Quote:
Originally Posted by speeder
Old Russian saying:
"The past is unpredictable."  |
This is how industries change: I had a essentially three degrees as an undergraduate: BS in Economics and Finance (really five extra classes in finance for the two'fer) and a BA in International Studies.
I wanted to be an in-country financial, economic and political/social analyst for banks. There used to be such a thing...financial boots on the ground so to speak. One of my best friends in HS and college way older brother was the Middle Eastern Lead for a large bank in NYC. He was the coolest guy I had ever met.
I was supposed to become an intel officer in the Navy then transition to civilian life with some street cred and go do my thing.
Everything changed...the past included.
Anyway.
To the OP. As many have said your friend needs to understand the immense resources and data mining he is up against. The lights dim in Brooklyn when Citibank turns on their computers.
With my background, still current in certain areas, there is no way I'd even approach this. You don't tell him, btw...Give him my email and I will.
This is like betting the late night Fresno State versus University of Sacramento basketball game to "get well".