Roberto Santander - Resume

Roberto Santander

robsantander@gmail.com |

Professional Summary

Innovative C++ Developer and Quantitative Finance Researcher with over 25 years of experience in software development, financial modeling, and applied research. Expert in developing high-performance systems for quantitative analysis, including algorithm design and real-time market data applications. A strong academic foundation and demonstrated history of publishing research on market dynamics and computational finance.

Professional Experience

• Project Director - ExSan (Current)
  - Designed and developed ExSan, an advanced console-oriented spreadsheet software for data mining, quantitative analysis, and financial modeling.
  - Integrated with Interactive Brokers C++ API, enabling real-time market data research and analysis.
  - Conducted independent research into tick-by-tick market movement dynamics, sharing findings through professional and academic platforms.
• Business Owner - LANILANDIA, Ecuador (March 2007 – Dec 2020)
  - Managed a retail business while advancing independent research in quantitative finance.
  
• Consultant - NEW ICM NYC, US-NYC (July 2006 – August 2006)
  - Provided technical consulting in systems administration, troubleshooting, and Excel-based financial modeling.
• Lecturer - Universidad San Francisco de Quito, Ecuador (September 1993 – June 2006)
  - Taught courses on Algorithms, Programming Languages, and Data Structures, emphasizing theoretical foundations and their practical applications.
  - Guided students in independent research projects, fostering academic growth in software development and computational problem-solving.
• Consultant - Bank of Andes, Ecuador (October 1996 – December 1997)
  - Conducted in-depth data and statistical analysis for financial forecasting and reporting.
• Engineer - REUTERS, Ecuador (December 1991 – September 1993)
  - Supported software and hardware solutions for financial news and trading systems, ensuring reliability and operational efficiency.
• Software Engineer - ASETA, Ecuador (August 1987 – July 1989)
  - Developed FORTRAN software for satellite allotment in geostationary orbits, contributing to international telecommunications research.

Education

• Master of Science in Computer Science
  - NYU Tandon School of Engineering -prior Polytechnic University of NY-, New York, NY (August 1989 – January 1991)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
  - Escuela Politécnica Nacional, Quito, Ecuador (August 1981 – January 1987)

Skills

• Programming Languages: C/C++, Python, FORTRAN, PASCAL, HTML
• APIs and Libraries: Interactive Brokers C++ API, Boost Library
• Software Development: Algorithm design, data structures, high-performance systems
• Quantitative Analysis: Financial modeling, high-frequency trading, market data research

Languages

• Spanish: Native
• English: Fluent

Selected Research Projects

• ExSan: Advanced Console-Oriented Spreadsheet and Tick-by-Tick Market Analysis
  - Designed and developed ExSan, a robust console-oriented spreadsheet software tailored for handling large datasets in quantitative finance and real-time market data research.
  - Integrated financial APIs to enable live data analysis, facilitating algorithmic research into market microstructures and dynamics.
  - Conducted in-depth studies of tick-by-tick market movements, publishing insights on specialized platforms to advance understanding of high-frequency trading strategies.
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Volunteer Experience

• Brainspotting Help
  - Supported the Spanish version of the website, contributing to outreach and accessibility.
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