Brian Wilcox

Triple major in computer science, economics, mathematics

 

Founder & owner of:

Unbeatable Machines & SocialSuny

 

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Student at UB, majoring in Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics. Founder & Owner of two businesses. Strong interest in quantitative finance, as well as using computers to better the world. Interested in internships & research in either topics.

Skills

Programming

Experience primarily with Java, & Python. Also have experience with TradeStation's Easy Language.

Finance

Built trading systems on various trading platforms, models were used to generate clear buy, sell, and stop loss signals for a variety of time frames and assets primarily commodity, bond, and index futures.

Web Design / IT

Started & Run a business that provides web design, SEO, & information technology related services.

Technical

  • Java
  • XHTML / CSS
  • Windows - XP/Vista / 7
  • Mac OS X
  • Python
  • PHP
  • Linux - Ubuntu, Fedora, Backtrack, Redhat, OpenSuse, Arch, Gentoo, Debian
  • Tradestation's Easy Language
  • Javascript & Jquery
  • Berkeley Software Distribution (BSD or BSD Unix) - OpenBSD, NetBSD, FreeBSD

Experience

SocialSUNY

Founder & Owner

2010 - Now

  • SocialSUNY stands for Social Student & University Networking Yearbook.

    The goal of SocialSUNY is to allow Academics & Professionals to connect to others in their major, field, clubs, research groups, university, individual classes, and potential careers. Students can meet their peers prior to joining their classes, learn who is in their major, organize events & groups, find housing, clubs, research and job opportunities, all while connecting with their friends, professors, and businesses. By connecting students to alumni, professors, and other students in their major SocialSUNY greatly increases the odds of them getting the most out of their college experience.

    All majors, clubs, and organizations also get the continuous contact benefits of groups. Groups come with their own forums, optional e-mail notification for all group members on daily, weekly, and live activity updates, plus the ability to invite people to the group, even users who are not yet members of SocialSUNY.

Unbeatable Machines

Founder & Owner

2008 - Now

  • Web design, Search Engine Optimization, and web development for business clients. Increased lead conversion by managing targeted web marketing campaigns combined with analytics to increase effectiveness. Managed and built web software, brought businesses online, and oversaw a portfolio of business and personal websites.

    Assembled custom computers for businesses and consumers to meet their exact needs. Utilized a variety of operating systems including several distributions of Linux, and the latest versions of Windows depending on their requirements and requests.

    Provided a varied portfolio of computer services included but not limited to computer and network security, diagnostics and repair, data management, tech support, penetration testing, graphic design, and technology consulting services.

Lee Capital Management

Internship

2008 - Now

  • Built trading systems on various trading platforms, models were used to generate clear buy, sell, and stop loss signals for a variety of time frames and assets primarily commodity, bond, and index futures.

    Isolated trading algorithms that were profitable, optimized them accross multiple securities and timeframes, then added risk management measures to minimize drawdowns while maintaining profits.

    Supplemented existing trading systems at the company with optimized risk management algorithms customized to the historical risk of the individual security being traded and market conditions. Programmed & modified trading systems on the trading platforms they utilized.

Education

  • State University of New York College at Buffalo

    Bachelors of Arts , Computer Science, Economics, & Mathematics , 2010 - 2014 (expected)

    Triple Major in Computer Science, Economics, & Mathematics

     

  • McHenry County College

    Associates of Science , Computer Information Technology , 2008 - 2010

    Focus on Computer Information Technology, Computer Security.

 

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