Faculty DirectoryWilliam Chiu
Adjunct Lecturer
Contact
2145 Sheridan RoadTech
Evanston, IL 60208-3109
Email William Chiu
Departments
Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences
Affiliations
Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science Program
Education
M.S. in Analytics, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL
B.A. in Economics, University of California, Berkeley, CA
Biography
William Chiu is a seasoned data science professional with over a decade of experience in predictive modeling, credit risk analytics, and regulatory compliance. He currently serves as the Head of Predictive Modeling at a mortgage insurance company, where he oversees initiatives to forecast claim frequencies, severities, and premium persistency. His expertise lies in developing quantitative models that support critical financial decision-making.
In his prior role, William was the Head of Statistical Modeling at a major financial institution. There, he managed a team of data scientists to develop and implement quantitative models for the CECL (Current Expected Credit Loss) and DFAST (Dodd-Frank Act Stress Testing) programs. Proficient in R, Python, and SQL, William excels at translating complex technical concepts for diverse stakeholders, including auditors, executives, and regulators.