Andrew Post
About Andrew Post
Andrew Post serves as the Manager of Electronic Trading Development at Group One Trading, LP, where he oversees a team of 17 developers and manages the development of proprietary trading applications. He has a background in journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has accumulated over five years of software project management experience in the financial sector.
Work at Group One Trading
Andrew Post has served as the Manager of Electronic Trading Development at Group One Trading, LP since 2007. In this role, he oversees a team of 17 developers, guiding them through the development life-cycle of proprietary options trading applications and risk management software. His responsibilities include coordinating beta and production rollouts for 30 traders and managing over 200 workstations across three offices. He also leads the coordination and resolution of firm-wide production incidents, ensuring that trading operations run smoothly.
Education and Expertise
Andrew Post studied at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from 1997 to 2001. His educational background provides a foundation for his communication skills, which are essential in managing teams and coordinating projects in the financial technology sector. With over five years of software project management experience specifically in the financial sector, he combines his academic knowledge with practical expertise in electronic trading development.
Background
Before joining Group One Trading, Andrew Post worked at Zenith Optimedia as a Media Applications Group Supervisor from 2005 to 2007. In this position, he managed a team and oversaw media application projects. Prior to that, he worked at Optimedia as a Broadcast Negotiator from 2002 to 2005, where he negotiated broadcast agreements. His diverse background in media and technology has contributed to his current role in electronic trading development.
Team Management and Leadership
In his current position, Andrew Post supervises three application support specialists who are responsible for testing and supporting software used in trading operations. His leadership extends to managing a team of developers, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and effectively. His role requires strong coordination skills to address production incidents and maintain operational continuity across the firm's trading platforms.