Aleksei Khurko
About Aleksei Khurko
Aleksei Khurko is a Senior Software Engineer with expertise in algorithmic trading and machine learning. He has developed an open-source trading engine in Rust and has experience in building trading strategies for small-cap stocks.
Current Role at BHFT
Aleksei Khurko currently holds the position of Senior Software Engineer at BHFT, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves utilizing his extensive knowledge in software engineering to contribute to the company's projects. He works remotely, allowing him to engage with a diverse range of technologies and methodologies in the field.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Before joining BHFT, Aleksei Khurko accumulated significant experience in software engineering roles. He worked at Parallel as a Senior Software Engineer from 2021 to 2023 in Hong Kong SAR. Prior to that, he was employed at Exante in a similar capacity from 2019 to 2021, working remotely. His earlier role was at Nitka, where he also served as a Senior Software Engineer from 2018 to 2019, again in a remote setting.
Education and Expertise
Aleksei Khurko earned a Master’s degree in Technology of Biologically Active Substances from Mendeleyev University of Chemical Technology of Russia. His studies spanned from 2005 to 2011. This educational background provides him with a solid foundation in technology and science, which he applies in his software engineering career.
Open Source Contributions and Personal Projects
Aleksei Khurko has developed an algorithmic trading engine in Rust as an open-source project. He actively engages in personal projects that focus on machine learning and reinforcement learning. His interests in these areas reflect his commitment to continuous learning and application of advanced technologies in software development.
Trading Strategies and Market Experience
Aleksei Khurko has experience in building successful personal trading strategies for small-cap stocks on the NYSE and NASDAQ. This practical knowledge in trading complements his software engineering skills, particularly in algorithm development and optimization.