Brad leads the use of Artificial Intelligence techniques in investments for BlackRock Systematic, the firm’s quantitative investment group that currently manages more than USD500b in assets (June 2026). He is recognised for his work applying artificial intelligence, machine learning, natural language processing, and alternative data to investment decision-making.

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Brad brings a rare combination of investment expertise and world-class scientific credentials. Before joining BlackRock in 2008, he held senior research and technology roles at Quantcast, NASA, Stanford University, and the MITRE Corporation.

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A respected thought leader on the intersection of AI and investing, Brad has become a sought-after speaker for investors globally, regularly sharing insights on how emerging technologies are reshaping markets, portfolio construction, and alpha generation. He holds a BASc in Computer Engineering from the University of Waterloo and both an MS and PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University.