Griffin Sargent, Fsa Email & Phone Number

Hartford, CT, US

• Founded and lead actuarial technology tutoring service Actuarial Tech Coaches, to deliver personalized upskilling to 100+ actuaries in Python, SQL, Git, and Power BI
• Created technology knowledge site Tech Atlas to compile relevant learning resources (tutorials, FAQs, lessons, quizzes, learning plans) for 300+ monthly unique visitors
• Curated and deployed software bundle Standard Actuarial Toolkit to equip and empower 700+ actuaries with modern open-source tools (Anaconda Python, VS Code, Git, SQL)
• Received positive recognition from Chief Actuary and CFO during multiple large (800+ attendee) town hall events

• Product owner and architect of actuarial asset modeling platform – Lead team responsible for developing and implementing integrated asset modeling in GGY-Axis ALM models (AAT, C3P1, LRT) across all business units.
• Created and deployed suite of developer tools actuarial-wide for interacting with SQL databases, including generic upload, extraction, and query execution
• Tested and Analyzed new reinvestment methodologies for GGY-Axis ALM models including statutory hedge accounting, liability duration measurement refinements, and duration management algorithms
• Created Power BI data visualizations to perform data validation checks for model input ETL processes
• Managed and mentored several actuarial rotation students, providing training in SQL, VBA, UI/UX, GGY-Axis, asset modeling, ALM, and communication

• Prototyped GGY Axis asset modeling capabilities and integrated it into Retirement AAT/C3P1 model. Asset types included bonds with a variety of provisions, mortgages, interest rate swaps, structured products, COLI.
• Built, deployed and evangelized knowledge base ecosystem in SharePoint. Features include knowledge repository, incentives system for contributions, discussion board, and curated training series for new hires and managers
• User acceptance tested ALM models (AAT, C3P1, LRT) for new reinvestment methodologies, including hedging swap overlay, sales priority configurations, and target allocation rebalancing
• Forecasted and analyzed Retirement business’s best estimate cashflows for GAAP Loss Recognition testing (LRT)

Greater New York City Area

• Lead actuarial branch of I&P team, serving as primary actuarial subject matter expert in Enterprise Systems group and manager of two senior actuarial associates.
• Collaborate with actuarial business units to understand and analyze their infrastructure needs. Interpret and communicate complex actuarial business requirements to Prudential infrastructure teams.
• Design and oversee development of production and ad hoc modeling tools for the Retirement Actuarial Modeling Platform (RAMP) project. Leverage existing tools for valuation, pricing, and forecasting GGY models from.
• Transform ESFS’s GGY infrastructure strategies into actionable requirements. Create detailed documentation for GGY software enhancements and cultivate strategic relations with key GGY personnel to accelerate their.
• Deliver presentations and demonstrations of actuarial software. Tailor communication of complex topics to audiences ranging in expertise (IT groups to actuarial management) and number (5 to 100+ attendees).
• Develop and implement comprehensive training program for new I&P associates. Conduct individual and group training sessions on actuarial, infrastructure, and software development concepts.

Greater New York City Area

• Analyzed enterprise-level actuarial Model Development Life Cycle (MDLC) and determined GGY EnterpriseLink configuration that ensures proper segregation of actuarial functions.
• Designed and developed production automation platform for GGY-Axis in Prudential infrastructure. Built proof-of-concept for automated GGY run process and outlined production considerations.
• Actively managed and mentored team members, training them in actuarial infrastructure and Visual Basic/VB.NET/C++ programming. Conducted interviews of new hire candidates, probing for desired skills and behavior.
• Created a vast internal knowledge base for GGY software based on independent R&D. Documented key findings and potential applications in Lotus Notes databases.

Greater New York City Area

• Collaborated with Annuities Financial Modeling group to design and build a VB.NET economic scenario generator for Variable Annuities (VA) GAAP models. Tool automates the creation of VA GAAP scenarios used for.
• Rigorously studied VA valuation model to create detailed documentation for its actuarial methodology. Leveraged as both a change control communication tool and a training resource for new members of Financial Modeling.
• Oversaw process for developing liability inforce files for variable, fixed, and market-value-adjusted annuities models. Implemented methodology updates to liability inforce extraction logic using SQL to meet evolving.
• Served in key programming role in the development of the in-house Annuities Actuarial Projection System (AAPS), in production since 2012. Enhanced the runtime efficiency of AAPS by developing more efficient algorithms.

Greater New York City Area

• Collaborated with actuaries from all Annuities functions to gather business requirements for Annuities Assumption Manager Database (AAMD). Received Prudential Annuities ACHIEVE award for contribution to AAMD project.
• Designed and implemented developments to Annuities Actuarial model infrastructure that increased control, transparency, and efficiency.
• Created production model inputs for Annuities Actuarial production models, such as liability inforce, economic scenarios, and actuarial assumption tables.
• Managed model documentation for fixed and market-value-adjusted annuities in Lotus Notes databases. Increased accountability and transparency for these models.

Customer service, Store maintenance, Register operation

Taught undergraduate students Mathematics and Physics. Topics include Probability & Statistics, Multivariable calculus, Partial differential equations, Algebra and Trigonometry, Introductory physics.

Assisted physics professor Dr. Oana Malis with semiconductor research with all aspects of experiment: Wrote data acquisition program using LabVIEW, Wrote data formatting program in C++, Engineered parts for experiemental setup.

Customer service, Store maintenance and Register operation, Stockroom organization*Worked during college recesses over 4.5 year span.