Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni
About Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni
Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni is the Divisional Director at Gallagher Re in England, United Kingdom, with a background in catastrophe modeling and vulnerability analysis.
Current Title and Role at Gallagher Re
Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni serves as Divisional Director at Gallagher Re in England, United Kingdom. In this role, he oversees strategic direction and operations within his division. His responsibilities likely include managing teams, developing catastrophe models, and providing risk assessment insights to clients.
Career at Gallagher Re
Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni has held various roles at Gallagher Re. Before becoming Divisional Director, he was a Senior Catastrophe Model Developer from 2022 to 2024, based in England. Previously, he worked as a Business Support Team Supervisor - Catastrophe Modelling in Mumbai for 8 months in 2022. These roles allowed him to refine his expertise in catastrophe modeling and risk assessment.
Previous Experience at Willis Re and RMS
Before his current tenure at Gallagher Re, Dr. Kulkarni worked at Willis Re as a Senior Specialist from 2019 to 2022 in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. Prior to that, he was a Vulnerability Modeler at Moody's RMS in the Noida Area, India, from 2017 to 2019. His responsibilities included developing vulnerability models for natural disasters and providing data-driven insight for risk management.
Academic Background
Dr. Sumeet Kulkarni received his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay (IIT Bombay), between 2013 and 2017. He also earned a Master of Technology (MTech) in Water Resources Engineering from IIT Bombay from 2011 to 2013. His academic focus has provided a strong foundation for his career in catastrophe modeling and risk assessment.
Technical Skills and Contributions
Dr. Kulkarni is proficient in Python, R, and SQL, utilizing GitHub for collaborative coding and streamlined development. He has developed bespoke solutions for natural perils, including probabilistic models and parametric schemas. Additionally, he has authored event response reports and created underwriting tools, demonstrating his ability to provide actionable insights and solutions in the field of catastrophe modeling.