Preet Patel
About Preet Patel
Preet Patel is a Quantitative Software Engineer currently working at Two Sigma, where he develops core trading, modeling, and research pipelines. He has a background in software engineering and education, having previously worked at Microsoft and the University of Michigan.
Work at Two Sigma
Preet Patel currently serves as a Quantitative Software Engineer at Two Sigma, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he develops core trading, modeling, and research pipelines, contributing to the firm's quantitative finance strategies. His work involves leveraging software engineering skills to enhance trading systems and improve data analysis processes.
Experience at Microsoft
Preet Patel worked at Microsoft as a Software Engineer 2 from 2019 to 2021 in Seattle, Washington. During his tenure, he contributed to various software development projects. Prior to this role, he completed a Software Engineering Internship at Microsoft in 2018 for three months, gaining valuable experience in software engineering practices.
Educational Background
Preet Patel studied at the University of Michigan, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) in Computer Science from 2014 to 2017. He continued his education at the same institution, obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science from 2017 to 2018. His academic background provides a strong foundation for his work in software engineering and quantitative analysis.
Previous Roles and Experience
Prior to his current role at Two Sigma, Preet Patel gained diverse experience in both educational and software engineering roles. He served as an Orientation Leader at the University of Michigan in 2015 and as a Graduate Student Instructor in 2018. Additionally, he worked at CME Group as a Software Engineer in 2017 and completed internships at Chicago Trading Company and Microsoft, enhancing his skills in both finance and technology sectors.