About

Professional

Capital Markets & Electronic Trading

I possess extensive experience working with major investment banks and financial institutions in London, Hong Kong and the UAE, developing algorithmic trading solutions for global markets. My background covers Cash Equity, Futures, and FX across key financial hubs including London, Tokyo, and New York. Beyond institutional banking, I have successfully delivered bespoke electronic trading systems for proprietary trading firms and startups, scaling solutions to meet specific liquidity and latency requirements.

Systems Architecture & Technical Strategy

My core strength lies in designing robust architectures for complex systems. I am frequently engaged to architect greenfield products, audit existing designs, and provide independent expert assessments of ongoing engineering efforts. I thrive on the intellectual challenge of structuring software to be scalable, maintainable, and aligned with long-term business goals.

Full Stack & UI Engineering

With a career spanning almost three decades, I maintain a comprehensive command of the software stack. From designing high-performance backend services to implementing responsive web and desktop user interfaces, I understand the complete lifecycle of application development. I focus on technical precision and performance, ensuring that interfaces can handle the demands of data-intensive workflows.

Digital Assets & Blockchain

I apply my financial engineering background to the digital assets space, focusing on the technical realities of blockchain and smart contracts. I look past market hype to build secure and practical applications of distributed ledger technology.

Infrastructure & Operations

I bridge the gap between development and operations with practical expertise in Linux/Windows environments and cloud infrastructure. I am proficient in setting up and securing deployment pipelines and environments (AWS, cloud providers), ensuring that code is delivered reliably.

AI-Driven Engineering

I actively embrace the paradigm shift of AI-assisted development. By integrating advanced LLMs into my workflow, I achieve significant gains in velocity and problem-solving capability. Crucially, I maintain a pragmatic view of the technology: I leverage AI as a force multiplier for boilerplate and exploration, while applying deep engineering experience to verify correctness, handle edge cases, and ensure that generated solutions meet strict security and architectural standards.

Further reading

My resume can be found here .

Work Environment

I have spent the majority of my career in professional environments, successfully leading and collaborating within teams both large and small. I also have significant experience with remote work and distributed team structures. I am equally effective in a traditional office setting or operating independently from a remote location, prioritizing clear communication and consistent delivery.

Personal

Outside of engineering, I am an avid reader of history, biographies, and science. I have a deep passion for linguistics; I speak English, Hebrew, and Spanish, and have studied Mandarin Chinese. I value continuous learning and enjoy engaging with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds.