Taqreez Ali
Software Engineer
Bangalore,Karnataka
Summary
Innovative Software Engineer with expertise in design and development of small to large & complex applications. Offering 14 years of experience in full software development lifecycle. Quickly learn and master new technologies and working in both team and self-directed settings.
Overview
2
2
Certifications
6
6
years of post-secondary education
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President
JP Morgan Chase
Bangalore, Karnataka
10.2016 - Current
- Playing role of tech lead in front office technology team of Asset Management and delivered many projects successfully
- Designed and Developed ML application to predict bond yield and sentiment analysis using Python, TensorFlow and Dask.
- Designed and Developed application for Relative Value Analysis of Bonds and Sector Analysis using Python, Statsmodels, Pandas This app helps in identifying cheapest bonds and sectors and their comparison.
- Designed and Developed custom ML Model training platform; firm filed Patent for this project.
- Designed and developed various application, data services and ETL apps in Java with Spring
Vice President
Goldman Sachs
Bangalore, Karnataka
01.2015 - 10.2016
- Worked with Portfolio Managers at Quantitative Investment Strategies Tech team of Asset management to implement Quant Strategies and Backing Testing Services using Python and Java.
- Implemented High Performance QIS Strategies and Apps for Portfolio Optimization and Order placement.
- Developed applications for data feeds, data checkers, Daily/intra-day reporting for Fund Performance, 40ACT, CFTC, VIT, Tracking Errors, Expiry Report Etc.
Quant Developer
Citi
Mumbai, Maharashtra
06.2013 - 12.2014
- Lead, Designed and implemented multi-threaded Back-testing Framework for strategy testing and scenario simulation using C++/STL/BOOST on Linux.
- Implementation of trading strategies and strategy testing using C++, Python (Pandas and Numpy).
- Analytics Dashboard which shows technical indicators and fundamental ratios
- Implemented multi-exchange OrderBook and TradeSimulator in python
Senior Manager
Morgan Stanley
Mumbai, Maharashtra
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Developed multi-threaded application framework for Order Routers/Exchange Connectivity applications with goal of providing best Low Latency and High Frequency Trading (HFT) platform using C++/STL/BOOST on Linux.
- Performance improvement: socket tuning, CPU core assignment and memory node assignment strategies, compiler options like such as PGO, huge page techniques, cache optimization, context switch and lock avoidance etc.
- Developed exchange connectivity applications for various Exchanges like BSE, NSE, BATS, NASDAQ, NYSE, EDG Express etc.
Senior Software Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation
Chennai, Tamilnadu
04.2009 - 05.2011
- Implemented multi-threaded Vendor Adapter Server (VAS) for PayPal which handles heavy traffic of transactions.
- Design and develop new architecture for FinServ (realtime financial server) which is highly salable and provides much better performance.
- Development of auto recoupment system, batch applications for settlement file generators, detail file loaders, verifier and charge-back processor.
Senior Software Engineer
Alcatel Lucent
Bangalore, Karnataka
12.2008 - 04.2009
- Contributed to the design and development of bridging module for intelligent layer 2 switch
Senior Software Engineer
Aricent
Bangalore, Karnataka
08.2006 - 12.2008
- L2/L3 Switch Development: Intelligent Switching System solution that can be used for routers and switches in LANs.
- Upgraded RSTP, MSTP, VLAN and LACP protocols according to latest IEEE standards and implementing socket interfaces (TCTP/UDP).
- Design and development of GPRS protocol stacks for BSS, SGSN and GGSN GPRS nodes.
Education
Master of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, India 07.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
Aligarh, India 07.1999 - 06.2002
Skills
Python
Java
C
TensorFlow
Pandas
AWS Solutions Architect
Kubernetes CKAD Certified
ML
JavaScript
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Accomplishments
- Morgan Stanley - CEO Award for excellent work on HFT and Low Latency Trading systems.
- CSC - Accolades Award for leading the project and meeting tight deadlines.
- Aricent Technologies - Individual Snap Award for high quality work on Layer 2 Switch. and Team Award for successfully delivering the complex and demanding project in short time
Certification
AWS Solutions Architect
Timeline
CKAD Certified for Kubernetes
12-2020
AWS Solutions Architect
07-2019
Vice President
JP Morgan Chase
10.2016 - Current
Vice President
Goldman Sachs
01.2015 - 10.2016
Quant Developer
Citi
06.2013 - 12.2014
Senior Manager
Morgan Stanley
05.2011 - 06.2013
Senior Software Engineer
Computer Sciences Corporation
04.2009 - 05.2011
Senior Software Engineer
Alcatel Lucent
12.2008 - 04.2009
Senior Software Engineer
Aricent
08.2006 - 12.2008
Master of Science - Computer Science And Programming
Aligarh Muslim University
07.2002 - 06.2005
Bachelor of Science - Mathematics
Aligarh Muslim University
07.1999 - 06.2002