Data Scientist & Actuary: Risk Analytics & Modeling
Resume:
Act. Sebastián Velázquez Valderrama
Data Scientist Actuarial Science Risk Analytics Statistical Modeling
Location: Mexico City, Mexico
Phone: 55-84-00-29-94
Email: *******************@*****.***
Professional License: 12705849
UNAM Employee Number: 884182
Professional Profile
Actuary from the Faculty of Sciences at the National Autonomous University of Mexico, with expe- rience in data science, statistical modeling, financial crime analytics, process automation, business intelligence, and quantitative analysis applied to financial and business environments. Professional experience includes developing predictive models, generating statistical samples, au- tomating analytical workflows, building performance indicators, and creating dashboards to sup- port data-driven decision-making. Strong background in probability, statistics, machine learning, actuarial science, financial mathematics, and risk modeling. His profile combines technical expertise in data analysis with strong mathematical training and teaching experience, allowing him to communicate complex quantitative concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Skills and Knowledge
• Python for data analysis, statistical modeling, machine learning, and process automation.
• SQL, Impala, and Toad for Oracle for data extraction, querying, and validation.
• Statistical modeling, predictive analytics, hypothesis testing, and statistical sampling.
• Machine learning applied to customer behavior, risk detection, and business analytics.
• A/B testing, campaign monitoring, customer segmentation, and KPI analysis.
• Financial crime analytics, suspicious activity detection, risk indicators, and anomaly analysis.
• Power BI, Tableau, and Qlik Sense for dashboard development and business intelligence.
• Excel and VBA for report automation and operational analytics.
• R and PySpark for statistical analysis and large-scale data processing.
• GCP data ingestion workflows and analytical indicator development.
• Advanced English.
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Professional Experience
HSBC-GSC September 2023 – Present
Financial Crime Senior Analyst
• Analyze and develop statistical models to support the detection of unusual transactions and financial crime scenarios.
• Generate statistical samples for suspicious activity report detection and investigation work- flows.
• Automate analytical processes and develop indicators for table ingestion, monitoring, and validation in GCP.
• Build automated reports using VBA and Power BI to improve operational monitoring and decision-making.
• Conduct statistical research and analysis of financial crime scenarios, transactional patterns, and risk indicators.
• Support compliance and financial crime monitoring processes through data analysis, automa- tion, and quantitative insights.
Algorithia October 2022 – August 2023
Data Scientist
• Developed and implemented predictive models to identify customers likely to churn or become inactive.
• Built analytical universes for acquisition, reactivation, usage, and customer engagement cam- paigns.
• Designed and analyzed A/B testing strategies to evaluate campaign performance and cus- tomer behavior.
• Monitored reactivation and engagement initiatives through statistical analysis and business metrics.
• Created Tableau dashboards for KPI visualization, campaign tracking, and dynamic statis- tical testing.
• Translated statistical results into actionable recommendations for campaign optimization and customer retention.
Teaching Experience
Escuela Nacional Preparatoria No. 6 “Antonio Caso”, UNAM September 2023 – Present Mathematics Professor, Area III
• Plan and teach Mathematics Area III courses for upper-secondary students.
• Design learning resources, academic materials, exercises, and assessments.
• Evaluate student performance and provide academic support. 2
• Develop teaching strategies focused on mathematical reasoning and problem-solving. Faculty of Sciences, UNAM January 2017 – January 2022 Teaching Assistant, Actuarial Science Program
• Supported teaching, academic advising, material preparation, and student evaluation.
• Participated in undergraduate courses including Mathematical Analysis I, Differential and Integral Calculus II, Differential Equations I, Statistical Inference, and Probability I.
• Reinforced students’ understanding of probability, statistics, calculus, and mathematical foundations for actuarial science.
AMAT November 2019 – Present
Actuarial Course Instructor
• Teach preparation courses for Society of Actuaries exams: P/1 Probability, FM/2 Financial Mathematics, IFM/3 Investment and Financial Markets, SRM Statistics for Risk Modeling, and FAM Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics.
• Teach courses in probability, statistics, actuarial finance, insurance, risk, and Python pro- gramming.
• Design technical materials, exercises, and tutoring sessions for students in actuarial science and quantitative fields.
Universidad Marista September 2022 – April 2024
Actuarial Science Professor
• Planned and taught courses in Financial Derivatives, Stochastic Processes, Survival Analysis, and Time Series.
• Developed learning resources involving statistical modeling, financial risk, stochastic pro- cesses, and actuarial methods.
• Guided students through applied quantitative and actuarial problem-solving. Education and Certifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial Science February 2022 Faculty of Sciences, UNAM.
International Exam FAM, Fundamentals of Actuarial Mathematics September 2026 Society of Actuaries.
International Exam SRM, Statistics for Risk Modeling January 2022 Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society. English Reading Comprehension B2 February 2021
Faculty of Accounting and Administration, UNAM.
International Exam IFM/3, Investment and Financial Markets November 2020 Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society. International Exam FM/2, Financial Mathematics August 2020 Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society. 3
International Exam P/1, Probability July 2020
Society of Actuaries and Casualty Actuarial Society. 4
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