Lev Bershadsky

About Lev Bershadsky

Team Leadership, Product Development & Management: I specialize in building and leading high-performance Data Quality and Data Analytics teams. My skills extend to recruiting, mentoring, and developing experts in financial data quality, data governance and compliance, data management, data analysis, data modeling, and data engineering. I design and implement advanced data quality frameworks and analytics solutions. I work across product, quant, engineering, and services teams to define, build, and support Data Analytics products that span across a portfolio of OM product offerings.Data Insight: In the digital economy, data is a strategic asset. I ensure that data infrastructures meet and exceed rigorous compliance and quality standards, enabling precise problem-solving, trend forecasting, performance analysis, and business growth. My approach integrates cutting-edge techniques to enhance data quality, improve the accuracy of machine learning models, and incorporate data governance principles, supporting sophisticated data-driven strategies.Tech Stack: Python (pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, SQLAlchemy, plotly, dash, nag, pytest), SQL, q/kdb+, R, SAS/SPSS, Looker, Tableau, BBG API/BQL.Military Experience: IDF Golani Infantry Brigade.

Experience

1. Head of Data Quality & Analytics

   OptionMetrics

   Apr 2021 — Present · NY, US

   As the Head of Data Quality & Analytics at OptionMetrics, I lead a dynamic team of analysts focused on advancing our data infrastructures across databases, data pipelines, data ingestion, ETL processes, and data analytics. I’m dedicated to ensuring our data surpasses the highest quality standards, fueling our company’s success. Data is our product. Quality is our brand.Key Products & Achievements:PYLOT: Architected and developed this flagship data product to comprehensively monitor the quality and integrity across all OM databases. PYLOT employs advanced algorithms and automated processes for real-time detection, continuous monitoring, and in-depth analysis of data anomalies and inconsistencies. It leverages a combination of data validation techniques, integrity checks, and performance metrics to ensure the highest standards of data accuracy and reliability.Defender Terminal: Design UI/UX and manage the development of a cutting-edge solution for seamless data access and analysis. Defender Terminal elevates data interaction with its refined and interactive interface. This platform facilitates intuitive access to OM data and empowers users with sophisticated visualization and analytics tools. Essential for extracting deep insights from complex datasets, Defender Terminal redefines how OptionMetrics delivers data intelligence.Woodseer & DividendMax.com: Oversee these products with a focus on predictive analytics and global dividend forecasts. Utilizing a combination of GenAI and traditional forecasting techniques to enhance accuracy, these tools deliver precise, actionable insights.DataStudio: Developed and oversee this advanced collaborative intelligence tool, which functions as the company’s centralized knowledge hub. It integrates data management features and meticulously curated documentation, facilitating seamless information sharing and enhancing organizational knowledge access.Setting the gold standard in data excellence with unparalleled precision.

Education

• Rutgers University

  BS, Computer Science

• The Berlin School of Economics and Law

  MBA, Finance

Skills

• Equities
• Market Data
• Portfolio Management
• Agile Methodologies
• Risk Management
• Early-Stage Startups