Summary
Ben Salisbury is a Data Scientist at The Hartford with 13 years of experience bridging advanced mathematical research and applied analytics. Formerly a Professor and Department Chair in Mathematics at Central Michigan University, he led faculty teams through curricular reform, financial challenges, and pandemic-era transitions while advancing research in algebraic combinatorics and crystal bases. He brings deep theoretical training (PhD, University of Connecticut) and postdoctoral experience at ICERM and CCNY to practical problems in actuarial strategic modeling and insurance R&D. Known for translating abstract representation-theory concepts into rigorous data-driven solutions, he combines academic leadership with hands-on modeling work. Based in Mount Pleasant, MI, he has moved from publishing-focused scholarship to production analytics, offering a rare mix of pedagogy, governance, and quantitative technical skill.
13 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics, Bachelor of Science - BS, Mathematics at University of Rhode Island
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mathematics, Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Mathematics at University of Connecticut