Chirag R

Chirag R has a diverse work experience in the technology and trading industry. Chirag is currently serving as the Chief Technology Officer at Statar Capital LLC. Prior to this, they worked as a Vice President in Front Office Technology at Castleton Commodities International. There, they were recognized for their initiative and contributions to developing a value-added product for the NGL desk. Chirag also worked as a Software Architect at OTC Global Holdings, where they led the design, development, and implementation of a web-based execution platform for OTC commodity markets. Chirag achieved significant operational improvements by implementing innovative solutions. Additionally, Chirag has experience as the Head of Technology at Mirarc Capital Management, LP, where they designed and developed a derivatives trade capture and pricing system, and as a Senior Technology Manager at BioUrja Trading LLC, where they provided tailored solutions and promoted IT best practices. Earlier in their career, Chirag was the Head of Technology and Co-Founder at Poker Analytics - Startup, where they designed and implemented an automated poker playing and simulation platform. Chirag also worked as a Vice President at Citi, where they advocated for technology best practices and participated in a global technology competition. Chirag's early experience includes roles at Koch Supply & Trading as an Account Manager/Lead Quantitative Developer, Senior Quantitative Software Developer/Analyst, and Software Developer Analyst.

Chirag R completed the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Program at Wharton Executive Education in 2024. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's Degree in Computer Science from Wichita State University and a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Bangalore University. Their earliest education was at Kendriya Vidyalaya, though specific details about the degree or field of study are not provided.