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Michael Perkins

@michaelperkins

Quantitative Trader at Epoch 2 Technologies generating millions in annual P/L with algorithmic strategies.

At Epoch 2 Technologies, I research, develop, and trade multi-frequency alpha-generating strategies across equities, options, futures, FX, crypto, and fixed income. These strategies have generated millions in annual P/L, and I’ve developed and deployed AI/ML models to automate alpha discovery and strategy development.

At Tower Research Capital, I founded a trading team and developed the Ceres Algo Strategy Environment, a low-latency, concurrent Java trading environment. I also developed the Ceres Research Platform for quantitative research and backtesting.

At Epoch 2 Technologies, I developed the Carrera Trading System, a low-latency Java FIX/ITCH platform, and the Carrera Research Environment. I also developed an AutoQuoter/AutoHedger and built a low-latency network from scratch.

Earlier, I established a quantitative trading group at Citic Capital and worked on algorithmic trading at Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank/Resonance Capital. My work included trading platforms, execution systems, and quantitative strategies across asset classes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Quantitative Trader

Current

Epoch 2 Technologies

Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 9 months)

Rebuilt an algorithmic trading firm specializing in bespoke alpha generation solutions. Designed, developed, and traded multi-frequency alpha generating strategies across multiple asset classes using Core Java 21 and Python 3.

Java 21+Python 3 Algorithmic Trading High Frequency Trading Quantitative Research Machine Learning AI Equities Options Futures FX Cryptocurrency Fixed Income

Portfolio Manager

Tower Research Capital

Jan 2019 - Dec 2022 (3 years 11 months)

Founded a trading team at Tower Research Capital, a global leader in high frequency trading. Designed, developed, and traded multi-frequency alpha generating strategies and architected a low-latency algo trading environment.

Java 11 Python 3 Algorithmic Trading High Frequency Trading Low Latency Systems Quantitative Research Equities Futures FX Cryptocurrency Fixed Income

Portfolio Manager

Epoch 2 Technologies

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019 (2 years 11 months)

Researched, developed, and traded multi-frequency alpha generating strategies in Futures, Equities, FX, and Crypto. Architected and wrote a low-latency FIX/ITCH platform and built a low-latency network from scratch.

Java 8 Matlab Python 3 Algorithmic Trading High Frequency Trading Low Latency Systems FIX ITCH Quantitative Research Equities Futures FX Cryptocurrency

Portfolio Manager

Citic Capital

Jan 2013 - Dec 2017 (4 years 11 months)

Established the quantitative trading group for Citic Capital, co-owned by two sovereign wealth funds. Designed, developed, and traded multi-frequency alpha generating strategies and built ultra-low latency infrastructure.

Java 8 C++11 Matlab Python 3 Algorithmic Trading High Frequency Trading Low Latency Systems FIX ITCH Quantitative Research Equities Futures FX Cryptocurrency

Vice President, Quantitative Trader

Credit Suisse

Jan 2011 - Dec 2013 (2 years 11 months)

Designed, developed, and traded multi-frequency algo strategies in equities, futures, and FX. Developed ultra-low latency C++ FIX/ITCH platforms and adapted liquidity aggregation frameworks for real-time analytics.

Java 6 K Q Matlab C++Algorithmic Trading High Frequency Trading Low Latency Systems FIX ITCH Quantitative Research Equities Futures FX

Quantitative Trader

Deutsche Bank

Jan 2005 - Dec 2011 (6 years 11 months)

Designed, developed, and traded multi-frequency algo strategies for Deutsche Asset Management's portfolios. Managed trading platforms, liquidity aggregation, and execution automation, and led a dealing desk.