SPSS
İsmail Gür
Senior Specialist
Istanbul
Summary
My career represents a unique integration of academic rigor with practical industry application. The combination of advanced theoretical knowledge, hands-on modeling experience, and innovative problem-solving approaches enables me to contribute significantly to the evolving landscape of actuarial science in Turkey. The work at Türk Eximbank represents not just employment, but a opportunity to pioneer new methodologies in trade credit insurance, contributing to both institutional success and broader industry advancement. This research-oriented approach ensures continuous professional development while delivering tangible value to the organization and the Turkish insurance market as a whole. This comprehensive biography reflects a career dedicated to advancing actuarial science through the integration of academic research, practical application, and innovative modeling approaches in the specialized field of trade credit insurance.
Professional with expertise in actuarial science, prepared to deliver impactful results. Strong analytical skills, statistical knowledge, and proficiency in risk assessment and financial modeling. Collaborative team player, adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable and consistent performance. Proven ability to contribute to strategic decision-making and drive organizational success.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Senior Specialist
Türk Eximbank
02.2023 - Current
- Managed actuarial modeling projects within dedicated research center for Turkish trade credit insurance. Designed novel models specifically for Eximbank, addressing unique market challenges. Pioneered departmental initiatives to foster innovation in actuarial practices. Evaluated industry developments to integrate best practices into modeling processes.
- Development and maintenance of pricing models
- Loss reserving model implementation
- Rating model construction and calibration
- Specialized ad hoc analyses for insurance operations
- Regulatory compliance modeling for banking supervision requirements
- Led actuarial modeling projects in a dedicated department serving Turkish trade credit insurance industry. Created custom actuarial models addressing Eximbank's specific requirements. Established department as a hub for research and innovation in Turkey's trade credit insurance landscape. Advanced modeling methodologies that support strategic decision-making and risk assessment.
Researcher
Ankara University
- Company Overview: Collaboration with Necmettin Unal
- Project: Mortality prediction models using Intensive Care Unit patient data
- Dataset: MIMIC-3 medical database
- Output: Conference paper preparation and presentation
- Innovation: Application of actuarial techniques to clinical outcome prediction
- Collaboration with Necmettin Unal
Researcher
National Defence University
- Company Overview: Partnership
- Scope: Large-scale Twitter data analysis during significant geopolitical events
- Events Analyzed: Brexit proceedings and Ukraine-Russia conflict
- Technical Capabilities: Utilized Twitter Developer API for comprehensive data extraction
- Analytical Methods: Advanced sentiment analysis algorithms, Bot detection and classification models, Temporal analysis of public opinion shifts
- Publication: Research findings published in academic journals
- Partnership
Research Assistant - Department of Actuarial Sciences
Hacettepe University
01.2014 - 01.2023
- Instructional assistance across multiple advanced courses: Stochastic Processes, Demography, Insurance Statistics, Non-life Insurance, Data Mining and Data Analytics, Financial Time Series Analysis, Computer Programming (Python), Actuarial Mathematics II
- Professional Network: Extensive connections throughout Turkish insurance sector through former students and colleagues
- International Collaboration: Research partnerships with Indian institutions for agricultural risk assessment
- Industry Integration: Direct application of research findings to commercial insurance applications
Lead Actuarial Pricing Consultant
Turkish Agricultural Insurance Pool
- Developed comprehensive pricing models for agricultural insurance products
- Applied advanced risk assessment methodologies to crop insurance
- Media Coverage: Project documentation in industry publication
Senior Data Scientist & Actuarial Consultant
Sigortam.Net
- Price Elasticity Analysis: Comprehensive modeling of price sensitivity across insurance companies, products, and coverage options
- Recommendation Engine: Developed algorithms for optimal motor insurance product matching based on individual customer profiles
- Methodology Transfer: Provided detailed findings and methodological framework to client organization
- System Integration: Live implementation of recommendation system
Education
Ph.D. - Actuarial Science
Hacettepe University
Ankara 04.2001 -
Master's Degree (Non-Thesis) - Data and Knowledge Engineering
Hacettepe University
09-2019
Undergraduate Degree - Geographical Information Systems
Anadolu University
09-2019
Master's Degree (with Thesis) - Actuarial Sciences
Hacettepe University
09-2017
Bachelor's Degree - Actuarial Sciences, Economics
Hacettepe University
06-2014
Skills
- Python
- SQL
- R
Reporting skills
Affiliations
- Turkish Actuarial Association
- European Actuarial Association
Technical Expertise
Advanced modeling, data analysis, and automation, Complex database management and analytical queries, Statistical modeling, simulation, and package development, Country risk classification models, Economic expectation models, Obligor-based risk models, Insured behavioral prediction models, IFRS9 compliant loss reserving models, Expected at Default (EAD) models, Probability of Default (PD) models, Loss Given Default (LGD) models, Pricing impact calculation models, Brokerage market analysis models, Market share simulation models
Professional Philosophy
My career represents a unique integration of academic rigor with practical industry application.
Current Position
Senior Specialist, Türk Eximbank, Insurance, Actuarial Studies and Modeling Department
Publications
For detailed information see below:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=jiIAQPQAAAAJ&hl=tr
Accomplishments
Honor Student Prize, Valedictorian of Class 2014' Science Faculty,
Software
MATLAB
Microsoft Office
Certification
Certification of Actuarial Licence
Interests
Music
Teamsports
Timeline
Senior Specialist
Türk Eximbank
02.2023 - Current
Certification of Actuarial Licence
12-2022
Research Assistant - Department of Actuarial Sciences
Hacettepe University
01.2014 - 01.2023
Ph.D. - Actuarial Science
Hacettepe University
04.2001 -
Researcher
Ankara University
Researcher
National Defence University
Lead Actuarial Pricing Consultant
Turkish Agricultural Insurance Pool
Senior Data Scientist & Actuarial Consultant
Sigortam.Net
Master's Degree (Non-Thesis) - Data and Knowledge Engineering
Hacettepe University
Undergraduate Degree - Geographical Information Systems
Anadolu University
Master's Degree (with Thesis) - Actuarial Sciences
Hacettepe University
Bachelor's Degree - Actuarial Sciences, Economics
Hacettepe University