Aaron Birt
About Aaron Birt
Aaron Birt is a software developer with experience in creating computational graph systems and influence-mapping libraries. He has worked at Citi and currently at Squarepoint Capital, and holds a Master's degree in Computer Science from UCL.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Aaron Birt has been employed as a Software Developer at Squarepoint Capital since 2022. He continues to work in this role in London, England. His responsibilities include developing software solutions that support the firm's trading strategies and financial operations.
Previous Experience at Citi
Prior to joining Squarepoint Capital, Aaron Birt worked at Citi as an Assistant Vice President (AVP) from 2018 to 2022. During his four years at the firm, he was based in London, England, where he contributed to various software development projects within the financial services sector.
Education and Expertise
Aaron Birt studied at the College of West Anglia, where he earned an A Level in Mathematics and a BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3 in Computing from 2012 to 2014. He then pursued a Master's Degree in Computer Science at University College London (UCL) from 2014 to 2018, further enhancing his technical skills and knowledge in software development.
Technical Projects and Interests
Aaron has developed a homegrown computational graph system aimed at hobbyist crypto trading. He also created a proprietary influence-mapping library to calculate influence propagation of semantically analyzed text content. Additionally, he implemented a game engine using the Entity Component System paradigm as part of his hobbyist game development pursuits.
Language Skills and Cultural Interests
Aaron Birt is fluent in Spanish, having lived in southern Spain for nearly seven years. He has a strong interest in Japanese culture, music, and media, and has been studying the Japanese language for several years, reflecting his commitment to cultural exploration and language acquisition.