Matouš Ptáček
About Matouš Ptáček
Matouš Ptáček is a Quantitative Business Analyst currently employed at Radix Trading LLC in Chicago, Illinois. He has a background in geophysics and seismology, with previous roles at Boston Consulting Group and the University of Chicago.
Work at Radix Trading
Matouš Ptáček has been employed at Radix Trading LLC as a Quantitative Business Analyst since 2021. In this role, he focuses on implementing solutions to business problems using programming languages such as C++ and Python. His work involves applying the scientific method to develop analytical solutions that enhance trading strategies and operational efficiency.
Experience at Boston Consulting Group
Matouš Ptáček worked at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in Chicago, Illinois, where he held two positions. He served as an Analyst in the GAMMA division from 2019 to 2020 and then progressed to the role of Senior Analyst in the same division from 2020 to 2021. His tenure at BCG involved data analysis and the application of quantitative methods to solve complex business challenges.
Education and Expertise
Matouš Ptáček studied at The University of Chicago, where he earned a Master of Science (MS) in Geophysics and Seismology from 2016 to 2018. During his studies, he conducted research on Markov Chain Monte Carlo and stochastic nonlinear optimization. He also holds a Master of Science (MS) in Natural Sciences from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2012 to 2016.
Research Experience
Before his roles at BCG and Radix Trading, Matouš Ptáček worked as a Graduate Researcher at the University of Chicago from 2016 to 2018. His research focused on unifying noisy measurements across multiple databases to infer the structure of continents dating back 3.5 billion years. He also gained experience as an Undergraduate Researcher at the University of Cambridge from 2014 to 2015.