Gradstat Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez

Senior Quantitative Analyst at Confluence Technologies

Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez, GradStat, has a diverse work history in quantitative analysis and data-driven decision-making. Juan Antonio began their career as a Risk Management & Fixed Income Analyst at Mexico's Ministry of Finance, where they utilized machine learning algorithms to analyze risk models and improve decision-making for Mexico's indebtedness strategy. Juan Antonio then moved on to Actinver Financial Group as an Advanced Analytics Manager, overseeing the business analytics division and leading the automation of quantitative reports using Python. At ARTVIA, they worked as a Product & Analytics Consultant, playing a key role in developing the Monthly Active Users (MAU) growth strategy and creating statistical methodology for the valuation of modern art. Currently, Juan is working as a Quant Product Analyst at Confluence, a leading provider of portfolio analytics. In this role, they are responsible for driving investment insights and has created a screening model using supervised and unsupervised learning models. Overall, Juan has demonstrated a strong understanding of data analysis and has contributed to the growth and success of the companies they have worked for.

Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez, GradStat, has a diverse and extensive education history. Juan Antonio began their educational journey in 2011, attending Universidad Anáhuac Mexico Norte, where they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Actuarial Science. Juan Antonio completed this program in 2015.

In 2019, Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez enrolled at the University of Warwick to pursue a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Statistics, which they successfully completed in 2020. During this time, they also acquired several additional certifications related to data science and machine learning, including certifications in Machine Learning, Neural Networks and Deep Learning, Improving Deep Neural Networks, Structuring Machine Learning Projects, Convolutional Neural Networks, Sequence Models, Deep Learning Specialization, and The Guinness World Record Event for the Most users to take an online computer programming lesson in 24 hours.

Building on their education, Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez decided to further specialize in the field of Financial Engineering. In 2020, they enrolled at WorldQuant University and is currently pursuing a Master of Science (MS) degree in Financial Engineering. Juan Antonio is expected to complete this program in 2022.

In addition to their academic pursuits, Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez has also obtained a Professional Master's Certification (PMC) in Level I from Pragmatic Institute in July 2022. Furthermore, in February 2021, they achieved the designation of Graduate Statistician (GradStat) from the Royal Statistical Society.

Overall, Juan Antonio Vargas Lopez has consistently demonstrated a commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills in various fields, with a particular focus on statistics, actuarial science, financial engineering, and data science.

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  • Senior Quantitative Analyst

    July, 2021 - present