Michael "Dr. Data" Rechenthin, PhD
Quantitative Research & Strategy
Location
Chicago, IL
Education
Ph.D. in Machine Learning — University of Iowa
M.S. in Computer Science — Loyola University Chicago
B.S. in Finance — Louisiana State University
Expertise
Quantitative finance, options trading, volatility modeling, market microstructure, algorithmic research, and fintech product design.
Experience
Michael Rechenthin, PhD, brings a rare blend of academic rigor and market experience to TradingBlock. With over 20 years in quantitative research and options trading, he bridges the gap between data science and practical strategy.
Before joining TradingBlock, Michael led Research & Development at tastylive, where he built the firm’s research and backtesting systems and authored Cherry Picks, a data-driven newsletter followed by hundreds of thousands of active traders.
He previously served as Chief Data Scientist at the Small Exchange, where he designed innovative futures and derivatives products, and as Head Quant at Quiet Foundation, a registered advisory leveraging AI-driven portfolio analytics. Earlier in his career, he worked as a Specialist and Market Maker on the Chicago Stock Exchange, trading more than 20 listed equities and developing a deep understanding of order flow and risk management.
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