Currently residing in New York City, Rahat is actually an analyst/trader at an emerging markets hedge fund.

Born in Dhaka, Bangladesh (August 28, 1981) and lived there until July of 1990. Afterward, moved to Houston, Texas; lived there until August of 2000 before making the transition to New York City.

Has experience in and loves traveling (Japan, Singapore, England, France, etc). Enjoys an eclectic variety of music, especially downbeat electronica (acid jazz, ambient, IDM), KoreanPop (S.E.S.), Radiohead and New Order. Watches lots of Wong Kar-Wai and Chan-Wook Park. Reads lots of Murakami.

Loves to eat.