democrite
Senior Quant
I'm a seasoned financial engineer and product innovator with extensive experience in capital markets and banking. I specialize in agent-based and machine learning applications, with a recent focus on crypto markets and decentralized finance (DeFi) where I have been operating for the last 2.5 years.
My expertise includes designing and implementing ModelOps platforms, quantitative modeling, trading execution system and leading projects in Model risk management, pricing, and regulatory compliance. As an entrepreneur and R&D leader, I excel in building new business opportunities, managing relationships, and driving innovation. I have a broad network in banking, FinTech, and academia.
Known for my collaborative approach and ability to thrive in challenging environments, I'm a self-starter, early adopter, and effective communicator. I enjoy exploring new ideas, engaging in debates, and continually learning from others.
Experience: 11 years
Yearly salary: $200,000
Hourly rate: $105
Nationality: 🇨🇦 Canada
Residency: 🇨🇦 Canada
Experience
Chief Product Officer
Almanak Blockchain Labs 2022 - 2024
Led Quant and Product teams, developed LP and arbitrage trading strategies, designed trading execution systems, closed institutional clients' capital.
AI Risk Partner
Ernst & Young LLP 2020 - 2022
Lead innovation strategy, managed services, and AI risk partnership strategy with tech companies. Product Manager of ModelOps platform 'SHAZAM'.
Director of Research & Analytics
Chappuis Halder & Co. 2018 - 2020
Launched North American GRA practice, defined service offers, executed large MRM & Validation mandates, led R&D work on various topics.
Model Risk Expert
McKinsey & Company 2017 - 2018
Senior Manager in Model Risk and Validation practice, assessed French banks' capital internal models, focused on modelling, governance, and data.
co-Founder & MD
PHAST Solutions Group 2010 - 2017
Founded and directed R&D Fintech firm, led consulting unit, built product strategy, and worked on high-dimension sensitivity analysis and algo trading.
Skills
defi
math
python
quantitative-developer
quantitative-researcher
quantitative-trader
rust
ai
english
french