Hernando Burgos-Soto, PhD

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Hernando Burgos-Soto,
PhD

Biography

Hernando Burgos-Soto is an internationally trained mathematician with over 15 years of academic experience, including teaching Mathematics of Finance, Microeconomics, Operational Research and Statistics. He also has six years of work experience in business management and financial advising. While working at the University of Toronto, he participated in three years of research in the mathematics department.

Hernando is the author of several papers in which he introduced new mathematical concepts and extended some celebrated theorems of knot theory. He is co-author of the textbook Mathematical Logic: Class Notes. At the moment, Hernando’s research interests are focused on Mathematical Finance and, more specifically, on the use of numerical analysis, probability distribution and statistical models to determine the fair price of securities and portfolio risk. An innovative and approachable teacher, Hernando brings concepts to life. His icebreaker technique and his subject-centred methodology of teaching have been used as practical examples in the College Teacher Training Program at George Brown College.

Academic Credentials

Ontario Life Licence Qualification Program, Financial Services Commission of Ontario, 2013

College Teacher Training Program, George Brown College, 2009

Doctor of Mathematics, National University of Colombia, 2008

Master of Mathematics, Universidad Del Valle, Colombia, 2001

Bachelor of Science, Education, Universidad Del Atlántico, Colombia, 1993

Areas of Specialization

Financial Mathematics

Canadian Business Fundamentals

Microeconomics

Business Statistics

Life Licence

Areas of Expertise

Business Management

Small Business Start-Up

Financial Advising

Operational Research

Statistics

Mathematical Research

Knot Theory

Career Highlights

2009-Present – Math Professor, George Brown College, Centre for Business

2009-2015 – Math Professor, Centennial College, School Of Business and School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science

2013-2015 – District Leader, Primerica Life Insurance Company of Canada

2009-2015 – Board of Directors Executive, The A+ Project Educational Services

2005-2008 – Visiting Scholar, University of Toronto

1993-2005 – Math Professor, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Colombia

1993-2005 – Math Professor/Statistician, Naval School for Sub-Officers, Colombia