Salifou Zabre
About Salifou Zabre
Salifou Zabre is an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica and a Research Project Assistant at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, both positions he has held since 2016. He has a strong academic background in Economics and Actuarial Science, complemented by teaching experience and a history of effective communication.
Work at Transamerica
Salifou Zabre has served as an Actuarial Analyst at Transamerica since 2016. In this role, he applies his actuarial expertise to analyze data and develop models that support the company's financial strategies. His work is based in Maryland, United States, where he has contributed to various projects over the past eight years.
Current Role at University of Nebraska–Lincoln
In addition to his position at Transamerica, Salifou Zabre has worked as a Research Project Assistant at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln since 2016. His responsibilities include assisting in research initiatives and collaborating with faculty members. This role has allowed him to further develop his analytical skills and contribute to academic projects in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Previous Experience in Academia
Salifou Zabre was an Instructor for Actuarial Preliminary Exams at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln from 2015 to 2016. During this time, he taught students preparing for actuarial exams, contributing to the success of 12 out of 15 students who took exam P in the Fall Semester of 2015. His teaching experience has enhanced his communication skills and ability to convey complex concepts.
Internship at Lincoln Financial Group
In 2015, Salifou Zabre completed a three-month internship as an Actuarial Intern at Lincoln Financial Group. During this internship, he automated a process using Excel VBA to collect monthly disability reserves. This experience provided him with practical insights into actuarial practices and strengthened his technical skills.
Education and Expertise
Salifou Zabre holds a Master of Science in Actuarial Science from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, which he completed from 2014 to 2016. He also has a background in Mathematics and Computer Science from Metropolitan Community College, where he studied from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he earned Bachelor's degrees in Economics from both Université De Ouagadougou and Université Ouaga II between 2004 and 2008. He is certified by edX for querying with Transact-SQL.