Kemal Kongar

Software Developer @ Citi | Equities and Prime

About

Hello, my name is Kemal and I work in the intersection of technology and finance.
I've been working in software since 2021 and graduated from McGill University with a degree in Computer Science and Political Science in 2022.

Here are links to my GitHub and LinkedIn, along with an email link if you'd like to contact me directly.
I'm particularly proud of the work done in the Rodan repository if you'd like to take a look.

Currently reading: 21st Century Monetary Policy by Ben Bernanke
Previously read: Metamorphosis and Other Short Stories by Franz Kafka

Music recommendation for Winter: Nina Simone - Love Me Or Leave Me

CV Sample

Software Developer – Citigroup
July 2022 - Present

• Worked on Java and Python projects with kdb+ integration that provide real-time market data to quantitative analysts, traders, and prime finance customers.
• Implemented upgrades to Spring Boot and q projects after coordinating with product owners and senior developers, gaining domain knowledge regarding the FIX protocol and high-frequency electronic trading.
• Spearheaded process improvements in the cloud and CI/CD realms, gaining deeper understanding of enterprise development, risk & control, and the software lifecycle within equity capital markets.
• Took ownership of simultaneous global deployments, coordinating teams and access in regions ranging from North America to Asia Pacific.

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As you can tell, I'm not a big fan of slow websites with tons of images and styling when the aim is to convey information and not to market a product.
No, I don't claim to be a particularly gifted web developer or designer.

If you think this website is too simplistic, you should take a look at this.