Kevin Fontyn
London,Ontario
Summary
Honours B.Sc. candidate in Statistics and Actuarial Science at Western University (April 2025) with experience applying machine learning to fraud detection, time-to-event analysis and risk modeling. Skilled in solving ambiguous problems creatively, thinking comprehensively, substantiating methods rigorously, and communicating complex insights effectively. I am passionate about creating impactful, user-centered solutions and seeking ways to find fulfillment in helping others.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Tutor
Self Employed
, Ontario
09.2020 - Current
- Maintained regular correspondence with parents to provide updates on student progress, academic concerns, and general planning.
- Designed and implemented communication strategies to effectively engage with individual student needs, and improve understanding in math, science, and language subjects.
- Utilized a variety of problem-solving techniques to convey complex materials/insights in simple and accessible language.
- Adapted communication strategies regularly, to actively accommodate diverse audiences and backgrounds, facilitating a comprehensive understanding of complex information.
- Ensured overall productivity and engagement by providing leadership and mentorship to students.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western University
London, Ontario
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Led an independent research project leveraging machine learning techniques to analyze static and time-series data.
- Utilized Python to conduct initial data analyses, run statistical tests, and create visualizations for various research endeavors.
- Aided in building multimodal-ML frameworks for anomaly detection and natural language processing applications.
- Developed and fine-tuned deep learning models such as LSTM, GRU, and GNN using Python frameworks like PyTorch.
- Implemented ensemble learning methods such as XGBoost, AdaBoost, and Random Forests to evaluate advanced deep learning models.
- Motivated domain-specific projects by communicating relevant research results.
- Gained expertise in industry best practices and addressed domain-specific challenges in machine learning and data analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Honours Specialization in Actuarial Science
Western University
London, ON04-2025
High School Diploma -
Kitchener Collegiate Institute
Kitchener, ON06-2021
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel
- VBA programming
- Python programming language
- R programming language
- Deep learning and machine learning techniques
- Data visualization
- Predictive analytics
- Bilingual (EN/FR)
- Analytical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Presentation skills
- Project and relationship management
- Meeting & anticipating needs, adaptable
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Accomplishments
- Undergraduate Student Research Award (Western University)—awarded to applicants who excel academically, to provide research or applied experience within their respective field of study.
- Western Scholarship of Distinction—Awarded to applicants with a final admission average of 92.0% to 100.0%.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeInternshipLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementCompany CulturePersonal development programsSoftware
Python
R
SQL
Salesforce
Interests
Music
Art
Film
Theatre
Running, Fitness
Healthy food, cooking
Gardening
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Western University
04.2024 - 09.2024
Private Tutor
Self Employed
09.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Honours Specialization in Actuarial Science
Western University
High School Diploma -
Kitchener Collegiate Institute
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