Pralay Patoria

CEO

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India7 yrs 7 mos experience

Highly Stable

Key Highlights

20+ years in C++ and low-latency trading
Expert in algorithmic trading and system performance
Proven track record in team leadership and mentoring

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert specializing in high-performance trading systems.

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Skills

Core Skills

High-performance C++Algorithmic Trading

Other Skills

.NETBoost.PythonC#C++DatabasesDesign PatternsDotNetEvent-Driven APIFIXInvestment BankingLow-Latency SystemsMarket ConnectivityMulti-ThreadingObject Oriented DesignOrder Management

About

## C++ Performance Engineer | Low-Latency Trading | Algo Development I am a seasoned C++ developer with 20+ years of experience in low-latency trading, algo execution, and high-performance computing. ### Core Expertise: - High-Performance C++ – Memory management, CPU & cache optimization - Algorithmic Trading – Market data, order management, execution systems - Multi-Threading & Concurrency – Optimized data structures, lock-free programming - System Performance & Latency Tuning – Profiling, benchmarking, fine-tuning for speed - Team Leadership – Managing teams, mentoring, and building scalable trading solutions ### What Drives Me: - Passionate about low-latency programming, AI-driven optimizations, and next-gen trading technology. - Actively writing on AlgoMetix and exploring Rust for financial applications. - Interested in high-frequency trading (HFT) and expanding my knowledge in the domain. ### What I’m Looking For: Seeking opportunities to apply my expertise in low-latency systems, C++, and algo trading while mentoring teams and building high-performance platforms. ### Keywords & Skills: C++ | Python | Low-Latency Systems | Algorithmic Trading | High-Performance Computing | Market Connectivity | Multi-Threading | Optimization | FIX Protocol | Boost | KDB/Q | UM/LBM

Experience

Bnp paribas

2 roles

Senior C++ Algorithmic Trading Developer

Nov 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

Designed and developed a low-latency order execution system, enhancing trading efficiency and responsiveness.
Optimized C++ code and system architecture, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall performance.
Developed an interface between Python and C++ using Boost.Python, enabling seamless integration of Python-based trading strategies and replacing the Lua-based approach for greater flexibility.
Built a scalable trading platform that processes market data and generates trading signals for execution, improving execution speed and system efficiency.
Worked as an individual contributor in a team of senior software engineers, collaborating on the design, development, and support of front-office trading systems.
Partnered with quants and traders to understand strategy requirements and deliver efficient solutions.
Followed software development best practices, ensuring code quality, scalability, and maintainability.
Enhanced automated testing frameworks, increasing test coverage and reducing production issues.

C++Low-Latency SystemsAlgorithmic TradingBoost.PythonSystem ArchitectureHigh-Performance C++

Vice President

Nov 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 4 mos

Credit suisse new york

Senior Software Developer

Sep 2018 – Jul 2023 · 4 yrs 10 mos · 11 Madison Avenue

AES Team**
Developed and maintained a C++ framework for Algorithmic Trading, providing a robust event-driven API, a structured business-data model, and a secure environment for executing trading tactics.
Optimized framework components for low-latency execution, improving overall system responsiveness and stability.
Collaborated with quants and traders to integrate and refine algorithmic strategies within the framework.
Ensured code quality, scalability, and maintainability by adhering to modern C++ best practices and automated testing frameworks.
One Stack Middleware Team (EMEA)**
Designed and developed a market connectivity API that provided a standardized interface for product lines to connect with downstream line handlers and exchange connectivity components.
Implemented key features such as service discovery, authentication, failover resilience, and load balancing, ensuring robust and fault-tolerant connections to market services.
Worked on session management over multiple transport layers, ensuring efficient and stable market connectivity.
Developed in a modern C++11 environment using STL, ProtoBuf, CMake, GTest, and GMock for high-performance and maintainable code.

C++Algorithmic TradingEvent-Driven APIMarket ConnectivityMulti-ThreadingHigh-Performance C++

Credit suisse

Senior Software Developer

Mar 2012 – Apr 2014 · 2 yrs 1 mo · Pune Area, India · On-site

Led technical planning and development for the **design and implementation** of C# and C++ versions of **HermesAPI**, a multi-threaded, high-performance API to interface with the **Order Management System**.
Focused on creating a **scalable, resilient API** that supports high-frequency interactions while maintaining low-latency performance.
Utilized **multi-threading** and optimized **C++ STL** and **Boost** libraries to achieve enhanced system performance and efficiency.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate the API into the broader trading platform, ensuring smooth interaction with the order management system.
Employed **HG** for version control, ensuring streamlined development and collaboration across teams.

C++C#Multi-ThreadingOrder Management SystemHigh-Performance C++Algorithmic Trading