Elias N. Yanaki has a unique background in finance and technology, making him the perfect fit for his current role as Executive Vice President of Corporate Strategy and Operational Analytics at Guaranteed Rate. With an extensive background leading the Business Intelligence group at Guaranteed Rate and multiple joint ventures and acquisitions nearing $10B in originations, Elias has demonstrated his impressive expertise in designing complex valuation metrics and sensitivity analyses. As a Managing Director of Global Investments at a private equity firm, Elias assessed economic and enterprise viability and designed extensive forecasting and capacity models using predictive analytics.

Additionally, Elias is highly involved in the community, serving on the Executive Board of Directors of St. John Greek Catholic Church, and he has been on the Board of Directors of the University of Chicago Booth Alumni Club. Elias is also an adjunct faculty member at the Graduate School at Robert Morris University. He earned his BS in Management Information Systems from the University of Illinois, Gies College of Business, and his MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

Elias's expertise includes Programming and Database Management Languages, Data Analytics, and Visualization, and Business Intelligence Tools. He holds multiple certifications in SQL/PostgreSQL, SOAP, REST, and Odata, Meta-analysis for Data Science, Predictive Analytics and Data Mining, and Financial Forecasting with Big Data. His professional background and community involvement make him a valuable asset to any organization.