Eoghan Mc Carey
About Eoghan Mc Carey
Eoghan Mc Carey is a Data Scientist with extensive experience in engineering solutions using Kdb+/Q. He has worked at First Derivatives and Kx Systems since 2017, specializing in real-time financial data management and analytics.
Work at FD Technologies
Eoghan Mc Carey has been employed at First Derivatives since 2017, serving as a Data Scientist for seven years. His role involves engineering solutions using Kdb+/Q for complex systems. He has completed a two-year graduate program at First Derivatives, which included technical and financial examinations. Since January 2020, he has worked with a US hedge fund client, applying his expertise in real-time financial data management and analytics. Additionally, he has experience working with a top-tier US investment bank client for two and a half years.
Work at Kx Systems
Eoghan Mc Carey has also been a Kdb+ developer at Kx Systems since 2017, coinciding with his tenure at First Derivatives. In this role, he utilizes his skills in Kdb+/Q to develop engineering solutions for systems of considerable scale and complexity. His work contributes to the management and analysis of financial data, leveraging his strong computer science fundamentals.
Education and Expertise
Eoghan Mc Carey studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Level 8 General Science degree in Computer Science from 2012 to 2016. He also completed a Machine Learning Engineer Nanodegree Program at Udacity from 2020 to 2021. His educational background includes a Leaving Certificate from St. Macartan's College, Monaghan, where he studied subjects such as biology, history, geography, and French. His expertise encompasses UNIX, Shell Scripting, and programming in Python and C.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current roles, Eoghan Mc Carey gained diverse work experience in various positions. He worked as a Sales Assistant at Carphone Warehouse for five months in 2016, and as a Customer Service representative at Sky for six months in the same year. He also served as a Food and Beverage Assistant at The Westbury Hotel for one year from 2014 to 2015, and at Castle Leslie Estate for four years from 2010 to 2014.
Global Collaboration and Knowledge
Eoghan Mc Carey has collaborated with global teams throughout his career, enhancing his understanding of international financial data management. He possesses in-depth knowledge of Thomson Reuters End of Day Data, which supports his work in real-time financial analytics. His experience working with clients across different regions has contributed to his comprehensive skill set in the financial technology sector.