Kushal Gowda G V

Associate Consultant

New York, New York, United States4 yrs 4 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Pioneered innovative Fin-Tech solutions.
  • Expertise in quantitative finance and data-driven decision-making.
  • Strong background in machine learning and statistical modeling.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Fintech professional with strong quantitative research and development skills.

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Skills

Core Skills

Quantitative FinanceStatistical ModelingCommunicationQuantitative ResearchCryptocurrency TradingMachine LearningQuantitative DevelopmentData EngineeringRisk ManagementSoftware Engineering

Other Skills

AlgorithmsAmazon DynamodbAmazon Relational Database Service (RDS)Amazon S3Analytical SkillsBacktestingBig Data AnalyticsBloomberg TerminalC (Programming Language)C++CommodityCommodity MarketsComputer ScienceData AnalysisData Collection

About

I am Kushal Gowda Guruvinamata Venugopal, a curious and dedicated Quantitative Researcher with a passion for financial engineering and data-driven decision-making. Currently, I am honing my skills at Lehigh University, pursuing an MS in Financial Engineering with a focus on Data Science and Financial Analytics. My professional experience is enriched by my tenure at esteemed institutions such as HTTS - High Tech Trading System Fund and Finominal (Factor Research). Here, I've been at the forefront of developing innovative Fin-Tech solutions, including the pioneering of a crypto arbitrage strategy and the creation of tools like the Volatility Optimizer. These endeavors have been underpinned by my proficiency in languages and tools like C++, Python, R Studio, and MATLAB. My commitment to the quant realm is further solidified by my involvement in transformative projects. I've harnessed the power of Generative AI and Chat GPT for robust data extraction, and I've led initiatives that emphasize the use of advanced algorithms and machine learning models in the financial sector. Certifications such as the C++ Nano Degree from Udacity and the Executive Program in Algorithmic Trading from QuantInsti are testaments to my dedication to continuous learning and staying updated with the latest in the field. In addition to my academic and professional pursuits, I take immense pride in serving as a Graduate Ambassador for Lehigh University. This role allows me to represent the institution, connect with budding professionals, and promote the values that Lehigh stands for. With a keen interest in exploring the latest methodologies and technologies in quantitative finance, I am always on the lookout for collaborative opportunities that drive innovation and growth in the industry. Let's connect and chart a path to financial excellence together!

Experience

4 yrs 4 mos
Total Experience
1 yr 1 mo
Average Tenure
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Current Experience

Lehigh university college of business

Graduate Research Assistant

Aug 2024Jun 2025 · 10 mos · United States · Hybrid

Database DesignCommunicationHigh Performance Computing (HPC)SQLStatistical ModelingSOL+10

Trade terminal

Quantitative Research Intern

May 2024Oct 2024 · 5 mos · Campbell, California, United States · On-site

  • This incredible opportunity allows me to delve deep into the crypto market, focusing on alpha generation using both high frequency and low frequency data.
Statistical ResearchCommunicationMarket MicrostructureTrading SystemsTradingHigh-Frequency Trading+6

Lehigh university

Graduate Ambassador Master's in Financial Engineering (MFE)- RCEAS

Sep 2023May 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos · Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States · Hybrid

CommunicationStatistical ModelingOral Communication

Htts high tech trading system fund

Quantitative Reasearcher

Aug 2022Aug 2023 · 1 yr · Kochi, Kerala, India · Hybrid

  • Assisted the documentation and debugging of a C++ low-latency platform tailored for backtesting and VaR Breach on Equity research.
  • Pioneered a crypto (Spatial and Statistical) arbitrage strategy by Kalman Filters and Co-integration test of historical data and emphasizing monthly portfolio rebalancing for efficient returns using Riskfolio Library.
  • Engineered Dynamic index tracking Strategy for major index leveraging Kalman filter and tools to streamline research processes and enhance visualization of intricate data sets on capital market data.
  • Researched and developed CNN+ Transformer model in Deep learning Statistical arbitrage and analysed out of sample performance of US Bonds with risk factor and validation in compliance with FRB SR 11-7, SR 15-19, OCC 11-12.
  • Designed and executed robust data pipelines and Model development process involves data collection, data preprocessing, feature engineering, model selection, and validation of various time-series asset data.
MATLABStocksCommunicationTrading SystemsC (Programming Language)Economics+25

Algorithma

Quantitative Developer

Jan 2022Jul 2022 · 6 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India · On-site

  • Collaborated intensively on the evolution of the AlphaQ AI product, a server-less infrastructure designed for seamless automated trade execution.
  • Implemented rigorous assessments and analyses of active strategies, targeting optimization and alpha enhancement.
  • Led backtesting initiatives and made contributions to the formulation of an Data-pipelines on AWS using RDBMS and S3 bucket.
MATLABProgrammingStocksCommunicationAlgorithmsProbability+15

Finominal

Quantitative Research Analyst

Oct 2020Dec 2021 · 1 yr 2 mos · India · Remote

  • Coordinated and communicated closely with CEO on peer review analysis; pioneered Fin-Tech tools namely Inflation Hedger and Volatility Optimizer and performed Peer Review Analysis on ETF funds on Risk Metrics and Factor Models
  • Developed the Volatility Optimizer a tool using Vollib which adjusts user portfolios to target volatility and volatility modelling using mean-variance optimization, optimizing Sharpe-ratio. Data sourced from Reuter's Eikon API programmed in a PostgreSQL database.
  • Designed Inflation Hedger using, Thiel-Sen regression for 20,000+ tickers' inflation sensitivity. Data processed with pandas dataframe; replicated portfolios using Fama-French factors.
CommunicationQuantitative FinanceMacroeconomicsRisk ManagementAlgorithmsAnalytical Skills+11

Chira information technologies - india

Software Engineer

Jun 2019Aug 2019 · 2 mos · India

  • Built a real-time data collection pipeline using ArduinoNano and NodeMcu to store the data in
  • a database and programmed an LCD to display the quantity and quality of water consumption
  • instantaneously
  • Automated bill generation using the data from the database and displayed the usage and quality
  • of water over the period of time on the portal
ProgrammingCommunicationC++Computer SciencePython (Programming Language)Software Engineering

Self-employed

Options Trader

Jan 2019Oct 2020 · 1 yr 9 mos · Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Communication

Education

Lehigh University

Master’s in Financial Engineering — Engineering

Aug 2023Apr 2025

Udacity

Nanodegree In C++ — Financial Mathematics

Jan 2023Jul 2023

QuantInsti

EPAT (Executive programming in algorithamic trading ) — Fintech

Mar 2022Dec 2022

Alliance francaise de bangalore

A1 — French Language and Literature

Dr. Ambedkar Institute Of Technology

Bachelor of Engineering - BE — Computer Science

Jan 2016Jan 2020

Vidya mandir ind pre university college

PCMB — Mathematics and Science

Jun 2014Jun 2016

St. Mary’s public school

Indian council of secondary education (ICSE)

Jun 2004Jun 2014

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