Algorithmic Trading Conference 2025

Tucker Balch

Professor of Finance, Emory University | Former Managing Director, JP Morgan

Professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School, where he teaches and researches at the intersection of AI and finance. He formerly served as Managing Director at J.P. Morgan, where he founded and led the AI Research group, scaling it to over 100 researchers. A former professor at Georgia Tech, he has published over 120 peer-reviewed research papers, filed 40 patents and educated more than 170,000 students globally through online courses. Before academia, he served as a decorated F-15 pilot in the U.S. Air Force.

Peter Cotton

Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Crunch Lab

Peter Cotton is the Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer at Crunch Lab and creator of Microprediction, a decentralised prediction platform. With a Ph.D. in Mathematics from Stanford University, he has led quant and AI-driven research at firms like JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Intech, and ExodusPoint. Peter champions open-source innovation in statistical forecasting, algorithmic trading, and autonomous data systems. His work bridges cutting-edge machine learning with real-world trading applications.

Faisal Mohammed

Vice President, Trading Operations, Zerodha

Vice President, Trading Operations at Zerodha. With over 8 years at one of India’s largest and most innovative brokerage firms, Faisal brings deep expertise in operational strategy, compliance, and market infrastructure. He is an alumnus of Christ University, Bangalore. Starting as Associate VP and now leading Trading Operations, Faisal’s journey within Zerodha reflects his commitment to operational excellence and innovation in capital markets. Faisal brings a practitioner's perspective to the nuances of brokerage infrastructure, risk controls, and execution systems.

Matteo Campellone

Executive Chairman & Head of Research, Brain

Matteo Campellone is the Executive Chairman and Head of Research at Brain | Algorithms, and CEO at Hermes Investimenti. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Padova and an MBA from IMD. Matteo has led research, modeling, and investment strategy for major institutions and now focuses on applying explainable AI and data science to real-world asset management through Brain’s algorithmic platforms

Dimitri Bianco

Head of Quantitative Risk and Research, Agora Data, Inc.

Dimitri Bianco is the Head of Quantitative Risk and Research at Agora Data, Inc. and founder of Fancy Quant, a leading YouTube channel and consulting platform for quant finance careers. With experience across model development, risk, and research at major banks and startups, Dimitri is known for bridging complex financial concepts with accessible, practical guidance. He holds an FRM certification and a Master’s in Applied Economics from the University of Michigan.

Prodipta Ghosh

Vice President, QuantInsti

Prodipta Ghosh is the Vice President at QuantInsti, where he leads the development of fintech products and platforms. With a strong background in quantitative trading, he has worked at Deutsche Bank as a Vice President, at Standard Chartered Bank as an Associate, and as a Scientist at the Defence Research & Development Organisation. Prodipta holds a PGDM from IIM Lucknow and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering from Jadavpur University. His ability to connect finance theory with practical programming makes his quantitative trading sessions engaging and informative.