Pratyaksh Bhalla

Software Engineer

Gurgaon, Haryana, India2 yrs experience

Key Highlights

Strong foundation in quantitative finance and algorithms.
Experience in high-frequency trading architecture.
Proficient in competitive programming and problem-solving.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech-focused quantitative researcher with strong programming and analytical skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

High-frequency TradingSoftware DevelopmentQuantitative FinanceResearchProgrammingAlgorithms

Other Skills

Analytical SkillsBacktestingBisonC++Competitive ProgrammingCompiler OptimizationComputer ScienceConcurrent ProgrammingDSAData StructuresDeep LearningDeep Reinforcement LearningFinancial ModelingHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Markowitz Theory

About

I am Pratyaksh Bhalla, a final year Computer Science student at IIT Roorkee. I am passionate about Problem Solving, C++, Algorithms and the intrinsic details of Computer Systems. Exploring modern systems in depth and uncovering how things work under the hood is a subject I’ve started to appreciate lately.

Experience

Alphagrep

Software Developer

May 2025 – Jul 2025 · 2 mos · Mumbai, Maharashtra, India · On-site

Founded in 2010, AlphaGrep is a quantitative trading and investment firm that began in Indian markets and has since expanded to trade across major global exchanges, with over 10 offices worldwide.
As an Intern, it was a rich opportunity for me to learn more about the hft architecture.

High-Frequency TradingOrder RoutingHigh Performance Computing (HPC)Software Development

Worldquant

Research Consultant

Jul 2023 – Jul 2024 · 1 yr · Remote

Developed trading alphas using fast-based expression in the stock market.
Utilized Python to fine-tune alpha parameters and improve signal performance through automated backtesting workflows.
Leveraged statistical and sentiment analysis on WorldQuant datasets to enhance signal robustness and reduce noise.
Performed backtesting and data analysis to evaluate signal efficacy across global equities and sectors.

PythonStatistical AnalysisSentiment AnalysisBacktestingResearchQuantitative Finance

Finance club, iit roorkee

Member

Apr 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs · Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India · On-site

Polished finance fundamentals and knowledge of quantitative finance.
Worked on research paper implementation and developing trading algorithms.
Projects include DL in long short portfolio allocation,
Portfolio optimisation from Markowitz to DRL approaches and analysis.
Completed various assignments on Options and Pricing, Probability and Valuation.

Quantitative FinanceFinancial ModelingPortfolio OptimizationOptions and PricingProbability and ValuationResearch

Programming and algorithms group

Programmer

Apr 2023 – Apr 2025 · 2 yrs · Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India · On-site

Polished knowledge of various advanced data structures and algorithms.
Practiced competitive programming on sites like codeforces, Atcoder and CodeChef.

Competitive ProgrammingData StructuresAlgorithmsProgramming