Kyle Lotke

About Me

Hi, my name is Kyle Lotke and I am part of the Inaugural Cohort of BUAI. I am passionate about combining artificial intelligence, finance, and technology to drive meaningful innovation. Alongside my coursework, I am pursuing a minor in Mathematical Finance to strengthen my understanding of quantitative business methods. My experience spans investment research and cybersecurity through internships with CV Advisors and Randori (an IBM Company). In addition to my professional pursuits, I founded Circuit Circus, a program that teaches children circuitry and coding through hands-on lessons. I am also an active member of the TAMID Investment Fund, contributing to stock pitches and portfolio management. Outside of academics, I enjoy staying active through boxing with USC’s Boxing Club, playing soccer, and mountain biking.

What are some of your key professional/career interests?

I aspire to pursue opportunities in quantitative finance, venture capital, or startups, where I can apply my technical expertise and entrepreneurial mindset to solve complex challenges at the intersection of my passions.

What are some of your skills?

I am comfortable with Python, R, C/C++?C#, Arduino, HTML/CSS, PHP, Financial Modeling and Evaluation

What are some relevant classes/coursework you have taken?

Calculus BC (H), Graph Theory in Advanced Math (H), Physics I, Physics II (H), Advanced CS 2, Game Design, Capstone CS Developer Project, AI Freshmen Academy, Data Science for Business, Microeconomics, Applications of Machine Learning, Calculus 2, Discrete Methods in Computer Science, and Advanced Business Finance, Intermediate Micro Economics

What are some of your projects or achievements?

I have a website explaining what my coding and electrical engineering tutoring company Circuit Circus is : https://www.circuit-circus.org/