I have always been interested in markets. There is a proliferation of data out there but the difference between working in markets and other fields is the ability to test ideas and generate results "in real life" quickly. I have traded swaps at Morgan Stanley, worked with a Cambridge Professor to predict stock prices using neural networks, designed and traded high frequency algorithms on many markets worldwide at what was then the largest HFT firm in the world. I have also put the odd spread trade on between election bets and financial positions.

Despite my academic experience, I have always been more of a "doer" than a thinker. I am motivated to work with exceptional people and achieve real results. One of my colleagues described me as "having the will to get the job done". Whilst studying for my latest PhD I did not confine myself to pure research. A summary of my experience in the world of work is below.

Consultant - Proprietary trading firm

Aug 2023 - Sep 2023

Remote

Conducted a feasibility study of using common deep learning methods from industry to improve the client’s quantitative trading process.

Non Executive Director - YourFLOCK.co.uk

Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

Manchester

FLOCK is a SaaS platform helping teams to grow by finding the best-fit candidates and maximising their value to your unique team based on culture.

Advised on data science and machine learning matters, including the hiring of talent.

Expert Witness - Large Hedge Fund

Jun 2020 - Jan 2021

Cambridge and London

Acted as expert witness for the Defendant in a high profile case in the High Court. The case involved an intellectual property dispute regarding high frequency trading.

Director - In Between Opportunities Ltd

2014 - 2019

Cambridge

In Between Opportunities Ltd is a vehicle for my commercial activities. Activities included:

Building a commercial property portfolio.
Lecturing to hedge funds on HFT.
Provided secured loans to a property developer.

High Frequency Trader - Getco

2007 - 2013

London and Singapore

Getco was the world's largest high frequency trading firm. The firm traded in over 50 markets globally and was consistently among the top 5 participants by volume on many venues.

Built and executed quantitative trading models across multiple markets and geographies.
Head of Futures Trading, Getco Asia (2013).
Head of Equities Trading, Getco Europe (2010-2011).

Research Analyst - Financial Data Consultants

2004 - 2006

Cambridge

Hired by a Cambridge Professor to conduct research on the use of Bayesian neural networks to the problem of stock price prediction. Employed while studying for a PhD.

Interest Rate Derivatives Trader - Morgan Stanley

2001 - 2004

London

Traded swaps, swaptions, caps and floors in major European currencies.

Graduate Assistant to Professor Stephen Hawking

1997 - 1998

University of Cambridge

Professor Hawking's general assistant both in Cambridge and whilst travelling.