Gaston Solari Loudet
Punta Del Este
Summary
"Formerly mechatronic engineer, actual quantitative developer. I strongly believe that a scientific approach with a necessary tinge of thinking-out-of-the-box is the key to achieving innovation in the algorithmic trading industry. Looking forward to apply all that there is in my engineering background together with the new concepts to come, to drive ourselves into utter success inside the world of investment technology.”
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Quant Developer
Compound Academy
Vicente Lopez, Buenos Aires province
10.2021 - Current
- Carried out in-depth simulations of numerous MQL EAs and 3rd party signal sources on extensive and real (non-smoothed) bid-ask history from multiple CFD brokers.
- Programmed statistical analysis and prediction (what-if) toolbox for diagnostic analysis of such systems.
- Programmed an automatic MetaTrader backtesting machine by means of PyAutoGUI and Pyinstaller.
- Achievements: vastly improved and optimized proprietary EA performance and sustainability (from Sharpe 0.25 to 1.75).
Co-founder, Quant Developer
Vitrex SA
Punta del Este
03.2019 - Current
- Developed ZeroMQ-based interface between Python and MQL 4/5, for programming low-latency trading strategies at tick level.
- Automated and optimized put option shorting swing strategy through Interactive Brokers' TWS.
- Developed cloud app that scrapes and streams trading signals from external sources (chat, email, etc) to MQL client.
Embedded System Engineer
Freelance / self-employed
Buenos Aires
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Collaborated in MVPs and kickstarts of mechatronic projects related to: datalogging, simulation, autotronics, domestic security, and mobile robotics. Research and collaboration in various academic projects.
- Achievements: creation and testing of solar tracking robot with optimal control aiming algorithm in HC08 controllers. Energy efficiency increase of ~4% in photovoltaic automation applications.
CFD Engineering Internship
Candoit
Buenos Aires
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Programming in C++ and Matlab for finite element simulation of rock fractures and porous flow in petroleum reservoirs for Vaca Muerta upstream projects; microcontroller programming of speed regulating mechanism in paper bag making machine.
- Achievements: optimization of 3D mesh solver for potential flow visualization in DeltaP UniTest® software.
Education
Diploma - Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading
Quantitative Learning PVT LTD
Mumbai, India (remote)03.2021
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
Instituto Tecnológico De Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Buenos Aires, Argentina11.2017
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Buenos Aires, Argentina11.2017
Skills
- Programming: Python (4 years), Matlab (4 years), MQL (2 years), C/C (1 year), Dart (1 year)
- SDKs and environments: VS Code, Jupyter, Anaconda, Heroku, Git/Github, MySQL, SQLite
- Libraries: Numpy/Pandas/Sklearn/Scipy, Tensorflow, Keras, Threading, Celery, ZMQ, BeautifulSoup, Regex
- Frameworks: Flutter (1 year), Django (6 months)
- Trading skills: Price action analysis, Elliott waves, Indicators, Option greeks
- Numerical methods: Finite elements, monte carlo, state-space control
- IoT: Raspberry, Arduino, PCB/Circuit design, Serial comm, power electronics
Languages
Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Elementary
A2
Soft skills
- Innovation-driven
- Working under pressure
- Independence
- Results-driven
- Team player
- Leadership
- Analytical mindset
Hobbies
- Physics and mathematics.
- Singing and playing guitar.
- Sports: sailing, running, rugby.
- DIY electronics and crafting.
Timeline
Quant Developer
Compound Academy
10.2021 - Current
Co-founder, Quant Developer
Vitrex SA
03.2019 - Current
Embedded System Engineer
Freelance / self-employed
10.2016 - 07.2018
CFD Engineering Internship
Candoit
09.2015 - 01.2016
Diploma - Executive Programme in Algorithmic Trading
Quantitative Learning PVT LTD
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechatronics
Instituto Tecnológico De Buenos Aires (ITBA)
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Instituto Tecnológico De Buenos Aires (ITBA)
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