Christopher Ariza

Christopher Ariza is Partner and Chief Technical Officer at Research Affiliates, a global leader in investment strategies and research. With over 20 years of software engineering experience, Chris has developed tools in a variety of domains, most notably algorithmic music composition and computer-aided musicology. Prior to joining Research Affiliates, he was a visiting assistant professor of music at MIT, assistant editor of the Computer Music Journal, and an assistant professor of recording arts and music technology at Towson University. He has a BA in music with honors from Harvard University and an MA and PhD in music theory and composition from New York University.