Arthur A. Ferri

About Arthur A. Ferri

Versatile, Innovative, Data Scientist & Financial Economist with World-Class Art enjoys applying his expertise in financial economics, data mining and modeling, predictive modeling, statistical modeling, logistic regression, financial-risk modeling and validation, CRM, customer lifetime value, customer profitability, customer segmentation strategies, marketing database analytics, and digital marketing. Former Director of Advanced Analytics for Ascena Retail Group, Inc, a multi-brand, multi-channel, apparel retailer. Former Associate Professor of Finance at Columbia University and finance professor at 7 other major research universities. Teaching expertise in capital markets, investments, international finance, and derivatives. Specialties: Business Analytics, Predictive Modeling, Macroeconomic Forecasting, Data Analysis, Index Creation, Financial-Risk Modeling, Customer Lifetime Value modeling, Forecasting Modeling, Customer Behavior, Digital/TV Financial/Marketing Analytics, Campaign Performance Across Channels, Cross-brand modeling for Intra-brand analytics, Multivariate Testing, Data Modeling, Paid-Search Optimization, Channel Integration and Analytics, Cross-channel Marketing, Integration of Disparate Data Sources 10 years of supervisory experience. Financial Econometrics and Forecasting. Model Validation and Documentation for Regulatory Compliance. Research and teaching background in investments, financial markets, derivatives, and international finance; including asset pricing, portfolio management, diversification, hedging, financial risk management, foreign exchange (currency), options, futures, swaps.

Experience

1. Lead Data Scientist

   Billtrust

   Aug 2021 — Present

Education

• Neshaminy Maple Point High School

  Diploma

  1978 — 1982

• New York University - Leonard N. Stern School of Business

  Ph.D., Finance, Int'l Bus.

  1992 — 1999

• Princeton University

  B.S.E., Geological Engineering

  1982 — 1986

• Tulane University

  MBA Program

  1987 — 1988

• University of Houston

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  1989 — 1991