Actuarial Science & Data Analytics

Mariana
Duong-Vázquez

I'm an actuarial science student at UConn who likes working where math and technology meet. I just finished a 2026 actuarial internship at MassMutual on the Product Pricing team, and I'm now looking for full-time actuarial roles starting in 2027.

3.53
GPA
4+
Years Experience
2027
Graduation
Mariana Duong-Vázquez

Math, Insurance, and the Tools I Build

Actuarial work, data, and the tools I like to build.

I'm a Math and Actuarial Science student at the University of Connecticut. I'm open to any actuarial track because I genuinely love learning, and what I value most is being somewhere that invests in my growth and gives me a lot to learn.

"This past summer I interned at MassMutual on the Product Pricing team, where I got my first real look at the life insurance business. I'm now studying for my actuarial exams and looking for full-time actuarial roles starting in 2027."

Along the way I spent a semester abroad at the National University of Singapore and interned at MassMutual and Segal. Outside of class and work, I model professionally, which has taught me a lot about managing my time and staying calm under pressure.

Data Analytics
Modeling and analysis in Python, R, and Excel
AI Innovation
Comfortable building with Claude, ChatGPT, and other generative AI tools
Actuarial Science
Studying for my actuarial exams, with experience in product pricing, valuation, and risk
Leadership
Officer and committee roles with OLA, the UConn Actuarial Society, and VSA

Academic Journey

Class of 2027
Bachelor of Arts
Mathematics/Actuarial Science
University of Connecticut, Storrs
GPA: 3.53/4.0
Actuarial Exam Track VEE Economics VEE Accounting Honors Program
January - May 2026
Study Abroad
National University of Singapore
A semester exchange at the National University of Singapore, where I got to see finance and risk from a different part of the world.
Semester Exchange Global Perspective Mathematics Coursework
July 2024
Field School
University of Connecticut, Greece
A summer field school in Greece where I collected and analyzed data on local populations, policies, and historical sites through hands-on research and excavation.
Field Research Cultural Studies International Experience

Professional Journey

MassMutual
Actuarial Intern | Product Pricing & Assumption Oversight
May 2026 - August 2026 | Boston, MA
I rebuilt the Excel/VBA tool behind MassMutual's Value of New Business (VNB) planning process so it could pull in the data, run the 2027 Plan calculations, and generate the visuals in one repeatable workflow, with a future move to Power BI in mind. I also worked with the pricing teams to map out the full VNB process and rebuilt the quarterly reporting deck so the team no longer had to re-enter everything by hand.
Excel VBA Product Pricing Automation Data Visualization
Segal
Actuarial Intern
May 2025 - August 2025 | Farmington, CT
I helped lead our intern group project, which ended up winning that summer: a retirement dashboard (RetireHub) paired with a generative-AI chatbot (RetireChat). Alongside that, I supported the actuaries on valuation work, gain/loss analysis, benefit calculations, and government filings.
Python React Google Cloud AI Development Data Analysis
Tina Kiniry Management
Professional Model
September 2021 - Present | Rocky Hill, CT
I model professionally alongside school, working with photographers and agencies on shoots. Balancing it with my coursework and other roles has made me better at managing my time and adjusting quickly in new settings.
Project Management Communication Time Management Professionalism
Sicily Coal Fired Pizza
Customer Service
August 2022 - August 2023 | Part-time
I handled customer service at a busy restaurant, keeping the dining area running for 90 or more guests a day. It taught me how to juggle a lot at once and stay friendly when things got hectic.
Customer Service Multitasking Team Collaboration

Technical Expertise

Programming & Development

Python R React VBA HTML/CSS

AI & Cloud Technologies

Claude ChatGPT Gemini Copilot Cursor Google Cloud GitHub

Actuarial & Analytics

Microsoft Excel Financial Modeling Product Pricing Monte Carlo Simulation Risk Assessment Data Analysis Valuation Projects Gain/Loss Analysis Government Filings

Professional Skills

Project Management Team Leadership Public Speaking Event Planning Spanish (Native) English (Native) PowerPoint

Featured Work

LATEST ADDITION

FutureScope

Financial Projection Calculator

Professional retirement planning with institutional-grade projections and analysis

FutureScope: Financial Projection Calculator

A retirement projection calculator I built using Monte Carlo simulation, compound interest, and inflation-adjusted present value, so people can see a realistic range of long-term outcomes instead of a single guess.

Python Flask Google Cloud Run Monte Carlo Simulation
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Company123 RetireHub
Benefits and HR Consulting

Personalized retirement planning solutions

RetireHub: Retirement Planning Platform

The main piece of our Segal intern project: an interactive dashboard that runs retirement planning calculations and shows the results visually. It was a proof of concept for pairing actuarial work with newer tools.

React Firebase JavaScript Actuarial Models
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RetireChat

AI-Powered Retirement Planning Assistant

RetireChat: AI Retirement Chatbot

A conversational AI tool I built for our Segal intern project to help people early in their careers start thinking about retirement. It answers planning questions in plain language through a simple web app.

Python React Google Cloud Gen AI
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Goldenson Case Study Competition

For this case competition, I researched lower-income market segments and designed a flexible insurance policy with adjustable contributions and the start of an AI-based underwriting approach. We presented it to industry professionals.

Market Research Insurance Modeling AI Underwriting Presentation
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Leadership & Involvement

Organization of Latino Actuaries
Outreach Committee & Rising Leaders Program
September 2024 - Present | Remote
I help get the word out about actuarial careers. I was a panelist at OLA's first national high school case competition and led outreach to 8,500 school counselors across the country about Desafiando el Riesgo and OLA's scholarships.
Outreach Public Speaking Mentorship
UConn Actuarial Society
Incoming VP of Member Development · Director of Fundraising
September 2024 - Present | Storrs, CT
I ran fundraising for the society, using Excel to track member engagement and see what brought in the most profit. Before that I was Director of DEI and put together UAS's first DEI event with six affinity organizations.
Fundraising Excel Analytics DEI Strategy
UConn Vietnamese Student Association
Co-Chief Financial Officer
September 2024 - Present | Storrs, CT
I set pricing for 240 or more units of merchandise we sold nationally, looking at our costs to land on prices that struck a middle ground: enough to help fund the organization while still staying student-friendly. Before that I was Co-Events Coordinator, running events every two weeks for 60 to 70 people.
Pricing Analysis Budgeting Event Planning
Also active in: ALPFA Member · Since 2024 UConn Honors Program · Since 2023

Achievements & Impact

3.53
GPA while balancing multiple roles
2
Actuarial internships at MassMutual & Segal
4+
Years of professional experience
2
Languages spoken fluently

Let's Connect!

I'm always happy to talk about actuarial science, data, or anything I'm building. Feel free to reach out.

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Location
Middletown, CT