Edgar Perez
About Edgar Perez
Edgar Perez is a Lead Developer for the Dynamic Surveillance Platform at FINRA, where he has worked since 2018. He has a background in software engineering and has held various positions in the financial and regulatory sectors, including roles at CBOE and Argonne National Laboratory.
Current Role at FINRA
Edgar Perez serves as the Lead Developer for the Dynamic Surveillance Platform at FINRA. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the development and enhancement of technology that supports market regulation. His role involves overseeing the design and implementation of systems that monitor market activities to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
Previous Experience at FINRA
Prior to his current role, Edgar Perez worked at FINRA as the Lead Developer in Market Regulation Technology from 2014 to 2018. During this four-year tenure, he focused on developing systems that facilitate regulatory oversight and market surveillance, enhancing the organization's ability to monitor trading activities.
Experience at CBOE
Edgar Perez was employed at the Chicago Board Options Exchange (CBOE) as a Systems Development Engineer in the Regulatory department from 2012 to 2014. His work involved developing systems that support regulatory functions, which contributed to the efficiency and effectiveness of market oversight.
Educational Background
Edgar Perez holds a Master of Science in Software Engineering from DePaul University, where he studied from 2008 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois Chicago, completing his studies from 1999 to 2004. Additionally, he has pursued further education at DataBricks, Oracle University, and Webucator.
Role at Argonne National Laboratory
Before joining FINRA, Edgar Perez worked at Argonne National Laboratory as a Lead Software Development Specialist from 2004 to 2012. In this role, he was responsible for leading software development projects that supported scientific research and technological advancements.