Naveen Hegde
About Naveen Hegde
Naveen Hegde is an engineer specializing in building low-latency, high-throughput exchange and trading systems, currently working at Gemini in Singapore.
Current Position at Gemini
Naveen Hegde is currently employed at Gemini in an engineering role. He has been with the company since 2022 and works on-site in Singapore. In his current position, he focuses on developing low-latency, high-throughput exchange and trading systems, leveraging his extensive experience and expertise in this field.
Previous Roles at Citi
Naveen Hegde served in various capacities at Citi in Singapore from 2012 to 2022. His roles included Vice President (2019-2022), Assistant Vice President (2016-2019), and Senior Software Developer (2012-2015). During his tenure, he was responsible for numerous initiatives and projects aiming at optimizing trading and exchange systems, which reinforced his specialization in low-latency trading systems.
Experience as Financial Engineer
Before his tenure at Citi, Naveen Hegde worked at ITG in Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, as a Financial Engineer from 2011 to 2012. This role allowed him to refine his skills in developing and implementing intricate financial solutions, adding to his robust foundation in financial engineering and system development.
Career Beginnings at Tata Consultancy Services
Naveen Hegde began his professional career at Tata Consultancy Services as an Algo Developer from 2007 to 2011 in Tokyo, Japan. This early role enabled him to gain substantial experience in algorithmic development, setting the stage for his subsequent positions in financial engineering and trading system development.
Educational Background
Naveen Hegde completed his education at Visvesvaraya Technological University, Belgaum, where he studied Computer Science and Engineering. He earned his degree in Computer Science and Engineering after four years of rigorous study from 2003 to 2007, providing him with the foundational knowledge needed for his engineering career.
Expertise in Exchange and Trading Systems
Naveen Hegde has specialized expertise in building low-latency, high-throughput exchange and trading systems. His professional experience includes developing both spot and derivative exchanges, as well as involvement in key projects such as Match Engine, Websocket MarketData, and FIX Engineering. This technical proficiency makes him a valuable asset in the financial engineering field.