Dewell Guerand

MEng Student in Applied Mathematics | Quantitative Finance

Engineering student specialising in Applied Mathematics at UCLouvain (EPL), pursuing a T.I.M.E double degree at CentraleSupélec (Université Paris-Saclay) starting 2026. Passionate about quantitative finance, mathematical modelling, and machine learning. Graduated Cum Laude at BEng level and currently serving as Quantitative Analyst at the LSM Investment Club.

Programming

Python icon Python
C icon C
C++ icon C++
Java icon Java
Dart icon Dart
Bash icon Bash
Julia icon Julia

Libraries

NumPy icon NumPy
SciPy
Matplotlib
Pandas icon Pandas
TensorFlow icon TensorFlow
scikit-learn

Tools

Git icon Git
Overleaf
Typst

Languages

French C2 Native
English C1 IELTS 7.0
Dutch B2

Education

MEng Double Degree

CentraleSupélec, Université Paris-Saclay

Aug 2026 – June 2028
  • Engineering cycle – T.I.M.E (Top International Managers in Engineering)

MEng

Louvain School of Engineering (EPL), UCLouvain

Sept 2025 – June 2026
  • Major: Applied Mathematics

BEng

Louvain School of Engineering (EPL), UCLouvain

Sept 2022 – June 2025
  • Graduated Cum Laude
  • Major: Applied Mathematics, Minor: Computer Science

High School

Lycée de Berlaymont

Sept 2016 – June 2022
  • Graduated with honours
  • Major in Mathematics and Sciences

Projects

01

Interest Rate Modeling – Sinusoidal Hull-White Model

Implemented and validated an interest rate simulation engine based on the Hull-White model with a sinusoidal mean-reversion extension derived from a research paper. Calibrated model parameters and benchmarked against standard short-rate models.

PythonNumPySciPyMatplotlib
02

Pricer for GMAB & GMDB Insurance Products

Full pricing framework for Guaranteed Minimum Accumulation Benefit (GMAB) and Guaranteed Minimum Death Benefit (GMDB) contracts. Covered closed-form analytical derivations and numerical methods including Binomial Trees and Monte Carlo simulation (Euler-Maruyama scheme).

PythonNumPySciPy
03

Disease Detection – Machine Learning

Disease classification pipeline combining a CNN for image-based features with ensemble methods (XGBoost, RandomForest). Performed hyperparameter tuning and cross-validation.

PythonTensorFlowscikit-learn
04

Finite Element Analysis – 2D Linear Elasticity

Complete finite element analysis application for solving 2D linear elasticity problems in engineering structures, with mesh generation, solver, and visualisation components.

CPython
05

Lorenz Particle Filter

Estimates the position of a Lorenz attractor particle over time using a particle filter for stochastic process tracking.

Python
06

Financial Calculator – FTP Rates

GUI-based financial calculator built with Python and CustomTkinter for computing Funds Transfer Pricing (FTP) rates for mortgage products.

Python

Experience

Oct 2025 – Present

Quantitative Analyst

LSM Investment Club – UCLouvain

  • Conducted quantitative analysis and financial modelling to support investment decisions across equity and fixed income strategies.
  • Presented and popularised recent academic research in quantitative finance to club members; contributed to portfolio strategy discussions.

Personal Achievements

Hockey

15+ years of competitive play at club level; coached and mentored junior players.

Running

Completed the Brussels 20 km (half-marathon distance), training consistently while managing a full academic workload.

Market Investment

Actively managing a personal portfolio with focus on equity markets, factor investing, and macroeconomic analysis.

Senior Prom Trek

Ranked 13th out of 120 high schools in the Walloon region in a 40 km endurance trek.