Michael Daniels

Profile of Qualifications

Highly accomplished professional eager to contribute a background in Data Analytics, Asset Management, and Strategic Leadership toward maximizing a top employer’s success.

Strong analytical skills instrumental for identifying business discrepancies, trends, and areas of improvement.

Offer an understanding of statistical modeling, risk management strategies, and Lean Six Sigma.

Prioritize and manage multiple projects while achieving on-time, on-budget, and high-quality goals.

Dynamic communication and interpersonal relations skills with a commitment to discussing data structures, models, issues, and corrective action plans with team members and management.

Technology savvy, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, C++, Java, Python, Tableau, SAS, SQL, and R

Led development of machine learning solutions for client specific needs

Took advantage of an opportunity to gain valuable international experience through the University of Georgia’s study abroad program in Costa Rica; Summer of 2016

Career Highlights

Qualifications include a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics, Georgia Institute of Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, University of Georgia.

Spearheaded developing and implementing a new reinsurance data migration system for an emerging client company.

Uncovered $25M worth of missing claims spanning 3 years by leading remediation efforts.

Led a research endeavor at New York Life, identifying and evaluating new ASAP reinsurance opportunities, resulting in the retention of premiums, and providing strategic insights for future growth.

Professional Experience

Deloitte – New York, NY 2021 – Present

Manager; 2023 – Present

Effectively manage, motivate, and coach high-performance teams throughout daily projects.

Consistently ensure project activities align with state and federal regulations.

Maintain the integrity and security of data throughout migrations.

Offer the necessary resources and training for new analyst hires to succeed in meeting company objectives.

Led the development of an internal comprehensive analytics training program, equipping team members with advanced data analysis techniques and tools to enhance decision-making capabilities.

Risk & Financial Advisory Senior Consultant; 2021 – 2023

Created risk mitigation strategies to boost efficiency based on the client’s business, operational, regulatory, and technology needs and concerns.

Maintained an understanding of key technology trends and workforce changes to assist clients with creating engaging and innovative technological improvements, including cloud computing, big data and analytics, process automation, artificial intelligence/machine learning, and other digital enhancements.

Utilized cutting-edge machine learning modeling capabilities to create compelling dynamic solutions to clients’ unique problems.

Assisted team members with developing and implementing revenue-generating sales initiatives, including lead-generation materials and sales proposals.

New York Life – New York, NY 2020 – 2021

Actuarial Analyst

Worked collaboratively with team members in optimizing, streamlining, and expediting current projects, including SOX premium testing, GMAD rate comparison tables, triangle reporting, and claims study charting.

Utilized Prophet modeling systems to update life valuation ratings.

Analyzed financial operations to determine profitability projections, assets, liabilities, and risks.

Produced in-depth reports highlighting potential risks, existing processes, and actuarial/statistical research data.

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Professional Experience Continued

New York Life – Atlanta, GA 2017 – 2020

Life and Medical Mortality Analyst

Conducted data analysis of current mortality standards and reinsurance business practices to protect company interests and adjust for updated mortality and general risk guidelines.

Conducted thorough analyses of client applications, financial statements, medical documents, and lab results to verify eligibility and assign coverage for life insurance policies, annuities, and long-term care plans.

Remained in contact with agents and reinsurers to communicate underwriting practices and substandard case updates.

The University of Georgia Math Department – Athens, GA 2016 – 2017

Research Assistant

Served an integral leadership role throughout a research project sponsored by three math and ecology professors.

Utilized Matlab, R, Excel, and the energy flow analysis to prove synergism in an ecosystem.

Conducted extensive reviews and synthesized research findings to identify knowledge gaps and opportunities for future research in ecology and mathematics.

Mathnasium – Buford, GA 2015 – 2017

Tutor

Skillfully developed and implemented instructional materials to facilitate elementary, middle, and high school student understanding of complex advanced math subjects

Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions to meet the individual needs of each student.

Junior Achievement of Georgia – Atlanta, GA 2014 – 2015

Operations Intern

Applied an understanding of Microsoft Office to monitor and track budgets.

Proficiently prepared and processed invoices and fiscal year files

Education & Professional Development

Master of Science in Data Science & Analytics, Georgia Institute of Technology – Atlanta

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, Minor in Spanish, University of Georgia – Athens

Actuary Exams, Exams P, FM, IFM, and STAM

Yellow and Green Belt Certifications, Lean Six Sigma

Community & Collegiate Involvement

SGA Research Policy Board Executive Member, University of Georgia; 2016 – 2017

Philanthropy Committee, Phi Kappa Tau Fraternity; 2014 – 2016

Volunteer & Club President, Boys & Girls Clubs of America; 2010 – 2013

Honors & Achievements

Actuary Exams: P, FM, IFM, and STAM

Spanish Composition Contest (Earned “Excellent” Ranking), University of Georgia; 2015

Eagle Scout; 2013

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