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Benson M.

Quant Developer & FRM | Algorithmic Trading | Portfolio & Risk Systems

🔹 Title: Data Scientist, AI & Data Engineer, Financial Engineer and Quant Developer for Algorithmic Trading Strategies 🔹 Overview: Hello! I am a highly skilled and experienced professional with a strong background in Data Science and Data Engineering, ML & AI. I hold a BSc in Actuarial Science and an MSc in Data Science and Analytics. I am also a CFA Level 2 holder. I have strong expertise in utilizing advanced statistical models, financial models, and machine learning and AI algorithms to solve complex problems and drive business growth in diverse fields from my years of experience working as a data scientist, product scientist, data engineer, actuarial analyst, and quant finance developer. 💼 Key Skills: - Machine Learning | Artificial Intelligence | Data Science - Actuarial Modelling and Risk Modeling & Management - Finance | Quantitative Finance| Econometrics - Financial Derivatives | Asset Pricing | Factor Investing - Portfolio Management | Risk Management - Algo trading | HFT - And so much more... 🌟 Services I Offer: - Data Science and Data Engineering Consultation - Actuarial Modelling and risk management consultation - Quantitative financial modeling and analysis - Machine learning algorithm development and implementation - Financial risk management and models - Customized dashboards and web apps for businesses and individuals - Carrying out advanced research projects for publication in top journals - Conducting advanced research and development projects in ML, AI, and Finance - Designing Algo trading models and software 🏆 Why Choose Me? With my diverse expertise in finance and financial risk management, data science & AI, I am uniquely positioned to deliver tailored solutions that drive value for your business. My rigorous academic and professional training, years of practical experience, and certifications ensure that I can seamlessly tackle any challenging project. Feel free to contact me for any questions, or clarifications, and to discuss your project requirements. Let's work together to achieve your goals! Tech Stack: Programming: Cloud and Devops Web Apps and Trading Platforms: - Python - Interactive Brokers - Rust - R

🇰🇪Nairobi, Kenya$50/hr100% JSS4.96 (20)Since May 2019

Earnings and projects

MRR
$4.4k

Last 6 months ÷ 6

World#6,870 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#17 / 3,243
Revenue, last 30 days
$3.8k

Last 6 months: $26k

World#8,914 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#23 / 3,243
Total earnings
$128k

Billed in all: $134k

World#28,998 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#99 / 3,243
Per project
$4.9k

$8.7k in the last 6 months

World#35,203 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#162 / 3,243
Projects, last 6 months
3
33% fixed67% hourly
World#66,479 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#354 / 3,243
Projects in all
26

Across 30 contracts

77% fixed23% hourly
World#109,599 / 412k
🇰🇪Country#963 / 3,243

Earnings, last 30 days

$134k+$3.8k earned in the last 30 daysBilled in all, before Upwork's fee · drag across the chart to see what was earned in any stretch
$130k$132k$134k$136kOct 8Oct 23Nov 7

Skill rankings: #1 in 1 skill of 16

Rarest: top 0.66% in Research Papers, of 2,123. Ranked by MRR among everyone on Upwork with the skill.

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