Current Students
Class of 2024
 | Sharath Balthu Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Data Scientist Sharath earned his bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from BITS Pilani, during which he pursued a specialized elective track centered around finance. His current career aspirations are directed towards the fields of quantitative finance and risk management. I have developed a strong proficiency in various technical areas, including Python, SQL ,data analysis, and machine learning. |
 | Gabe Barber Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader, Financial Consultant Gabe earned his undergraduate degrees at NC State. He double majored in Applied Mathematics with a financial concentration and Economics with minors in Accounting and Entrepreneurship. Gabe has experience using R and Excel and aspires to learn Python and SAS as well. He is currently leading the expansion of his family’s agricultural business and helps manage operations and finances. Gabe also has experience working for a commercial real estate firm in Raleigh and has conducted market research to assist in client investment strategies. He is interested in portfolio and risk management, real estate investments, and financial consulting. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Bhanuteja Bolisetti Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Trader, Data Scientist Bhanuteja completed his Bachelor’s in Computer Science and Engineering from Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He has also worked as a software engineer in India and has a strong background of mathematics, which led him to the Financial Mathematics masters program. Bhanuteja is interested in the mathematical models and statistical analysis conducted within the financial industry. He is seeking opportunities in Quant Analysis, Research and Trading. |
 | Michael Chan Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Trader, Data Scientist Michael completed his undergraduate program in Business Economics from UCLA. After gaining fundamental experience through two internships at a digital asset custodian and private-credit hedge fund, Michael aspires to transition into quantitative roles. He is fluent in time-series analysis and mathematical modeling techniques applied to financial data. Upon graduation, Michael intends to pursue a career as a Quantitative Trader in the Proprietary Trading industry. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Aditya Chauhan Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Data Scientist Aditya is a graduate student in the Master of Financial Mathematics program at NC State University. He completed his bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Nottingham, UK. Aditya has also acquired extensive work experience in data analytics, and process automation during his first full-time job.. Along with this, he is also a CFA Level 1 candidate and has a keen interest in quantitative finance & portfolio management. Upon graduation Aditya wants to pursue a career in Portfolio Management /Fund Management and is looking to leverage his analytical skills in the domain of quantitative finance. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Jasmine Chen Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader, Data Scientist, Financial Consultant, Academia Jasmine Chen is current pursuing Master’s degree in Financial Mathematics from North Carolina State University and holds a Bachelor’s in Information Management and Finance from National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University. Her proficiency in programming and quantitative analysis equips her for a diverse range of career paths. With a passion for Quantitative Analysis, she aims to excel as a Quantitative Analyst, leveraging her mathematical prowess for insightful financial modeling. Her appetite for innovative strategies drives her toward Quantitative Research, where she seeks to unravel complex financial dynamics. Risk Analysis equally captivates Jasmine, highlighting her commitment to identifying and mitigating financial vulnerabilities. The spheres of Portfolio Management and Trading attract her, utilizing her analytical prowess to optimize investment decisions and capitalize on market trends. In these roles, her adaptability, analytical prowess, and unwavering pursuit of growth position her as a standout candidate. |
 | Ming-Hung Chen Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Trader, Data Scientist Ming-Hung earned his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from National ChengChi University. Throughout his undergraduate studies, he showcased a diverse range of interests and a strong aptitude for asset pricing, stock trading, and portfolio construction, as evidenced by his involvement in various course projects. He adeptly combined analytical and numerical skills using programming languages such as Python, C++, R, and Matlab, applying them effectively to financial contexts. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Wan-Yung Chen Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Trader Wanyung Chen holds a bachelor’s degree in Physics from National Chung Hsing University and is skilled in Python and C++ programming. His interest lies in quantitative trading strategy and derivatives pricing, areas he explored during his undergraduate studies. He gained practical experience using Python for data collection, strategy development, back-testing, and performance analysis. Wanyung aims to expand his professional network in the quantitative field and cutting-edge Machine Learning theories. His long-term goal is to make a mark in the Quantitative Finance industry by crafting innovative trading strategies and conducting advanced quantitative analysis. |
