Summary
Josef Schneider is a quantitative trader and Python enthusiast based in the San Francisco Bay Area with 11 years of engineering and data-focused experience. He blends applied mathematics and data science training from UC Berkeley with hands-on software engineering—building multi-controller GUIs in C#, high-throughput communication layers, and production trading tools at Voleon. His background spans algorithmic trading, ETF engineering at BlackRock’s Aladdin group, and data analysis, giving him a cross-disciplinary toolkit for turning quantitative ideas into reliable systems. Notably, he has experience improving instrument communication speeds and creating tooling that boosts engineering insight, reflecting a practical focus on performance and observability.
11 years of coding experience
1 year of employment as a software developer
High School Diploma, High School Diploma at Newport Harbor High School
Computer Science, Computer Science at Orange Coast College
Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Data Science, Minor in Computer Science, Bachelor's degree, Applied Mathematics with a concentration in Data Science, Minor in Computer Science at University of California, Berkeley