Omar Obeya
About Omar Obeya
Omar Obeya is a Software Engineer specializing in High Frequency Market Data at Two Sigma, where he has redesigned a market data QA testing tool and implemented a new market data parser. He holds a Master's degree in Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has previous experience as an intern at notable companies such as Yahoo! and GoDaddy.
Current Role at Two Sigma
Omar Obeya currently works as a Software Engineer specializing in High Frequency Market Data at Two Sigma. He has been in this position since 2019. In his role, he redesigned a market data QA testing tool and implemented a new market data parser, contributing to the efficiency and accuracy of market data processing.
Education and Expertise
Omar Obeya studied at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) from 2018 to 2019. Prior to this, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science at MIT from 2014 to 2018. His education has provided him with a strong foundation in software engineering and data analysis.
Previous Experience
Omar Obeya has a diverse background in software engineering, having held several internships and research positions. He interned at Yahoo! in 2015, worked as a Software Engineer Intern at Two Sigma in 2018, and served as a Research Assistant at MIT's Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, he interned at GoDaddy in 2016 and worked at the MIT Media Lab as an Undergraduate Student Researcher in 2014.
Leadership and Community Involvement
Omar Obeya actively participates in community activities, particularly within the Arab society in America. During his undergraduate studies, he served as the vice president of the Arab Student Organization, where he led efforts to organize social events, fostering community engagement and cultural exchange.