James McColl — Software Engineer
My entire life, I’ve always been passionate about finding ways I can use my own specific talents to collaborate with others and improve the lives of those around me. The first prominent example of this came during my time in high school, where I took on the challenge of producing my own original musical. The three year project brought together dozens of my classmates and mentors to raise $2,100 for a local mental health center, showing me how gratifying it is to lead a team of passionate individuals, all using their own unique talents to contribute to a common goal. This same passion led me to pursue a degree in Computer Science at USC, where I dove deep into software engineering, co-founded multiple tech initiatives, and explored the intersection of entrepreneurship and social good. Along the way, I interned at companies ranging from fintech to high-frequency trading, and now work full time as a Software Engineer at IMC Trading. I’m energized by environments where I can lead or contribute to a mission-driven team, whether that means building high-performance systems, mentoring others, or launching community-focused programs. I'm especially interested in how tech can accelerate the work of nonprofits and under-resourced communities, and I’m always looking for new ways where I can, similar to this original musical, work with or guide a team of passionate individuals to improve the world we live in.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Software Engineer with a strong focus on Fintech and social impact initiatives.
Location: Chicago, Illinois, United States
Experience: 8 yrs 8 mos
Skills
- Software Engineering
Career Highlights
- Led a team to produce an original musical for charity.
- Developed innovative trading algorithms in a fintech environment.
- Passionate about tech's role in social good.
Work Experience
IMC Trading
Software Engineer (1 yr 7 mos)
Software Engineer Intern (2 mos)
University of Southern California
Course Producer (CP) (1 yr 9 mos)
USC Business Technology Group
VP of Projects (11 mos)
Project Manager (1 yr 9 mos)
City National Bank
Software Engineer Intern (1 yr)
Internet Brands
Quality Assurance Intern (4 mos)
LoanSnap
Product Engineering Intern (3 mos)
USC Association of Computing Machinery
Corporate Chair, Board Member (1 yr 9 mos)
The Avalanche, an Original Musical
Writer, Composer, Choreographer, Director, Producer (3 yrs 4 mos)
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS at University of Southern California
High School Diploma at New Trier Township High School Winnetka
