Elliot Sykora

Elliot Sykora, CFA, currently serves as the Lead Data Scientist at the National Futures Association since November 2019, where responsibilities include developing advanced data analytics and modeling solutions to enhance the examination and surveillance of NFA members. Prior positions include Quantitative Analyst II and Quantitative Analyst, focusing on optimizing regulatory oversight processes and creating applications and data visualizations. Elliot Sykora's military background includes service as a Lieutenant in the US Navy, where notable achievements include completing submarine warfare qualification ahead of schedule and participating in strategic deterrent patrols. Educational credentials encompass a Master's Degree in Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, a Master of Science in Financial Mathematics from the University of Chicago, and a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Nuclear Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.