JIAJIA (ALLISON) DING

New York 607-***-**** acu2y9@r.postjobfree.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jiajia-ding-8662543a EDUCATION

Cornell University, Ithaca, NY Graduated in 05/2016 Master of Professional Studies in Applied Statistics Cumulative GPA: 3.86 GRE 1560/1600 Major Courses: SAS Program in Applied Stats, Probability Models and Inferences, Linear Models and Matrices, Python Program in Stats, Machine Learning for Data Science, Time Series Analysis, Survival Analysis University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI Graduated in 05/2012 Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Dual Concentration in Actuarial Math and Mathematical Econ University of Michigan Honors Student Fairleigh Dickinson Colonel Scholarship Recipient (merit-based) Achievements/Credentials

Statistics: SAS Certified Advanced Programmer Credential (100/100) Actuarial Science: Passed ASA/ACAS actuarial exams, P/1, FM/2, MLC/3, MFE/3, C/4 ANALYSIS EXPERIENCE

Data Analyst and Report Writer at Survey Research Institution, Ithaca, NY 01/2016-01/2016

Researched survey data and programmed with SPSS (Frequencies, Cross-tabulations), and wrote statistically descriptive reports for clients. Clients included American Chemical Society, etc. Student Data Scientist, Machine Learning on Stock Return Prediction 04/2016-05/2016

Applied machine learning techniques (Lasso Regression, Ridge Regression, Random Forest, and Principal Component Analysis, Linear Modeling) and time series analysis to target major variables and reduce dimensionality of variables. Build modeling to predict stock return.

Used scripting program software (R studio) to analyze and manipulate data. Project Data Analyst with CU Nutrition, Medical and Nutritional Data Analysis 12/2015-05/2016

Applied statistical methodology (survival analysis such as Kaplan-Meier Method, Log-rank Test, Wilcoxon Test, Likelihood Ratio Test, Cox PH Model, Stratification Method, and Extended Cox PH Model) to identify major nutritional factors and their associations with adverse pregnancy outcomes.

Performed database queries (SQL), coded over 1500 rows to clean data and analyzed data (SAS). Project Data Analyst with Athena Infonomics, Demographic Dividend & Economics Growth 03/2016-04/2016

Used statistical approaches such as mixed effects modeling, linear modeling, categorical variable, and hypothesis testing to test correlation of Demographic Dividend and Economics Growth worldwide.

Analyzed and manipulated data with scripting statistical programming language (R studio).

Collected data from UN, World Bank, and other database, and performed database queries to create new database. Actuarial Analyst at Ping-An Property & Casualty Insurance (Fortune 500), Shenzhen, China 05/2011-08/2011

Created Public Liability Insurance premium calculator with Excel and VBA, which was refined by actuarial managers and sent to IT department to machine into physical use. Ping-An agents use the calculator nationwide China.

Programmed SAS to manipulate and analyze claim data. MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE

Senior Financial Analyst at New China Life Insurance (Fortune 500), Beijing, China 10/2012-06/2015

Major contributor to the company’s periodic financial analysis and forecast; presented financial reports (PPT) to CFO to give insights of the company’s future; developed cash flow forecasts to aid the funds management department with investment decisions.

Responsible for the financial performance of 50 financial analysts from 13 branch offices in China; led them on periodic financial analysis and major forecast projects; led them towards (net profit) better-off circumstances. The net profit increased by 20% annually.

Analyzed sales and financial data, and constructed regression modeling to calculate and determine expense ratio of new products with actuarial department.

Major contributor to the company’s 2014 and 2015 annual budget complications. OTHER SKILLS

Computer Skills: proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook) Programming Skills: SAS, R studio, SQL, Python, Stata, SPSS, Matlab, Maple, VBA, C++, HTML (Kompozer) Financial/Accounting System: SAP, Oracle Hyperion, Essbase, BI Language: fluent in English and Chinese Mandarin