Faiz.

Faiz Rasool

Actuarial Science & Quantitative Risk Specialist | Data-Driven Strategist

Overview

Quantitative risk specialist with a Master's in Actuarial and Quantitative Risk Management from Ohio State. Expert in building predictive models—from COVID-19 simulations to sports optimization—with a proven ability to drive operational efficiency and lead large-scale community initiatives. Passionate about leveraging Python, R, and SQL to solve complex financial and social challenges.

Columbus, Ohio, USA

Experience

May 2023 – Jul 2023

INTERNSHIP

Operations and Finance Intern

Salaam Takaful Pakistan Ltd

Pakistan

Collected and performed data cleanup and standardization from 11 leading insurance companies. Identified key trends and risk factors; conducted analysis on market trends, shortcomings, competitor strategies, and customer preferences. Analyzed market expansion, operational efficiency, and cost optimization strategies, contributing to a 5% market share growth in the next quarter.

•Collected and performed data cleanup and standardization from 11 leading insurance companies.

•Identified key trends and risk factors; conducted analysis on market trends, shortcomings, competitor strategies, and customer preferences.

•Analyzed market expansion, operational efficiency, and cost optimization strategies, contributing to a 5% market share growth in the next quarter.

Key Achievements

→contributing to a 5% market share growth in the next quarter

Data CleanupMarket Analysis

May 2022 – Aug 2022

WORK

Research Assistant

The Ohio State University

USA

Examined a research paper to develop a Python-based simulation model of the spread of COVID-19 using real-world classroom data; estimated parameters to optimize predictive models. Developed an RShiny application to view the simulation in real time based on any parameters.

•Examined a research paper to develop a Python-based simulation model of the spread of COVID-19 using real-world classroom data; estimated parameters to optimize predictive models.

•Developed an RShiny application to view the simulation in real time based on any parameters.

Key Achievements

→Developed a Python-based COVID-19 simulation model and validated it against real-world Ohio classroom data with high predictive accuracy.

→Built an RShiny application for real-time simulation visualization, allowing for dynamic parameter adjustment.

→Achieved high predictive accuracy, with simulation results closely mirroring real-world classroom infection data.

PythonRShinySimulation Modeling

Aug 2022 – May 2024

WORK

Community Advisor

Kenyon College

USA

Provided guidance and support to 100 residents on academics, extracurriculars, and personal life while collaborating with community leaders to develop programs.

•Provided guidance and support to 100 residents on academics, extracurriculars, and personal life while collaborating with community leaders to develop programs.

Aug 2022 – May 2023

WORK

Helpline Manager

Kenyon College

USA

Diagnosed and assisted staff and students in their technology-related problems while working on improving user interactions with the IT helpline at Kenyon, leading to a 10% increase in survey ratings

•Diagnosed and assisted staff and students in their technology-related problems while working on improving user interactions with the IT helpline at Kenyon, leading to a 10% increase in survey ratings

Key Achievements

→leading to a 10% increase in survey ratings

IT Support

May 2020 – Aug 2020

INTERNSHIP

Intern

IPO Pakistan and Bayer Crop Science

Pakistan

Assisted the regulatory department of Bayer Crop Science in applying import permits to a federal institution for 76 products. Converted 120 intellectual property files for digital accessibility; designed an improved system for future employees at IPO Pakistan, reducing conversion time by 20%.

•Assisted the regulatory department of Bayer Crop Science in applying import permits to a federal institution for 76 products.

•Converted 120 intellectual property files for digital accessibility; designed an improved system for future employees at IPO Pakistan, reducing conversion time by 20%.

Key Achievements

→reducing conversion time by 20%

Regulatory ComplianceDigital Accessibility

Aug 2024

WORK

Math Grader

The Ohio State University

USA

Math grader at Ohio State University for 200 students.

•Math grader at Ohio State University for 200 students.

Key Achievements

→Validated the Python-based simulation model against real-world Ohio classroom data using 4 key parameters to ensure predictive accuracy.

Mathematics

Aug 2021 – May 2024

PART_TIME

Economics Tutor and Math Grader

Kenyon College

USA

Economics tutor and Math grader for more than 100 students at Kenyon College's Science Skills Center

•Economics tutor and Math grader for more than 100 students at Kenyon College's Science Skills Center

EconomicsMathematics

Project Portfolio

ACADEMIC

Present

Survival Analysis of HIV Clinical Trial Data (ACTG175)

Senior Mathematics Capstone

Kaplan-Meier estimation, log-rank testing, and Cox proportional hazards regression on 2,139 right-censored patient records.

PERSONAL

Present

Javelin Throw Distance Optimization

Smoothed bootstrapping, Random Forest, and Generalized Extreme Value modeling to identify optimal joint angles and estimate maximum throw distance (MAE 0.379 m).

RSmoothed bootstrappingRandom ForestGeneralized Extreme Value modeling

PERSONAL

Present

Pakistan T20 World Cup Squad Optimization

K-means clustering, Random Forest, GBM and Monte Carlo simulation to select a 15-player squad and project tournament outcomes.

RK-means clusteringRandom ForestGBMMonte Carlo simulation

Education

Aug 2024 – May 2026

Master of Actuarial and Quantitative Risk Management

The Ohio State UniversitySpecialization in Actuarial and Quantitative Risk Management

GPA: 3.91

Aug 2020 – May 2024

BA in Mathematics

Kenyon CollegeSpecialization in Mathematics

GPA: 3.42

Thesis: Survival Analysis of HIV Clinical Trial Data (ACTG175)

Relevant Coursework

Religious Studies (Minor)

Societies & Activities

Junior Class PresidentSouth Asian Society PresidentMember of Alpha Delta Phi

Impact & Recognition

Awards

Kenyon College

Dean's List Awards

Professional Certifications

Society of Actuaries

SOA Exam: Financial Mathematics (FM)

Society of Actuaries

SOA Exam: Probability (P)

Governance & Advisory

South Asian Society

President

OTHER

Kenyon College

Junior Class President

OTHER

Skills & Interests

R

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Excel

TOOL

RStudio

TOOL

Python

TECHNICAL

Microsoft Office

TOOL

LaTeX

TECHNICAL

SQL

TECHNICAL

Stata

TOOL

Areas of Expertise

Probability (P)

Financial Mathematics (FM)

Communication

Working across multiple languages, enabling global collaboration and clear technical outreach.

Hindi

Urdu

Punjabi

English

German

Arabic

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