Henri Gérard, PhD
About Henri Gérard, PhD
Henri Gérard, PhD, serves as the Lead Data Scientist at Akur8 in Ville de Paris, France, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in data science, finance, and academia, with experience in various roles across multiple organizations.
Work at AKUR8
Henri Gérard has been serving as the Lead Data Scientist at AKUR8 since 2022. In this role, he focuses on tackling complex problems using innovative approaches that he developed during his previous FinTech ventures. Prior to becoming Lead Data Scientist, he worked as a Data Scientist at AKUR8 from 2021 to 2022. His contributions to the company center around leveraging data analytics to enhance decision-making processes in the Assurtech sector.
Education and Expertise
Henri Gérard holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from Ecole des Ponts ParisTech, where he studied from 2015 to 2018. He also earned a Master's degree in Operation Research from Télécom Paris, in partnership with Polytechnique, ENSTA, and ENPC, from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he achieved a Diplôme d'ingénieur in Financial Mathematics and Operational Research from Télécom Paris, studying from 2012 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in data science and analytics.
Background
Henri Gérard has a diverse professional background that includes roles in academia and industry. He has worked as a Mathematics Instructor at Ecole Nationale des Ponts et Chaussées and as a Teacher of Mathematics for Economy at Université Paris-Dauphine. His experience also includes serving as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at École des Ponts ParisTech. Prior to his current position, he co-founded Beagle and participated as a Cohort Member at Entrepreneur First.
Achievements
Henri Gérard has made significant contributions to the field of Assurtech through his expertise in business analytics. His work has involved applying advanced data science techniques to improve decision-making processes. He has also contributed to academic settings by teaching mathematics at various institutions, thereby influencing the next generation of students in quantitative fields.