Dr. Reid Tymcio

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Reid Tymcio is currently serving as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Master of Engineering FinTech Program at Duke University. He has been actively investing in cryptocurrencies since 2013 and produced internal research on Bitcoin at Wells Fargo Advisors in 2014 while managing wealth for private clients. Additionally, he is the Chief Investment Officer at Bizarro Capital, LLC, located in Seattle, Washington. Reid holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from Davidson College, which he earned in 2012, and a Master of Science in Finance from Washington University in St. Louis, obtained in 2016. He has successfully passed all levels of the CFA program, further affirming his expertise in finance and investment analysis.

Research Interests

Cryptocurrency Investment Financial Technology Risk Management Blockchain Technology

Courses

FINTECH 565: Advanced Blockchain - Smart Contracts Solidity Coding FINTECH 522: Asset Pricing Risk Management EGR 390A: Advanced Special Topics in Engineering - Interdisciplinary

Requirements for Duke University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Multivariable Calculus Introduction to Physics (mechanics) Introduction to Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Resume/CV
  • Application Fee ($95)
  • Video Introduction
Specialization Notes

Department of Biomedical Engineering (MS program)