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Singapore

Singapore, SG

• I lead RocketEdge.com to deliver transformative solutions in Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and quantitative trading. Our mission is to empower hedge funds and fintech startups with cutting-edge systems that.
• Strategic Leadership: Oversee RocketEdge.com's direction, growth, and operations in Cloud Computing, AI, and ultra-low-latency financial trading.
• Innovative Solutions: Develop complex adaptive systems, delivering customized solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Financial Engineering: Develop, backtest, and deploy highly innovative financial trading strategies.
• Client Collaboration: Partner with hedge funds and fintech startups to develop market data, trading, risk management, and backtesting systems.
• Product Development: Lead teams designing MS Office add-ins, boosting enterprise productivity.

Singapore, SG

• As the head of RocketEdge's predecessor firm in Zurich, Switzerland, I focused on delivering cutting-edge Cloud Computing and Data Analytics solutions to drive innovation for startups and enterprises.RESPONSIBILITIES
• Solution Architecture: Led the architecture, design, and implementation of cloud computing solutions and MS Excel add-ons for market data startups.
• Advanced Analytics Development: Created advanced analytics tools for retail web stores, providing actionable insights to optimize inventory management.
• Cloud Migration Services: Managed cloud migration projects, ensuring seamless transitions to cloud platforms for various clients.
• Client Collaboration: Worked closely with clients to understand their needs and deliver customized solutions that enhance efficiency and performance.
• Team Leadership: Supervised a multidisciplinary team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.ACHIEVEMENTS

Boston, Massachusetts, US

• As the Chief Microsoft Office Add-ons Architect at Dotmatics, I lead the design, development, and deployment of the Dotmatics MS Office product, enhancing productivity and data management for scientific research.
• Product Architecture and Design: Lead the architectural design and implementation of the Dotmatics MS Office add-ins, ensuring seamless integration with Dotmatics platforms and Microsoft Office applications.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with product managers, QA managers, and clients to gather requirements and feedback and iterate on the product to meet user needs.
• Performance Optimization: Optimize add-in performance for efficiency and compatibility across different Microsoft Office versions.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Superior Performance: Achieved significant performance improvements, accelerating all Excel scientific operations and enhancing user efficiency.
• Enhanced Productivity: Improved scientists' workflow by integrating data management capabilities directly into MS Office applications, reducing the need to switch between platforms.

Seattle, WA, US

• As a member of the AWS Community Builders program specializing in Machine Learning, I actively contribute to the AWS community by sharing expertise, collaborating with service teams, and providing feedback to enhance.
• Community Engagement: Share insights through blog posts, webinars, and speaking engagements on machine learning topics.
• Collaboration with AWS Teams: Work closely with AWS service teams to test new features and contribute to service improvements.
• Knowledge Sharing: Mentor and support developers and community members in leveraging AWS Machine Learning services effectively.
• Innovation: Explore and experiment with AWS services to develop innovative solutions that address real-world challenges in machine learning.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Benchmarking Graviton ARM Chips: Conducted thorough benchmarking tests of AWS Graviton ARM processors on custom workloads, providing valuable performance insights and optimization strategies to the community.

• As Chief Technology Officer at Cure Data, I lead our mission to accelerate drug discovery and clinical trials through advances in Artificial Intelligence. We develop holistic biological models that mimic complex organ.
• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute the technological roadmap aligned with our AI-driven vision.
• Partnership Building: Establish alliances with Microsoft, AWS, NVIDIA, Seagate, UK Biobank, and the Singapore government to enhance capabilities and expand our reach.
• Data and Cloud Architecture: Design scalable data pipelines and cloud infrastructures for large-scale biological data and complex simulations.
• Team LeadershipACHIEVEMENTS
• Strategic Alliances: Built partnerships with industry leaders and organizations, enhancing our technological infrastructure and research capabilities.

