Milos Maricic

Cracking the World’s Hardest Machine Learning Competition

Client

Numer.ai

The Numerai tournament

The Numerai tournament is a cutting-edge competition where data scientists create models to predict the stock market, using a unique, encrypted dataset provided by the hedge fund.

This competition stands out for its integration of machine learning, crowdsourced global talent, and the use of its own cryptocurrency, Numeraire (NMR), to reward participants.

The challenge lies in not only developing accurate predictive models but also in effectively managing the risk-reward balance by staking NMR tokens on these models.

 

My Role

As a participant in the Numerai tournament, my role involved meticulously analyzing the provided encrypted dataset to develop a predictive model with high accuracy.

Leveraging my expertise in data science and machine learning, I designed algorithms that could adeptly navigate through the obfuscated data, ensuring robust predictions.

I also engaged in strategic staking of Numeraire tokens, showcasing confidence in my model and enhancing its impact on the fund’s trading strategies.

Results

My consistent and high-quality model performance has placed me in the top 5% of all participants in the Numerai tournament, a testament to the model’s accuracy and reliability.

This achievement reflects not only technical proficiency but also a keen understanding of market dynamics and risk management in the context of financial trading.

The success of my model has contributed significantly to the collective intelligence pool of Numerai, aiding in refining their overarching trading strategies.