Ricky Patel
About Ricky Patel
Ricky Patel is a Product Manager at Peerstreet, with a background in software development and analytics. He holds an MBA from the University of California, Irvine, and has worked at several prominent financial firms.
Work at PeerStreet
Ricky Patel has been serving as a Product Manager at PeerStreet since 2018. In this role, he focuses on developing and managing products that facilitate real estate investments. His responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance user experience and drive product strategy. His tenure at PeerStreet has contributed to the company's growth in the real estate crowdfunding sector.
Previous Experience in Finance and Technology
Before joining PeerStreet, Ricky Patel held several positions in finance and technology. He worked as a Senior Analytics Developer at Pimco from 2012 to 2018, where he contributed to analytics solutions. Prior to that, he was a Developer at Citadel LLC from 2010 to 2011 and at AQR Capital Management from 2011 to 2012. His early career included a role as a Developer at Ziff Brothers Investments from 2006 to 2010 and as an Application Associate at CSC from 2005 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Ricky Patel has a strong educational background in business and computer science. He earned a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business from 2013 to 2016. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Drexel University, which he completed from 2001 to 2005. Additionally, he achieved a User Experience & Usability Certificate from California State University-Fullerton from 2012 to 2013.
Career Timeline
Ricky Patel's career spans over a decade, with significant experience in both technology and finance. He began his career at CSC as an Application Associate in 2005. After that, he worked at Ziff Brothers Investments, Citadel LLC, and AQR Capital Management in various developer roles. His transition to product management at PeerStreet marks a significant shift in his career focus, leveraging his technical background and business acumen.