Cheng Chen
About Cheng Chen
Cheng Chen is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in developing margin models and market measurement systems. He currently works at flatexDEGIRO AG in Amsterdam and has held various engineering roles at companies including All Options, HiQ Invest B.V., and DEGIRO.
Work at flatexDEGIRO
Cheng Chen has been employed at flatexDEGIRO AG as a Senior Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development and delivery of a scalable real-time trading system. His work ensures the provision of reliable and safe brokerage services. Cheng utilizes a variety of technologies, including Linux, C++, Python, and Kafka, to enhance the company's technological capabilities.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Cheng Chen worked at several organizations in the software engineering field. He served as a Senior Software Engineer at All Options from 2009 to 2013, focusing on margin models and market/risk measurement systems. He then joined HiQ Invest B.V. from 2013 to 2019, followed by a position at DEGIRO from 2019 to 2021, both in Amsterdam. His experience spans over a decade in developing complex software solutions.
Education and Expertise
Cheng Chen earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science from Nanyang Technological University, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in software engineering, particularly in the development of trading systems and risk measurement tools.
Training and Knowledge Transfer
In addition to his technical responsibilities, Cheng conducts training and knowledge transfer sessions for both senior and junior developers. These sessions focus on building effective working procedures, contributing to the professional development of his colleagues and enhancing team productivity.
Technical Skills and Technologies
Cheng Chen possesses a diverse skill set that includes proficiency in C++, Python, Shell scripting, and database management. He also works with technologies such as Elastic Search, Kibana, Kafka, Redis, and Nginx. His technical expertise supports the development of internal data services and tools used across various departments for analysis and reporting.