David O'neill
About David O'neill
David O'Neill is a Quantitative Developer at Squarepoint Capital in London, England, where he has worked since 2020. He has prior experience as a kdb+ developer at First Derivatives, Morgan Stanley, and Kx, and holds a BSc in Applied and Computational Mathematics from University College Dublin.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
David O'Neill has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Quantitative Developer since 2020. His role involves developing quantitative models and tools to support trading strategies. Based in London, England, he has contributed to the firm's analytical capabilities over the past four years.
Previous Experience in Quantitative Development
Before joining Squarepoint Capital, David O'Neill worked at First Derivatives as a kdb+ developer from 2016 to 2020. He also held a position at Morgan Stanley as a kdb+ developer from 2017 to 2020. His experience in these roles involved working with high-performance databases and developing applications for financial services.
Education and Expertise
David O'Neill studied at University College Dublin, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Applied and Computational Mathematics from 2012 to 2016. His academic background provides a strong foundation in mathematical modeling and computational techniques, which are essential in his current role as a Quantitative Developer.
Background in Kdb+ Development
David O'Neill has extensive experience in kdb+ development, having worked at Kx, a division of First Derivatives plc, from 2016 to 2020. His work in this area has equipped him with skills in time-series data analysis and database management, which are crucial for quantitative finance applications.