Russ Collier
About Russ Collier
Russ Collier serves as the Managing Director of Systems at Group One Trading, LP, a position he has held since 2016. He has extensive experience in systems engineering and development, having previously worked at companies such as Optiver, Gelber Group LLC, and UBS.
Current Role at Group One Trading
Russ Collier serves as the Managing Director of Systems at Group One Trading, LP, a position he has held since 2016. Based in Chicago, IL, he has contributed to the company's technological infrastructure and system management for over eight years. His role involves overseeing system operations and ensuring the efficiency of trading technologies.
Previous Experience at Optiver
Prior to his current position, Russ Collier worked at Optiver as an Application Engineer for a brief period in 2013. His role involved developing and maintaining applications that support trading operations. Although his tenure was short, the experience contributed to his expertise in trading systems.
Experience at Gelber Group LLC
From 2013 to 2016, Russ Collier held the position of Senior DevOps Engineer at Gelber Group LLC. In this role, he focused on enhancing the development and operational processes within the organization. His work contributed to the efficiency and reliability of the company's trading systems.
Background in Applications Development at UBS
Russ Collier began his career as an Applications Developer at UBS, where he worked from 2001 to 2006. During his five years at UBS, he developed applications that supported various trading functions, gaining valuable experience in the financial technology sector.
Education and Degree in Computer Engineering
Russ Collier earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the Illinois Institute of Technology. His studies spanned from 1998 to 2002, providing him with a solid foundation in computer systems and engineering principles that he has applied throughout his career.