About me
Hi, I'm Amit Tomar, a quantitative researcher and finance graduate student at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. I bring over 7 years of experience spanning machine learning, software engineering, and financial markets. Before UIUC, I graduated from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay, and led the development of large-scale financial data and risk-analytics systems at IDfy, serving leading banks and insurers. My current work bridges quantitative research and algorithmic trading — building multi-asset predictive models, options automation systems, and AI-driven multi-agent frameworks for market prediction. I’m passionate about aviation, traveling, and public speaking, constantly striving to combine analytical rigor with creative problem-solving.
- Location:Champaign, IL, USA
- Interests:Traveling, Aviation, Public Speaking
- Study:University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign & IITB
- Employment:UIUC, IDfy, PropertyPistol
Education
M.S. in Finance
Quantitative finance concentration focusing on algorithmic trading, machine learning, and time-series analysis. Research with Prof. Tony Zhang on DeFi markets and behavioral signals. Leadership: Toastmasters VP PR, GLOBE Ambassador.
B.Tech in Aerospace Engineering
Core engineering and mathematical training forming the foundation for quantitative and computational finance. Graduated from India’s top engineering institute.
Work
Quantitative Researcher / Strategy Developer
Building multi-agent and predictive systems for equities, ETFs, and derivatives. Developed dynamic backtesting, RL models, and signal scoring frameworks optimizing risk-adjusted returns.
Quantitative Research Summer Analyst
Worked with Prof. Tony Zhang on identifying structural and behavioral drivers of crypto-asset returns using Farcaster network data. Built Python-based factor models combining on-chain activity, sentiment divergence, and centrality metrics.
Module Lead – Financial Data Systems
Led development of distributed ML and data APIs for BFSI clients. Engineered scalable KYC/AML analytics and risk-classification systems handling millions of daily requests.
Senior Financial Machine Learning Engineer
Developed production-grade ML infra for real-time credit scoring and anomaly detection. Designed distributed retraining systems and live model monitoring frameworks.
Skills
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Check out some of my work
Amit is an exceptional quantitative researcher whose innovative approach to algorithmic trading has consistently delivered impressive results. His ability to blend machine learning techniques with financial theory is truly remarkable.
-- Narendra Modi
Amit is awesome! I want to work with him on Mars colonization and interplanetary trading strategies.
-- Elon Musk
Get in touch.
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- Location
- Champaign IL, USA
- @unknownamit
- Github
- amit943c