Matthew P Jones
Quantitative Researcher | Ph.D. Physicist | Builder of ML-Driven Investment Systems with LLM Integration
- Role
- Chief Executive Officer at RocketTrader™ Inc.
- Location
- Franklin, TN, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Matthew P Jones
Quantitative researcher, entrepreneur, applied physicist and systems engineer with over a decade of experience developing high-performance models at the intersection of mathematics, machine learning and capital markets.As founder of Quants Compete, I have built and deployed investment strategies using equity derivatives, volatility modeling and real-time risk analytics. My recent work involves integrating large language models into structured financial workflows to streamline data extraction, enhance signal quality and support decision automation.My background includes developing mission-critical systems for defense applications, performing statistical analysis on high-volume detector data and leading predictive modeling for a $500M private fund - Reg. D 506(c)| 3(c)(5). Across these roles I have designed tools focused on scalability, reliability and transparency for both portfolio management and capital structure simulation.Technically fluent in Python, C++ and MATLAB with deep roots in linear algebra, numerical methods and statistical inference. I am especially interested in how AGI systems can be fine-tuned and evaluated through structured reasoning, multimodal data integration and real-world feedback.I work best at the intersection of applied research and engineering where model performance must translate into measurable real-world outcomes.
Experience
Chief Executive Officer
Mar 2020 — Present · TN, US
Quants Compete is a quantitative investment advisory firm that provides clients with research-driven trading strategies, including option-based models and volatility-informed approaches. Our work emphasizes data analysis, risk modeling and signal generation to help clients navigate markets with precision.Learn more at https://quantscompete.com
Education
Grove City College
Mechanical Engineering / Industrial Management
1996 — 1998
Boston University Metropolitan College
Project Management
2018 — 2020
Clemson University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
1998 — 2000
Avon High School
High School Diploma
1992 — 1996
Auburn University
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Physics
2004 — 2011
Clemson University
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
2001 — 2004
Skills
- Ansys
- Statics
- Matlab
- Tutoring
- Science
- Leadership
- Plant Engineering
- Gnuplot
- Statistics
- Teaching
- Cfd
- Python
- Thermodynamics
- Curriculum Development
- Latex
- Public Speaking
- Autocad
- 5s
- Differential Equations
- Research
- C++
- Mechanical Engineering
- R
- Mathematics
- Dynamics
- Tensile Testing
- Mysql
- Process Improvement
- Finite Element Analysis
- Mathematica
- Simulink
- Fluid Mechanics
- Physics
- Microsoft Office
- Finite Difference
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