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Samia Sheikh

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Experienced stock and options trader with expertise in behavioral finance and performance optimization. Skilled in using trade journaling systems and AI tools to enhance trader consistency and decision-making. Proven ability to provide valuable insights on trading tools to improve user experience and results. Ready to contribute to the growth of a leading trading journal platform.

Overview

2024
2024
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Stock and Options Trader

Self Employed
  • Conduct technical and fundamental analysis to identify high-probability trade setups across equities and options.
  • Use self-review and reflection to identify behavioral patterns, common trading mistakes, and opportunities for performance improvement.
  • Analyze journaling data using spreadsheets and performance metrics (e.g., win rate, expectancy, R-multiples) to guide strategy evolution.
  • Monitor and evaluate multiple platforms (TradingView, Thinkorswim, Webull, etc.) to compare tools, features, and user experiences.

Trading Insights & Performance Analyst

DSV Trading Solutions
05.2023 - 12.2023
  • Applied behavioral science to identify key psychological patterns behind trade decision-making, impulsive entries, and risk tolerance shifts.
  • Helped implement routines around journaling and post-trade review, increasing consistency and reducing reactive trading among team members.
  • Contributed to the firm’s learning culture by sharing insights on how self-awareness, documentation, and mindset management improve long-term results.
  • Developed emotional tracking tools that paired with trade logs to reveal patterns related to confidence, hesitation, FOMO, and overtrading.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kennesaw State University
Kennesaw, GA

Skills

  • Stock & Options Trading
  • Behavioral Finance & Psychology
  • Trade Journaling & Performance Tracking
  • AI Tools for Performance Enhancement
  • Data Analysis & Visualization
  • Performance Optimization

Timeline

Trading Insights & Performance Analyst

DSV Trading Solutions
05.2023 - 12.2023

Independent Stock and Options Trader

Self Employed

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Kennesaw State University