Dr. Hans-Andreas Engel
Bis 2011, Quantitative Analyst, D. E. Shaw & Co.
Binningen, Schweiz
Werdegang
Berufserfahrung von Hans-Andreas Engel
3 Jahre und 5 Monate, Okt. 2007 - Feb. 2011
Quantitative Analyst
D. E. Shaw & Co.
Working as Quantitative Analyst on trading strategies, • using mathematical techniques to identify profit opportunities arising from subtle anomalies affecting the prices of various securities; • minimizing the transaction costs associated with the purchase and sale of securities; • applying proprietary optimization technology to trade based on profit opportunities, risk factors, and costs; and • often making time-sensitive trading decisions using real-time data throughout the world's financial markets.
2000 - 2007
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Scientific Research
• 17 peer-reviewed and 8 invited publications, including Science (1 publication) and Physical Review Letters (6); in physics, mathematics, biology; >1300 citations, h-index 19; one patent. • 19 invited talks, 14 contributed talks, and 12 poster presentations at international seminars and conferences.
1997 - 2003
Developer
Web and software developer
• Part time. • Continuous client contact, 25 companies. • Internet/intranet site implementation, database integration, classical and web application development, system administration, multimedia installations.
1994 - 1996
Software developer
SGI
• Part time work (40%) • 3 major projects (molecular visualization framework, stereo graphics, and game development)
Ausbildung von Hans-Andreas Engel
2004 - 2006
CFA Institute
2004 - 2007
Condensed matter theory
Harvard University
Sponsored by Prof. B. I. Halperin, Harvard University.
2000 - 2003
Theoretical Physics
Universität Basel
• Dissertation titled "Electron Spins in Dots and Rings: Coherence, Read Out, and Transport,” supervisor: Prof. D. Loss • Summa cum laude • Faculty Award 2005
1994 - 1999
Theoretical Physics
Universität Basel
• Grade 5.8 (max: 6.0) • Thesis: "Berry phase in diffusive rings," supervisor: Prof. D. Loss
Sprachen
Englisch
Fließend
Deutsch
Muttersprache