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Gregory Jones

London

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Model Developer

Fitch Ratings
05.2023 - Current
  • Directed end-to-end credit model development in Python, overseeing all stages from data pre-processing to model implementation, testing, and deployment.
  • Re-platformed Private Equity CFO credit model to Python, utilizing numpy, numba and pandas, resulting in 100x performance speed-up.
  • Implemented new features into a machine learning ratings model that enhanced user experience, producing 50x increase in efficiency.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate new model into existing systems, resulting in increased productivity.
  • Wrote and compiled extensive technical model documentation using Sphinx.
  • Worked with a team of developers using version control (Git) as well as server deployment of models on AWS.

Post-doctoral Researcher

Imperial College London
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Used Monte Carlo modelling to simulate millions of particle trajectories and interactions with distributed computing.
  • Handled large datasets in Python, performing data analysis and delivering key insights to Rolls-Royce for novel nuclear engineering concepts.

Research Consultant

WorldQuant
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Created 30+ market neutral, alpha generating trading strategies, achieving 2nd place in Imperial college Algothon.

Education

PhD - Computational Nuclear Engineering

Imperial College London
London, ENG
07.2022

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Loughborough University
Loughborough, LEC
06.2018

Skills

  • Python
  • VBA
  • Linux
  • Numpy
  • Scipy
  • Pandas
  • Statsmodels
  • Mathematics
  • Calculus
  • Test-driven Development
  • Git
  • AWS
  • Profiling
  • Algorithm Development

Timeline

Model Developer

Fitch Ratings
05.2023 - Current

Post-doctoral Researcher

Imperial College London
09.2022 - 03.2023

Research Consultant

WorldQuant
04.2019 - 12.2019

PhD - Computational Nuclear Engineering

Imperial College London

Master of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Loughborough University
Gregory Jones