heisjalu

Data Engineer And A Lgorithmic Trader

Experienced Data Engineer and Algorithmic Trader with deep expertise in cryptocurrency markets and blockchain technology. Currently developing and implementing automated trading strategies across crypto, forex, and commodities using MQL5. Previously led data pipeline optimization for major financial institutions, specializing in surveillance systems and fraud detection. Strong technical foundation in Python, SQL, and VBA, combined with expertise in backtesting and market analysis. Business Administration graduate with a focus on Management and IT, bridging technical capabilities with business acumen. Proven track record in monitoring market activities, developing automated solutions, and optimizing trading strategies. Seeking opportunities in Web3 across trading, data engineering, analytics, or technical strategy roles.

Skills: Algorithmic Trading, Data Engineering, Crypto Trading, Market Analysis, Python, SQL, MQL5, MT5, VBA, Financial Surveillance, Process Automation, Fraud Analysis, Pipeline Optimization 


Experience: 6 years

Yearly salary: $104,000

Hourly rate: $0

Nationality: 🇨🇦 Canada

Residency: 🇨🇦 Canada


Experience

Algorithmic Trader
KD Investment Group
2024 - 2025
• Developed expert advisors in MQL5 for automated trading across forex, commodities, and cryptocurrencies. • Backtested strategies on MT5, optimizing with Exness historical data for superior market performance. • Achieved consistent profitability with algorithms actively trading on MT5. • Monitored trade orders to ensure optimal execution, identifying and addressing irregularities.
Fraud Analyst
CIBC - Canadian Bank
2022 - 2022
• Monitored CIBC client transactions for suspicious/fraudulent activities. • Performed necessary procedures to Mitigate Fraud losses for CIBC clients. • Performed thorough investigations for Anti-Money Laundering. • Utilized Microsoft VBA to automate fraud prevention processes.
Data Engineer
KX - Bank of America(Contractor)
2022 - 2024
• Performed regression testing for Bank of America's KX surveillance data-pipeline. • Maintained and queried KX databases using qSQL. • Created automated q/kdb+ scripts for weekly reports. • Monitored and maintained Bank of America's Surveillance servers using Unix and Bash scripting • Attended to client service requests using Jira and Freshworks - Application Support.
Data Engineer
University of Toronto
2021 - 2021
• Developed suite of python scripts to automate job specific tasks. • Developed and maintained KPI dashboards (Tableau) to help managers keep track of student engagement. • Managed the Management Departments operating system using Linux/Unix.
Data Analyst
University of Toronto
2020 - 2021
• Supported management clubs develop strategies for effective data collection & analysis to strategically grow the impact of the club’s community. • Used Tableau and Microsoft Excel to create data visualization charts for the management clubs expenses.
Teaching Assistant
University of Toronto
2019 - 2022
• Worked alongside professors teaching computer science and finance courses to students. • Graded midterms, finals and other course evaluations for students at the University of Toronto.

Skills

data viz
data-science
finance
fintech
metaverse
quantitative-trader
trader
solana
english