John Duffy
A December 2020 MSc Scientific Computing graduate from UCL (Distinction) with previous military service and commercial experience.
With a BEng Electrical Engineering from Imperial College, equipped with a strong understanding of computing from high-level software design, down to the low-level hardware execution.
Actively seeking a position as a C++/Python software developer in a proprietary trading firm or hedge fund, or as an ML software engineer in a firm developing cutting-edge AI.
Contact Details
Taunton, Somerset, United Kingdom
+44 (0) 7920 795254
Key Skills
- C++, CMake, Catch2, GoogleTest, GoogleBench
- Python, SciPy, NumPy, Numba, NumExpr
- Pandas, scikit-learn, Keras, TensorFlow
- C, OpenCL
- Rust
- MATLAB
- Linear Algebra, Numerical Methods
- Linux
- Git/GitHub, Travis
- Oracle Certified Professional, Java SE 8 Programmer
- Operations management, bid writing, presentation, leadership, commercial and regulatory responsibility
Experience
MSc Scientific Computing
UCL (Sep 19 – Dec 20)
Distinction achieved on completion of the following courses:
High Performance Computing
Python, NumPy, Numba, NumExpr, OpenCL, Linear Algebra
Research Software Development in C++
C++, CMake, Eigen, Git, Travis
Software Engineering with Python
Python, NumPy, K-Means Clustering, pytest, Git, Travis
Machine Learning and Big Data
Python, Pandas, Seaborn, scikit-learn, TensorFlow
Numerical Methods
Numerical methods for solving Non-Linear Equations, Linear Systems and Ordinary Differential Equations
Numerical Optimisation
Line Search, Trust Regions, Conjugate Gradient, Quasi-Newton and Constraint Optimisation methods
Computational and Simulation Methods
Finite Difference and Finite Element methods for solving Partial Differential Equations
Mathematics and Statistics of Algorithmic Trading
Market Microstructure, Optimal Execution, Pairs Trading
Software Developer and Helicopter Pilot
Freelance (Jan 18 – Sep 19)
Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 8 Programmer training and freelance offshore and VIP helicopter pilot.
Helicopter Pilot
CHC, Bond (Jan 02 – Jan 18)
Offshore helicopter pilot, operations manager and Technical Lead for a £2 Billion bid to provide Search & Rescue (SAR) helicopter services to the UK Government.
Naval Officer and Helicopter Pilot
Royal Navy (Jan 90 – Jan 02)
Leadership skills honed as the pilot and Commander of a Seaking helicopter operating from Royal Navy frigates and destroyers, aircraft carriers, and in the Scottish Highlands
Education
MSc Scientific Computing
UCL
BEng Electrical Engineering
Imperial College
Certificate in Securities
Securities Institute
Certificate in Derivatives
Securities Institute