Taskin Ehtesham
About Taskin Ehtesham
Taskin Ehtesham is a Trade Flow Engineer at Squarepoint Capital, specializing in resolving production outages and supporting various asset classes. He holds a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical & Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto and a Professional Certificate in Cloud Computing from McGill University.
Current Role at Squarepoint Capital
Taskin Ehtesham serves as a Trade Flow Engineer at Squarepoint Capital, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he resolves production outages and addresses day-to-day issues related to trading applications and infrastructure. He supports a diverse range of asset classes, including Equities, Options, Futures, Fixed Income, Foreign Exchange, Swaps, and Crypto, as part of the trade flow life cycle. Additionally, he is responsible for onboarding new brokers, venues, trading platforms, funds, and asset classes to facilitate the firm's expansion.
Previous Experience at Morgan Stanley
Prior to his current role, Taskin Ehtesham worked at Morgan Stanley as a System Reliability Engineer from 2019 to 2021 in Montreal, QC, Canada. In this capacity, he focused on ensuring the reliability and performance of systems critical to trading operations. His experience at Morgan Stanley contributed to his expertise in managing complex trading environments.
Experience at Fidessa
Taskin Ehtesham was employed at Fidessa as a Trading Application Engineer from 2016 to 2019 in Toronto, ON, Canada. In this role, he worked on the development and maintenance of trading applications, contributing to the efficiency and effectiveness of trading operations. His tenure at Fidessa provided him with valuable insights into trading technologies and application support.
Educational Background
Taskin Ehtesham earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Toronto, where he studied from 2011 to 2016. He furthered his education by obtaining a Professional Certificate in Cloud Computing from McGill University, completing this program from 2021 to 2023. His educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles and technology.
Technical Skills and Contributions
In his current role, Taskin Ehtesham has developed a dashboard utilizing Python, Bash, and Kdb+ to automate various checks and tasks, enhancing operational efficiency. He acts as the first point of contact for the trading desk, facilitating communication between business and technology teams. His technical skills and contributions play a significant role in supporting the trading operations at Squarepoint Capital.