Ritabrata Bhattacharyya

Ritabrata Bhattacharyya http://in.linkedin.com/in/ritabratabhattacharyya - - Ritabrata (Rito) is an Independent Algorithmic Trader, a serial Entrepreneur and Consultant to Hedge Funds & Investment Management Firms globally. Previously he has worked as Global Head of Customer Experience Management (CEM) Solutions at Tata Consultancy Services, and Project Lead for Loyalty and Marketing product development at Oracle. He is also a member of MENSA and holder of multiple software patents and international scientific publications for pioneering work in his field. Current Professional Affiliations Faculty, WorldQuant University Jan ’15-Present http://worldquantuniversity.org/ With a unique global perspective on finance, WorldQuant University prepares graduates for positions in research, trading, and technology in both emerging and established markets. Chief Quant, Crowdkast Feb ’15-Present www.crowdkast.co CrowdKast is a leading aggregator, analyzer, and disseminator of crowd sourced investment research for sophisticated investors. We've shown that crowd sourcing is a powerful mechanism of generating predictive earnings forecasts, volatility forecasts, target prices and other important research data points. Chief Quant, Convergence Investment Management LLC Aug ’15-Present http://www.convergence-investments.com/ Convergence Investment Management applies discipline and data to managing investment portfolios in often irrational markets. Born in Silicon Valley, we apply modern analytics technology to solve old investing challenges. Co Founder & Head of Fund Management, Alphative Advisors http://www.alphative.com April ’13-Present Alphative is an India based investment management firm with main focus on quantitative investing, particularly in equities, futures, and options. The firm also has formidable expertise in areas that involve fundamental analysis. Previous Professional Engagements Head, Customer Experience Management CoE, TCS Project Lead, Oracle India Pvt. Limited November ’09- March ‘13 Feb ’15- November ’09 Software Patents • Management of package offerings by loyalty programs and automation of accrual recalculation US App.#-, Indian Filing Record# 1343/CHE/2006 Functional Domain – CRM, Loyalty • Partner Account Debit Process US App.#-, Indian Filing Record# 1315/CHE/2006 Functional Domain – Finance, CRM, Loyalty • Flexible Accrual Transaction processing framework US App.#-, Indian Filing Record# 1313/CHE/2006 Functional Domain – CRM, Loyalty, Technology Education IIT Bombay, M. Tech in Chemical Engineering Aug ’02-Jul ’04 CPI 9.8/10, Recipient of class honours, Presented at multiple International seminars 1