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: Metamorphosis and Other Short Stories by Franz Kafka
Previously read: The Trial by Franz Kafka

Music recommendation for Fall: Bach - The Art of Fugue, BWV 1080

CV Sample

Technology Analyst – Citigroup
July 2022 - Present

• Member of the Decision Support Framework team that processes global, real-time exchange and news data to be used by S&T front office and prime finance customers.
• Worked on full-stack projects with kdb+ database integration, gaining deeper understanding of enterprise development, risk & control, and the software lifecycle.
• Implemented upgrades to Spring Boot projects after coordinating with product owners and senior developers. 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.