About
Michaela is an experienced researcher in artificial intelligence, computer visions algorithms, parallel computing with a focus on their application in financial institutions, business corporations and governments.

. PhD in Mathematical Physics | Post doctoral in theoretical physics | MBA Finance | FRM certified
. Published research in String Theory, Kac-Moody algebras, Partial differential Equations, Group theory.
. Teaching mathematics and physics.
. University researcher in Artificial Intelligence, computer vision algorithms, atmospheric physics, parallel computing, applied mathematics, software development in brain imaging.
. Provided training and consulting in risk methodologies and risk systems.
. Teaching financial derivatives, international finance courses.

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Specialties: 

​Financial modeling, building derivatives pricing tools, risk methodologies and risk software implementations.

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Experience

. Consultant Risk Analytics, CIBC
. Risk TD Asset Management
. Investment Banking Audit, TD BFG
. Caisse de depots et placements du Quebec.
. Financial Engineer at Algorithmics Inc.
. Risk management consultant for risk systems implementations (market, credit, Basel) at US and Canadian banks.
. Quantitative specialist at Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Board

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Education
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. Concordia University MBA 2002

. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Post doctoral Theoretical physics 1988

. McGill University PhD Mathematical Physics 1986

. Global Assoc of Risk Professionals DFRM-GARP 2004
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. CFA Institute - candidate level 3

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