<description>&lt;p&gt;This episode of the &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/"&gt;Women in STEM&lt;/a&gt; podcast features Eric Ndoria an actuary based in Bristol, UK, originally from Kenya. Eric explains the field of actuarial science, which applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in the financial services industry, particularly in insurance and pensions. He shares his journey from studying actuarial science in Kenya to working in the UK, highlighting the importance of technical skills, communication abilities, and continuous learning in the field.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eric discusses how machine learning and AI are transforming the financial services sector, particularly in automating processes and improving risk assessment accuracy. He offers advice for those considering an actuarial career, emphasizing the importance of strong mathematical skills, pursuing professional qualifications early, and developing soft skills. Eric also reflects on his experiences in leadership roles and teamwork, and discusses common misconceptions about actuaries. He concludes by sharing his proudest achievements and his aspirations to contribute to the development of the financial services market in Kenya and Africa.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;⭐ VOTE FOR US! "WOMEN IN STEM PODCAST" ⭐&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Technology Podcasts By Women In Podcasting Award: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://womeninpodcasting.net/women-in-stem-podcast/"&gt;https://womeninpodcasting.net/women-in-stem-podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;⭐ CONNECT WITH US ⭐&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;New LinkedIn Page : &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All links: &lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast"&gt;linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instagram: @womeninstem_podcast&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/"&gt;https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Eric Ndoria Links :&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ndoria-fia-feask-9b18a844/?originalSubdomain=ke"&gt;https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ndoria-fia-feask-9b18a844/?originalSubdomain=ke&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;@eric_ndoria on Instagram&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Women In STEM Podcast

Kelly Shungu

Decoding the World of Actuarial Science: Insights from a Global Professional

SEP 23, 202429 MIN
Women In STEM Podcast

Decoding the World of Actuarial Science: Insights from a Global Professional

SEP 23, 202429 MIN

Description

<p>This episode of the <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://rss.com/podcasts/womeninstem/">Women in STEM</a> podcast features Eric Ndoria an actuary based in Bristol, UK, originally from Kenya. Eric explains the field of actuarial science, which applies mathematical and statistical methods to assess risk in the financial services industry, particularly in insurance and pensions. He shares his journey from studying actuarial science in Kenya to working in the UK, highlighting the importance of technical skills, communication abilities, and continuous learning in the field.</p><p>Eric discusses how machine learning and AI are transforming the financial services sector, particularly in automating processes and improving risk assessment accuracy. He offers advice for those considering an actuarial career, emphasizing the importance of strong mathematical skills, pursuing professional qualifications early, and developing soft skills. Eric also reflects on his experiences in leadership roles and teamwork, and discusses common misconceptions about actuaries. He concludes by sharing his proudest achievements and his aspirations to contribute to the development of the financial services market in Kenya and Africa.</p><p></p><p><strong>⭐ VOTE FOR US! "WOMEN IN STEM PODCAST" ⭐</strong></p><p>Technology Podcasts By Women In Podcasting Award: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://womeninpodcasting.net/women-in-stem-podcast/">https://womeninpodcasting.net/women-in-stem-podcast/</a></p><p></p><p><strong>⭐ CONNECT WITH US ⭐</strong></p><p>New LinkedIn Page : <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast">https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-stem-podcast</a></p><p>All links: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast">linktr.ee/womeninstem_podcast</a></p><p>Instagram: @womeninstem_podcast</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/">https://www.instagram.com/womeninstem_podcast/</a></p><p></p><p>Eric Ndoria Links :</p><p><a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ndoria-fia-feask-9b18a844/?originalSubdomain=ke">https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-ndoria-fia-feask-9b18a844/?originalSubdomain=ke</a></p><p>@eric_ndoria on Instagram</p>