Problem Solver
Southampton, United Kingdom
- Current
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- Financial Software Developer at Bloomberg
- Past
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- Software Engineer at Gambit Research
- Post-University Gap Year at None
- Technology Operations Director at Skylis - Evendrive Systems Ltd.
- Education
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- London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London
- Jami't Dimasa
- University of Kent
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Alex Adranghi’s Summary
A problem solver.
Interests in abstract systems, computer science, economics, mathematics.
Experienced in software and system architecture specialising in distributed, concurrent and adaptive systems.
My inspiration is to become an inventive client-facing systems architect and business leader. I am interested in solving both business and technical problems. I am always looking for challenges and am driven to develop elegant, relevant, maintainable solutions.
Alex Adranghi’s Specialties:
Python, C++, C, C#, Java, Occam, Javascript
Data mediation systems, concurrent programming, server software development, Windows, Linux and UNIX derivatives. Cross-language development, network design. Agile development, public speaking, leadership, and policy making.
Alex Adranghi’s Experience
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Financial Software Developer
Bloomberg
(Privately Held; Financial Services industry)
January 2009 — Present (11 months)
Data systems and now FX Derivatives analytics software.
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Software Engineer
Gambit Research
(Computer Software industry)
October 2008 — January 2009 (4 months)
Developing the external data translation and communication components of our trading and hedging system with Python.
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Post-University Gap Year
None
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
September 2007 — August 2008 (1 year )
Spent a year exploring cultures and continents all over the globe, visiting countless of places and over two dozen countries along the way. Lots of museums, sightseeing and trekking, I also took up SCUBA diving for the first time, and took it through to the professional grade of Divemaster. Spent July 2008 in Syria learning Arabic at the University of Damascus.
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Technology Operations Director
Skylis - Evendrive Systems Ltd.
(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Internet industry)
April 2004 — April 2007 (3 years 1 month)
Ran the IT and internet service arm of the company responsibilities covered all aspects of the operation.
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Summer Student, Software Development
nCipher
(Public Company; NCH.L; Computer & Network Security industry)
June 2006 — September 2006 (4 months)
Developed new infrastructure build platform and porting C++/Python product to platform. Performance profiling and risk analysis for adding support for Microsoft CNG to a product.
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Industrial Placement Student
LogicaCMG
(Public Company; LOG; Information Technology and Services industry)
June 2005 — June 2006 (1 year 1 month)
Outsourced to Vodafone's Network Test Environment in Newbury, UK. Worked in Technical Services focusing on network and system design.
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Consultant
Kent IT Clinic
(Educational Institution; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
December 2004 — June 2005 (7 months)
Assisting clinic coordinator on a wide range of tasks, including project management, recruitment, training and bid work. Consultancy in Linux security, VOIP and web consultancy to local SME's. Member of the Steering Committee.
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Partner
Ionic Hosting Partnership
(Internet industry)
March 2002 — September 2003 (1 year 7 months)
Co-founded the group. Ran the marketing and external relations at the low-cost web hosting group. Jointly worked with the others on web design, and web software development.
Alex Adranghi’s Education
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London School of Economics and Political Science, U. of London
BSc (Hons) , Mathematics and Economics , 2008 — 2012 (expected)
External Degree (Distance Learning)
- Activities and Societies:
- Fencing Club, Sub Aqua Club, Organiser of London EMFSS study group.
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Jami't Dimasa
Arabic 2008 — 2008
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University of Kent
BSc (Hons) , Computer Science with a Year in Industry , 2003 — 2007
Year in Industry at LogicaCMG
- Activities and Societies:
- Computing Society, Badminton Club, Fencing Club, Archery Club, Kent Union Faculty Representative for Science Technology and Medical Studies
Additional Information
Alex Adranghi’s Interests:
Distributed Systems, System and Software Architecture and Engineering, Leadership Training and Development, Finance and Economics, Politics and Current Affairs, Fencing, SCUBA Diving, Archery, Open Source Development, Skill development.
Alex Adranghi’s Groups:
Fabian Society, British Sub Aqua Club, Professional Association of Diving Instructors
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BCS Young Professionals Group -
LogiBod - The Logica Alumni -
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Bloomberg -
nCipher Alumni
Alex Adranghi’s Honors:
Most Committed Student Representative 2006-2007, Kent Union
Kent Student Certificate for Volunteering Gold 2006-2007, Kent Union
Alex Adranghi’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
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