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.
Specialties:
Financial modeling, building derivatives pricing tools, risk methodologies and risk software implementations.
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
Education . Concordia University MBA 2002
. Massachusetts Institute of Technology Post doctoral Theoretical physics1988
. McGill University PhD Mathematical Physics 1986
. Global Assoc of Risk Professionals DFRM-GARP2004 . CFA Institute - candidate level 3