• At Oquant, as the Chief Cloud Architect, I was responsible for designing and implementing advanced cloud-based systems that powered our real-time inference technology across various industries, including finance.
• Cloud Architecture and High-Performance Computing Design and Implementation: Led the design and implementation of cloud infrastructure using AWS, IBM Cloud, Equinix, and Seagate Lyve platforms to support market data.
• Alliance Building: Established strategic partnerships with AWS, Microsoft, Equinix, NVIDIA, Seagate, the Singapore government, and the local Singapore tech ecosystem to enhance technological capabilities and expand our.
• Optimized Data Quality: Improved the reliability of trading strategies by thoroughly evaluating and selecting top-tier tick data vendors.
• Infrastructure Innovation: Successfully deployed real-time trading infrastructure based on Equinix NYSE co-located servers, enhancing trading speed and reducing latency.
• Advanced Data Processing: Implemented efficient real-time market data feed processing, increasing data throughput and processing efficiency with Algoseek data using C++ and Rust.

Austin, Texas, US

• As the Cloud Economist at ESW Capital, I specialized in optimizing cloud expenditures and enhancing cost-effectiveness across the organization. By identifying best practices for using AWS services efficiently, I.
• Cloud Monitoring: Kept abreast of the latest developments in cloud computing, focusing on AWS, to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Content Creation: Authored blog posts on innovative cloud cost strategies, sharing insights with the broader community.
• Cost Analysis: Analyzed cloud costs of individual AWS accounts and provided recommendations for optimization.
• Service Evaluation: Assessed AWS services for cost-effective use in software architectures.
• Financial Modeling: Developed unit economics models for business planning, budgeting, and forecasting.ACHIEVEMENTS

Austin, TX, US

• At Trilogy, I served as an AWS Cloud Solutions Architect focusing on Cost Optimization (FinOps). My role involved developing and implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and scalability for over 100 software.
• Cost Analysis: Analyzed individual AWS accounts to identify cost inefficiencies and areas for optimization.
• Best Practices Development: Enhanced the knowledge base of best practices for cost optimization techniques, ensuring teams had access to the latest strategies.
• Workflow Improvement: Improved cost optimization workflows to streamline processes and increase efficiency in identifying and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Worked closely with product managers, engineers, and finance teams to align cost optimization strategies with business objectives.
• Reporting and Monitoring: Developed dashboards and reporting tools to monitor cloud expenditures and the impact of optimization efforts.ACHIEVEMENTS

Work From Anywhere, Remote, OO

• As the Chief Software Architect and Development Lead at Toptal, I spearheaded designing and implementing innovative software solutions across various domains, utilizing a diverse tech stack to meet client needs and.
• Architectural Leadership: Led the architecture and design of complex software systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Development Management: Directed development teams through the software development lifecycle, promoting best practices and efficient workflows.
• Client Collaboration: Partnered closely with clients to understand their requirements and translate them into effective technical solutions.
• Innovation and Problem-Solving: Identified opportunities for technological improvements and implemented solutions that enhanced system capabilities.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Market Data System Development: Architected and implemented a market data system for a revolutionary data vendor, enhancing data processing capabilities and providing clients with real-time analytics.

Zurich, Zürich, CH

• As a Financial Analyst and Developer at Bank Julius Baer, I was responsible for tactical architecture, rapid development, and migrating legacy applications to industry best-practice solutions with extensive reporting.
• Application Development and Migration: Led the rapid development and migration of legacy financial applications to modern platforms, enhancing performance and usability.
• Architectural Design: Designed tactical architectures for financial systems, ensuring scalability, reliability, and compliance with banking regulations.
• Reporting Solutions: Developed extensive reporting tools to meet internal and client needs, improving data accessibility and decision-making processes.
• Excel Add-ins Development: Created advanced Excel add-ins to accelerate the creation of custom reports and analyses.
• Cross-Platform Development: Built applications across multiple platforms, including web (ASP.NET MVC), mobile (iPhone/iPad/Android), and SharePoint integrations.

