Vishu Kulkarni
About Vishu Kulkarni
Vishu Kulkarni is a Quantitative Trader and Head of Power Trading with extensive experience in energy trading and market risk management. He holds advanced degrees in Operations Research and Finance from Georgia Institute of Technology and has worked in various roles within the financial services industry.
Work at Old Mission
Vishu Kulkarni serves as the Quantitative Trader and Head of Power Trading at Old Mission since 2020. In this role, he utilizes his expertise in quantitative analytics and hedging to identify and capitalize on trading opportunities within the electricity and energy markets. His leadership in power trading contributes to the company's strategic initiatives in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Vishu Kulkarni holds a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he studied from 1991 to 1995. He also pursued studies towards a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Finance at the same institution from 1997 to 1999. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics from Case Western Reserve University between 1985 and 1988. His educational background supports his strong skills in quantitative analytics and market risk management.
Background in Energy Trading
Vishu Kulkarni has extensive experience in energy trading and market risk management. His professional journey includes significant roles at various firms, such as Mirant, where he worked as a Trader and Structuring Analyst from 2000 to 2005, and Susquehanna International Group, LLP (SIG), where he served as an Energy Trader/Analyst from 2005 to 2015. He also held the position of Managing Member at Invictus Trading, LLC from 2016 to 2019.
Market Risk Management Experience
Vishu Kulkarni has a solid background in market risk management within the financial services industry. His role as Manager of Market Risk Reporting at Xcel Energy from 2019 to 2020 involved overseeing risk reporting processes. His experience in this area complements his trading expertise, particularly in the context of energy markets.