Robert Orsini
About Robert Orsini
Robert Orsini is a System Engineer with extensive experience in infrastructure technology strategies for low latency trade systems. He has held significant roles at major financial institutions, including Barclays and BNP Paribas, and currently works at Two Sigma.
Work at Two Sigma
Robert Orsini has been employed at Two Sigma as a System Engineer since 2023. In this role, he contributes to the company's technology initiatives within the New York City Metropolitan Area. His responsibilities include developing and implementing systems that support the firm's trading operations.
Education and Expertise
Robert Orsini studied at Pace University - Lubin School of Business, where he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree from 1989 to 1996. He possesses expertise in automation scripting using bash and Python, which he applies to daily trade support tasks. His knowledge extends to middleware technologies, including Solace VPN messaging and Tibco configuration.
Background in Financial Services
Robert Orsini has extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at Barclays for ten years as Vice President in Quant Prime Services/technology, where he managed a five-person RTB trade support team focused on low latency trade systems. Prior to that, he served as AVP Capital Markets - Listed Derivatives Futures Trading at BNP Paribas from 2011 to 2013.
Professional Experience at Barclays
During his tenure at Barclays, Robert Orsini developed infrastructure technology strategies for low latency trade systems and spearheaded major projects for new client onboarding. He built the RTB team to support all facets of prime business trading over a six-year period, showcasing his leadership and project management skills.
Technical Skills and Protocols
Robert Orsini is proficient in FIX protocol versions 4.0, 4.1, and 4.2, which he utilizes for session build-outs and troubleshooting. He also has exposure to DMA binary protocols, including UTPD, OUCH, EDGE (BYX, BZX), and Arca PILLAR, enhancing his technical capabilities in the trading environment.