Gaurav Gupta
About Gaurav Gupta
Gaurav Gupta is an Application Development Manager with extensive experience in software development and financial risk management. He has held various roles in prominent companies, including Sculptor Capital Management and BP, and possesses a strong knowledge of financial instruments and application development techniques.
Current Role at Sculptor Capital Management
Gaurav Gupta serves as the Application Development Manager at Sculptor Capital Management, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing application development initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in financial services technology. His current focus includes implementing advanced development methodologies and enhancing application performance to meet the needs of the organization.
Previous Experience at Sculptor Capital Management
Before his current role, Gaurav Gupta worked as a Senior Analyst at Sculptor Capital Management from 2015 to 2021. During this time, he contributed to various analytical projects, utilizing his expertise in financial risk management and application development to support the firm's objectives.
Professional Background in Software Development
Gaurav Gupta has a diverse background in software development, having held positions at several prominent organizations. He worked as a Lead Developer at BP for 10 months in 2012, and as a Senior Software Engineer at ICBC Standard Bank Plc from 2013 to 2015. His experience also includes roles at Experian, Compass Group, Bestinvest, and Vodafone, where he developed applications and contributed to software engineering projects.
Education and Technical Skills
Gaurav Gupta earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) in Computer Science from B.M. Institute of Engineering, where he studied from 2000 to 2003. He possesses a strong technical skill set that includes knowledge of Test Driven Development (TDD), Behavior Driven Development (BDD), and Aspect Oriented Programming (AOP). Additionally, he is proficient in various programming frameworks and methodologies, including Prism, Dependency Injection (DI), and the Task Parallel Library (TPL).
Financial Risk Management Knowledge
Gaurav Gupta is a candidate for Financial Risk Management (FRM), indicating his commitment to advancing his knowledge in financial risk assessment and management. He has experience with risk modeling techniques such as Value at Risk (VaR), GARCH, and Monte Carlo simulations, as well as familiarity with Over-the-Counter (OTC) and Exchange Traded Derivatives (ETD).