Maojen Hsu
About Maojen Hsu
Maojen Hsu is the Vice President at Jefferies & Company, with a strong background in computer science and civil engineering, and expertise in optimizing electronic trading systems.
Current Role at Jefferies & Company
Maojen Hsu holds the position of Vice President (VP) at Jefferies & Company. He has been with the firm since 2011. In his role, he utilizes his expertise in software development and performance optimization to enhance the company's electronic trading systems.
Previous Experience at Citigroup
Prior to his role at Jefferies & Company, Maojen Hsu served as Vice President at Citigroup from 2004 to 2011. During his 7-year tenure, he worked on multiple projects that involved performance tuning and optimization of trading systems, helping to maintain their efficiency.
Early Career at CMS Forex
Maojen Hsu began his career in the financial technology sector as a Web Application Developer at CMS Forex. He worked there for 8 months from 2003 to 2004. His role focused on developing web applications, laying the foundation for his future work in trading system development.
Educational Background
Maojen Hsu holds an M.S. in Computer Science from New York University, which he obtained between 2001 and 2003. He also earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering from National Taiwan University, studying from 1995 to 1999.
Technical Expertise in Electronic Trading
Maojen Hsu has substantial expertise in Java Performance Tuning and Memory Profiling, essential for optimizing electronic trading systems. He is proficient in using UML and Design Patterns for software development, which enhances the architecture of trading systems. Additionally, he has advanced skills in Database Tuning and is experienced in a range of programming languages including Sybase, C/C++, Perl, and shell scripting. His knowledge extends to using the FIX Protocol, crucial for real-time securities transaction communication in electronic trading.