 | Manisha Chhetri Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Financial Consultant Manisha completed her undergraduate program in Finance from Saint Cloud State University. Manisha currently works as a Compliance Consultant for CliftonLarsonAllen where her primary role is providing consulting services to financial institutions on regulatory compliance. She is also a Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer. Manisha’s short-term goal is to learn model validation, computations, risk management and gain knowledge for future roles. Her long-term goal is to be a part of the Fintech industry to design and run better risk management system for the banking industry. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Bhaskar Durvasula Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Data Scientist, Quantitative Model Developer Bhaskar has a M.Sc degree in Economics from BITS Pilani University , India. He has developed a keen interest in finance, statistics and programming which motivated him to take up a career in quantitative finance. Bhaskar has worked as a Quantitative Analyst with an American Bulge Bracket Investment bank for two years. He is proficient in Python , R and SQL languages which he has used to implement statistical analysis and automation. Bhaskar is passionate about applying computational methods to financial research and modeling. He intends to further expand his knowledge in quantitative modeling while pursuing the Master’s program and transition into model development based roles upon graduation. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Jayanth Elangovan Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Financial Consultant Jayanth holds both a bachelor’s and master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, specializing in Intelligent Manufacturing, from IIT Madras, India. He commenced his professional journey in the compliance division of a prominent Indian bank, where he served as a product manager and cultivated a growing interest in finance. Jayanth has attained CFA Level 1 certification and displays keen enthusiasm for derivatives pricing, financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and risk assessment. His extensive academic pursuits and research, including a master’s thesis, have endowed him with a robust mathematical foundation and advanced proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and C++. Driven by his aspirations, Jayanth seeks to pursue his career in the fields of risk and quantitative analysis. |
 | Qinyang Huang Quantitative Analyst, Trader, Data Scientist Qinyang completed her bachelor’s degree with specialization in Business Administration along with minors in Finance from University of Shanghai for Science and Technology. During her third year of study, she interned in the Asset Management Department of Huaxin Securities Limited Liability Company as a data analyst, where she gained proficiency in using Excel to collect and clean data extracted from Wind Database, and then use Python to identify trends and patterns and make recommendations to the manager. Also, she passed FRM level 1 the same year. After graduation, she worked as a trader in a private-equity firm for 1.5 years, where she is responsible for IPO subscriptions, and various kinds of off-exchange transactions. Qinyang has engaged in designing one trading strategy, the arbitrage of private placement, which made her more interested in working in areas like Quantitative Analysis or Data Science. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Franco Iozzo Quantitative Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader Franco obtained his undergraduate degree in Finance and Business Administration prior to working as a broker for TD Ameritrade/Charles Schwab, specializing in options and obtaining his SIE, Series 7, and Series 63 licenses. With an avid passion for the markets, Franco has 3+ years of experience in derivatives trading, as well as accumulating several years of knowledge as a portfolio manager, managing his own portfolio and being the VP of Portfolio Management at Friends University during his time in college. While working as a broker, Franco became interested in the quantitative and computational aspects of trading and portfolio management, eager to combine his extensive financial knowledge with solid mathematical, statistical, and computational skills. Currently pursuing a Master’s in Financial Mathematics at North Carolina State University, Franco aspires to pursue a career in quantitative analysis and trading. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Brian James Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management Brian completed his undergraduate degree at North Carolina State University, majoring in Finance with a minor in mathematics. He has work experience as a member of the Treasury Data Team for First Citizens Bank where he sharpened his data analytics skills. Upon graduation Brian is looking to pursue a career in Quantitative Analytics. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Manoj Katravath Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader, Data Scientist Manoj completed his bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from IIT-Guwahati and boasts over 5 years of professional experience, spanning Software Development and Finance sectors. He held the role of Assistant Manager at India’s largest bank, the State Bank of India, followed by a position with the Government of India’s Ministry of Finance as a Taxation Officer. His diverse background provides him with a comprehensive understanding of investment products. He has adeptly analyzed and predicted market trends, crafting robust investment strategies and briefly engaging in equity and cryptocurrency trading. Acknowledging the importance of enhancing quantitative skills, Manoj has chosen to pursue advanced studies. His goal is to cultivate a well-rounded skill set within the industry. He is particularly drawn to areas such as Quantitative Analysis and Risk Management. Through the MFM program, he aims to leverage the acquired skills and knowledge to make meaningful contributions in these domains. