C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[latus_rectum]

Hi, I am Satyam. Glad to meet you all.

Objective: I want to leave no stone unturned in my MFE application for Fall '24.
Programming Experience: C++ (mainly for competitive programming), Java, Golang. 4 years of software engineering work experience.
Current Work: Building tech for brokerage platform.
Intended Pace: 6-8 weeks.

 

[amywangyx]

Hi, I'm Amy. Nice to meet everyone!

Objective: prep for 2024 MFE program application, but also want a deeper understanding of C++
Programming Experience: Mainly Python. Took C++ for a semester
Current Work: Quant Researcher in a Chicago prop shop
Intended pace: 6-8 weeks.

 

[Hari Nair]

Objective: Learn C++ to stronger my foundations in programming.
Programming Experience: basic knowledge of C++, proficiency in python.
Current Work: model validation analyst at a UK bank
Intended pace: hopefully by March 2023

 

[Thang Nguyen]

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program.
Programming Experience: Python
Current Work: Finance Student
Intended Pace: Finish the course and earn the certificate within 4 months.

 

[jleclair]

Objective: Learn C++ so I can develop a more rigorous approach to programming.

Programming experience: Python, VBA

Current work: Trading Risk and Operation

Intended pace: As soon as possible

 

[bhiggins]

Objective: Reconnect with C++ and see what's been happening in the space since I graduated.
Programming experience: Java and C# for more years than I care to mention
Current work: Sports Pricing
Intended pace: Will be working through my IFoA exams so as and when I find time to undertake the homework exercises.

 

[jiaminzhao]

Objective: prep for 2024 MFE program application
Programming Experience: Mainly Python
Current Work: Finance Student
Intended pace: As soon as possible

 

[Siddharth Iyer]

Hey, I'm Sid Iyer. Glad to join the program!
Objective: 1. Learn C++ the right way because Uni courses were not comprehensive, 2. requirements for Baruch Fall 2024 MFE application.
Programming Experience: Python, R, Java
Current Work: Quant Risk Associate - Model Development
Intended pace: 8-10 weeks.

 

[LucasKoc]

Hi, my name is Lucas. Nice to meet you all!

Objective: 1. For job search 2. Prepare for more intense computations

Programming experience: Java(OOP stuff), Python(main), Mathematica

Current work: PhD candidate in applied math, doing research on generative AI

Intended pace: As soon as possible.

 

[gecong]

Hi, my name is Harvey Wang. Nice to meet you all!

Objective: 1.Preparing for Baruch Fall 2024 MFE application 2. Get familiar with C++'s application for real work investment/trading projects

Programming experience: Python(OOP), Matlab/R/C++/VBA(not in full time production)

Current work: Investment Analytics Associate - Fixed Income

Intended pace: 6-8 weeks.

 

[markbogorad]

Hi everyone, great to be on here and get to know y'all. I'm a recent finance graduate from USA.

Objective: Add more programming experience to my resume for both MFE applications and job applications.

Programming Experience: Python and EViews

Current Work: Financial analyst and upcoming grad student

Intended pace: Looking to finish by early March and potentially take the VBA/Python/SQL course as well in advance of my studies

 

[manasp]

Hello everyone, I just graduated with a bachelor's in Econometrics.
Objective: I want to add more programming experience in C++ to round up my resume.
Programming Experience: R, Python, and SQL
Intended Pace: 10-12 weeks
Current Work: Upcoming quantitative analysis job

 

[yuzusssv]

Hello. Glad to participate!
Objective: MFE prep
Programming Experience: Python, basic C and R
Current: BS Math
Intended pace: 10-12 weeks

 

[inezyu_millet]

Objective: To learn C++ for admission to MFE programs.

Programming experience: Python, R, MATLAB, SQL.

Current work: Sophomore

Intended pace of program: complete by middle Feburary.

 

[thorstka]

Hi! My name is Thomas.

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for MFE and future career.

Programming Experience: Python, basic C and SML

Current work: BS & MS in Math

Intended pace of program: Complete before March.

 

[anmo]

Hi Everyone,

Objective: Prepare for Quant interviews and increase knowledge of C++
Programming Experience: C++, Python, MATLAB, Fortran
Current Work: Autonomy/Artificial Intelligence Reserach Engineer for large Aerospace company
Intended Pace: Hoping to complete by the end of April.

 

[SpikeSpaceBebop]

Objective: preparing for the 24Fall MFE program application
Programming Experience: Python, MATLAB, R, Stata, SQL
Current Work: Undergraduate Student majoring in Finance
Intended pace: As soon as possible

 

[ZHONGYI MEI]

Hi Everyone,

Objective: for admission to 24Fall MFE program
Programming: Experience: Python, MATLAB, Stata
Current Work: Undergraduate Student majoring in Finance
Intended pace: Hoping to complete by the end of April

 

[floraguo]

Hi, I'm Flora. Nice to meet everyone!

Objective: MFE program admission, and to equip myself with a new skill

Programming Experience: Python, Java, R, VBA

Current Work: Undergrad in Finance

Intended pace: 6-8 weeks.

 

[jerry_lyu]

Hi, I'm Jerry. Nice to meet you all!
Objective: for admission to 24Fall MFE program

Programming: Python, R, Stata, Java, Matlab

Current Work: Undergraduate Student majoring in Applied Math and Economics

Intended pace: Hoping to complete by March