Ethan

Mathematically focused UCD undergraduate with strong competencies in statistical modelling, complex analysis, and computational workflows. Experienced in building and validating analytical models, working with large datasets, and implementing solutions in R, Excel, and MS SQL through my time in Irish Life. Applying to the MSc in Data & Computational Science as preparation for doctoral research in Statistics, with long-term goals in academic research and teaching in probability, inference, and computational statistics.

Actuarial Intern – oversight and governance Team, Actuarial oversight Function at Irish Life (2025-01 – 2025-07)

• Gained hands-on Actuarial Experience within the oversight and governance Team, contributing to the review and monitoring of Actuarial processes and controls.
• Developed a strong understanding of unit-linked and with-profit fund structures, including reserving approaches, pricing mechanisms, and smoothing techniques.
• Extensively used excel and SQL to analyse policy and fund data, automate reporting processes, and support risk analysis.
• Assisted in the review of Actuarial assumptions and methodologies used in financial reporting and product governance.
• Prepared clear and concise slide decks for senior Actuarial and governance committees, summarising technical findings and recommendations.
• Supported assessment of compliance with Solvency II regulations and internal Actuarial control frameworks.
• Collaborated with Actuarial, risk, and investment teams to evaluate fund performance and contribute to oversight reporting.

Maintenance Department Assistant at Cliff at Lyons Hotel (2021 – 2025)

Worked as part of the maintenance department during the summers.

Summer Seasonal Gardening Assistant at Self-employed (2019 – 2021)

Work Experience Placement at PURDYLUCEY Intellectual Property (2019-03 – 2019-03)

Worked for a week in spring 2019.

Work Experience Placement at Old Connell Stud (2018-09 – 2018-09)

Worked for a week in autumn 2018.

Bachelor of Arts in Financial and Statistical Studies (BAFS) in Financial and Statistical Studies – University College Dublin (2022 – 2026)

Leaving Certificate in General Education – Patrician Brothers Secondary School (2015 – 2021)