Professional Experience

My journey in quantitative finance and software engineering, with a focus on developing robust models and innovative solutions.

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Intern, Consultant – Complex Financial Instruments Valuations (Derivatives)
Valuations – Complex Financial Instruments Intern
Jan 2025 - Apr 2025Toronto, Canada
PythonFinancial ModelingSQLMonte Carlo SimulationBloomberg TerminalModel RiskAutomationCapital IQPSU Valuations
  • Developed Monte Carlo-based models to value performance share units (PSUs) and exotic equity derivatives, incorporating features like peer-relative performance, payout caps, and path dependency.
  • Built and calibrated Black-Scholes and binomial tree models for standard and barrier options, leveraging market data extracted from Bloomberg and Capital IQ.
  • Engineered valuation frameworks that integrated key risk factors including volatility term structures, peer correlations, discount curves, and credit risk adjustments.
  • Produced technical documentation and valuation memos supporting audit and advisory engagements, ensuring compliance with IFRS 13 and internal governance standards.
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Full Stack Engineer, HSBC Software Development
HSBC Software Development
Sep 2022 - Aug 2024Toronto, Canada
APIsDatabase ComponentsE-trading PlatformsUX DesignCash Prime BrokerageSystem IntegrationWorkflow Efficiency
  • Participated in the design and development of an in-house Inventory Management System for REPO trading, replacing legacy vendor software and aligning closely with trader requirements across regions.
  • Applied design thinking and UX principles to enhance the usability of HSBC's E-trading platforms in both equities and REPO markets, including interface design, prototyping, and feature reviews.
  • Contributed to the development of APIs, database components, and technical specifications supporting robust, high-performance electronic trading systems across capital markets.
  • Supported modernization efforts in Cash Prime Brokerage by helping develop a flexible trade entry platform to replace outdated vendor solutions, improving integration and workflow efficiency.
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Senior Software Engineer & UX Analyst Developer
HSBC Software Development
Oct 2019 - Sep 2022Guangzhou, China
AI ToolsNLPFIX EngineUX DesignDashboardsProductivityTrade Messaging
  • Contributed to the development of AI and NLP driven tools aimed at enhancing HSBC's REPO trading platform, working closely with designers, developers, and data scientists across global teams.
  • Supported the design and deployment of a secure FIX Engine for Cash Equities trading, replacing a third-party solution and improving system performance and cost efficiency.
  • Participated in UX design initiatives for trading tools and internal dashboards within Global Banking & Markets (GBM), including user research, prototyping, and interface enhancements.
  • Helped build interactive dashboards that provided data-driven insights into software delivery and team productivity across GBM.
  • Collaborated with sales and product teams to create tools that structured trade-related messages into formats ready for order generation, improving usability and front-office efficiency.
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Blockchain Dev - Intern
Unity Labs
Jun 2018 – Aug 2019Guangzhou
SolidityEthereumSmart ContractsdAppsWeb3.jsAPIsSecurity Audits
  • Developed and deployed smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain using Solidity.
  • Designed decentralized applications (dApps) with secure backend logic.
  • Collaborated with the backend team to integrate blockchain APIs.
  • Participated in code reviews and smart contract audits to ensure code quality.
  • Gained experience with Web3.js and Ethereum test networks (Ropsten, Kovan).
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Symbio - Intern
Symbio - Intern
Jan 2016 – Mar 2017Beijing, China
Manual TestingAndroidiOSJiraSDLCQABug Tracking
  • Created and executed manual test cases for Android and iOS applications.
  • Documented bugs and worked with developers to verify fixes.
  • Performed regression and smoke testing across app releases.
  • Used Jira for test planning and defect tracking.
  • Gained foundational understanding of SDLC and QA best practices.
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