Stäfa, CH

• At Phonak, a global leader in audio hardware technologies, I served as the Senior C# Test Automation Architect and Strategist where I directed and led the construction of dynamic code analytical tools, establishing.
• Test Automation Leadership: Directed the development of advanced test automation frameworks, significantly enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of the testing processes.
• Dynamic Code Analysis: Built tools for automatic code quality analysis with minimal to zero human intervention, improving code reliability and maintainability.
• Framework Development: Architected representative test case generation frameworks and various business intelligence dashboards to support decision-making.
• Methodology Implementation: Expanded expertise in Test-Driven Development (TDD) to promote best practices within the development team.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to integrate testing strategies into the software development lifecycle.ACHIEVEMENTS

Zurich, Zurich, CH

• At Quartal Financial Solutions AG, I served as a Senior Software Engineer, playing a pivotal role in creating and implementing next-generation calculation engines for fee billing, revenue, and commission management.
• Technical Leadership: Mentored junior developers, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous learning within the team.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborated with product managers, clients, and other stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver high-quality software solutions.
• Software Development: Utilized a diverse tech stack, including.NET technologies and various programming languages, to build robust and efficient applications.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Next-Generation Calculation Engines: Successfully developed and introduced advanced calculation engines, significantly improving the performance and accuracy of fee billing and commission management products.
• Standardized Resources: Authored comprehensive fee overview documents that became essential references for internal teams and clients, enhancing transparency and understanding.

Frankfurt Am Main, Hessen, DE

• At DWS Investments, I served as a Senior Architect Consultant, where I designed and implemented a C# API for Deutsche Bank's SunGard Martini system. This API was critical to the success of several statistical and data.
• API Development: Designed and implemented a robust C# API for the SunGard Martini system, enabling enhanced integration and functionality for asset management tools.
• Full Project Lifecycle Management: Managed projects from conception to deployment, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business objectives.
• Legacy Systems Migration: Led the migration of legacy systems to modern platforms, improving performance and maintainability.
• Technical Expertise: Leveraged proficiency in C#, C++, Java, R, Python, and SWIG to develop efficient and scalable solutions.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and provide solutions that met the complex needs of asset management.

Zurich, CH

• At UBS, as a Senior Consultant in the Emerging Markets IT team based in Singapore, I directed and led the development of high-profile technology solutions that significantly enhanced the firm's risk management and.
• Team Leadership: Led the Emerging Markets IT team in designing and implementing technology solutions tailored to the firm's needs in risk management and regulatory compliance.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with traders, risk managers, and compliance officers to gather requirements and deliver effective solutions that met regulatory standards.
• Process Improvement: Streamlined workflows and introduced best practices to enhance the team's productivity and the quality of deliverables.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Enhanced Risk Calculations: Successfully reduced the time required to calculate market risk by optimizing data aggregation and processing, enabling faster response times in volatile markets.
• High-Profile Solutions: Built several critical technology solutions that improved the firm's ability to manage risk and comply with regulatory requirements in emerging markets.

Zurich, CH

• At Credit Suisse, I served as a Senior Consultant in the Commodities IT team, where I played a crucial role in transforming the investment banking department's risk management and data analysis processes. My efforts.
• Collaboration and Liaison: Acted as a liaison between the global market data and technology development teams, facilitating effective problem-solving and project execution.
• Technical Leadership: Provided expertise in software development, system architecture, and risk management to guide project teams and stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance: Ensured the highest quality standards in system development and implementation through rigorous testing and validation.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Worked closely with investment bankers, risk managers, and IT professionals to gather requirements and deliver tailored solutions for business needs.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successful System Migration: Executed the migration from an Excel-based system to a C#-based platform, resulting in a 40% increase in data processing speed and 30% improvement in pricing accuracy.

New York, New York, US

• After returning from a two-year sabbatical, I joined Citi’s Private Bank as a Quantitative Architect to drive innovation in portfolio analysis and risk management. My mission was to empower bankers with real-time tools.
• Collaboration with Stakeholders: Worked closely with bankers, risk managers, and IT teams to gather requirements, ensure tool alignment with business needs, and facilitate seamless integration with existing systems.
• Technical Leadership: Provided guidance and mentorship to junior developers, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence within the team.
• Documentation and Training: Created comprehensive documentation and conducted training sessions to ensure effective tool usage and knowledge transfer across the Private Bank division.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Enhanced Decision-Making: Developed a portfolio analysis tool that enabled bankers to provide real-time re-allocation and risk optimization recommendations, enhancing client satisfaction and investment outcomes.
• Increased Efficiency: Streamlined data workflows and integrated Bloomberg pricing models, improving the accuracy and reliability of financial reports.

