Yongshuai (Michael) C.

Chief Technology Officer and Head of Quantitative Investing at Irrational Capital

Bellevue, Washington, United States

About Yongshuai (Michael) C.

Yongshuai (Michael) C. is Chief Technology Officer and Head of Quantitative Investing at Irrational Capital. Location: Bellevue, Washington, United States.

With over a decade of leadership in quantitative modeling and algorithmic architecture, I specialize in translating high-complexity systems into scalable, data-driven solutions with institutional impact. My career trajectory spans from the rigorous foundations of Computational Physics to the frontiers of Systematic Investing, AI Innovation, and Behavioral Finance. Trained as a computational scientist and financial mathematician, I have directed research and development for global investment banks, high-frequency trading firms, and boutique investment research organizations. From high-performance computing and numerical solvers to Large Language Models (LLMs) and generative AI, I apply a rigorous, interdisciplinary mindset to engineering models that perform, whether for global alpha strategies, risk systems, or proprietary rating platforms. I am committed to architecting systems that bridge technical depth with strategic commercial value. Beyond the technology, I am passionate about cultivating the next generation of quants & data scientists through my adjunct faculty work at the University of Washington and my long-term partnership with the UChicago MSFM Program.

Skills

  • Presentations
  • Predictive Analytics
  • Mathematics

Additional experience

  • Head of Data and Research

    Irrational Capital

    December 2021 – July 2024

Education

  • Master’s Degree, University of Chicago
  • Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Oregon State University