Sophia (Thi) Dao
About Sophia (Thi) Dao
Sophia (Thi) Dao is a Model Validation Lead at Transamerica, where she has worked since 2016. She holds a BS in Mathematics and a BA in Philosophy from the University of Hawaii at Manoa, and has extensive experience in the actuarial field.
Work at Transamerica
Sophia Dao has been employed at Transamerica since 2016, where she currently holds the position of Model Validation Lead. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing the validation of models used in financial projections and risk assessments. Her tenure at Transamerica spans eight years, during which she has contributed to the company's actuarial practices and model governance. Prior to her current role, she served as AVP & Actuary at Transamerica Life and Protection from 2005 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Sophia Dao studied at the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy, both completed between 1994 and 1999. Her educational background provides a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, which are essential skills in the actuarial field. This diverse academic experience supports her expertise in model validation and actuarial science.
Background
Before joining Transamerica, Sophia Dao held various positions in the actuarial field. She worked as an Actuarial Assistant at Great American Financial Resources from 2003 to 2005 and as an Assistant Actuary at Lincoln Financial Group for six months in 2005. She then progressed to roles of increasing responsibility, including AVP & Actuary at Transamerica Life and Protection and AVP & Production Leader at Genworth Financial from 2014 to 2016.
Professional Experience
Sophia Dao has accumulated significant experience in the actuarial field over the years. Her career includes roles at notable companies such as Great American Financial Resources, Lincoln Financial Group, Transamerica Life and Protection, and Genworth Financial. Each position has contributed to her development as an actuarial professional, with responsibilities ranging from model validation to leadership in life projections.