Abbaya Negassa
About Abbaya Negassa
Abbaya Negassa is an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica in Plano, Texas, with experience in actuarial data and processing. He has worked in the field since 2017 and is currently pursuing the ASA designation.
Work at Transamerica
Abbaya Negassa has been employed at Transamerica as an Actuarial Analyst since 2021, currently based in Plano, Texas. In this role, Negassa is part of the modernization team, focusing on Actuarial Data and Processing. Prior to this position, Negassa worked as an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica from 2019 to 2021 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The responsibilities in these roles include utilizing various analytical tools and methodologies to support actuarial functions.
Education and Expertise
Abbaya Negassa studied at Towson University from 2016 to 2018, completing coursework relevant to actuarial science. Prior to that, Negassa attended Rowan College at Burlington County, where an Associate's Degree in Business Administration and Management was achieved from 2012 to 2015. Currently, Negassa is working towards the Associate of the Society of Actuaries (ASA) designation, further enhancing expertise in the actuarial field.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Abbaya Negassa gained experience as an Actuary Intern at Baltimore Life Co from 2017 to 2018 in Owings Mills, Maryland. This internship provided foundational knowledge and practical skills in actuarial work, contributing to Negassa's professional development in the insurance and financial services industry.
Technical Skills and Tools
In the role of Actuarial Analyst, Abbaya Negassa utilizes a variety of technical tools and programming languages. Proficient in DBT, SQL, Git, Python, Alteryx, Visio, and JIRA, these skills are essential for data analysis, process improvement, and project management within the actuarial domain. The ability to leverage these tools supports effective data processing and analysis.
Project Management and Initiatives
Abbaya Negassa enjoys initiating new projects and building processes from the ground up. This proactive approach is evident in the current work within the modernization team at Transamerica, where the focus is on improving actuarial data and processing methodologies. This interest in project management aligns with Negassa's career trajectory in the actuarial field.