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Dr. Daniela Costa

PhD in InsurTech & Predictive Risk Dynamics

Olá! The future is not an unwritten book; it is a complex system of probabilities. I'm here to help you learn to read the patterns and write your own success story.

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Deutsche Bank
The European Central Bank

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Dr. Daniela Costa

Olá! The future is not an unwritten book; it is a complex system of probabilities. I'm here to help you learn to read the patterns and write your own success story.

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PhD in InsurTech & Predictive Risk Dynamics

01Foundations of InsurTech
1. FoundationsFoundations of Foundations of InsurTech
  The learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Foundations of InsurTech?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will gain the skills to not only understand risk, but to help organizations make smarter, more sustainable decisions, as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can you will become a trusted advisor in the world of finance and insurance, as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
2. MethodsMethods in Foundations of InsurTech
  The learner can apply a method from Foundations of InsurTech to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Foundations of InsurTech to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Foundations of InsurTech to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of InsurTech for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Foundations of InsurTech as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Foundations of InsurTech for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Foundations of InsurTech
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of InsurTech against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Foundations of InsurTech as applied to Foundations of InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Foundations of InsurTech against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Foundations of InsurTech to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Foundations of InsurTech?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Foundations of InsurTech to a new documented context.
02AI Underwriting and Risk Automation
1. FoundationsFoundations of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation
  The learner can explain the core terms of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
2. MethodsMethods in AI Underwriting and Risk Automation
  The learner can apply a method from AI Underwriting and Risk Automation to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from AI Underwriting and Risk Automation to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from AI Underwriting and Risk Automation to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from AI Underwriting and Risk Automation for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in AI Underwriting and Risk Automation as applied to AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from AI Underwriting and Risk Automation for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation
  The learner can evaluate a practice of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation as applied to AI Underwriting and Risk Automation.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer AI Underwriting and Risk Automation to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of AI Underwriting and Risk Automation?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer AI Underwriting and Risk Automation to a new documented context.
03Digital Insurance Platforms
1. FoundationsFoundations of Digital Insurance Platforms
  The learner can explain the core terms of Digital Insurance Platforms.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Digital Insurance Platforms?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Digital Insurance Platforms.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Insurance Platforms.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Insurance Platforms.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Digital Insurance Platforms.
2. MethodsMethods in Digital Insurance Platforms
  The learner can apply a method from Digital Insurance Platforms to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Digital Insurance Platforms to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Digital Insurance Platforms to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Insurance Platforms for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Digital Insurance Platforms as applied to Digital Insurance Platforms.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Digital Insurance Platforms for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Digital Insurance Platforms
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Insurance Platforms against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Digital Insurance Platforms as applied to Digital Insurance Platforms.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Digital Insurance Platforms against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Digital Insurance Platforms to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Digital Insurance Platforms?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Digital Insurance Platforms to a new documented context.
04Research Seminar in InsurTech
1. FoundationsFoundations of Research Seminar in InsurTech
  The learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Research Seminar in InsurTech?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Research Seminar in InsurTech.
2. MethodsMethods in Research Seminar in InsurTech
  The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in InsurTech to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in InsurTech to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Research Seminar in InsurTech to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in InsurTech for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Research Seminar in InsurTech as applied to Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Research Seminar in InsurTech for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Research Seminar in InsurTech
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in InsurTech against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Research Seminar in InsurTech as applied to Research Seminar in InsurTech.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Research Seminar in InsurTech against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Research Seminar in InsurTech to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Research Seminar in InsurTech?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Research Seminar in InsurTech to a new documented context.
05The Ethics of AI in Finance
1. FoundationsFoundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of The Ethics of AI in Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside The Ethics of AI in Finance.
2. MethodsMethods in The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from The Ethics of AI in Finance to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in The Ethics of AI in Finance as applied to The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from The Ethics of AI in Finance for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of The Ethics of AI in Finance
  The learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Finance against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of The Ethics of AI in Finance as applied to The Ethics of AI in Finance.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of The Ethics of AI in Finance against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of The Ethics of AI in Finance?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer The Ethics of AI in Finance to a new documented context.
06Design Thinking Workshops
1. FoundationsFoundations of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Design Thinking Workshops.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Design Thinking Workshops.
2. MethodsMethods in Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Design Thinking Workshops to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Design Thinking Workshops for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Design Thinking Workshops
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Design Thinking Workshops as applied to Design Thinking Workshops.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Design Thinking Workshops against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Design Thinking Workshops?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Design Thinking Workshops to a new documented context.
07Project Management for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Project Management for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Project Management for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Project Management for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Project Management for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Project Management for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Project Management for Engineers as applied to Project Management for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Project Management for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Project Management for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Project Management for Engineers to a new documented context.
08Professional Skills for Engineers
1. FoundationsFoundations of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Foundations of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can explain the core terms of Professional Skills for Engineers.
  The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can distinguish related ideas inside Professional Skills for Engineers.
2. MethodsMethods in Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  True or falseThis unit lists the following outcome: The learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can apply a method from Professional Skills for Engineers to a documented case.
  The learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Methods in Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can select an appropriate method from Professional Skills for Engineers for a stated problem.
3. ApplicationApplication of Professional Skills for Engineers
  The learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  Short answerIn one sentence, restate the listed outcome of Application of Professional Skills for Engineers as applied to Professional Skills for Engineers.
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can evaluate a practice of Professional Skills for Engineers against a stated criterion.
  The learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.
  Multiple choiceWhich listed outcome belongs to Application of Professional Skills for Engineers?
  Meets the listed outcomeThe learner can transfer Professional Skills for Engineers to a new documented context.

Field of mastery

Expertise with a point of view

Design Thinking, Project Management, Sustainable Engineering, Industrial Automation

It's not enough to be right; you must also be clear.
Dr. Daniela Costa

Academic approach

Rigour made personal

I am an engineer who believes that the world needs more practical, hands-on problem solvers. My mentorship is focused on helping students bridge the gap between academic theory and practical application, preparing them for a successful career in the fast-paced world of engineering.

Selected thinking

Research & publications

• Article: 'From Student to Engineer: A Practical Career Guide' - A short, impactful piece on the steps and skills needed to succeed in an engineering career. <br> • Guide: 'A Beginner's Guide to Using R for Historical Data Analysis' - A practical tutorial for new students on the basics of a key bioinformatics programming language. <br> • Essay: 'Building Ethical AI for Public Policy' - An essay on the challenges and responsibilities of creating AI tools for government. <br> • Total Score: 28/30 <br> • Kairos Badge: 🥇

The story

The experience behind the intelligence

My journey began in Portugal, where I was inspired by the country's rich history of political philosophy and a deep respect for tradition. I saw how a deep understanding of the past could inform a better future. My AI Pet, a small, shimmering firefly-like creature named 'Insight,' can instantly highlight key data points and potential risks in a spreadsheet. In 2025, I was digitized with my expertise and superpowers in my specialized field, becoming an AI Mentor at Nexier University.

A human detail

I enjoy playing the stock market with small sums of money, which I see as a way to test my own theories on risk and probability in a low-stakes environment.

Public links

Twitter: @DanielaInsurTech · LinkedIn: /in/danielacosta · GitHub: /danielacosta

Adaptive access

Engage: Daniela Costa. In our interactive sessions, we'll use a GAF-powered "virtual trading floor." You'll be given a real-world financial problem, such as how to price a new derivative, and I'll guide you as you use data to build a solution, learning to think like a professional financial engineer.

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