Hi, I am Sam

Samuel Lawrence

Finance specialist | Software developer

Samuel Lawrence is a Financial specialist who primarily operates within the Software Developer/Financial Analysis realm, He has experience working with investment bank houses, big 4 audit firms, corporate relationship management teams as well as technology based startups. His self taught background in Data Science/Software development informs his mindful but competitive approach. Samuel Lawrence is fueled by his passion for understanding the nuances of capital market structures and ideal corporate efficiency. He considers himself a ‘forever student,’ eager to both build on his academic foundations in business management and stay in tune with the latest python based technologies through continued projects. His hunger for knowledge and determination to turn information into action has contributed to his most recent successes in successfully deploying multiple machine learning/deep learning based products. Samuel believes mindfulness in the workplace is key to success - a tenet he lives out through his interests in football, painting, traveling, and cooking. Samuel is currently working as a React Developer at Teacherbooker and is always interested in a challenge. Reach out to samue_lawrence@outlook.com to connect!

Programming skills
Team Oriented
Interpersonal Skills
Creativity
Leadership
Work Ethic

Skills

Projects

Quantitative Analysis Of Stocks From The JSE
Project Lead September 2020

With the use of the Financial Functions for Python module, productionised a model to analyse stocks on the Jamaica Stock Exchange - currently depreciated due to JSE api constant changes

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Twitter Stock Sentiment Analysis
Project Lead May 2020

Using NLP technology, deployed a website that analyzes the sentiment of stock market data - currently depreciated due to twitter api constant changes

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Glassdoor Financial Analyst Salary Classifier
Project Lead April 2020

Using a web-scraper to collect Glassdoor data, we built a machine learning model to classify salaries based on multiple parameters and deployed to production

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Kaggle - Analyzing Berlin's AirBnB Rental
Project Lead July 2020

Through Deep learning, we created a model that would predict the price of AirBnB rentals within the Berlin area

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DMPS mining
Project Lead March 2022

DMPS mining is a CRM cryptocurrency based cloud hosting service where customers are able to purchase miners to be hosted and additionally have the option to sell the generated income as a product through the platform.

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Hotel Cancellation prediction - Kaggle
Project Lead August 2020

Investigated the effects of multicollinearity and built a model limiting its effect

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Experiences

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React Developer
Teacherbooker

August 2021 - Present, London, UK

TeacherBooker is a startup company providing on-demand software solutions to the teacher supply space. I worked as a key member of its mobile website development team. My work involves using multiple programming languages such as JavaScript, HTML and CSS, and libraries like Material-UI and Stripe

Responsibilities:
  • Executed and contributed to full-stack web development projects, with an emphasis on front end features, browser manipulation, and cross-browser/device compatibility.
  • Responsible for Upgrading, and Maintaining JavaScript/React libraries and widgets so that data was managed the same.
  • Contributed to the team’s product roadmap, whilst following and enforcing software best practices and process within the team.
  • Worked closely with other team members to plan, design and develop robust solution in an effort to meet the needs of the client.

QA Engineer
Teacherbooker

September 2020 - Present, London, UK

Teacher Booker is an online network built for teaching and support staff.

Responsibilities:
  • Led product development in managing tasks required to successfully launch new features in addition to Developed business plans with stakeholders as well the clients
  • Responsible for creating automation test scenarios using the Gherkin reference, executing tests on cypress for different browsers, and investigating why the execution failed with the automation dev/QA.
  • Responsible for circle CI maintenance, ensuring efficient sprints.
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Assistant Relationship Manager
Victoria Mutual

Jan 2020 - june 2020, London, UK

Victoria Mutual is a widely recognized company for its loan based products within the property development sphere.

Responsibilities:
  • Spearheaded the development of risk management dashboard to track the performance of automated credit decisions and new strategy implementation.
  • Provided data analysis and portfolio stratification across the entire credit risk portfolio in support of capital modelling and credit risk reporting.
  • Consulted Lenders and Credit Executives as necessary and worked with Loan Services to ensure loans were funded in a timely and compliant manner.

Management Trainee
Mayberry Investments

August 2018 - Jan 2020, Kingston, Jamaica

Mayberry Investments is a full service investment bank house, who’s services include Equity Research, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Treasury

Responsibilities:
  • Managed $5BN Jamaican dollars (JMD) fixed income portfolio funding operations and providing safe returns to Investors.
  • Scrutinised financial statements to advise on local stock buy / sell prices using various valuation techniques while creating models to track bond / stock prices from diverse industries.
  • Collaborated with a multifaceted team to utilise python skills to mitigate bond portfolio convexity / duration risk.
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External Auditor intern
KPMG

Jun 2017 - Jan 2017, Kingston, Jamaica

KPMG provides audit, tax and advisory services. They work closely with their clients, helping them to mitigate risk and grasp opportunities

Responsibilities:
  • Identified high-risk areas and developed mitigation plans alongside senior-level stakeholders.
  • Assessed risk management projects related to security, identity management, change controls, monitoring, threat detection, vulnerability assessment and incident response based on various frameworks
  • Worked with SAP security audit management to validate Business processes and develop audit methodology for risk key in scope controls.

Financial Analyst Intern
BCW (Capital Hedge Fund)

Jun 2017 - Jan 2017, Kingston, Jamaica

BCW capital is a hedge fund whose primary dealing involved portfolio management for high net worth clients. Since 2017, the team has since liquidated the fund and have moved on to other ventures.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepared summary reports on key performance indicators like returns, leverage, property, geographic distribution and overall financial performance.
  • Influenced and gained support for implementation from key operations partners in marketing, sales, and finance.
  • Maintained liaison with the client, consultants and with fund managers.
  • Conducted financial analysis to respond to requests from internal and external auditors, as required.
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Data Analyst Intern
Mayberry Investments

August 2015 - Jan 2015, Kingston, Jamaica

Mayberry Investments is a full service investment house, who’s services include Equity Research, Asset Management, Investment Banking, Asset Management, Treasury

Responsibilities:
  • Quickly and accurately synthesised substantial data; maintained attention to detail to ensure financial statement data integrity.
  • Prepared and delivered strategic presentations having utilised strong research and analysis skills.
  • Aided strategic decision-making having created sales reports based on market trends / conditions and sales performance.

Achievements

Wigton IPO

Charity

Graduation

President/Founder of the cooking club