Backend Engineer

• Nov 2022 - Present

Senior Software Engineer, Distributed Storage

• Oct 2020 - Oct 2022

• Lead and implemented project to create a highly scalable, message-driven framework for system data collection and to monitor numerous aspects of the distributed storage product, written in Python; reduced average time between event and alarm for client-related statistics by 75% and processing time for full system metrics by 90% - Designed a generic access middle-layer to interface directly with Ceph, coupled with RabbitMQ as a delivery mechanism, allowing concurrent, remote execution of… Show more • Lead and implemented project to create a highly scalable, message-driven framework for system data collection and to monitor numerous aspects of the distributed storage product, written in Python; reduced average time between event and alarm for client-related statistics by 75% and processing time for full system metrics by 90% - Designed a generic access middle-layer to interface directly with Ceph, coupled with RabbitMQ as a delivery mechanism, allowing concurrent, remote execution of commands across 120+ nodes - Built dispatch service to manage and distribute tasks evenly across fleet of workers - Added support for custom alarming and self-recovery responses to various system states in order to reduce manual support and maintenance workload for team • Initiated the development of automated server maintenance architecture for a fleet of ~400 machines, reducing maintenance alarms requiring manual intervention by 60% - Built software that automates workflow for common issues such as scheduling maintenance windows for hardware replacements, firmware and kernel updates, in addition to support for ad-hoc requests via web UI - Completed workflow management system using a combination of Python, Apache Airflow and Salt • Restructured team deployment procedures to homogenize workflow across different environments • Implemented common utility libraries to ensure consistent logging and programmatic accessibility to storage system • Provided operational support for internal Ceph-backed S3 interface

Software Engineer, Equity Corporate Actions

• Jun 2018 - Oct 2020

• Served as point-person on architectural migration and redesign for price adjustment datasets to Linux, reducing direct database hits by 25% through successful migration and improved caching mechanism - Designed and implemented data ingestion service and pipeline built on top of Apache Kafka, developed in C++ - Authored client service and access library serving ~3 billion weekly reads • Lead team-wide effort in migrating services interfacing with Bloomberg's generic data API… Show more • Served as point-person on architectural migration and redesign for price adjustment datasets to Linux, reducing direct database hits by 25% through successful migration and improved caching mechanism - Designed and implemented data ingestion service and pipeline built on top of Apache Kafka, developed in C++ - Authored client service and access library serving ~3 billion weekly reads • Lead team-wide effort in migrating services interfacing with Bloomberg's generic data API framework to Linux, serving ~400K requests per week; fully standardizing access patterns and interface - Developed drop-in replacement library in C++; adding support for asynchronous reads, caching for static fields and batching for multi-security requests - Library was eventually adopted as de facto access routine for API framework within department • Developed bot in Python to perform bookkeeping on internal ticket queue: automatic assignments, consolidation, etc. • Provided mentoring of new hires in testing, Git, build systems, C++, Python, code reviews and general introduction to corporate actions ecosystem

Operations Associate

• Jan 2016 - Jul 2017

• Provide full trading desk support for several large multi-strategy clients; trade and deal capture, trade break resolution, daily cash reconciliation, end of day pricing and reporting • Build comprehensive Excel models to automate daily operations and reduce processing time, minimize the risk of human error and to accurately record trades and pricing in a timely manner • Create custom reports to present key performance metrics, NAV, top positions, return contribution and client specific… Show more • Provide full trading desk support for several large multi-strategy clients; trade and deal capture, trade break resolution, daily cash reconciliation, end of day pricing and reporting • Build comprehensive Excel models to automate daily operations and reduce processing time, minimize the risk of human error and to accurately record trades and pricing in a timely manner • Create custom reports to present key performance metrics, NAV, top positions, return contribution and client specific particulars across a wide array of products such as trade claims, bank debt, credit default swaps, and mortgage backed securities Show less • Provide full trading desk support for several large multi-strategy clients; trade and deal capture, trade break resolution, daily cash reconciliation, end of day pricing and reporting • Build comprehensive Excel models to automate daily operations and reduce processing time, minimize the risk of human error and to accurately record trades and pricing in a timely manner • Create custom reports to present key performance metrics, NAV, top positions, return contribution and client specific… Show more • Provide full trading desk support for several large multi-strategy clients; trade and deal capture, trade break resolution, daily cash reconciliation, end of day pricing and reporting • Build comprehensive Excel models to automate daily operations and reduce processing time, minimize the risk of human error and to accurately record trades and pricing in a timely manner • Create custom reports to present key performance metrics, NAV, top positions, return contribution and client specific particulars across a wide array of products such as trade claims, bank debt, credit default swaps, and mortgage backed securities Show less

Financial Analyst Intern

• Jun 2014 - Aug 2014

- Performed multiple analyses in MS Excel, centered around costs, revenues and profitability across various divisions and projects; analyzed key performance metrics for various sales offices and the company as a whole - Constructed a comprehensive valuation model based on DCF analysis, market multiples and comparable M&A transactions and presented it in a meeting with several members of the senior management - Performed multiple analyses in MS Excel, centered around costs, revenues and profitability across various divisions and projects; analyzed key performance metrics for various sales offices and the company as a whole - Constructed a comprehensive valuation model based on DCF analysis, market multiples and comparable M&A transactions and presented it in a meeting with several members of the senior management

Research Analyst Intern

• Jun 2013 - Sep 2013

• Assisted the research team on multiple projects ranging from quarterly product offerings to investment recommendations • Managed three databases for mutual funds on a daily basis; researched and analyzed mutual funds, tracking market developments and fund performance • Our team was responsible for developing rankings for mutual funds, equities and other alternative securities that were used both internally and externally • Assisted the research team on multiple projects ranging from quarterly product offerings to investment recommendations • Managed three databases for mutual funds on a daily basis; researched and analyzed mutual funds, tracking market developments and fund performance • Our team was responsible for developing rankings for mutual funds, equities and other alternative securities that were used both internally and externally

Administrative Intern

• Jun 2010 - Sep 2010

• Managed administrative responsibilities; compiled data on and contacted future clients via telephone and email; updated and maintained client database • Managed administrative responsibilities; compiled data on and contacted future clients via telephone and email; updated and maintained client database

Founder/ Head of Finance and Operations

• Jan 2009 - May 2010

• Created, published and sold a book with interviews, pictures and contact information of senior class • Planned two major public events, including a booth at one of Sweden’s largest student fairs • Produced a business plan, prepared sales projections and full set of financial statements, responsible for raising startup capital • Created, published and sold a book with interviews, pictures and contact information of senior class • Planned two major public events, including a booth at one of Sweden’s largest student fairs • Produced a business plan, prepared sales projections and full set of financial statements, responsible for raising startup capital