Xavier Bengoechea, CFA

Xavier Bengoechea, CFA, is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data science and quantitative investment strategies. Currently serving as a Senior Data Scientist at Bombora since May 2019, Xavier leads content-knowledge and time-series modeling projects while overseeing model performance and impact. Prior to this role, Xavier worked as an Independent Quantitative Consultant from April 2012 to May 2019, offering investment consulting services including strategy development and performance assessment. Experience as a Quantitative Investment Strategist at First Quadrant involved creating trading strategies across various asset classes. Earlier career positions included roles as a Senior Opto-Mechanical Engineer at Thales Avionics and a Mechanical Engineer at Lasergraphics, alongside an internship as a Field Engineer at Schlumberger. Xavier holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Caltech, earned between 1990 and 1994.