Michael Smith
About Michael Smith
Michael Smith is the Director of Engineering at Commonstock, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in algorithmic trading strategies and has held various engineering roles at companies such as Sliced Investing, StratiFi, and Marquette Partners.
Current Role at CommonStock
Michael Smith serves as the Director of Engineering at CommonStock, a position he has held since 2017. In this role, he focuses on overseeing engineering projects and leading teams to enhance the company's technological capabilities. His experience in algorithmic trading and quantitative methods contributes to the development of innovative solutions within the organization. Smith's leadership in engineering plays a crucial role in advancing CommonStock's mission.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Development
Prior to his current role, Michael Smith worked at several organizations in various engineering and development capacities. He was the Director of Engineering at StratiFi, LLC from 2016 to 2017, and served as a Senior Quantitative Developer at Sliced Investing, Inc. for eight months in 2015. His experience also includes a four-year tenure at Marquette Partners as Lead Engineer in Algorithmic Trading and three years as IT Director. These roles have equipped him with extensive knowledge in algorithmic trading strategies and engineering management.
Education and Expertise
Michael Smith holds a Bachelor's degree from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he studied from 1998 to 2002. He also completed his secondary education at Lane Technical College Prep High School from 1994 to 1998. His academic background supports his expertise in programming, backtesting strategies, and modeling and pricing derivatives. Smith specializes in the design and implementation of algorithmic trading strategies, enhancing investment processes through quantitative methods.
Background in Technology and Engineering
Michael Smith has a diverse background in technology and engineering, with early experience as a Network Administrator at JAS Decision Research Group and an IT Lead intern at Avanade. His career began in the early 2000s and has evolved through various roles in different locations, including London and the Chicago area. This extensive experience has provided him with a strong foundation in IT and engineering, contributing to his current expertise in algorithmic trading and investment strategies.