Michael Barker

Michael Barker has over 18 years of experience as a Trader at Group One Trading, LP, specializing in equity options at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE). Responsibilities include providing continuous electronic markets for a diverse portfolio of over 150 names, managing trading strategies, risk, and pricing inputs, while contributing to the Designated Primary Market Maker group. Michael has demonstrated expertise in analyzing market conditions and disseminating theoretical values, thriving through periods of volatility, including the recent global financial crisis. Prior experience includes a role as a Laboratory Technician at the University of Michigan Microfluidic MEMS Lab, where research contributed to scientific publications. Michael holds a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and a Master's in Biomedical Engineering from the University of Michigan.