Daniel Kunzler de Souza Carmo

This professional has extensive experience in mechanical engineering, with a focus on product development, quantitative analysis, and machine learning. Graduated in Mechanical Engineering with a focus on Mechatronics from the University of São Paulo (1999-2004) and holding a Master's degree from UNESP (2009-2012), the career reflects deep expertise in engineering processes and innovation.Since 2015, the role of executive manager at qaqee quant involves developing quantitative and systematic strategies for investment funds, as well as creating algorithmic systems for analysis and trading based on machine learning. These strategies have been internationally recognized, earning awards such as the Quantiacs Algorithmic Trading Competition Q8 and Q9, and the BTG Pactual Stratsphera Challenge #2, resulting in over US$ 4 million in capital allocations.Since 2022, the role at Simon Capital includes working as a risk analyst, applying methodologies like Value-at-Risk (VaR), Monte Carlo Simulations, and liquidity monitoring to manage the risks of portfolios under management. From 2020 to 2021, the work as portfolio manager of the quantitative fund Fermi Arbitrage FIM IE involved developing automated strategies based on machine learning models for interest rate and currency futures in the US and European markets.As the founder of qaqee, six proprietary apps were developed, accumulating over 800,000 users and 3.6 million usages, along with custom projects in finance, medicine, and telemetry. Currently, five invention patents have been registered.In the early years, work at Delphi Automotive Systems focused on automation for prototype fuel injection testing. In the automotive sector, significant contributions were made to engineering projects in major student competitions. As the chief of electronic project design for the Formula SAE team at USP (2003-2006), the development of data acquisition and telemetry systems won the award for Best Innovation in 2004. Additionally, participation in the Baja SAE Brasil project (1999-2003) included leading the electronic project, responsible for developing and manufacturing digital instrumentation systems for the vehicle. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)