The Team

A&O Quantitative was founded by four UChicago dormmates who brought together their expertises in quantitative research, systematic trading, and operational execution. Our team combines academic rigor with hands-on market experience.

Atul Krishnan
Research & Modeling
  • B.S. Mathematics,
    B.S. Computer Science,
    University of Chicago
  • Prior experience in back-end software development.
  • Specialization in proprietary ML driven modelling.
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Anirudh Prodduturu
Macro & Equities
  • B.S. Mathematics,
    B.S. Economics,
    University of Chicago
  • Engaging with all things geopolitics, blue chip trends, and global banking
  • Working on strategies regarding identical cross-platform prediction markets
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Owen Smith
Backtesting & Algorithms
  • B.S. Mathematics,
    B.S. Economics,
    University of Chicago
  • Prior experience in developing both enterprise and greenfield software development.
  • Focused on backtesting, working with data APIs, and algorithm-creation layers.
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Oliver Zhang
Systematic Trading
  • B.S. Mathematics,
    B.S. Statistics,
    University of Chicago
  • Specialization in market making and all forms of arbitrage (i.e. non-directional strategies).
  • Focused on low-liquidity sports markets (spreads, player props, niche leagues).
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