Per Ganestam
About Per Ganestam
Per Ganestam is a Quantitative Researcher currently employed at Squarepoint Capital, where he has worked since 2017. He has a background in software development and research, with previous positions at FlexTrade, Intel Corporation, Lund University, ST-Ericsson, and Toyota.
Work at Squarepoint Capital
Per Ganestam has been employed at Squarepoint Capital as a Quantitative Researcher since 2017. In this role, he focuses on developing quantitative models and strategies to enhance trading performance. His work involves extensive data analysis and algorithm development, contributing to the firm's investment strategies.
Previous Experience at FlexTrade
Prior to his current role, Per Ganestam worked at FlexTrade as a Software Developer from 2016 to 2017 in London, United Kingdom. During his tenure, he contributed to the development of trading software, enhancing the functionality and performance of the platform.
Education and Expertise
Per Ganestam completed his PhD studies at Lund University from 2010 to 2016. His research focused on quantitative methods, which laid the foundation for his expertise in data analysis and algorithmic trading. He also completed a master's thesis at Toyota in 2010, where he worked at the Higashifuji Technical Center.
Internship Experience
Per Ganestam gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Ph.D. student intern at Intel Corporation for three months in 2014 in Lund, Sweden. Additionally, he completed a summer internship at ST-Ericsson in 2009, where he was involved in projects related to semiconductor technology.