2025 Top 15 Wall Street Data Minds Of The Year

May 6, 2025

2025 Top 15 Wall Street Data Minds Of The Year

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Kathryn Alexander
Kathryn Alexander is the Head of Data Initiatives and Relationships for Global Quantitative Strategies at Citadel LLC. She leads a global team sourcing and developing new data for quant research. Her previous roles include positions at Two Sigma and a FinTech startup. Kathryn earned her BA from Columbia University.

Tony Berkman
Tony Berkman is the Managing Director overseeing the alternative data team at Two Sigma. He was the founder of M Science, a pioneering firm in alternative data analytics. Tony has a background in applied mathematics and computational finance and has helped shape the field of data monetization in asset management.

Dimitri Bianco
Dimitri Bianco, FRM, is Head of Quantitative Risk and Research at Agora Data, Inc. He is a prominent voice in quantitative finance education through his “Fancy Quant” platform. Dimitri combines technical risk modeling with clear communication, drawing attention across academia and industry.

Carson Boneck
Carson Boneck, CFA, is Chief Data Officer at Balyasny Asset Management, where he leads the Data Intelligence Group. His work spans data sourcing, science, and engineering. Carson is known for bridging data engineering with investment research and driving firm-wide digital transformation strategies.

Peter Cotton
Peter Cotton is the Chief Data Scientist at ExodusPoint Capital Management. He leads AI-driven portfolio construction and predictive modeling initiatives. Peter has held prior roles at Intech Investments and J.P. Morgan and is the creator of the open-source Microprediction platform used across industries. See our piece: ‘Microprediction: Building an Open AI Network’

Natalya Dmitriyeva
Natalya Dmitriyeva is the Global Head of Enterprise Data at Schonfeld. She has a long-standing career in data strategy and content development across leading quant funds. With past experience at Two Sigma, she focuses on streamlining enterprise data processes and innovation in data acquisition.

Mark Fleming-Williams
Mark Fleming-Williams is Head of Data Sourcing at Capital Fund Management (CFM), a leading European quantitative hedge fund. In this role, he leads the identification, evaluation, and acquisition of novel datasets to support systematic trading strategies. His approach bridges technical rigor with strategic insight, ensuring that data assets align with CFM’s research and investment objectives.

Sameer Gupta
Sameer Gupta is the Chief Data and Analytics Officer at Apollo Global Management. He joined Apollo from Point72, where he led Gen AI Data and Shared Services. His career includes leadership roles at the New York Mets, Goldman Sachs, JPMorgan, and iSentium. Sameer holds a BS in Computer Science from the National Institute of Technology, an MS in Information Systems Management from Carnegie Mellon University, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

Dr. Marcos López de Prado
Dr. Marcos López de Prado is Global Head – Quantitative R&D at Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and Professor of Practice at Cornell Engineering. A pioneer in financial machine learning, Professor de Prado has built investment strategies using supercomputing and AI. He is the author of Advances in Financial Machine Learning, a standard reference in the field. See our piece: Advances in Financial Machine Learning : A Keystone in Quantitative Finance Literature

Giuseppe Paleologo
Giuseppe Paleologo serves as Global Head of Quantitative Research at Balyasny Asset Management. His background spans senior quant roles at Citadel, Millennium, and Hudson River Trading. Giuseppe is a leading voice in risk modeling and high-performance research infrastructure for multi-strategy investing. In addition, one of the most popular Quant authors of today. See our pieces: Book Review: The Elements of Quantitative Investing by Giuseppe A. Paleologo (Wiley Finance, 1st Edition) & Advanced Portfolio Management By Giuseppe A. Paleologo : A Book Review

Claudia Perlich
Claudia Perlich is a Senior Data Scientist at Two Sigma and teaches at NYU Stern. She holds multiple patents and has published over 50 peer-reviewed articles in machine learning. Her career includes award-winning work at IBM Watson and extensive contributions to data science competitions and ethics.

Christina Qi
Christina Qi is the CEO of Databento, an on-demand market data company. She co-founded Domeyard LP, a high-frequency trading firm that traded billions daily. Christina has been featured in Bloomberg and WSJ and lectures globally on AI in finance and startup entrepreneurship. See our conversation with Christina: MIT Board Member Christina Qi Databento CEO & Domeyard LP Founder Sits Down with Rebellion Research

Dr. Argyro (Iro) Tasitsiomi
Dr. Iro Tasitsiomi is Head of Investments Data Science at T. Rowe Price. She transitioned from a career in astrophysics to finance, applying advanced modeling to portfolio analytics. Iro is recognized for building scalable data science capabilities that empower long-term investment strategies.

Evan Reich
Evan Reich is the Head of Data Strategy and Sourcing at Verition Fund Management. He specializes in vendor negotiations, market data integration, and alternative data research. Evan plays a critical role in ensuring data efficiency and compliance across multi-manager hedge fund operations.

Lisa Schirf
Lisa Schirf is Managing Director and Global Head of Data Strategy at Tradeweb Markets. Her experience includes senior roles at Citadel, BofA, and Deutsche Bank. Lisa is widely respected for pioneering data analytics frameworks that support fixed-income and electronic trading platforms.