Jay Parmar

Associate Consultant

Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India14 yrs 8 mos experience
Highly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Decade of expertise in quantitative finance and machine learning.
  • Co-author of 'Python Basics' and teaching faculty at QuantInsti.
  • Proven track record in developing algorithmic trading strategies.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech expert with strong quantitative finance and machine learning capabilities.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quantitative FinanceStatisticsMachine LearningAlgorithmic TradingQuantitative ResearchSubject Matter ExpertsIt Infrastructure OperationsUser Acceptance TestingSoftware System Analysis

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAnalyticsBacktestingC++Capital MarketsCommunicationComputer ScienceContent DevelopmentData AnalyticsData ScienceData StructuresDeep LearningEquitiesEquity DerivativesFinancial Markets

About

Jay, a seasoned quant and "Python Basics" co-author, brings a decade of expertise. Adept at machine learning applications, he excels in leveraging quantitative strategies across trading verticals. His Python mastery underpins robust, data-driven solutions. He also serves as a teaching faculty at QuantInsti.

Experience

14 yrs 8 mos
Total Experience
2 yrs 6 mos
Average Tenure
2 yrs
Current Experience

Irage

Quantitative Researcher

Jun 2024Present · 2 yrs · On-site

C++LinuxStatisticsTeam ManagementQuantitative Finance

Ostc ltd.

Quantitative Researcher

Mar 2023May 2024 · 1 yr 2 mos · Remote

  • Built portfolios using quantitative methods to mark improvement in performance across futures (agriculture, energy, fixed-income, metals, soft) in global markets
  • Developed medium-frequency algorithmic trading strategies in futures from the ground up along with some HFT
  • Designed event-driven execution algorithms
  • Leveraged L3 tick data to perform highly accurate backtests, allowing for confidence in scalability
  • Used ML techniques to improvise on entry and exit prices of strategies
Python (Programming Language)BacktestingQuantitative FinanceMachine Learning

Quantinsti

3 roles

Teaching Faculty

Apr 2020Mar 2023 · 2 yrs 11 mos

  • - Teaches strategy automation (using proprietary and REST API), machine learning for trading, and portfolio management.
Python (Programming Language)Machine LearningAlgorithmic TradingPortfolio Optimization

Associate - Content and Research

Promoted

Oct 2019Mar 2023 · 3 yrs 5 mos

  • Developed self-paced learning courses on quantitative subjects and financial markets
  • Researched new content that could replace in the company’s flagship offering “Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading” (EPAT)
  • Published content on topics linked to quant finance such as math, statistics, trading strategies, machine learning
  • Conducted independent research for alpha seeking strategies using in-house product called Blueshift
Algorithmic TradingBacktestingQuantitative ResearchLaTeXData Science

Teaching Assistant

Aug 2018Oct 2019 · 1 yr 2 mos

  • Worked as a Subject Matter Expert(SME) for topics in quant finance
  • Assisted domestic and international professors with their sessions in EPAT
  • Mentored students’ capstone projects; ranging from technical analysis to data science projects in financial markets
Python (Programming Language)Subject Matter Experts

C-edge technologies limited

System Analyst

Jul 2012Jul 2018 · 6 yrs · Rajkot, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Actively involved in providing resolution to clients' queries on the company's flagship product Bancs24 which focuses on banking solutions
  • Provided support for various banking modules such as loan, deposit, credit, accounting
  • Involved in regression testing and conducting of UAT for financial applications
  • Administered client infrastructure, handled technical issues and provided training for effective utilization of resources and smooth functionality of the product
Windows ServerHelp Desk SupportUser Acceptance TestingIT Infrastructure Operations

Future focus infotech limited

System Administrator

Dec 2011Jul 2012 · 7 mos · Rajkot, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • Was responsible for L1 support for the Financial Inclusion project for Bank of India, Bank of Baroda and Saurashtra Gramin Bank
  • Provided training to end-users for the smooth operation of the financial inclusion project

Cignex technologies, ahmedabad

Engineering Intern

Jan 2011May 2011 · 4 mos · Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India · On-site

  • - Worked as Java developer on financial and payment API for Compiere – Magento Connector module which enables. Core member for designing of payment interface between E-commerce platforms.
JavaSoftware System Analysis

Education

Saurashtra University, Rajkot

Bachelor of Engineering — Computer Science

Jan 2008Jan 2011

Technical Education Board, Gujarat

Diploma Of Engineering — Computers

Jan 2005Jan 2008

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