Courtney Caldwell
About Courtney Caldwell
Courtney Caldwell is an Application Engineer I at HPR (Hyannis Port Research) with a background in computer science and philosophy. She has held various roles in academia and industry, including teaching assistant positions at the University of Massachusetts Lowell and an advanced analytics software engineering role at Putnam Investments.
Work at HPR
Courtney Caldwell has been employed at Hyannis Port Research (HPR) as an Application Engineer I since 2021. In this role, Caldwell assists in designing solutions for new and existing clients, particularly as new exchanges open and new requirements arise. The position involves configuring optimal networking on high-speed trading and risk analysis systems, working with various datacenter and network vendors. Caldwell also plays a crucial role in ensuring that accurate rules of engagement are provided for market connectivity and risk check compliance.
Previous Experience in Academia
Courtney Caldwell has extensive experience in academia, having worked at the University of Massachusetts Lowell in various capacities. Caldwell served as a Teaching Assistant for the COMP.4200 Artificial Intelligence course for three months in 2020 and for nine months from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, Caldwell worked as a Grader for Computing II for eight months from 2018 to 2019. This experience contributed to a strong foundation in computer science education.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Prior to joining HPR, Courtney Caldwell worked as an Advanced Analytics Software Engineer at Putnam Investments for one year from 2019 to 2020. Caldwell also completed a Software Engineer Internship at Red Hat for seven months in 2020. These roles provided practical experience in software development and analytics, enhancing Caldwell's technical skills in the field.
Education and Expertise
Courtney Caldwell holds a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from St. John's College, which was completed from 2012 to 2016. Caldwell also earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Lowell, studying from 2018 to 2020. This combination of philosophy and computer science education supports a diverse skill set and analytical thinking.
Involvement with ACM
Courtney Caldwell served as the Public Relations Officer for the Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) at the University of Massachusetts Lowell from 2018 to 2020. In this role, Caldwell contributed to promoting the organization and its activities, enhancing communication within the computing community at the university.