Head of US Installment Lending @ Avant is an online lending platform that is changing the way consumers obtain credit by lowering the costs and barriers of borrowing. Utilizing big data and machine-learning algorithms, the company offers a unique and highly customized approach to streamlined credit options. At its core, Avant is a tech company that is dedicated to creating innovative and practical financial products for all consumers. After securing more than $1.4 billion in funding, Avant was the most funded company in Chicago in 2014. More than 180,000 loans have been issued through the Avant website. Avant has been featured in publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, TechCrunch, Fortune, Bloomberg and Crain’s Chicago Business. Avant was named to Forbes America's Most Promising Companies list for 2015 as well as Forbes Next Billion Dollar Startups list for 2015. Loans through Avant are available in 46 U.S. states and in the United Kingdom. Find out more at www.avant.com. From November 2015 to Present (2 months) Greater Chicago AreaDirector, Business Intelligence @ From July 2015 to November 2015 (5 months) Senior Manager, Business Intelligence @ From March 2015 to June 2015 (4 months) Greater Chicago AreaManager, Business Intelligence @ From December 2014 to March 2015 (4 months) Greater Chicago AreaSenior Associate, Avant Management Program @ From September 2013 to December 2014 (1 year 4 months) Greater Chicago AreaSenior Analyst @ Analysis Group provides economic, financial, and business strategy consulting to law firms, corporations, and government agencies. From January 2013 to September 2013 (9 months) Analyst @ From July 2011 to December 2012 (1 year 6 months) Data Intern @ From June 2007 to August 2009 (2 years 3 months)

Bachelor of Arts, Economics @ Cornell University From 2007 to 2011 Beijing Foreign Studies University From 2010 to 2010 Illinois Math and Science Academy From 2004 to 2007 Charles Whittaker is skilled in: Econometrics, LookML, Quantitative Analytics, Statistical Modeling, SAS, Economics, Stata, Economic Research, Analytics, Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, Financial Modeling, SAS programming, Statistics, Valuation