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Vasu Grover

Vasu Grover

New Delhi

Summary

Intraday and swing trader in Forex Instruments with strong focus on scalping, EMA-based momentum setups, and volatility-driven strategies. Experienced in Indian market index derivatives (Nifty, Bank Nifty options) with both directional option buying and hedged option selling income setups. Skilled in risk management, drawdown control, and trading psychology under high-pressure conditions. In addition, a proficient software developer (C++, Java, React.js, Spring Boot, TypeScript, MongoDB, PostgreSQL) with the ability to design trading tools, backtesting systems, and analytical dashboards, combining market expertise with technical innovation. Currently expanding expertise in MQL5 for automated trading system development and strategy automation.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Proprietary Trading

Forex Prop Firms
09.2024 - Current
  • Participated in prop firm evaluation programs including 3-Stage, 2-Stage, and Instant funding models, majorly with The 5ers, FundedNext and Funding Pips.
  • Traded major currency pairs, gold, silver and indices under firm-set risk management rules.
  • Adhered to strict daily loss limits, maximum drawdown restrictions, and profit targets as per firm guidelines.
  • Developed strategies for both swing trading and intraday setups with controlled risk.
  • Strengthened skills in position sizing, leverage management, and consistency tracking across different account sizes.
  • Enhanced trading psychology by operating under real-time evaluation pressure and performance metrics.
  • Experienced in transitioning from evaluation phases to live funded accounts with disciplined capital protection.
  • Applied both directional trades (momentum breakouts) and risk-adjusted setups (hedged positions) depending on market conditions.

Scientist-B (Software)

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) (Govt. of India)
06.2023 - Current
  • Leading the Network Detection & Response (NDR) team, performing full log analysis of all network devices, and building the complete UI in React.js + Elastic UI, with optimized queries using OpenSearch DSL for real-time dashboards.
  • Successfully delivered two government portals for the Government of India, developed from scratch with the team, handling both frontend (React.js) and backend (Spring Boot, Java) development, ensuring scalable, secure, and production-ready solutions.

Option Seller with Hedging (Income Strategies)

National Stock Exchange (NSE)
06.2023 - 08.2024
  • Executed option selling strategies with focus on consistent income.
  • Designed and managed straddles, strangles, butterflies and iron condors.
  • Applied hedging techniques and delta-neutral adjustments to minimize risk.
  • Monitored implied volatility, open interest, and market positioning for trade setups.
  • Ensured capital protection through strict stop-loss and hedge deployment.
  • Generated risk-adjusted returns with controlled drawdowns during volatile sessions.

Option Buyer (Directional Strategies)

National Stock Exchange (NSE)
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Specialized in option buying on Nifty and Bank Nifty indices.
  • Focused on intraday momentum and expiry-day trades.
  • Used option chain data, price action, and market sentiment for directional entries.
  • Applied strict stop-loss and position sizing rules to manage risk.
  • Tracked performance through detailed trading journals for continuous improvement.
  • Experienced in handling psychology and discipline during high-pressure volatility on expiries.

Education

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering

NIT JALANDHAR
05-2023

Skills

Trading

  • Forex Majors , Gold and Silver
  • Option Buying (directional) & Option Selling with Hedging (income setups)
  • Risk Management: Position sizing, stop-loss discipline, drawdown control
  • Intraday scalping, swing trading, expiry-day strategies

Technical / Programming

  • Languages & Frameworks: C, Java, TypeScript, Reactjs, Spring Boot
  • Databases: MongoDB, PostgreSQL
  • Frontend & Tools: Elastic UI, REST APIs, Git/GitHub

Timeline

Proprietary Trading

Forex Prop Firms
09.2024 - Current

Scientist-B (Software)

Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) (Govt. of India)
06.2023 - Current

Option Seller with Hedging (Income Strategies)

National Stock Exchange (NSE)
06.2023 - 08.2024

Option Buyer (Directional Strategies)

National Stock Exchange (NSE)
07.2022 - 05.2023

Bachelor of Technology - Computer Science And Engineering

NIT JALANDHAR

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