Malko Bravi, PhD, is a skilled professional with extensive experience in quantitative development and trading. Currently serving as Lead Quantitative Developer at Balyasny Asset Management L.P. since February 2022, Malko previously worked as a Quantitative Trader/Developer at Mako Global, focusing on semi-systematic market making in equity options and developing trading tools. Malko's background includes roles as a Software Developer and Software Engineer, with experience in systematic trading infrastructure and real-time feed development at FactSet. Malko holds a PhD in Physics from the University of Pavia, where research focused on simulation tools for solid-state systems, and possesses a solid foundation in Electronic Engineering through both a Bachelor's and Master's degree from the University of Pisa.