Alex Lau
About Alex Lau
Alex Lau is an AI Software Engineer with a background in actuarial science and data science. He has held various internships and research positions in finance and analytics across multiple organizations in Hong Kong and Singapore.
Current Role at Pencil
Alex Lau has been employed at Pencil as an AI Software Engineer since 2020. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing AI-driven solutions. His work contributes to enhancing the company's technological capabilities and improving operational efficiencies.
Previous Experience in Finance and Actuarial Science
Prior to his current position, Alex Lau held several internships in finance and actuarial science. He worked as a Quant Research Intern at BNP Paribas in 2019, where he focused on Automated Market Making for four months in Hong Kong. Additionally, he served as an Actuarial Intern at AIA in 2017 and at Swiss Re, where he was involved in EVM Reporting and Actuarial Modeling.
Research and Development Background
Alex Lau has experience in research roles, including positions as a Student Research Assistant at The University of Hong Kong. He contributed to projects in Empirical Finance in 2018 and worked in the Bioinformatics Algorithms Research Lab in 2019. These roles provided him with a strong foundation in research methodologies and data analysis.
Educational Qualifications
Alex Lau earned his Bachelor of Science in Actuarial Science from The University of Hong Kong, completing his studies from 2013 to 2018. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Data Science from the same institution, where he studied from 2018 to 2020. His academic background combines expertise in statistics, actuarial science, and computer science.
Internship Experience in Technology and Analytics
In addition to his finance and actuarial roles, Alex Lau has experience in technology and analytics. He participated in the Summation Programme at SGInnovate in 2020 for five months in Singapore. He also interned at Manulife in 2018, focusing on Advanced Analytics, which enhanced his skills in data-driven decision-making.