Alexander Pietras
Summary
Dynamic and quick learner with a proven track record at UBS AG, where I organised a workshop on High Frequency Trading, and enhanced my existing skills involving python. Excelled in teamwork through a group project at university and demonstrated exceptional problem-solving abilities in the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge.
Overview
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Certification
Work History
work experience
UBS AG
05.2023 - 05.2023
- 1 week of full time work experience during May 2023.
- Gained further hands-on experience in python, successfully completing at least 4 coding challenges of various difficulty daily.
- Explored alternative approaches and habits to maintain effective productivity throughout each day.
- Initiated a workshop with senior staff to gain knowledge relating to High Frequency Trading and the volume of algorithms associated with the process.
Education
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
University of Bristol
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Engaged in a recent Global Challenges Project, collaborating with 6 other students to produce a complete product design and presentation
- Fast Learner
- Was required to quickly refine my python knowledge on the job to facilitate completion of the coding challenges presented
- Problem-Solving
- Tackled the UKMT Senior Maths Challenge in early October 2023, utilising unconventional strategies to solve as many out of 25 tricky mathematics problems as possible within the 90 minute time limit
- Public Speaking
- Delivered a presentation on a randomly chosen physics topic to a pre-selected board of classmates for evaluation, achieving a rating of 5 out of 5 for both communication and research quality Later was selected to record notes from others' presentations
Certification
- Trinity Grade 6 Trumpet (out of 8):
- Passed in December 2022
- Trinity Grade 8 Piano (out of 8):
- Passed with Merit in July 2023
- Utilised specialist techniques and approaches to maximise the benefits of 9 years of practice.
- UKMT Senior Maths Challenge October 2023:
- Gold Certificate (top 8-9%) + Best in Year
Timeline
work experience
UBS AG
05.2023 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical & Electrical Engineering
University of Bristol
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