Soumyadipta Sarkar
About Soumyadipta Sarkar
Soumyadipta Sarkar is a Senior Analyst specializing in Catastrophe Modelling at Gallagher Re in Thane, Maharashtra, India. He has extensive experience in catastrophe modelling, structural engineering, and machine learning applications in catastrophic loss assessment.
Current Role at Gallagher Re
Soumyadipta Sarkar currently holds the position of Senior Analyst - Catastrophe Modelling at Gallagher Re in Thane, Maharashtra, India. His responsibilities include employing advanced catastrophe modelling techniques to analyze and predict financial losses from natural disasters. His role involves working with a variety of loss modelling platforms such as Touchstone and RiskLink, enhancing predictive accuracy with his expertise.
Previous Experience at Willis Towers Watson
Before joining Gallagher Re, Soumyadipta Sarkar worked at Willis Towers Watson as a Senior Analyst - Catastrophe Modelling from 2020 to 2021. During his tenure in Thane, Maharashtra, he applied his skills in catastrophe modelling, contributing to the company's efforts in assessing risks and financial impacts of natural disasters.
Education and Academic Background
Soumyadipta Sarkar holds a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Structural Engineering from the Indian Institute of Science, where he studied from 2011 to 2017. He also earned an M.Tech in Structural Dynamics from the Indian Institute of Technology, Roorkee (2007-2009) and a BE in Civil Engineering from Bengal Engineering and Science University, Shibpur (2003-2007). His academic background strongly focuses on advanced engineering principles and research.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Soumyadipta Sarkar possesses extensive technical skills, particularly in catastrophe modelling and predictive analytics. He is proficient in scripting and coding with several programming languages, including C, C++, MATLAB, R, and Python. His research interests lie in Stochastic Modelling, Big Data, and Large-scale Numerical Computation. Additionally, he specializes in Earthquake Engineering, focusing on hazard and vulnerability assessments.
Past Roles and Contributions
Soumyadipta Sarkar's professional journey includes various roles across different organizations. He worked at AIR Worldwide as a Senior Analyst from 2017 to 2020 in Hyderabad. He also served as an Assistant Professor at BMS Institute of Technology and Management for 5 months in 2017 in Bengaluru. Before that, he was a Ph.D. researcher at the Indian Institute of Science from 2011 to 2017. He began his career as an Engineering Consultant at L&T-RAMBØLL Consulting Engineers Limited from 2009 to 2011 in Chennai. These roles have collectively contributed to his deep expertise in catastrophe modelling and engineering.