{"basics":{"name":"Matthew Epstein","label":"Chief Financial Officer | Real Estate Investment | Property Management | AI-Driven Financial Strategy","location":{"address":"","postalCode":"","city":"Weston","region":"CT","country":"United States"},"email":"matt@pioneer-plaza.com","phone":"(203) xxx-xxxx","url":"https://pioneer-plaza.com","profiles":[{"network":"LinkedIn","username":"pioneerplaza","url":"https://www.linkedin.com/in/pioneerplaza"}]},"summary":"Accomplished CFO with 20+ years leading financial strategy, investment optimization, and operational transformation across commercial real estate and property management. Expert in investor relations, capital raising, lease structuring, and deploying AI-driven analytics for market forecasting and asset valuation.","work":[{"name":"Pioneer Plaza LLC","location":"Weston, CT","position":"Managing Member","startDate":"2018-01-01","endDate":"","summary":"Own and operate a commercial shopping plaza; lead real estate investment strategy, tenant relations, leasing structures, and operational oversight.","highlights":["Increased occupancy from 67% to 95%, driving significant NOI growth.","Extended average lease terms by 80%; instituted CPI-linked escalators for 50% of leases.","Upgraded property infrastructure and management systems, reducing overhead and improving tenant retention.","Attracted essential service tenants, increasing foot traffic and asset valuation."]},{"name":"Cowen Inc.","location":"New York, NY","position":"Managing Director – Head of Geospatial Analysis","startDate":"2018-01-01","endDate":"2019-12-31","summary":"Founded geospatial analytics division for satellite-based intelligence integration.","highlights":["Transformed radar satellite analytics into a commercial geospatial intelligence platform.","Delivered predictive geospatial insights for commodity markets and corporate clients.","Advised hedge funds and corporates on satellite-derived data products."]},{"name":"Aremet Group LLC","location":"Greenwich, CT","position":"Chief Investment Officer & Energy Strategist","startDate":"2005-01-01","endDate":"2017-12-31","summary":"Led advisory and investment firm focused on energy-technology and commodity markets.","highlights":["Raised and managed over $500M across energy investments.","Advised Google’s Terra Bella and major energy-tech pivots.","Created project-level hedging programs; managed cyber-risk in due diligence."]},{"name":"Citadel Investment Group","location":"Greenwich, CT","position":"Energy Sector Head | Long-Short Equities","startDate":"2001-01-01","endDate":"2004-12-31","summary":"Managed market-neutral energy portfolio within multi-strategy hedge fund.","highlights":["Delivered stock-specific alpha and non-directional returns.","Analyzed post-Enron market dislocations.","Managed analyst team and collaborated across strategies."]},{"name":"Morgan Stanley Asset Management","location":"New York, NY","position":"Senior Energy Analyst (Buy Side)","startDate":"1999-01-01","endDate":"2001-12-31","highlights":["Led oil and gas research for $18B fund.","Integrated macro analysis with modeling for energy positioning.","Mentored junior analysts."]},{"name":"Lehman Brothers","location":"New York, NY","position":"Equity Research Analyst","startDate":"1998-01-01","endDate":"1999-12-31","highlights":["Published equity research; Institutional Investor ranked team.","Conducted due diligence with C-level executives.","Supported investment banking with sector insights."]},{"name":"Salomon Brothers","location":"New York, NY","position":"Equity Research Associate","startDate":"1995-01-01","endDate":"1998-12-31","highlights":["Co-authored coverage on drilling and OFS companies.","Maintained dynamic valuation models.","Trained junior staff."]}],"education":[{"institution":"Boston University – Questrom School of Business","area":"Finance","studyType":"MBA","startDate":"","endDate":"1992","gpa":"3.7","honors":"Summa Cum Laude"},{"institution":"Boston University – College of Liberal Arts","area":"Economics","studyType":"BA","startDate":"","endDate":"1992","gpa":"3.7","honors":"Summa Cum Laude"}],"skills":[{"name":"Technical & Executive Skills","keywords":["Real Estate Investment & Asset Management","Equity Research & Financial Modeling","Commodity Strategy & Hedging","Geospatial Intelligence & AI Integration","Private Equity & Mezzanine Capital","Portfolio Management & Risk Mitigation","Due Diligence & Deal Origination","Intelligence Analysis & Strategic Advisory"]}],"publications":[{"name":"New Funding Structures for Onshore Proved Reserves","publisher":"Self-published","releaseDate":"","url":"","summary":""},{"name":"Why Costless Collars Are Bad","publisher":"Self-published","releaseDate":"","url":"","summary":""},{"name":"Strategic Hedging in Volatile Markets","publisher":"Self-published","releaseDate":"","url":"","summary":""}],"keywords":["Chief Financial Officer (CFO)","AI-Literate Financial Leader","Advanced Financial Modeling","Strategic Investment","Commercial Real Estate","Real Estate Investment","Asset Optimization Expert","Portfolio Management","Capital Raising & Investor Communication","Operational Efficiency & Process Improvement","Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence (AI)","Investor Relations","Board Member","Strategic Planning & Asset Management","Cybersecurity & Risk Mitigation","C-Suite Operational Authority","Data-Driven Decision-Maker","Consulting & Strategic Advisory","Equity and Debt Analysis","Equity and Commodity Research Analyst","Legal Documentation & Compliance","Technology & Analytics","Tax Planning","Regulatory & Risk Management"]}
