Brandon Hong
About Brandon Hong
Brandon Hong is a Software Engineer at XR Trading, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master's degree in Data Science from Harvard Extension School and a Master's degree in Biochemistry from Brandeis University.
Work at XR Trading
Brandon Hong has been employed at XR Trading as a Software Engineer since 2021. In this role, he collaborates with teams to enhance the integration of SQL queries within Python applications. He has contributed to the development of a Cryptocurrency data pipeline, which automates the processes of downloading, cleaning, and storing data for trading teams. Additionally, he has implemented monitoring systems using Slack and PagerDuty to notify teams of production application issues.
Education and Expertise
Brandon Hong holds a Master of Science in Biochemistry from Brandeis University, where he studied from 2015 to 2019. He also earned a Bachelor's degree with High Honors in Biochemistry and Chemistry from the same institution during the same period. Furthering his education, he completed a Master's degree in Data Science at Harvard Extension School from 2020 to 2023. This educational background provides him with a strong foundation in both scientific and technical disciplines.
Background
Prior to joining XR Trading, Brandon Hong worked as an Engineer at Rentschler Biopharma from 2020 to 2021 in Milford, Massachusetts. He also served as an Associate Scientist at PPD for 11 months from 2019 to 2020. His experiences in these roles have contributed to his expertise in data analysis and application development within the biotechnology and trading sectors.
Achievements
Brandon Hong has designed and automated a Cryptocurrency data pipeline that supports trading teams by managing data efficiently. He analyzes market and cryptocurrency data using Python to identify anomalies and trends, which aids in informed trading decisions. His integration of new monitoring systems has improved the responsiveness of production applications, enhancing overall operational efficiency.