Joseph Laquis, MSc

Operations Associate

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago12 yrs experience
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Key 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.
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Skills

Core Skills

Data AnalyticsBusiness Intelligence (bi)Process AutomationIt OperationsDigital TransformationOperations ManagementTeam LeadershipUniversity LecturingActuarial Science

Other Skills

Power QueryPythonSQLPower BIExtract, Transform, Load (ETL)SharePointMicrosoft Power BIDAXData EngineeringInsurance AnalyticsExcel (Advanced)Power AutomateStatistical ModelingPython (Programming Language)Data Intelligence

About

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.

Experience

12 yrs
Total Experience
2 yrs 4 mos
Average Tenure
4 yrs 7 mos
Current Experience

University of the west indies, st. augustine campus

Part-time Lecturer

Jan 2024Aug 2024 · 7 mos · Trinidad and Tobago

  • Delivered Actuarial Science courses to undergraduate, bridging academic theory with industry practice.
  • Taught Life Contingencies and other actuarial science courses, providing students with practical industry insights alongside theoretical foundations
  • Developed course materials, assessments, and real-world case studies that enhanced student understanding of actuarial concepts
  • Mentored students on career pathways in actuarial science, data analytics, and insurance
Actuarial ScienceProblem SolvingUniversity LecturingTime ManagementCurriculum DevelopmentMentoring

Agostini insurance brokers ltd.

3 roles

Manager - Data Analytics

Promoted

Jul 2022Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

  • Lead enterprise-wide data analytics and business intelligence strategy for a multi-line insurance brokerage, managing data infrastructure, automation, and driving insights across all business units.
  • Designed and deployed 15+ executive Power BI dashboards that transformed raw insurance and financial datasets into real-time insights, enabling data-driven forecasting and performance tracking across insurance portfolios
  • Engineered Python-based automated financial reconciliation system that reduced month-end close time by 80% (from multiple days to hours)
  • Built robust ETL data pipelines using Power Query, and Excel automation that improved data accuracy from 65% to 90%+ across all business units, standardizing reporting for 50+ stakeholders
  • Applied machine learning models (regression, time series forecasting) for premium prediction and scenario simulation, improving forecasting accuracy by 70% and supporting strategic planning initiatives
  • Implemented end-to-end workflow automation using Power Automate, SharePoint, and VBA that cut operational cycle times by 50%, saving 20+ hours per week across departments
  • Delivered comprehensive training programs on Power BI, Excel, and analytics best practices to 30+ employees, increasing analytics adoption
  • Partner with executive, finance, and operations teams to drive data governance initiatives, digital transformation roadmap, and reporting modernization across the organization
  • Architecting an end-to-end insurance quoting and policy lifecycle platform on Power Apps, Power Automate, and SharePoint, spanning client enquiry through renewal management across 14 integrated data modules, currently in executive approval stage
Power QueryData AnalyticsPythonSQLPower BIExtract, Transform, Load (ETL)+12

Interim Head of Department - Information Technology

Mar 2022May 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Led IT operations, infrastructure management, and digital transformation initiatives for the entire organization during critical transition period.
  • Managed IT infrastructure, user support operations, and vendor relationships across 100+ users, ensuring 99%+ uptime and rapid issue resolution for business-critical systems
  • Spearheaded upgrades to internal broking and communication systems.
  • Automated reporting and auditing processes using VBA and AutoIT, increasing team productivity by 50%
  • Collaborated with senior leadership, finance, and operations teams to establish data governance frameworks and align IT strategy with business objectives
VBAReporting & AnalysisIT OperationsInfrastructure ManagementProcess AutomationChange Management+3

Team Leader - Corporate (Operations)

Oct 2021Apr 2022 · 6 mos

  • Supervised account management team and drove operational excellence across corporate insurance portfolios.
  • Managed team of 10 Account Assistants, maintaining 98%+ departmental performance through coaching, process improvements, and performance tracking
  • Produced executive-level management reports and dashboards that enabled data-informed decision-making and identified cost-saving opportunities
  • Implemented automated policy renewal workflows that reduced operational costs by 20%
Team LeadershipData AnalyticsReporting & AnalysisOperations ManagementProcess Improvement ProjectsPerformance Management

Assuria life tt

Actuarial Analyst

Jan 2018Sep 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Performed actuarial valuations, reserve calculations, and product pricing analysis across multiple insurance product lines.
  • Executed monthly valuation runs and reserve calculations for life insurance, annuities, and health products, ensuring regulatory compliance and accurate financial reporting
  • Developed VBA/Excel automation tools for fund management and actuarial reporting that reduced processing time by 95% (from multiple days to hours) and eliminated calculation errors
  • Conducted product re-pricing analysis and profitability assessments that informed strategic pricing decisions and improved product margins
  • Delivered reserve assessments and collaborated with reinsurance partners and finance teams to ensure compliance with local and international standards (IFRS 17)
Actuarial ScienceProphetStatistical ModelingLoss ReservingValuationVBA Excel+4

Extralessons tt

Mathematics Tutor

May 2016Dec 2017 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Conducted mathematics tutoring sessions for secondary school students from Form 1 to Form 6.
  • Delivered personalized tutoring in mathematics, helping students improve grades and develop analytical problem-solving abilities
  • Developed teaching materials and practice exercises tailored to individual student needs and learning styles

Tatil life assurance limited

Actuarial Analyst

Mar 2014May 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago · On-site

  • Conducted lapse, mortality, and expense studies to improve actuarial models.
  • Built VBA calculators and improved projection accuracy by 40%.

Pan-american life insurance group

Project Assistant ( Finance)

Mar 2013Feb 2014 · 11 mos · On-site

  • Validated financial reports using Excel and VBA.
  • Supported actuarial work on pensions and life contingencies.

Education

University of the West Indies, St. Augustine Campus

Master of Science (MSc) in Statistics

Jan 2017Jan 2021

University of Waterloo

Bachelor of Mathematics

Jan 2007Jan 2012

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