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Stephen L. Pennington, FRM, is a seasoned quantitative developer with extensive experience in financial analytics and technology. Currently serving as a Senior Quantitative Developer at First Trust since November 2020, Stephen leads the dealer inventory tracking process and contributes to the implementation of a Linux container strategy. As Founder and Lead Quant at Stephen Pennington Analytics & Advisory, Stephen designed a Python interface to Bloomberg API. Previous roles include Managing Director of MBS Analytics at Amherst InsightLabs, where Stephen led the development of MBS analytics frameworks, and Senior Director positions at CoreLogic and First American Core Logic, focusing on credit assessment and MBS analytics platforms. With a Master's in Mathematical Finance and a Bachelor's in Economics & Mathematics from Florida State University, Stephen possesses a robust analytical and technical skill set vital for financial modeling and risk management.