David Manheim
davidmanheim@gmail.com Pardee Rand Graduate School
PhD Candidate in Policy Analysis
Lander College for Men
B.S. Mathematics
Santa Monica, CA
2012-Present
New York, NY
Graduated 2007
US Citizen
Skills
Computer / Software Packages
Mathematical/Statistical: Octave (Matlab-Compatible), d3.js (Data Visualization in JavaScript)
Microsoft Programs: Word, PowerPoint, SQL Server, Access, Excel with VBA and database interaction.
Programming Languages: C, C++, Java, PHP/HTML/JavaScript, SQL (including query optimization and stored
procedure programming), assorted other languages.
Data Sets
Hurdat (NOAA Hurricane Data)
Languages:
English (Native)
Hebrew (Spoken, Written at middle-school level)
RANDExperience
Coursework
First Year Required Courses
Project Work
None
OtherExperience
Catastrophe and Systems Analyst, Everest Reinsurance
2011-2012
Performed modeling using Catastrophe Modeling software for treaty reinsurance submissions using RMS and AIR
models. Analyzed contracts for the US and Caribbean business unit, as well as for several others; international
insurance contracts in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East. Reviewed legal documents and submissions for omissions
and potential issues. Led discussions with underwriters, actuaries, and other stakeholders on modeled and nonmodeled risks involved in each of the .contracts modeled.
Built mini-simulation for flood losses in Asian countries to assess risk not included in standard modeling platforms.
Investigated several possible multi-model integration techniques for improved shoehorning of an event-probability
loss curve into a year-event simulation.
Conceived and executed a project to rebuild SQL and C#-based pricing tool for loading modeled results into
simulation framework. Increased speed of system more than 5 fold, and enabled parallel loading of up to 5 analyses
at the improved speed.
Terrorism Analyst, Risk Management Solutions
2009-2011
Personally performed and led analysis for consulting projects worth more than $100,000, supporting sales of
modeling software licenses for more than $1 million annually. Assisted on projects with direct revenue of $1
million.
Analyzed and validated all model components of the Terrorism model, created presentation and presented results to
head model developers and internal experts to assist in understanding interaction of model components, weaknesses,
and possible problems.
Wrote documentation for terrorism model vulnerability and hazard components, in consultation with the original
developers. Rewrote documentation for the interpretation of results to use in transition to the internal model
development team. Spearheaded team of more than a dozen client facing subject matter experts in creation and
finalization of training for model use and results interpretation. Co-ordinated delivery of training with internal
training group.
Product Controller, Equity Derivatives, Credit Suisse
2007-2009
Calculated daily P&L using Excel and VBA based tools, wrote commentary on large gains/losses for senior
management review for 3 portfolios with notional value in excess of $5b.
Redesigned process for inter-entity reconciliation, utilizing excel macros and process improvements. Reduced time
by more than 50%, eliminated use of decommissioned system, and reduced error rate.
Took responsibility for uploads to controls database for tracking price testing for all Equity Derivatives books.
Expanded process to include interest rate risk. Identified and corrected issues with some internal accounts not being
reported.
HonorsandAwards
Deans Scholarship, Deans List (All Semesters)
Lander College for Men