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Martin Ryan,
Biostatistician

PERSONAL PROFILE

Proven ability to analyse and interpret complex data in a business context to unearth insights and to recommend and deliver innovative solutions, including visual / graphical summaries of the data well as statistical assessment. Highly skilled in all aspects of data management and analysis, from data collection, data cleansing, database design and management, through all kinds of data manipulation, parsing and assembly, to various kinds of analysis, interpretation and report creation. Strong technology skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

KEY COMPETENCES

Professional and IT Skills

·   Project Management

·   Python

·   Statistical modelling

·   People Management

·   R / R Studio

·   Data Mining

·   Report Writing

·   SQL

·   C / C++

·   Data management

·   SAS

·   Java

·   Complex data analysis

·   Visual Basic

·   @Risk

·   Predictive analytics

·   JAGS

·   MS Office

 

EDUCATIONAL RECORD

MSc. Data Analytics (1st class), University College Dublin                                                                               2018

MBA Michael Smurfit Graduate School of Business (1st class), University College Dublin                    2001

Fellow of the Institute of Actuaries                                                                                                                       1998

CAREER HISTORY

STATISTICAMEDICA Ltd, biostatistics company in Dublin, Ireland                                       2020 – Present
Biostatistician

  • Study design and set-up
  • Statistical analysis planning and programming
  • Statistical analysis
  • Statistical activities management

 

LeasePlan Insurance                                                                                                                              2016 – 2020

Consultant

  • Performed analysis of data using predictive models, identifying segments requiring pricing updates to optimise profitability
  • Performed deep dive of data to unearth the root cause of trends. Worked with management to implement product re-pricing and to improve claims processes
  • Re-designed quarterly reporting process to streamline production in a timely manner
  • Presented and explained key conclusions and recommendations to senior management in both Dublin and European offices

 

 

RoyalSun Alliance, Manager                                                                                                                2011 – 2015

  • Managed the pricing analytics, reserving and risk modelling team
  • Performed statistical analysis of sales and customer data of large-scale datasets
  • Extracted, cleansed and merged data from transactional systems for investigation and analysis
  • Built predictive models using statistical techniques for conversion and retention behaviour analysis
  • Built predictive models to identify correlations between risk factors and propensity to claim
  • Presented and explained key results to senior management

 

RoyalSun Alliance, Reserving and Risk Modelling                                                                         2007 – 2011

  • Performed reserve reviews and reports to tight deadlines
  • Parameterised the risk model, recommended capital allocations and monitored return on capital by line of business
  • Worked closely with finance to develop the annual business plan and quarterly re-forecast

 

 

 

RoyalSun Alliance, Pricing and Reinsurance                                                                                    2002 – 2007

 

  • Developed and implemented statistical pricing models for both personal and commercial lines
  • Communicated statistical and technical concepts to the underwriting function and management
  • Worked with underwriters to implement pricing policies for both personal and commercial lines
  • Prepared profitability and account performance reports for management and underwriters
  • Analysed and optimised the reinsurance programme, including the capital / reinsurance mix

 

 

Allianz, Commercial Lines                                                                                                                     1996 – 2002

 

  • Analysis of commercial, social and healthcare lines of business

 

AGF, Chargé de Mission                                                                                                                        1994 – 2006

 

  • Performed portfolio reviews of personal and commercial lines of business