Alex Cheung

Experience

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  IAA

  May 2016 - Jan 2018

  Administrative Assistant

  • Supported administrative operations, including website and database management, and the organization of bi-weekly auctions.• Managed client communications via phone and email, processing transactions for both in-person and online clients efficiently.

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  Simon Fraser University

  Sept 2018 - Jan 2020

  IT Technician

  • Enhanced faculty and student access to educational tools and resources through comprehensive IT support.• Provided solutions for software, hardware, and technology services, improving class delivery and resource utilization.

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  Numerai

  Aug 2021 - now

  Tournament Data Scientist

  • Excelled as a top participant in Numerai's global data science competition, leveraging an advanced ensemble of machine learning models including XGBoost, TensorFlow Random Forest, and Neural Networks for stock market prediction.• Engineered an automated data pipeline using AWS, Python, APIs, and SQL, facilitating weekly submission of predictive models.• Achieved exceptional performance with over 150% quarterly market-neutral returns, contributing to the success of a hedge fund startup managing over $150M AUM.• Demonstrated proficiency in creating models that significantly outperform market-neutral indexes and traditional quant funds by analyzing and interpreting complex, regularized stock market data.• Participated in a unique investment process, combining data science excellence with financial expertise to construct a diversified, market-neutral portfolio, showcasing the ability to generate consistent returns under varying market conditions. Show less

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  KWA Analytics

  Jun 2022 - now

  • Led the creation of advanced backtesting frameworks to improve portfolio strategy evaluation, boosting risk management and predictive accuracy.• Spearheaded Python and Beacon-based integration of complex market data feeds for real-time portfolio insights and adjustments.• Drove initiatives to enhance market data utilization, streamlining data capture and processing to elevate decision-making efficiency.• Implemented robust data analysis tools, integrating Bloomberg APIs for superior financial information access and market trend analysis.• Mentored developers in programming and financial modeling, promoting a culture of innovation and professional development. Show less • Specialized in Python development on the Beacon platform within the Energy/Capital Markets sector, focusing on enhancing software solutions for modeling portfolio impact across different market scenarios.• Played a key role in the firm's adaptation to the LIBOR-SOFR transition, concentrating on the development of risk metrics and pricing strategies.• Gained extensive experience with Bloomberg, diving deep into its analytical tools to support bonds, structured products, and mortgages analysis.• Leveraged database and infrastructure expertise to improve data processes and integration, contributing to the firm's operational efficiency and decision-making capabilities. Show less

  • Senior Software Developer

    Feb 2024 - now

  • Software Developer

    Jun 2022 - Feb 2024