Cesar Castellon

Cesar Castellon is currently the Lead Model Validator at USAA, where they utilize their expertise in econometrics and machine learning to address business problems and economic research. Prior to this role, Cesar served as a Senior Quantitative Risk Analyst at both USAA and United Community Bank, where they developed credit risk models and enhanced data management strategies. Cesar's educational background includes a Ph.D. in Economics and a Master's in Applied Economics and Statistics from Clemson University, where they also taught various economics courses. They kickstarted their career as a Research Assistant at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University.