William Taffouraud

Experience

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  Novus

  May 2020 - now

  At Novus, we believe in a world where investing and charity can go hand in hand, where people have the tools and resources to build wealth while also making a meaningful difference in the world at large.We aim to offer innovative solutions that enable our clients to achieve their financial goals and contribute to the social and environmental causes they care about. Elaborated day trading and scalping strategies using sentiment analysis and technical indicators (MACD, stochastic functions, etc.)Assessed and improved profitability and trading metrics using KPIsCollaborated on an autonomous cryptocurrency trading algorithm (averaging 10-15% quarterly ROI in backtesting), then on the creation of an ML-algorithm powered automated portfolio manager for institutional and retail investors -> Novus

  • Co-founder and CEO

    Jan 2024 - now

  • ML Investing Algorithm Advisor

    May 2020 - Jan 2024
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  The Adecco Group

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Billing Specialist

  Processed temporary/fixed placements invoicing inherent to the Group's entities (LHH, Adecco, B&C...)Informed, advised, and supported internal networks in managing invoicing for the various servicesGuaranteed compliance with mandatory mentions and legal rules related to invoicingAnalyzed and reconciled invoiced data to ensure payment allocation to Fortune 500 companies (8-figure transactions)Managed the onboarding process for a new collaborator, conducted training sessions on company policies and procedures, and fostered a welcoming and supportive work environment. Received positive feedback from the collaborator and management. Show less

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  UCLA Community Programs Office

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2023

  Operations Specialist

  Boosted university well-being for students, providing support via a food closet, a safe student space called "lounge", free printing, and exam resourcesVolunteered for outreach projects creating positive change in under-served communities (3000 food & supply boxes packed and distributed for Christmas festivities)Participated in a student-run, student-funded retention project aimed at assisting undergraduate students with academic difficulties and cultural and social transitionsAssisted with Youth Empowerment, Health Empowerment, and Community Empowerment Services Show less

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  Roland Berger

  Jul 2023 - Dec 2023

  Communications & Digital

  Crafted impactful LinkedIn posts, recording over 150K impressions and enhancing brand reputationManaged communications metrics and weekly/yearly reports, assisting in increasing media presence and engagementLed and implemented LinkedIn benchmarks, resulting in a strategic shift and a measurable increase in digital engagementManaged and transformed press mentions into LinkedIn content, boosting media visibility and partner engagement