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Kundan Kotte Quantitative Research, Data Scientist Kundan completed his bachelors degree in computer science. He has 3 years of experience working as a software developer utilizing different technologies that include C++, Java, and Python. He developed a genuine interest and passion towards finance during this time and is excited to apply his education and experience in the financial world. He aspires to work as a quantitative researcher and implement the latest technologies and statistical methods in finance. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Lucas Li Trader, High Frequency Trading Lucas earned his Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, specializing in distributed system programming. With nearly two years of experience as a software development engineer/intern at renowned high-tech companies such as TikTok and Amazon, he has effectively applied his knowledge in computer networks, systems, algorithms, and modern programming concepts. His role involved crafting large-scale distributed storage systems and backend infrastructures that cater to everyday mobile applications. His primary interest lies in high-frequency trading for market making and arbitrage, utilizing statistical methods to enhance his strategies. Lucas’ drive to expand his expertise led him to pursue a master’s degree in financial mathematics. He aims to enhance his proficiency in statistical modeling and machine learning, crucial assets in constructing more effective trading systems for both trading firms and personal ventures. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Robin Li Quantitative Analyst, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management Robin earned his Bachelor of Mathematics degree with a minor in Physics from North Carolina State University. He has experience in credit risk modeling and financial risk analysis, and is proficient in the programming languages R and Python. Following his graduation, he aspires to pursue a career in risk analysis and portfolio management. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Claire Li Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Data Scientist Claire graduated from Zhongnan University of Economics and Law with a degree in Financial Mathematics. Claire has a strong background in mathematics, statistics, finance, and coding. Combining her computational finance knowledge and data science skills, she looks to pursue careers in Quantitative Research and data Scientist. |
 | Prithwish Maiti Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader, Actuary Prithwish completed his bachelors in mathematics and computing from IIT Delhi. His bachelors was very mathematically rigorous and created a foundation in the data science and statistical domains. He then worked as a data scientist at Hilabs, a health data analytics company. In this role, Prithwish developed in depth knowledge in big data analytics and NLP. After this, he decided to pursue my career in the financial quantitative analysis domain, and started looking for courses. He also recieved an opportunity as a quantitative analyst intern at a renowned financial services company, Sigmaquant. There he gained hands-on experience in analyzing financial data of different asset classes and statistical models to derive patterns for strategic decision making. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Sagar Prasad Quantitative Analyst, Trader, Data Scientist, Financial Consultant, Private Equity Sagar completed his Bachelor of Technology in Computer Sciences from NIT Srinagar India. He has a keen interest in investment banking, private equity and quantitative trading. He has a strong background in statistics, mathematics, and computer science with abundant experience in programming languages such as Python, SQL, and Java. Sagar has done multiple projects in the field of data science and finance including a research paper on combining cryptocurrency and machine learning algorithms for price prediction. Sagar wants to pursue a career in Quantitative trading and Quantitative analysis. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Zhao Qu Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Trader, Financial Consultant, Academia Zhao Qu served as the trading director for an emerging capital management firm in Shanghai. His responsibilities included discretionary stock and futures trading, macroeconomic research, industry analysis, and corporate due diligence. He possesses a deep understanding of technical analysis, bolstered by an impressive trading track record and experience in overseeing traders. Zhao Qu earned his Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Nanjing Tech University and has consistently expanded his knowledge in his free time post-graduation. Currently, he is a CFA Level III candidate. Recognizing the pivotal role of quantitative tools in his profession, Zhao Qu has embarked on studies at North Carolina State University to hone his expertise in quantitative analysis and portfolio risk management. His aim is to bring a fresh perspective to his trading career. In the future, he aspires to find a position as a trader, quantitative researcher, risk manager, or portfolio manager. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Kavya Regulagedda Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Data Scientist Kavya has an undergraduate degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. During her time as an undergraduate, she interned with UBS in the Account Data Management team specifically on the Reconciliation process. After graduating, Kavya worked as a Software Developer in the futures and options team at a prominent trading platform in India. She has experience in Python, C++, Alteryx, R and SQL and intends on pursuing a career in Quantitative Analysis and Data Science. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Yug Sharma Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Trader Yug is a dedicated finance enthusiast who has recently earned his Bachelor’s degree with a major in Finance and a minor in Management Information Systems from Iowa State University. He has also gained valuable experience in the asset management industry. Following his graduation, he aspires to pursue a career in Quantitative Trading or Portfolio Management. