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Akash Sharma

Quantitative Developer
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Summary

As a Quantitative Analyst, Developer, and Trader, I specialize in financial markets with extensive experience in US Fixed Income Market. My expertise spans across Quantitative Research, Algorithmic Trading, and Process Automation, where I leverage advanced data analysis and modeling techniques to drive market insights and trading strategies. I am proficient in back testing strategies to optimize performance, ensuring that trading systems are not only efficient but also adaptive to market dynamics. My goal is to consistently enhance performance through data-driven decision-making and continuous process improvements.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Quantitative Developer

Futures First
02.2023 - Current
  • Researched, built, back tested, and deployed trading strategies for the US Futures market using statistical modeling and data analysis techniques, increasing accuracy to over 78%.
  • Developed and deployed applications for position and order management in the US and Brazil Fixed Income markets.
  • Automated various processes, reducing manual workload by 80% and significantly enhancing operational efficiency.
  • Designed and implemented low-latency, high-performance, and reliable applications for trading purposes (both server side and client side).
  • Developed robust risk management systems to mitigate risks and enhance the stability of trading strategies.

Web Developer Intern

EduTekZila
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Gained hands-on experience in developing web applications using key technologies like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and frameworks such as React or Node.js, contributing to both front-end and back-end development.
  • Integrated third-party APIs into existing web applications for enhanced functionality and user engagement opportunities.

Education

B.Tech - Computer Science And Engineering

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
Noida
06.2019 - 05.2023

Skills

  • Programming Languages: C#, C++, Python, SQL
  • Finance Expertise : SOFR, Fed Fund, Market Microstructure, Technical Analysis
  • Quant Finance : Algorithmic Trading, Back testing, Statistical Modelling, Risk Management
  • Relevant Coursework: OOPS, Data Structures and Algorithms, Git, Excel, VBA

Projects

Predictive Fill Optimization Algorithm

  • Developed a C# .NET-based application to create a predictive model utilizing parameters such as time and sales data, last traded volume, and technical indicators from Sierra Charts to predict market direction, achieving a notable 82% accuracy and resulting in a 20% increase in overall fills.
  • Integrated ADL algorithms for efficient order management, optimizing trade execution and ensuring seamless interaction between the model and the trading system.
  • Successfully deployed the model within the application, enabling automated and real-time trading decision-making.
  • Implemented multithreading in the application, significantly boosting efficiency and throughput by 30%, ensuring faster data processing and improved trade execution speeds.


Trading Bot

  • Developed an automated trading system for DAS platform users by utilizing the DAS API to execute US stock trades, including dynamic entry and exit strategies.
  • Implemented real-time profit and loss calculations to track trade performance and optimize decision-making.
  • Designed algorithms to dynamically calculate and adjust the number of lots to trade based on market conditions and risk parameters.
  • Successfully automated the entire trading process, improving efficiency, accuracy, and trade execution speed.


Timeline

Quantitative Developer

Futures First
02.2023 - Current

Web Developer Intern

EduTekZila
06.2022 - 08.2022

B.Tech - Computer Science And Engineering

Jaypee Institute of Information Technology
06.2019 - 05.2023

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