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Blindness couldn’t stop Pranav’s pursuit of Algo Trading

This is the journey of Pranav Lal, breaking all sorts of stereotypes of being 100% visually impaired, with his “Never give-up” attitude. He is a Photographer, Blogger, TEDx speaker, Consultant, and successful Algorithmic Trader....
12 min read

Quantum Mechanics, Finance and now Algo Trading | Gustavo's story

51-year-old Gustavo Corrêa describes his extraordinary path into algorithmic trading, from his beginnings in Brazil to his current life as an Algo trader in South Africa....
6 min read

Professor, CEO and Algo Trader | The many facets of Spain’s David U. Ordiz

David’s ability to juggle multiple roles as a CEO, Algo Trader, and a Professor is quite impressive. Now a proud EPATian, he shares his journey with us....
6 min read

Real Estate To Algorithmic Trading: A Professional’s Journey

Join us on the journey of Mr. Jim Woodward into the algorithmic trading domain from that of Real Estate post opting for QuantInsti’s EPAT™....
3 min read

Success Stories

Professor, CEO and Algo Trader | The many facets of Spain’s David U. Ordiz

David’s ability to juggle multiple roles as a CEO, Algo Trader, and a Professor is quite impressive. Now a proud EPATian, he shares his journey with us....
6 min read

A 15-year career in Engineering to now Algo Trading | Chris's Story

Chris Luman, an Electrical Engineer from the US for 15 years, shares his professional journey going from Engineering to Algorithmic Trading....
3 min read

Rodrigo Scheuch | Brazil | Technical Analysis to Automating trading strategies using Python

Rodrigo’s story from Brazil explains his journey to learning to automate his trading, beginning with Quantra’s courses, going through Blueshift and more....
2 min read

Tine-Tarriro Matambo | South Africa | Learning Python for Trading

This journey towards algorithmic trading began by learning Python using the Quantitative approach. Learn all about South African Tine-Tarriro’s story here....
2 min read

Rene Appznoix | Brazil | Adding Python to a Programming Skillset

Rene, Brazil - added value to an excellent career of 40 years of programming and coding by learning Python for the workplace from Quantra....
2 min read

Serene Banerjee | India | PhD and diving into Deep Reinforcement Learning

The incredible journey of an Electrical Engineering Masters and PhD holder Serene, to learning Deep Reinforcement Learning....
2 min read

Heath Berg | United States | Leveraging discounts to learn Python for Trading

With a 27-year experience in IT, Heath shifted his career to Quant Finance during Quantra's summer sale. This is his story of how he did it....
2 min read

Jose Ferrer | United States | Software Engineering to getting started in Quant Finance

Being a Software Engineer aiming for Quant Finance, Jose Ferrer pursued his aspiration with Quantra. This is his journey....
2 min read

Diego’s valiant journey from Biochemistry, MBA to Investing

The story of Diego, who entered the algo trading domain after having a career spanning Biochemistry, MBA, and founding his investing firm....
6 min read

From the US to UAE and Accounting to Portfolio Management - Steven’s journey

Armed with a CFA, CMT, MBA and a decade of work experience, Steven’s story is an inspiration for those pursuing knowledge and their aspirations for the world of finance and algorithmic trading....
8 min read