Joseph S.
About Joseph S.
Joseph S. is a Quantitative Software Engineer currently employed at Two Sigma in New York. He has a diverse background in software engineering and education, having worked at notable institutions such as Google and Carnegie Mellon University.
Work at Two Sigma
Joseph S. currently serves as a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on maintaining and enhancing the portfolio optimizer, specifically within macro areas such as futures, commodities, and foreign exchange. His work involves improving matrix operations to expedite the performance of portfolio optimizers. Joseph utilizes programming languages including Python, Java, and C to implement these enhancements.
Previous Experience in Software Engineering
Prior to his current role, Joseph S. worked as a Software Engineer at Insurello from 2020 to 2022 in Stockholm, Sweden. He also gained experience at Google, where he was employed as a Software Engineer for one year from 2015 to 2016 in Mountain View, California. His diverse background in software engineering has contributed to his expertise in quantitative analysis and optimization.
Education and Expertise
Joseph S. studied at Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from 2009 to 2012. He later attended KTH Royal Institute of Technology, pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science from 2016 to 2021. His academic background includes a strong focus on convex optimization and linear algebra, which are critical to his work in quantitative software engineering.
Teaching and Mentorship Roles
Joseph S. has held various teaching and mentorship positions throughout his career. He served as a Teaching Assistant at Carnegie Mellon University for one month in 2012. Additionally, he worked as a Mentor at Breakout Mentors from 2013 to 2018. He also coached programming contests at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2017 to 2021, further demonstrating his commitment to education and mentorship in the field of computer science.
Early Career and Tutoring Experience
In the early stages of his career, Joseph S. worked as a Tutor at AJ Tutoring, LLC for one month in 2014. He also gained valuable experience as a Doctoral Student at KTH Royal Institute of Technology from 2016 to 2021. His early career experiences laid the foundation for his later roles in software engineering and quantitative analysis.