Tom MacFarland

Tom Macfarland has extensive experience in quantitative research and risk management, currently serving as a Quantitative Researcher at Parallax Volatility Advisers, LP since April 2018. Previously, Tom held multiple roles at Parallax Volatility Advisers, including Risk Manager and Quantitative Researcher from May 2013, and CITO from January 2011 to May 2013. Tom's career in quantitative analysis began with positions at The Parallax Fund and Parallax, where Tom contributed as Head of IT and Quantitative Analysis, as well as a Quantitative Analyst. Prior to these roles, Tom gained experience as a Consultant at Extricity, Product Manager at 1Clickcharge, and an Officer at DKB Financial Products. Tom's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from Cornell University and a dual B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from the University of Minnesota.