Dema Ushchapovskyy
About Dema Ushchapovskyy
Dema Ushchapovskyy is a software developer with a Master's degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Imperial College London. He has experience in quantitative analysis and development, with interests in reinforcement learning and finance.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Dema Ushchapovskyy has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Software Developer since 2021. In this role, he contributes to the development of software solutions that support the firm's trading and investment strategies. His work involves applying programming skills to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of financial operations within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Dema Ushchapovskyy studied at Imperial College London, where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering with Management from 2016 to 2020. His education included a focus on machine learning during his final year, as well as modules that enhanced his understanding of finance, corporate structures, and economic principles through the Imperial Business School. He also completed A-Levels at Abbey College Cambridge from 2014 to 2016.
Background
Dema Ushchapovskyy has a background in software development and quantitative analysis. He worked as a Tutor at Fire Tech in 2019 for seven months, where he taught technology-related subjects. He also served as a Lighting Engineer at Imperial College Union from 2017 to 2019. His experience includes a role as a Quantitative Analyst at Hartree Partners for five months in 2019 and as a Quantitative Developer at ClearMacro Ltd from 2020 to 2021.
Interests in Reinforcement Learning and Finance
Dema Ushchapovskyy has a keen interest in reinforcement learning and its applications in finance. This interest aligns with his academic background and professional experience, particularly in roles that involve quantitative analysis and software development within financial contexts.