Jonathan Brownstein

MSE, FLMI | Enterprise Data Scientist & Data/AI Architect | Insurance & Financial Services

Data, AI, and Analytics leader with 15+ years designing, modernizing, and operationalizing enterprise-scale data, ML, and analytics ecosystems in the insurance and financial services industry. Proven expert in cloud-native, end-to-end Data & AI architecture, large-scale data warehouse modernization, and production-grade machine learning and advanced analytics solutions—with C-suite–recognized impact and automation at massive scale (1T+ records).

Jonathan Brownstein - Enterprise Data Scientist and Data AI Architect

About Me

I am a Data, AI, and Analytics leader with 15+ years of experience designing, modernizing, and operationalizing enterprise-scale data, ML, and analytics ecosystems within the insurance and financial services industry. I specialize in cloud-native, end-to-end Data & AI architecture, large-scale data warehouse modernization, and production-grade machine learning and advanced analytics solutions.

I am a trusted technical partner to actuarial, business, and executive leadership with a demonstrated record of C-suite–recognized impact, data democratization, and automation at massive scale (1T+ records).

Professional Experience

Senior Data Analyst III (Enterprise Data Scientist & ML Architecture Focus)

Hannover Reinsurance Company LLC 2019 – Present

Function as both Data Scientist and Data & ML Architect in the Data Analytics Office, building scalable, production-grade analytics and machine learning solutions for actuarial, finance, and enterprise data platforms.

  • Architected and delivered an automated ARIMA-based forecasting platform to predict Net Amount at Risk (NAR), enabling early anomaly detection and proactive actuarial decision-making.
  • Designed and operationalized classification-based machine learning solutions to modernize the Same-As-Link (SAL) process, materially improving accuracy, consistency, and data governance; work received formal recognition from the former CEO.
  • Built enterprise-grade statistical outlier detection frameworks leveraging Probability Density Function (PDF) theory to identify large-scale attribute shifts and prevent downstream actuarial escalations.
  • Led the design of reusable enterprise data assets, including the Field Inventory Report, a comprehensive metadata and data-lineage architecture that became the authoritative reference for the enterprise SDW.
  • Developed the organization's first valuation extract comparison architecture, enabling scalable, repeatable deep-dive analysis of valuation movements across time and data sources.
  • Serve as technical lead and architecture owner, partnering closely with data engineering, BI, actuarial, and governance teams to ensure analytics and ML solutions are scalable, compliant, and production-ready, aligning delivery with enterprise data strategy.

Assistant Business Controller

Chicago Pneumatic Company LLC 2012 – 2018
  • Led cross-functional analytics and reporting modernization initiatives, partnering with HR, Sales, Marketing, and Executive Leadership.
  • Designed automated reporting frameworks that improved data accessibility, consistency, and operational efficiency.
  • Served as a bridge between business stakeholders and technical teams, establishing the foundation for later enterprise data and architecture leadership.

Education

FLMI (Fellow, Life Management Institute)

LOMA 2022

MS, Economics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2020

Certificate, Applied Econometrics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2020

BS, Economics

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2012

Featured Projects

Master's Thesis

Research Project

Nominated for Outstanding Master's Thesis Award by Economics Department Chair

"Has the Shrimping Industry Bounced Back Since Deepwater Horizon?" - A comprehensive econometric analysis examining the economic recovery of the U.S. shrimping industry following the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill. This research employs advanced statistical modeling techniques, time series analysis, and regression methods to assess the long-term economic impacts on shrimping operations, production levels, and market dynamics. The study demonstrates expertise in econometric modeling, data analysis, and rigorous academic research methodologies.

University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2020
Econometrics Time Series Analysis Regression Analysis R Python Statistical Modeling

Architecture & Technical Expertise

Data & AI Architecture

  • Enterprise Data & AI solution blueprints
  • Lakehouse and cloud data warehouse design
  • Metadata management, data lineage, and governance
  • Reusable, enterprise-grade analytical data assets

Data Engineering & Processing

  • High-volume structured and semi-structured data ingestion
  • Batch and near–real-time analytics pipelines
  • ELT and transform-heavy analytical architectures
  • Performance optimization for large-scale data processing

Machine Learning & Advanced Analytics

  • Time series forecasting (ARIMA)
  • Classification models
  • Statistical modeling and applied econometrics
  • Outlier and anomaly detection
  • Model deployment, monitoring, and lifecycle governance

Platforms & Tools

Python R SQL VBA Databricks Power BI SSRS Tableau
  • Relational databases
  • AI-augmented development (VS Code, Cursor AI)

Industry Focus

  • Insurance and reinsurance analytics
  • Financial risk and valuation
  • Actuarial and regulatory data environments