Allianz-Ghana
09.2019 - 12.2019
BSc. Actuarial Science - Actuarial Science
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science And Technology (KNUST)
08.2018 - 11.2022