Mira Singh
Henderson,Nevada
Summary
Results-driven professional bringing proven skills in administering Credit risk management programs. Effective in training team members to proactively identify and highlight potential risks. Dedicated to long-term risk management by building strong internal protocols and instilling culture of responsibility and attentiveness. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Risk Manager
American Express, AMEX
New York, NY
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Encouraged stakeholders to approach assessments analytically and offer unique insights to bring new understanding to risk management programs.
- Developed short-term goals and long-term strategic plans to improve risk control and mitigation.
- Handled escalations according to internal risk management policies, keeping liability minimized by leveraging expertise and available tools.
- Employed strong program management skills to successfully define and manage ongoing initiatives designed to control credit risks.
Senior Risk Manager
Credit One Bank N.A.
Las Vegas, NV
05.2020 - 08.2022
- Coordinated ongoing efforts to strengthen risk culture and fine-tuned risk appetite for lending and funding activities.
- Completed statistical reviews to uncover trends, patterns and variations.
- Built a SAS-based audit processes to handle ongoing monitoring needs for potential risks.
- Produced and filed reports to inform senior management of current activities and progress with investigations.
- Implemented credit risk management policies, limits and strategies that complied with standards and strategic imperatives of organization.
- Adhered to banking standards and government lending guidelines for loan services.
- Reviewed and verified income, credit reports and employment histories for each borrower.
- Analyzed applicants' financial status and credit and property evaluations to determine loan feasibility.
- Tracked policy exceptions to review and enhance underwriting guidelines.
- Optimized credit approval and collection processes, improving operational efficiencies by over [Number]%.
Online Game Designer III
Konami Gaming
Las Vegas, NV
08.2018 - 04.2020
- Conducted research and information gathering to troubleshoot and improve content quality.
- Assisted idea generation and prototyping to assess content effectiveness.
- Collaborated with game designers, artists and testers to ensure quality product delivery.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with marketing department, other design personnel and upper management.
- Prioritized tasks and carefully managed time to consistently meet delivery dates.
- Communicated with art, production and programming teams to design innovative game elements and optimize quality for better player experiences.
- Established documents outlining concept, art, deliverable specifications, game flow charts and overall content to help keep projects moving and teams working together cohesively.
- Conducted regular design reviews throughout game development process.
Senior Test Engineer
BMM
Las Vegas, NV
07.2017 - 08.2018
- Defined and tracked test results, defect counts and performance discrepancies.
- Translated product drawings into workable schematics, verifying proper adherence to standards.
- Developed formal test plans for personal use and use by colleagues.
- Implemented automated test equipment to remotely monitor and report on dangerous and inaccessible equipment.
- Collaborated with inter-departmental teams and subcontractors to verify accurate application of prescribed testing protocols.
- Reproduced defects and documented findings.
- Trained junior testers in company standards, testing protocols and testing software.
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
International Game Technology, IGT
Las Vegas, NV
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed and executed QA test cases, scripts and procedures for automated software maintenance.
- Resolved technical issues and forecasted troubleshooting complications during software trials.
- Created successful test scripts to manage automated feature testing,
- Supported trouble sites to mitigate obstacles and foster successful client delivery.
- Designed, executed and maintained automated test scripts for in-project deployment.
- Fixed identified issues to improve workflows.
- Monitored resolution of bugs, tested fixes and helped developers tackle ongoing problems by providing QA perspective.
- Documented testing procedures for developers and future testing use.
- Developed and maintained defect databases for known issues.
Gaming Mathematician
International Game Technology, IGT
Las Vegas, NV
05.2011 - 07.2013
- Created mathematical or statistical phenomena models for analysis or computational simulation use.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Gaming Mathematician
Global Gaming Group
Las Vegas, NV
12.2006 - 04.2011
- Reviewed statistical reports to validate accuracy and completeness and presented findings.
- Performed and provided simulation results to help [Type] teams drive continuous improvement strategies.
- Reviewed, analyzed and summarized existing data from disparate sources using trend analysis to detect [Type] data points.
- Solved complex problems by developing models with alternative solutions, discussing findings and optimizing designs with latest information.
- Created mathematical or statistical phenomena models for analysis or computational simulation use.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Education
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Nevada - Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV12.2006
Skills
- Statistical Analysis
- Data Visualization and Presentations
- Structured Query Language (SQL)
- Statistics and SAS
- Python Programming
- Report Preparation
- Microsoft Office
- Data and Analytics
- Microsoft Project
- Regulatory Reporting Requirements
- Clear and Concise CommunicationRisk Management Processes
- Risk Identification
- Data Analysis
- Risk Assessment
- Pivot Tables
- Analytical Approach
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Compliance Risk Management
- Statistical Monitoring
- Quality Assurance
- Quality Improvement Plans
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved issues with monthly reporting which led to timely and correct reporting system..
- Used SAS to create automated audit process and daily exception reporting system.
- Supervised team of 4 staff members.
- Achieved 99% first pass rate by completing testing with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
- EDA in Machine Learning, Coursera
Thesis: Estimation of Standard Error of Ridge Estimates via Bootstrap Resampling
In multiple linear regression (MLR) the parameter estimates based on the method of least squares are typically unsatisfactory if the predictors are highly correlated. Ridge regression proposes a remedy to multieollinearity problems by modifying the method of least squares to allow biased estimation of the regression coefficients. T
Timeline
Senior Risk Manager
American Express, AMEX
08.2022 - 09.2023
Senior Risk Manager
Credit One Bank N.A.
05.2020 - 08.2022
Online Game Designer III
Konami Gaming
08.2018 - 04.2020
Senior Test Engineer
BMM
07.2017 - 08.2018
Software Quality Assurance Engineer
International Game Technology, IGT
08.2013 - 07.2017
Gaming Mathematician
International Game Technology, IGT
05.2011 - 07.2013
Gaming Mathematician
Global Gaming Group
12.2006 - 04.2011
Master of Science - Statistics
University of Nevada - Las Vegas