Daniel Carter

Python Developer
daniel.carter@example.com  ·  +254 712 345 678  ·  linkedin.com/in/danielcarter  ·  github.com/danielcarter  ·  Lisbon, Portugal

Professional Summary

Python developer with 8+ years shipping production software for quantitative finance - automated trading systems, data pipelines, and machine-learning models. Grounded in mathematics, statistics, and rigorous QA, with a track record of effective work across remote, distributed teams and time zones.

Technical Skills

LanguagesPython, JavaScript / TypeScript, Go, Ruby, SQL
FrameworksDjango, Flask, Node.js, Pandas, NumPy, SciPy
Quantitative FinanceFinancial modeling, risk management, algorithmic trading
ML & DataTensorFlow, Keras, scikit-learn, NLP, deep learning, predictive modeling

Professional Experience

Quantitative Researcher & Data EngineerJun 2018 – Dec 2022
Novatron Capital, Hong Kong
  • Built and optimized Python trading bots with NLP-driven signals, integrated into live trading platforms.
  • Developed ML/AI trading algorithms and shipped a smart-contract SDK that cut delivery turnaround by 30%.
  • Designed scalable databases and microservices for data integrity and modularity.
  • Owned CI/CD pipelines and analyzed large datasets for actionable performance insights.
  • Mentored early-stage projects across a globally distributed remote team.
Software Engineering Manager & Backend EngineerDec 2022 – Jun 2024
Bitpulse.dev, Kenya
  • Led a team of 4–6 engineers; owned hiring, onboarding, and performance frameworks.
  • Partnered with the CTO on architecture, vendor contracts, and resource planning.
  • Drove architectural enhancements for security, performance, and cost-efficiency.
  • Upheld Enterprise Architecture standards and CI/CD best practices.
Senior Machine Learning Engineer (Contract)Feb 2024 – May 2024
Pariti.io, USA / Kenya
  • Led deployment of Pariti's proprietary LLM to production for the AI Vetting launch.
  • Built scalable backend services and data pipelines for NLP solutions.
  • Designed ETL automation and secure databases, improving operational efficiency.
CTO & Full-Stack EngineerJul 2018 – Jan 2020
Afyago.com, Kenya
  • Took a health-AI platform from idea to launch, reaching 500+ monthly active users.
  • Owned the full project lifecycle - scope, schedule, budget - and led a team of 5.
  • Built a React frontend and Django / PostgreSQL backend; integrated ML for personalized health insights.
  • Ran Agile delivery and validated the product with clinicians and users.
Full-Stack Engineer & IT ManagerMay 2017 – May 2018
Impact Capital, Kenya
  • Managed company IT infrastructure, security protocols, and vendor deployments.
  • Built web interfaces (Angular) and backend services (Python / Django / PostgreSQL).
  • Developed ETL pipelines and data models for decision support.

Education

B.Sc. Information Technology - 2016 – 2020

Certifications