Patrick Xiao

About Patrick Xiao

Hi! I\'m Patrick, a sophomore at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign pursuing a dual degree in Statistics & Computer Science and Physics. My interests center on using computational methods, statistical analysis, and algorithms to solve complex problems across different domains. Currently, I\'m working with my university\'s Nuclear Physics Group, developing computational models to analyze axion interactions and optimize experimental parameters. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors whether it\'s on a cycling trip or going backpacking. I also love playing badminton and volunteering around my community.

Experience

1. Market Analyst

   Association For Quantitative Trading Education Uiuc Aqte

   Feb 2025 — Present · Champaign, IL, US

   Utilized yfinance API to collect multi-asset pricing data and trained Random Forest model with scikit-learn, leveraging historical features to forecast hourly SPY trends at 72% accuracy and inform real-time trading strategies.Processed historical equities data using Python across 500 tickers and macro events to extract predictive features, enabling high-frequency trend analysis and improving hourly price modeling for downstream forecasting models.Formulated linear and multivariate regression models to quantify option pricing trends and manage downside risk, aligning model outputs with team’s defined risk tolerance and boosting Sharpe ratio in a trading competition by 1.8x.

Education

• University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

  Bachelor of Science - BS