William Spencer Craig
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
Knowledgeable Portfolio Manager with solid background in derivatives trading, adept at developing and implementing automated trading strategies by leveraging statistical analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence. Proficient in many Proven track record in navigating complex financial instruments and optimizing portfolio performance. Demonstrated proficiency in risk management and statistical analysis.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Derivatives Trader/Portfolio Manager
13-11 Capital
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Optimized trade execution by leveraging cutting-edge technology tools and high-speed connectivity platforms.
- Managed risk, pricing and hedging of variety of index derivatives products.
- Executed trades in stocks, futures, and options to hedge portfolio.
- Developed and implemented risk management strategies for the derivatives portfolio, reducing overall exposure to risk.
- Researched and developed trading models for implementation across market and sector specific portfolios.
- Maximized trading profits by analyzing trading models and executing strategic trades, using statistical analysis and machine learning.
- Enhanced trading efficiency by utilizing advanced financial models and algorithms to predict market movements.
Music Producer/Artist
Cogentmusik
07.2017 - 07.2018
- Implemented cutting-edge recording technology in the studio environment, staying ahead of industry trends to ensure top-notch results.
- Expanded client portfolio by networking at industry events and maintaining a strong online presence as an authority in music production.
- Written over 200 songs over the years as songwriter.
- Invited to perform at Schoolnight, a showcase for upcoming artist in Hollywood, CA
- Invited to perform at a corporate sponsored party during the SXSW music festival in Austin, TX
Producer/Mixing Engineer
Cogentmusik
01.2014 - 06.2017
- Optimized sound quality in recordings by utilizing advanced mixing techniques and professional audio software tools (e.g., ProTools, Logic, AbletonLive, Reason)..
- Vast knowledge of DAW's (Digital Audio Workstations) and Plug-ins.
- Enhanced sonic quality with the use a various signal processing tools (e.g, Equalizers, Compressors, Limiters, Gates and Fx units).
- Enhanced artists creativity by providing expert guidance on song arrangements and production techniques.
- Handled requests for specific musical selections. (e.g., film, album, live)
- Recorded and/or Mixed over 400 songs
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (unfinished)
Auburn University
Auburn, ALCertificate of Technical Studies - Recording Arts
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
Austin12-2013
High School Diploma -
Ringgold High School
Ringgold05-2010
Skills
- Time management: Pulling from past experiences in the music industry and the financial markets, efficiently prioritizes and manages multiple high-stakes projects, meeting tight deadlines while ensuring quality execution in fast paced, high-pressure environments
- Detail-Oriented: Meticulous in development, algorithm design, and data analysis, ensuring the accuracy and precision to optimize trading performance and minimize errors
- Adaptable Problem Solver: Quickly masters new programming languages and tools (Python, C, Technical Indicators, Economic Data) to optimize trading strategies, collaborate effectively across teams, and adjust algorithms in response to market changes, all while staying current with industry trends and resolving technical challenges efficiently
- Programming Languages: Proficient in Python, C, C, R, JavaScript, and Java, with extensive experience in designing and developing sophisticated traded algorithms
- Algorithmic Trading: Expertise in implementing systematic trading strategies, including high-frequency trading (HFT), statistical arbitrage, and market-making algorithms, utilizing both traditional and machine learning-based approaches
- Data Analysis & Visualization: Advanced knowledge of data manipulation and statistical analysis using libraries such as pandas, NumPy, scikit-learn, and tensorflow Skilled in visualizing complex datasets using matplotlib, Plotly, and other visualization tools to provide actionable insight
- Back-testing & Simulation: Experienced in back-testing trading strategies with tools such as QuantConnect, TradingView, and custom-built simulators to evaluate performance and optimize parameters in both historical and real-time data environments
- High-Performance Computing: Strong understanding of low-latency and memory-efficient programming, particularly with C and C, for building robust, high-performance trading systems
- Machine Learning & AI: Familiar with applying machine learning models (eg, reinforcement learning, supervised learning, and expert learning) for market prediction and algorithmic trading optimization
- API integration: proficient in integrating trading platforms (eg, ThinkorSwim, TradingView, Binance) via APIs to facilitate automated order execution and portfolio management
Accomplishments
- Participated and won a remix competition for "Hoops" (Argosmusik Remix) - The Rubens through Warner Records 2016.
- Participated and won a remix competition and released "One Big Laugh" (Cogent Remix) - PANG! through Ultra Records 2016
- Performed at SXSW in Austin, TX March 2018.
- Performed at Schoolnight in Hollywoood, CA March 2018.
- Built in 2020 and currently maintaining "Signals" a private Algorithm for trading index derivatives.
Timeline
Derivatives Trader/Portfolio Manager
13-11 Capital
08.2018 - 01.2024
Music Producer/Artist
Cogentmusik
07.2017 - 07.2018
Producer/Mixing Engineer
Cogentmusik
01.2014 - 06.2017
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science (unfinished)
Auburn University
Certificate of Technical Studies - Recording Arts
The Recording Conservatory of Austin
High School Diploma -
Ringgold High School
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