Robert Wood

About Robert Wood

Senior Software Engineer (Data / Analytic Platforms) with over 20 years experience in financial markets, business data, and pharmaceutical drug trials.Extensive experience modeling and analyzing data; Passionate learner with a wide variety of interests.Self starter; effective team player; resourceful and creative problem solver; excellent analytic and communication skills.Skills:SAS, R, Java, Python, C++, Spring, Software DesignCluster Analysis, Linear Models, ANOVA/Covariance, PCA, Factor Analysis, Time SeriesNoSQL (MongoDB); SQL (Sybase, Oracle)Large-scale, real-time distributed systems design and developmentPassionate Learner, currently diving deeper into Spark, Hadoop, and Machine Learning.Data / System Modeling and Analysis- Processing frameworks, object models, and database designs for seven highly sophisticated, large scale trading systems.(Java, C++, Oracle, Sybase)[19••••07]- Hybrid solution bridging spreadsheet-based sales tool with a service-based processing architecture.(Excel, Java)[20••••07]- System instrumentation and log mining for real-time management, interventions and troubleshooting- Rebuilds of large-scale legacy systems (Sybase, Java)[20••••12]Advanced Analytics and Applied Statistics - Customer segmentation analysis using MCA and cluster analysis.(R)[2015]- Automated trading systems based on complex algorithms and statistical profiles.(Java)[20••••05]- Scenario-based risk analysis frameworks.(Java, Monte Carlo simulation lab for pricing and risk management of complex assets.(C++)[19••••93]- Complex financial asset pricing and risk management modules.(C++)[19••••97]Business Intelligence and Reporting- Key Performance Indicator reporting solutions for trading and investments.[19••••07]- Real-time monitoring and reporting of algorithmic trading performance.[20••••05]- Real-time Trader Dashboard for improved stock quoting

Experience

1. Senior Software Engineer

   Ancestry

   Feb 2016 — Present

   Performance Platform and Analytics

Education

• Columbia University

  Master of Arts (MA), Educational/Instructional Technology

  1999 — 2005

• Penn State University

  Master of Arts (MA), Statistics

  1984 — 1986

• Penn State University

  Bachelor of Arts (BA), Mathematics and Statistics

  1981 — 1986

Skills

• Equities
• Agile Methodologies
• Management
• Data Mining
• Sql
• Capital Markets
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Excel
• Project Management
• Business Analysis
• Algorithms
• Wealth Management Services
• Sas
• Python
• Trading Systems
• R
• Algorithm Design
• Derivatives
• Market Data
• Java
• Sybase
• Software Design
• Quantitative Analytics
• Electronic Trading
• Agile Project Management
• Scientific Computing
• Equity Derivatives
• Software Design Patterns
• Sdlc
• Technology Evangelist
• Software Project Management
• Credit Derivatives
• Platform Product Management
• Statistics