Grace Crichton
About Grace Crichton
Grace Crichton is a Software Engineer with a Master's degree in Physics from the University of Liverpool. She specializes in kdb+ development and has worked at First Derivatives since 2018, gaining international experience in cities such as New York, Glasgow, and London.
Work at First Derivatives
Grace Crichton has been employed at First Derivatives as a Software Engineer since 2018. In this role, she specializes in kdb+ development, which is a high-performance database system widely utilized in the financial services sector. Her work involves collaborating with various clients and contributing to projects that leverage her expertise in database management and software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Grace Crichton earned her Master's degree in Physics from the University of Liverpool, where she studied from 2014 to 2018. During her academic tenure, she completed a diverse range of modules, including Particle and Nuclear Physics, Quantum Mechanics, and Condensed Matter. This educational background provides her with a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving, which she applies in her engineering work.
International Experience
Over the past two years, Grace Crichton has gained international experience by working in major cities such as New York, Glasgow, and London. This exposure has allowed her to engage with a variety of clients and projects, enhancing her adaptability and understanding of different market needs within the financial services industry.
Specialization in kdb+ Development
Grace Crichton specializes in kdb+ development, a critical skill in the financial services sector. kdb+ is known for its speed and efficiency in handling large datasets, making it essential for real-time analytics and trading applications. Her expertise in this area positions her as a valuable asset in projects requiring high-performance database solutions.