Christopher A Thomas, Asa Email & Phone Number

Beachwood, Nj, Us

Chicago, Illinois, Us

Gb

Acquired deep domain knowledge for Long Term Care; developed user-friendly First Principles LTC testing tool using a combination of Excel and VBA to reduce time spent by 60%, led independent review to validate all LTC recalculations (both First Principles and Claim Cost models) and created training materials and led training sessions for new LTC algorithm testersPerformed audit procedures for multiple companies and insurance products simultaneously under strict deadlines. Responsible for leading communications with client and internal teams, organization and delegation of duties and expectations, and review of initial audit documentationAssisted client in converting to Moody's Axis from prior valuation system; responsible for creating a replicator in Excel and managing the verification and modification of Axis model to meet expectations.Developed SQL queries and accompanying Tableau dashboards to aid clients in identifying trends, detecting outliers and ensuring high data quality. Proactively added features that were used in all subsequent client files. The creation of this fully automated process reduced the total process time by 90%.

• Applied rules of probability to assess the return-to-player(expected value) of slot machines over lifetime usage• Wrote Python scripts to manipulate, reorganize and statistically analyze large sets of field data to confirm that game was performing as expected• Designed simulation programs, using Python and R, to generate statistics of games too complicated to calculate manually • Created Python scripts and VBA macros to increase efficiency and automate repetitive tasks for the math team• Statistically analyzed history of various games to ensure fair play when necessary• Created and presented reports to senior leadership detailing a game’s expected return, the factors affecting total return and any potential discrepancies between the manufacturers’ forecast and our own internal tests• Tested hardware and software components of electronic gaming devices to ensure compliance with gaming regulatory standards and recorded defects and communicated test results to internal and external staff• Set-up, trouble-shot, and emulated multiple gaming platforms

Us

•Created and implemented an alternate curriculum for English As A Second Language students to bridge the gap between the students prior knowledge and the knowledge the prior curriculum assumed they had previously attained•Presented sample lesson to peers on the applications of Excel and Geogebra in the classroom

Head Coach of JV TeamDefensive Coordinator of Varsity Team