Benjamin Ahrens

Background

About Benjamin Ahrens

I am passionate about helping groups make decisions grounded in heavy math and logic. Self-motivated to produce quality technical work, formatting briefs, and creating/delivering explainable presentations to senior staff. Proven track record of producing deliverables, responsibility with handling sensitive information, problem-solving, and working with others in a team. For the Navy, I focused on the design/implementation of AI/ML Algorithms into our Naval Combat Systems under the 'Elektra' program. I created an algorithm that had to be tested inside a simulated combat system on base, and then oversaw the implementation of the algorithm at Pacific Dragon 2022, a live international test event at sea. At the event, I boarded a Navy Destroyer (DDG-110) to oversee data collection, algorithm performance, and solicit sailor feedback on the overall usability of Elektra. As a Credit Analyst in the I&T Group at Fitch, I am enhancing my financial acumen, risk assessment, and understanding of market and industry trends, where precise analysis, strategic thinking, and financial expertise are paramount in producing credit ratings for both Investment Grade and High Yield issuers.