New York, New York, US

• At Goldman Sachs, I served as a Quantitative Developer within the Fixed Income, Currency, and Commodities (FICC) division. In this role, I was the lead architect and builder of the “Equity Quote Tool” pricing engine, a.
• Architectural Leadership: Led the design and development of the “Equity Quote Tool” pricing engine, ensuring robust architecture and seamless integration with existing trading systems.
• Core Development: Programmed the primary logic driving the core functionality of several advanced pricing models, enhancing accuracy and reliability in market valuations.
• Strategic Collaboration: Collaborated with front-office traders to co-formulate the overall vision and strategy for tool implementation, aligning technological solutions with trading objectives.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successful Tool Implementation: Successfully architected and deployed the “Equity Quote Tool” pricing engine, significantly improving the accuracy and speed of equity pricing models used by front-office traders.
• Performance Enhancements: Achieved a 40% reduction in processing time by implementing parallel grid computing and optimized algorithms, enabling real-time data analysis and faster decision-making.

Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, JP

• At Mitsubishi UFJ Securities, I served as a Quantitative Developer within the Fixed Income Division, specializing in Inflation Bonds. I was responsible for designing and implementing robust software architectures for.
• Green-Field Project Leadership: Spearheaded the development of new systems from scratch, establishing best practices and architectural standards to support inflation bonds trading and risk analysis.
• System Development: Developed core functionalities using Java and C++, enabling real-time trading operations, portfolio optimization, and detailed risk assessments.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with quantitative analysts, traders, and IT teams to gather requirements, provide technical insights, and deliver solutions that meet business objectives.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Successful System Implementation: Designed and deployed a state-of-the-art risk management and trading system for Inflation Bonds, significantly enhancing the division’s ability to manage and optimize portfolios.
• Enhanced Data Accuracy and Efficiency: Streamlined the integration of Bloomberg and Reuters data feeds, improving data accuracy and reducing the time required for data processing and analysis.

New York, NY, US

• At JPMorgan Chase, I served as a Quantitative Developer within the Structured Portfolio & Algorithmic Trading team. My role focused on developing high-frequency algorithmic trading strategies, statistical arbitrage.
• Algorithm Development: Designed and implemented high-frequency trading strategies and statistical arbitrage models to exploit market inefficiencies.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with traders, data scientists, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver data-driven solutions.
• Performance Optimization: Optimized trading algorithms for speed and efficiency, minimizing latency and maximizing execution performance.ACHIEVEMENTS
• ETF Database & Reporting: Created and maintained a comprehensive ETF database, enabling accurate and timely production of periodic ETF reports using Bloomberg, Reuters, and Datastream.
• Backtesting Engine Development: Designed and implemented a sophisticated backtesting engine for algorithmic trading strategies, ensuring rigorous testing and validation of JPMorgan’s trading algorithms.

Charlotte, NC, US

• At Bank of America, I served as a Quantitative Developer within the Interest Rates Derivatives Desk. I was instrumental in developing and implementing sophisticated interest rate models that enhanced the desk’s ability.
• Model Development: Designed and implemented various interest rate models using VBA and C++ to support the pricing and risk management of interest rate derivatives.
• Data Analysis: Conducted in-depth data analysis to validate model accuracy, performance, and reliability, leveraging large datasets from internal and external sources.
• Collaboration: Worked closely with traders, risk managers, and stakeholders to gather requirements and deliver tailored quantitative solutions.ACHIEVEMENTS
• Advanced Interest Rate Models: Successfully implemented various interest rate models in VBA and C++, significantly improving the accuracy and efficiency of derivative pricing and risk management.
• Enhanced Risk Management: Developed robust models that provided deeper insights into interest rate risk, enabling more informed trading and hedging strategies.TECH STACK

Msc, Computer Science, Mathematical Economics

Bsc, Economics

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