Will Tennien
About Will Tennien
Will Tennien is the Co-founder and CTO of Py, with a background in quantitative trading and software engineering. He has held various roles at notable companies including Jane Street, Instagram, and Google, and he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Brown University.
Work at Py
Will Tennien serves as the Co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Py, a role he has held since 2016. His tenure at Py spans over eight years, during which he has contributed to the company's technological advancements and strategic direction. Based in the San Francisco Bay Area, Tennien plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's vision and operational framework.
Current Role at Jane Street
Since 2018, Will Tennien has been employed at Jane Street as a Quantitative professional. His role is based in New York, where he has been working on-site for six years. This position follows a previous stint at Jane Street as a Trader in 2016, where he worked for four months. His experience at Jane Street highlights his expertise in quantitative analysis and trading strategies.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Internships
Will Tennien has a diverse background in engineering and finance, having held various internships and positions. He worked at Retool for two months in 2018 as an Engineer and completed internships at Instagram and Google in 2016 and 2014, respectively. His internship at Instagram lasted three months in Menlo Park, while his time at Google was also three months in Manhattan. Additionally, he interned at Jane Street as a Quantitative Trading and Research Intern in 2015.
Education and Academic Background
Will Tennien studied at Brown University, where he earned a Four-Year B.S./M.S. degree in Applied Math and Computer Science, graduating Magna Cum Laude. He also attended Y Combinator, completing the S2017 program in 2017. His early education includes time at St. Thomas Choir School and Concord Academy, which laid the foundation for his academic and professional pursuits.
Research Experience
Before his more recent roles, Will Tennien gained valuable research experience as an intern at Vodia Capital, LLC, where he worked for two years from 2011 to 2013. This position provided him with insights into the financial sector and contributed to his skill set in quantitative analysis and research methodologies.