Yixuan Pei
About Yixuan Pei
Yixuan Pei is a Junior Quantitative Trader at Old Mission in Chicago, Illinois, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Engineering in Artificial Intelligence and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Work at Old Mission
Yixuan Pei has been employed at Old Mission as a Junior Quantitative Trader since 2021. In this role, Pei is involved in quantitative trading strategies and data analysis, contributing to the firm's trading operations. The position is based in Chicago, Illinois, where Pei has gained valuable experience in the financial sector over the past three years.
Education and Expertise
Yixuan Pei holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Artificial Intelligence from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), which was completed in 2021. Prior to this, Pei earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from MIT, graduating in 2020. This educational background provides a strong foundation in quantitative analysis and algorithm development, essential for a career in trading.
Background
Pei's professional background includes various internships and research positions that have shaped their expertise in quantitative analysis and machine learning. Pei worked as a Quantitative Strategy Intern at BlueMountain Capital Management in 2018, where they gained insights into financial strategies. Additionally, Pei held positions at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) as a Machine Learning Research Intern and a Graduate Research Assistant, further enhancing their skills in artificial intelligence and data-driven research.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Old Mission, Yixuan Pei gained experience as a Software Engineering Intern at Facebook in 2019, where they contributed to software development projects. Pei's time at CSAIL included a six-month internship focused on machine learning and a ten-month role as a Graduate Research Assistant, which provided hands-on experience in advanced research methodologies and technical applications.