C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[indexquanty]

Hi All!

Objective: Learn C++ and more about computing to enhance MFE applications and also for a career/life pivot. Plan to also take the Pre MFE Math program.
Programming Experience: Python & SQL
Current Work: Capital Markets at BB covering options and other exotic instruments
Intended Pace: As quick as i can without losing out on the knowledge/the 'why' things work

Looking forward to learning and hopefully passing with a distinction.

 

[lyslambert]

Hi fellow coursemate,

Objective: Learn C++ to hone basic skills in quant finance area
Programming Experience: Python, SQL, Java
Current Work: Undergraduate students who are enrolling into MFE program
Intended Pace: Balanced between speed and knowledge acquisition

 

[bgsszsa]

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE programs

Programming experience: Python, Java, Kotlin

Current work: Undergraduate student

Intended pace: As quickly as I can without forgetting about the knowledge I have learned

 

[Khalidmunawer]

Hi, I am working for a bank in Quantitative Valuations team and we recently switched our derivatives pricing/ risk sensitivity library from licensed software to opensource software called ORE. The source code of ORE is written in C++ and as such would like gain experience in C++ to extend it further

Objective: Gain C++ knowledge for derivative pricing library development
Programming Experience: R,Python,VBA, SQL
Current work: Risk Modelling/Derivative Pricing at a Bank
Intended Pace: As soon as possible

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Hi, I am working for a bank in Quantitative Valuations team and we recently switched our derivatives pricing/ risk sensitivity library from licensed software to opensource software called ORE. The source code of ORE is written in C++ and as such would like gain experience in C++ to extend it further

Objective: Gain C++ knowledge for derivative pricing library development
Programming Experience: R,Python,VBA, SQL
Current work: Risk Modelling/Derivative Pricing at a Bank
Intended Pace: As soon as possible

Cool.
The course has two modules on Monte Carlo and PDE/FDM option pricing numerics/code which might be useful.

 

[Tiger Sun]

Hi All，

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming experience: Basic Java and python
Current work: In my second year of Finance major minor Math
Intended Pace: I will spend all of my free time taking this course in preparation for graduate school applications.

 

[maxx]

Hi All

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for MFE application ( for career change)
Programming Experience: A little python
Current Work: Operation Manager at a e-commerce and logistic company
Intended Pace: As fast as i could

 

[Shrivardhini]

Hi everyone,

I'm Shrivardhini, currently transitioning into quant finance with a background in financial modeling, empirical research, and portfolio optimization. I'm pursuing FRM and CFA certifications this year and taking this course to strengthen my C++ skills for roles in quantitative research and trading. Excited to learn, connect, and dive deeper into the quant world!

 

[pjsulliv]

Hi All,

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for a possible job change into fintech.
Programming Experience: Python, R, SQL
Current Work: Data Engineer
Intended Pace: I will be a bit busy at the end of the 16 weeks, so I will be working on this as fast as possible.

I look forward to working with everyone!

 

[asdasddddddddddddddddddddddddddddd]

Hi, I am currently working as derivatives quant developer, and I’m currently using Python. I noticed that most positions on the market require strong C++ skills in addition to Python, so I’m taking this course (and plan to take the advanced course) to sharpen my C++ skill.

Objective: Gain C++ knowledge for being a better quant dev
Programming Experience: Python, Java
Current Work: Quant Developer
Intended Pace: As soon as possible

 

[sanguk]

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program.
Programming Experience: C++
Current Work: Upcoming graduate school.
Intended pace: have some time.

 

[kakimochi]

Objective: Learn C++ for graduate school and future employment
Programming Experience: Python and SQL for two years for work.
Current Work: Graduating soon with a Business Degree but working full time for my final semester for NVIDIA self taught programmer. Hoping to leverage my work ethic to get into quant.
Intended pace: Finish by next month.

 

[flamestrike]

Hi All,

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for MFE program and future quant related employment.
Programming Experience: Python, Java, R, SQL (~4 years of undergrad coding experiences)
Current Work: Upcoming Graduate School
Intended Pace: As fast as possible.

I look forward to working with everyone!

 

[Csp]

Hi All，

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming experience: MATLAB
Current work: Currently working
Intended Pace: I will spend all of my free time taking this course in preparation for MFE progrm in september.

 

[Xiaofei Yan]

Hi all! I am very excited to start taking this course!

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE programs.

Programming experience: Python and basic C++.

Current work: Former Senior Analyst at an investment bank and preparing for my MS degree.

Intended pace of program: Hopefully by this Aug.