It sounds like a platitude, but we really do have such a fantastic team here at Kita. It is constantly inspiring to be surrounded by colleagues who are not afraid to take risks (even if we are in the business of mitigating risk 😉 ) and who pursue the course of action most aligned with their values and beliefs. Huge congratulations to our data scientist, Mansi A., who graduated yesterday with an MSc with Distinction. We are very lucky to have you helping to analyse the complex and vast data available and identifying the insights and patterns that enable us to offer carefully-calibrated insurance coverage for the ever-evolving carbon markets. #carboninsurance #datascience #carbonmarkets
If you had told me two years ago that I’d be at my graduation ceremony today, completing my Master’s in Data Science with Distinction from City, University of London, I would have given you an awkward chuckle and a disbelieving gasp. Yet, here we are, and I’m beyond thrilled. This leap of faith from architecture to data science has taught me numerous crucial lessons, but most of all, it has enabled me to appreciate the beauty in the impermanence of everything, especially careers. In the past two years, I’ve had the opportunity to master a new subject, rediscover my love for mathematics, win hackathons, be invited to 10 Downing Street, learn about the critical role of insurance in the carbon markets, and complete a thesis on wildfire risk classification in forests using computer vision. All of these experiences have brought me closer to being able to make small but meaningful contributions towards environmental sustainability—a purpose I deeply care about. Throughout my journey, from my time at the Manchester School of Architecture (MSA) to my recent studies at City, University of London, I've come to see each new experience as a vital chapter in an ever-evolving story. Every phase has built on the last, teaching me that a lack of permanence does not equate to a lack of direction. Instead, it underscores the agility of our skills and passions when guided by a larger purpose. I owe a significant part of this accomplishment to my supervisor, Kevin Ryan whose guidance and encouragement have been pivotal in my academic and personal growth. Additionally, I am deeply thankful to Oleksander Galkin, Giacomo Tarroni, Aidan Slingsby and Constantino Carlos Reyes-Aldasoro for their tremendous support and mentorship. I also want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my colleagues at Kita whose support and expertise were invaluable to my thesis. Here’s to embracing change, pursuing our passions, and never being afraid to take that leap of faith! I am confident that the best is yet to come.