Kyle Nguyen
About Kyle Nguyen
Kyle Nguyen is a software developer with extensive experience in financial technology. He has worked at Waterfall Asset Management LLC since 2016, where he leads a team of developers and has implemented significant improvements in data processing and analytics.
Work at Waterfall Asset Management
Kyle Nguyen has been employed at Waterfall Asset Management LLC as a Software Developer since 2016. In this role, he has implemented a microservices platform that reduced data processing time from over six hours to just minutes. He manages a team of offshore developers to support the firm's back- and middle-office needs, focusing on ETL processes and automation tools. Additionally, he serves as the subject matter expert and principal developer of the Intex API, which deals with complex financial instruments such as CLO/CDO and CMBS.
Previous Experience at Dentsu Aegis Network
Before joining Waterfall Asset Management, Kyle worked at Dentsu Aegis Network as an ETL / C# Developer from 2014 to 2015. His tenure lasted one year in New York, NY, where he contributed to data processing and management tasks.
Education and Expertise
Kyle Nguyen holds a Master of Science in Economics from The University of Texas at Dallas, where he studied from 2009 to 2011. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Baylor University, attending from 2004 to 2008. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his work in software development and financial analytics.
Background in Data Management and Development
Prior to his role at Waterfall Asset Management, Kyle worked at Enstoa, Inc. as an Analyst from 2012 to 2014. In this position, he gained experience in data management and analytics, which contributed to his skill set as a software developer. He has developed a custom fixed-income cashflows modeling engine from scratch using Python and numpy, which is integral to the firm's analytics platform.
Technical Skills and Tools
Kyle Nguyen is proficient in various technologies, including Python, Flask, and Apache Airflow. He is the principal developer and maintainer of in-house GUI tools and automation/orchestration tools. His expertise extends to leading the migration of accounting data to AWS cloud, where he created processes and managed consultants to ensure seamless data integration.