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Deep Dive into an Emotionless Options Trading C++ System: Architecture, Strategy, and Simulation
This article provides an in-depth exploration of a comprehensive, command-line-based a Emotionless Options Trading System written in modern C++ (C++20)
Bryan Downing
Jul 3112 min read


DE Shaw Careers of hardware engineering move to HRT and OpenAI
A recent trend has emerged, with a notable outflow of engineering talent from the renowned hedge fund DE Shaw careers to firms like Hudson River Trading (HRT) and OpenAI.
Bryan Downing
Jun 275 min read


Oscillators to AI-Orchestrated Markets: Developer's Journey Through Quant C Coding Experiment
An in-depth exploration of experimental quant C and C++ projects, from implementing Ehlers' Cybernetic Oscillator and probing option theory to simulating mean-reverting processes and LPI volatility.
Bryan Downing
May 2312 min read


Navigating the Quantitative Landscape: Deep Analysis vs. Technical Implementation – An Exploration
Is the greater interest in consuming and understanding comprehensive market deep analysis, or in developing the technical prowess to construct these analyses through programming and quantitative techniques?
Bryan Downing
May 208 min read


PhD topics in quantitative finance starting in research
Embarking on research in quantitative finance, particularly with a focus on the dynamic and rapidly evolving DeFi landscape, can feel lik
Bryan Downing
Feb 44 min read
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