ale certe
@alecerte
Experienced Data Analyst and Statistician specializing in Business Intelligence.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced Data Analyst and Statistician with over a decade of expertise in the Insurance and Financial Services sectors. Currently, I am immersed in Business Intelligence as a Specialist and BI Developer at Chiliz, where I drive innovative projects on the Chiliz Chain, a revolutionary blockchain platform. My background includes creating autonomous B2B insurance solutions and developing comprehensive Data Warehouses using tools like DBT, Tableau, and Python. I pride myself on my ability to translate complex business requirements into actionable insights, fostering a data-driven culture within organizations.
Throughout my career, I have led the implementation of business intelligence solutions, managing extensive datasets and ensuring high-quality data processing. My role as a Blockchain Analyst and Senior Data Analyst at Chiliz involves designing and maintaining scalable dashboards that visualize blockchain data effectively. I am passionate about mentoring junior team members and collaborating with stakeholders to deliver impactful analytics that support strategic decision-making. My commitment to continuous learning is evident in my pursuit of advanced courses in data science and blockchain technologies.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Business Intelligence Specialist / BI Developer
Chiliz
Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 6 months)
Designed, developed, and maintained scalable data models and data warehousing solutions on AWS Redshift, including building a Data Warehouse for ChilizX with DBT and Visual Studio. Developed data pipeline processes using SQL and Python, and created dashboards with Metabase and Tableau. Mentored junior team members and ensured robust, scalable end-to-end solutions.
Blockchain Analyst / Senior Data Analyst / BI Developer
Chiliz
Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Designed, developed, and maintained scalable Tableau dashboards for Chiliz Chain to visualize blockchain data effectively. Conducted on-chain and off-chain blockchain analysis, delivering actionable insights through monitoring and reporting. Collaborated closely with internal stakeholders to provide analytical support and develop dashboards for operational use cases.
Lead Business Intelligence
Oney Insurance (PCC) Ltd & Oney Life (PCC) Ltd
Jan 2020 - Dec 2022 (2 years 11 months)
Led the full implementation of a business intelligence solution for over 3 million policies and 30+ insurance products, designing end-to-end solutions in data warehouses, analytics, and reporting. Spearheaded the data governance framework and fostered a data-driven culture within the organization. Coordinated across departments for quality assurance and mentored business users on BI reporting desi
Performance Optimization Specialist
Msales
Jul 2017 - Nov 2017 (4 months)
Ensured maximum possible business performance by identifying, scrutinizing, and initiating resolution of irregular system events. Maintained clear communication with all stakeholders regarding system performance and issues. Focused on optimizing operational efficiency and problem-solving within the system.
Senior Data Analyst / Programmer
Oney Insurance (PCC) Ltd & Oney Life (PCC) Ltd
Dec 2017 - Jan 2020 (2 years 1 month)
Owned the process of report design, development, and testing, preparing ad hoc SQL queries for business users. Collaborated with organizational partners to build and maintain quality data processes and assisted in developing data models and interface design specifications. Performed data analysis to support system defect evaluation and new functionality requirements.
Actuarial Analyst
Mapfre Middlesea
Dec 2013 - Jun 2017 (3 years 6 months)
Provided technical support for Solvency II implementation and managed the Actuarial Function, including reserve evaluation and pricing assignments using GLM with ResQ and R. Developed programs for premium adjustments and performed capital requirement calculations under Solvency II. Created monthly reports with Insfocus BI and supported colleagues with quantitative techniques for decision-making.
Stage Actuarial Department
Mapfre Group Company
May 2014 - Jun 2014 (1 month)
Applied pricing methodologies using SAS and Emblem, and identified/analyzed local regulatory frameworks for technical notes. Collected, analyzed, and modeled data in Excel using a Multiplicative model. Performed reserving methodologies with ResQ, including evaluation and calculation of BEL for health and non-life insurance, and contributed to Capital Model Solvency II calculations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Alma Mater University of Bologna
Master’s Degree, Statistics (Business and Finance Information Systems)
Grade: 100
Analyzed fiscal policy mechanisms in the euro area using the Svar methodology for an Econometrics Research Thesis. Studied advanced data analysis in R and Lisrel, data mining with JSP and SQL, and financial econometrics with Eviews. Covered subjects like economic and financial time series, market analysis, and statistical models for decision-making.
Alma Mater University of Bologna
Bachelor's Degree, Statistics and Informatics
Focused on core statistical and informatics principles, including advanced statistics, time series analysis with Eviews, and data analysis with SAS. Covered subjects such as business administration, economics, mathematics, probability, information systems, and quality control. Gained practical experience in statistical laboratory and market analysis.
Binance Academy
Certificate, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Web3
Completed six extensive courses covering blockchain, cryptocurrency, and Web3 technologies. Gained a comprehensive overview of the foundational concepts and advanced topics within the decentralized web ecosystem.
Udemy
Certificate, Analytics Engineering (dbt)
Completed a hands-on Analytics Engineering Bootcamp, covering dbt theory, building a dbt project from scratch, and deploying to dbt Cloud. Developed practical skills in modern data transformation workflows.
Udemy
Certificate, Data Analysis (SQL)
Mastered advanced SQL for data analysis, focusing on writing efficient and optimized queries. Utilized subqueries, CTEs, and temporary tables to handle complex, multi-stage queries and data transformations.
Coursera
Professional Certificate, Data Science
Completed the IBM Data Science Professional Certificate, covering data science methodologies, Python for Data Science and AI, and data analysis and visualization with Python. Gained expertise in machine learning with Python.
Scrum.org
Certification, Scrum Master
Activities and societies: Certified ScrumMaster® (201809573)
Achieved Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certification, demonstrating proficiency in Scrum framework and agile methodologies. Learned to facilitate Scrum events and support development teams.
Coursera
Course Completion, Databases with Python
Learned to import, manipulate, and clean data using Python with databases. Applied statistical analysis techniques and utilized Python libraries such as Numpy, Scipy, and Matplotlib.
Mapfre Universidad Corporativa
Seminar Completion, Motor Insurance Pricing
Attended a global seminar on motor insurance pricing, covering database preparation, risk models like frequency and severity models, and price elasticity models. Explored the use of variable credit scores and machine learning in pricing.
Chartered Insurance Institute UK
Certificate, Insurance
Obtained a Certificate in Insurance, covering fundamental aspects of insurance, legal and regulatory frameworks, general insurance business, and the insurance underwriting process. Gained foundational knowledge in the insurance industry.
Coursera
Course Completion, R Programming
Studied R data types and objects, reading and writing data, control flow, functions, and scoping. Gained skills in handling dates, loops, debugging tools, simulation, and code profiling in R.
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