Ben Ball

CTO

Austin, Texas, United States20 yrs 10 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

Expert in algorithmic trading and quantitative research.
Proficient in machine learning and deep learning applications.
Extensive experience in high-frequency trading systems.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with a strong focus on algorithmic trading and software architecture.

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Software EngineeringHigh Frequency TradingArtificial IntelligenceAgile MethodologiesTrading SystemsElectronic TradingData MiningDerivativesLinuxSoftware ArchitectureProject ManagementSoftware Architectural DesignEquitiesFinancial MarketsCapital Markets

About

SELECTED SKILLS INCLUDE • Machine learning, vision, advanced C++ topics, memory management, low level programming • Algorithmic Trading including High Frequency (HFT), Medium Frequency • Deep learning, DQN, Transfer Learning, SVM, Bayesian Analysis, Kalman Filtering, Linear Algebra, Convex Optimization, Regression, Multivariate calculus and Differential equations, Probability and Statistics, Algorithms Software Languages: • C, C++, Java, SQL, Lisp, Assembly, Intel chip level code, Python

Experience

A trading company

Senior Developer and Principal System Architect

Jun 2022 – Present · 3 yrs 9 mos · Austin, Texas, United States · Remote

Dymon asia capital

2 roles

Head Of Development

Nov 2021 – Mar 2022 · 4 mos

Head of Development for the core risk systems of Dymon Asia Capital used by all the discretionary and quant traders in the firm

Head - Quantitative Infrastructure

Nov 2020 – Nov 2021 · 1 yr

Alphalab capital

Lead Technologist

Feb 2019 – Oct 2020 · 1 yr 8 mos · Singapore

Prediction machines

Director

Nov 2016 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Singapore

Lead systems engineer and team lead for algorithmic trading business, Director of Prediction Machines. Doing quantitative research and development for machine learning and deep learning systems in financial and similar fields.
http://www.prediction-machines.com

Rkr capital

Lead Technologist

Nov 2016 – Jul 2018 · 1 yr 8 mos · Singapore

Ball ventures

CEO and Managing Director

Oct 2014 – Nov 2016 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Kcg holdings, inc.

Associate

Aug 2009 – Oct 2014 · 5 yrs 2 mos · Singapore

Lead software engineer for Asia-wide operations
Development of trading systems for the following venues:
ASX
ChiX-Aus, ChiX-Japan
HKEX
SSE
TSE
SGX
Expertise on the following technology:
FIX and FIXFast, Orion, OMX and Genium, SGX Quest, ChiTech
Technological Expertise built on additional projects:
Quote, Drop Server, Trading platforms built for all exchanges listed using C++
State of the art C++ programming for extremely high speed code execution, including compiler hacks, low level coding, custom-built Ethernet handling, template metaprogramming, and many more advanced technologies
Python scripting for analysis, error handling, and many other supporting systems including compliance technology, code checking, and software engineering best practices
A virtual trading system for training our algorithmic trading systems, resulting in increased PNL
Building my own trading models using machine learning techniques, and actual trading on our systems. Gained a full understanding of our HFT techniques.