David Cohen
About David Cohen
David Cohen is a Fixed Income Software Engineer with a background in mathematics and computer science. He has held various roles, including teaching assistant and software developer, and has experience in algorithmic trading.
Work at Old Mission
David Cohen has been employed at Old Mission as a Fixed Income Software Engineer since 2023. In this role, he focuses on developing software solutions tailored for fixed income markets. His responsibilities include designing, implementing, and maintaining software systems that support trading and investment strategies.
Education and Expertise
David Cohen holds a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Computational and Applied Mathematics from the University of Chicago, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science (M.S.) in Computer Science from the University of Vermont, completing his studies in 2017. His academic background provides a strong foundation in mathematical modeling and software development.
Background
David Cohen began his career in academia, working as a Math Teaching Assistant at the University of Chicago from 2013 to 2016. He later served in a similar capacity at the University of Vermont from 2016 to 2017. In 2015, he gained practical experience as an Algorithmic Trading Intern at Gelber Group LLC for two months, where he was exposed to the dynamics of trading algorithms.
Previous Experience at Halo Investing, Inc.
Before joining Old Mission, David Cohen worked at Halo Investing, Inc. as a Senior Software Developer from 2017 to 2023. During his six years at Halo Investing, he contributed to the development of software solutions that enhance investment strategies and trading operations, leveraging his expertise in both mathematics and computer science.