Dr. Yossi Leon

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Biography

Yossi Leon is an experienced R&D leader with a background in product management and design, specializing in fintech solutions. He has amassed over 20 years of experience working with both early-stage and late-stage technology companies. His current role involves serving as the Chief Technology Officer at FIA Tech, a firm that focuses on trading derivatives product solutions. Through his educational background, including a B.Sc. in Computer Science and an MBA from Tel Aviv University, Yossi has honed his understanding of the interplay between technology and finance. He is actively engaged in teaching a course on FinTech at the NYU Tandon School of Engineering, where he equips students with knowledge about recent technological advancements in the finance industry, covering a variety of topics such as decentralized finance, machine learning, and cybersecurity. He emphasizes the significance of understanding practical applications of technologies in financial institutions and the potential risks associated with them.

Research Interests

Courses

FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation

Requirements for New York University Tandon School of Engineering

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Electrical and/or Computer Engineering or preparatory discipline Sufficient mathematics preparation
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Administered by the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.