C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[indexquanty]

Hi All!

Objective: Learn C++ and more about computing to enhance MFE applications and also for a career/life pivot. Plan to also take the Pre MFE Math program.
Programming Experience: Python & SQL
Current Work: Capital Markets at BB covering options and other exotic instruments
Intended Pace: As quick as i can without losing out on the knowledge/the 'why' things work

Looking forward to learning and hopefully passing with a distinction.

 

[lyslambert]

Hi fellow coursemate,

Objective: Learn C++ to hone basic skills in quant finance area
Programming Experience: Python, SQL, Java
Current Work: Undergraduate students who are enrolling into MFE program
Intended Pace: Balanced between speed and knowledge acquisition

 

[bgsszsa]

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE programs

Programming experience: Python, Java, Kotlin

Current work: Undergraduate student

Intended pace: As quickly as I can without forgetting about the knowledge I have learned

 

[Khalidmunawer]

Hi, I am working for a bank in Quantitative Valuations team and we recently switched our derivatives pricing/ risk sensitivity library from licensed software to opensource software called ORE. The source code of ORE is written in C++ and as such would like gain experience in C++ to extend it further

Objective: Gain C++ knowledge for derivative pricing library development
Programming Experience: R,Python,VBA, SQL
Current work: Risk Modelling/Derivative Pricing at a Bank
Intended Pace: As soon as possible

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Hi, I am working for a bank in Quantitative Valuations team and we recently switched our derivatives pricing/ risk sensitivity library from licensed software to opensource software called ORE. The source code of ORE is written in C++ and as such would like gain experience in C++ to extend it further

Objective: Gain C++ knowledge for derivative pricing library development
Programming Experience: R,Python,VBA, SQL
Current work: Risk Modelling/Derivative Pricing at a Bank
Intended Pace: As soon as possible

Cool.
The course has two modules on Monte Carlo and PDE/FDM option pricing numerics/code which might be useful.

 

[Tiger Sun]

Hi All，

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming experience: Basic Java and python
Current work: In my second year of Finance major minor Math
Intended Pace: I will spend all of my free time taking this course in preparation for graduate school applications.

 

[maxx]

Hi All

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for MFE application ( for career change)
Programming Experience: A little python
Current Work: Operation Manager at a e-commerce and logistic company
Intended Pace: As fast as i could

 

[Shrivardhini]

Hi everyone,

I'm Shrivardhini, currently transitioning into quant finance with a background in financial modeling, empirical research, and portfolio optimization. I'm pursuing FRM and CFA certifications this year and taking this course to strengthen my C++ skills for roles in quantitative research and trading. Excited to learn, connect, and dive deeper into the quant world!

 

[pjsulliv]

Hi All,

Objective: Learn C++ to prepare for a possible job change into fintech.
Programming Experience: Python, R, SQL
Current Work: Data Engineer
Intended Pace: I will be a bit busy at the end of the 16 weeks, so I will be working on this as fast as possible.

I look forward to working with everyone!