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