About Me
Hello, my name is Sean Vallie. I’m a graduate student in the Professional and Technical Communication program at the University of North Texas. Professionally, I’ve spent my career in finance and investment management. I’m also a U.S. Army veteran, which shaped my appreciation for discipline, teamwork and problem-solving.
Education
- Dallas College, Farmers Branch, TX — Associate of Arts
- University of North Texas, Denton, TX — Bachelor of Business Administration
- Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX — Graduate Business Analytics Certification Program (GBACP), with distinction
Skills & Experience
- Strong background in finance and compliance, with a focus on investment operations, trading system design, and portfolio construction
- Patent holder in financial technology and automation
- FINRA Series 3, 30, 31 licenses
- Microsoft Excel Professional Certification
- Strong proficiency in Python, VBA, and algorithmic trading platforms
Groups/Memberships
- Member of Vistage private executive forum
- Member of CMT (Chartered Market Technicians)
- Member of TSAA-SF (Technical Securities Analyst Assoc. of San Francisco)
Hobbies
- Playing poker, especially enjoying the mix of strategy and patience
- Following the NBA and NFL (a longtime Mavericks fan)
- Meditating and running to stay active and clear my mind
- Trading stocks and exploring market trends
