Joseph Laquis, MSc — Operations Associate
I turn complex business problems into practical data, dashboarding, automation, and AI solutions. With 10+ years of experience across insurance, financial services, and operations, I build executive dashboards and business solutions using Power BI, Power Automate, Power Apps, SharePoint, Python, and SQL to improve visibility, strengthen decision-making, and drive efficiency. My background includes a BMath from the University of Waterloo and an MSc in Statistics, combining strong technical foundations with hands-on business impact. My work has included delivering 15+ executive Power BI dashboards, reducing month-end close time by 80%, improving data accuracy from 65% to 90%+, and saving 20+ hours weekly through automation.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional specializing in data analytics and business intelligence solutions.
Location: Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Experience: 12 yrs
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Business Intelligence (bi)
- Process Automation
- It Operations
- Digital Transformation
- Operations Management
- Team Leadership
- University Lecturing
- Actuarial Science
Career Highlights
- Delivered 15+ executive Power BI dashboards.
- Reduced month-end close time by 80% through automation.
- Improved data accuracy from 65% to 90%+ across business units.
Work Experience
University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Part-time Lecturer (7 mos)
Agostini Insurance Brokers Ltd.
Manager - Data Analytics (3 yrs 10 mos)
Interim Head of Department - Information Technology (1 yr 2 mos)
Team Leader - Corporate (Operations) (6 mos)
Assuria Life TT
Actuarial Analyst (3 yrs 8 mos)
ExtraLessons TT
Mathematics Tutor (1 yr 7 mos)
Tatil Life Assurance Limited
Actuarial Analyst (1 yr 2 mos)
Pan-American Life Insurance Group
Project Assistant ( Finance) (11 mos)
Education
Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics at University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus
Bachelor of Mathematics at University of Waterloo