Patrick Mackinlay
About Patrick Mackinlay
Patrick Mackinlay is a Software Engineer at QuestDB in London, with extensive experience in financial technology and high-performance software development.
Current Role at QuestDB
Patrick Mackinlay is currently a Software Engineer at QuestDB, located in London, England, United Kingdom. He joined QuestDB in March 2020 and has since been contributing to the development of a high-performance time series database. His role involves utilizing his expertise in Java and C programming languages, specifically for developing features that enhance the high performance, high availability, low latency, and scalability of the database.
Previous Experience at HSBC Global Banking and Markets
Patrick Mackinlay worked at HSBC Global Banking and Markets from 2014 to 2020, serving as a Senior low latency risk and pricing FX algo developer. During his six-year tenure in London, he specialized in financial technology and contributed to various aspects of low latency risk and pricing algorithm development.
Background in Financial Technology
Patrick Mackinlay has a strong background in financial technology, having worked at multiple major banks. His roles have included Senior Software Engineer positions at HSBC Global Banking and Markets, Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and UBS Investment Bank. His experience in financial tech spans over a decade, with significant contributions to low latency systems and high-performance computing in the financial sector.
Education and Academic Background
Patrick Mackinlay studied Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 1990 to 1994. Prior to this, he attended Scuola Europea Varese - European School Varese. There, he completed a European Baccalaureate with a focus on Physics, Maths, and Advanced Maths from 1980 to 1990.
Industry Experience and Contracting Roles
Throughout his career, Patrick Mackinlay has amassed extensive experience across various industries, including finance, media, and technology. He has worked in senior software development roles at prominent organizations such as Deutsche Bank, Rule Financial, Macro 4, Vibrant Media, SpaceSurfer Ltd., and Catlin. Notably, he has also served as a contractor for the BBC and other companies, demonstrating a versatile skill set and a wide range of industry exposure.