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The Quantopian Podcast

The Quant Grind: Jason Strimpel

Feb 17, 2024
Former practicing quant and current AWS executive, Jason Strimpel, discusses his journey from web development to mastering trading technologies, overcoming personal struggles, and the balance of work, family, and business ventures. He explores complexity in trading, algorithmic trading projects, and open-source community engagement, offering insights into software implementation and portfolio optimization data sets.
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Quick takeaways

  • Emphasize simplifying complex concepts and diving deep into fundamentals for tackling challenges with confidence.
  • Utilize technology like Python for data analysis in trading to make informed decisions and navigate market complexities.

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Passion for Complexity and First Principles

The speaker discusses his strong attraction to complexity, always drawn back to first principles when approaching tasks. This tendency to simplify complicated concepts and dive deep into understanding the core fundamentals has become a defining trait, leading him to tackle hard problems with confidence.

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