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Aman Syed Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Trader Aman is a Financial Mathematics graduate student pursuing a career in Quantitative Research and Trading. He graduated from BITS Pilani in 2020 with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science and has since transitioned into a career in the Capital and Commodity Markets. Having worked as a Quantitative Index Researcher with MSCI Inc. developing Market Indices and optimized portfolios, and with prior experience trading energy derivatives on ICE and NYMEX at India’s largest proprietary trading firm, he brings real-world trading, portfolio management and programming experience to the table. With his zeal for the financial markets, a solid programming background in Python, C++ and SQL, and a sound understanding of finance, machine learning and data analysis, Aman is ready to dive into the realm of Quantitative Trading and Modeling with gusto. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Abhiram Vadlamani Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research Abhiram completed his Bachelor’s degree from the University of Melbourne, where he majored in Actuarial Science and Finance. He also has experience in the fields of fundamental analysis, investments, machine learning and most recently life insurance consulting. He developed his interest in quantitative finance while working, where he gained knowledge of the key mathematical and data science underpinnings various financial securities, such as options, ETF’s and modeling/pricing insurance products. His current interest is in building more robust models through machine learning applications for financial securities and forming strategies on the same. He is proficient in Python, R, and excel VBA. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Yuqi Wu Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management Yuqi is an undergraduate majoring in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics at Nanjing Normal University. She is experienced in C and Matlab. After graduation, she wants to work in investment banking conducting quantitative research and analysis. |
 | Hongyi Xia Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Data Scientist Hongyi completed his bachelor degrees at Penn State University with majors in Computational Mathematics and Actuarial Statistics. He has immense coding project experience including machine learning & deep learning with Python, statistical analysis with R & SAS, and numerical analysis with Matlab (like Black-Scholes-Merton Model). Passing two Actuarial Science Exams, P and FM, he has a strong background in Actuarial Science and Quantitative Finance. He also has completed two research experiences including application development with R and Machine Learning Application Study. LinkedIn – Email |
 | Prachi Yadav Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Trader, Financial Consultant Prachi is a Financial Mathematics graduate student pursuing a career in a quantitative analysis. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Computer Science with minors in Economics and Mathematics from UNC Charlotte last May. During her time in undergraduate, she has developed her coding skills in various languages like Python, Java, SQL and MATLAB. Prachi intends to pursue a career in quantitative analysis and research after graduation. |
 | Zhijiang Yang Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Risk Analyst, Trader Zhijiang Yang received a master’s degree in applied Mathematics from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. He is familiar with probability theory, partial differentiation and other mathematical knowledge and related programming languages, including Python, C++, Matlab. He developed his interest in quantitative trading during his internship, in which he realized the interperiod and cross-variety arbitrage strategy of commodity futures with linear regression and Kalman filter. He also hopes to learn more about algorithmic trading in the future. He hopes to become a quantitative trader in the future through his master’s degree. |
 | Harshil Zaveri Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Data Scientist Harshil earned his bachelor’s in Computer Engineering and has received a graduate badge in Data Science from IBM. Harshil is experienced in Python and R and is looking to leverage his analytical skills in the domain of quantitative finance. |
 | Hewenbo Zhang Quantitative Analyst, Quantitative Research, Portfolio Management, Financial Hewenbo graduated from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, majoring in Applied Economics. His solid background in micro- and macroeconomics provides him with a unique perspective in researching and uncovering innovative factors and has also trained him in statistics, R, SAS and Python. His working experience in FUTU as a quantitative researcher also allows him to keep track of the latest technologies applied in the industry. After graduation, Hewenbo looks forward to work as a quant analyst, utilizing the knowledge he gained during his undergraduate and graduate studies. |
 | Ruikang Zhang Risk Analyst, Portfolio Management, Financial Consultant Ruikang has an investment and financial analytic bachelor’s degree from Virginia Tech. Ruikang has expereince in Python and Excel. After graduation, he will be pursing careers in Risk management or strategy consulting. |
 | Kexuan Zhou Quantitative Analyst Kexuan Zhou obtained his bachelor degree of applied mathematics in Jilin University. In addition to his solid mathematical background, he also has work and project experience in analyzing stocks with statistical methods implemented in Python and R. He is interested in quantitative models and wants to become a quantitative analyst in future. |