Evgeniy Shakotko

Evgeniy Shakotko

Director of Data Science

Investment Experience: Over 14 years
Specialization: Stocks, cryptocurrency, futures

Educational Background:

• Master's Degree: Finance, Columbia University (Graduated in 2010)
• Bachelor's Degree: Economics, University of California, Berkeley (Graduated in 2008)

Professional Experience:

1. Wall Street Investment Bank (2009-2013):

   • Served as a quantitative analyst, responsible for developing algorithmic trading models, achieving an average annual return of over 20% through high-frequency trading strategies.
   • Led a research project on the derivatives market, helping the company formulate effective risk-hedging strategies during the financial crisis.

2. Hedge Fund (2013-2021):

   • Chief Investment Officer, managed assets that grew from $200 million to $500 million in five years, with an annualized return of 15%.
   • Anticipated the surge in Bitcoin prices in 2017, generating over 300% returns for the fund.
   • Led the team in conducting multiple market studies and proposed a diversified asset allocation strategy, significantly reducing investment risks.

3. Independent Investment Advisor (2021-Present):

   • Founded a personal investment advisory firm, providing customized investment strategies focused on the cryptocurrency and futures markets.
   • Conducted investment seminars to help beginners master investment skills and has spoken at various international financial conferences.

Key Achievements:

• Successfully developed and launched a mobile app for personal investment, attracting over 50,000 users and helping them optimize their portfolios.
• Participated in a major philanthropic investment project in 2019, helping small enterprises in developing areas gain funding, promoting local economic growth.
• Appointed as an advisor for a well-known fintech company, assisting in designing and implementing investment strategies, resulting in a 150% increase in market value within a year.
• Hosted webinars that attract thousands of participants each session, covering topics such as investment psychology, market analysis, and practical trading techniques, receiving widespread acclaim.

Teaching Style:

• Emphasizes the integration of theory and practical experience, incorporating a large number of case studies in his courses.
• Focuses on building students' psychological resilience, helping them make rational decisions in high-pressure environments.