Jakob Bickley
University of Alberta Mathematics and Finance Student
Education
University of Alberta – BSc in Mathematics & Finance (Expected May 2026)
- GPA: 3.8
- Scholarships:
- The Cathy Allard-Roozen Leadership Award (2023)
- Louise McKinney Scholarship (2023)
- Thorleif M. Fostvedt Scholarship in Mathematics (2024)
Work Experience
May – Present (Ending Aug 2025)
Saskatchewan Government Insurance – Summer Underwriting Intern
- Developed Excel-based risk assessment models to accelerate underwriting decisions.
- Collaborated with brokers to gather and verify data for new quotes and policy renewals.
- Streamlined cancellations process, cutting processing time by 15%.
- Produced weekly reports tracking portfolio metrics and underwriting performance.
Sep 2024 – May 2025
University of Alberta – Teaching Assistant (Calculus)
- Ensured grading accuracy across 1,200+ weekly assignments using detailed rubrics.
- Provided targeted feedback from marking to instructors, highlighting common errors and recommending improvements.
- Offered occasional one-on-one tutoring to clarify challenging calculus concepts.
Aug 2023 – May 2025
University of Alberta – Residence Assistant
- Mentored and supported a diverse community of 50+ residents, fostering inclusivity.
- Organized monthly floor events, boosting resident engagement by 30%.
- Mediated conflicts and implemented de-escalation strategies to maintain safety.
- Managed maintenance requests and enforced policies with discretion.
Technical Skills
Excel
Pivot Tables, Advanced VBA & Database Integration, Data Analysis, Financial Modelling, Excel Modeling Standards
Python
Statistical Analysis, Automation (Selenium & APIs), Data Visualization
R
Statistical Modeling, Regression Analysis
SQL
Working knowledge of querying and database management
Communication
Effective stakeholder reporting, expectation management, and presentation skills
Projects
Coming soon
Portfolio
Coming soon
