Firat Celikler

Firat Celikler has a diverse work experience, starting with their current position as Director of Risk at Vibrant Capital Partners, Inc. Firat joined the company in July 2021. Prior to that, Firat worked at Credit Suisse from 2016 to 2021 as a Quantitative Strategist. Before their role at Credit Suisse, they were a Quantitative Analyst at Citi from 2010 to 2016. Firat also has experience in academia, having served as an Assistant Professor at CUNY New York City College of Technology from 2007 to 2010 and as a Visiting Assistant Professor at East Carolina University from 2005 to 2007.

Firat Celikler completed their Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Mathematics at Bilkent University from 1993 to 1997. Firat then pursued further education and obtained a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mathematics from Purdue University, where they studied from 1997 to 2005.