Yash Singla

About

Work

Trexquant Investment LP
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Global Alpha Researcher

Highlights

Developed efficient algorithms and automated data pipelines for streamlined data handling and processing.

Designed and Analyzed scalable machine learning models in Python improving accuracy by 8%, optimizing for performance and maintainability

Leveraged fundamental, technical, and sentiment analysis to develop trading strategies for Futures and US markets.

Worldquant
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Research Consultant

Highlights

Designed and enhanced alpha strategies using diverse financial datasets to identify market inefficiencies.

Worked on 20+ market-neutral strategies for the USA and China regions, implementing advanced statistical methods and data-driven techniques.

Education

Indian Institute Of Technology, Dhanbad

Integrated Master of Technology

Mathematics and Computing

Grade: 9.46/10

Courses

Data Structures and Algorithms (C++)

Object Oriented Programming

Operating System

Database Management System

Software Engineering

Data Mining

Awards

International Quant Championship 2023

Achieved gold level in the International Quant Championship 2023, outperforming 5000+ participants by implementing advanced statistical models and generating a 20% increase in portfolio returns.

Jane Street Market Data Forecasting competition on Kaggle

Achieved a top 1% ranking (275 out of 25k+) in the Jane Street Market Data Forecasting competition on Kaggle.

Flipkart grid challenge

Ranked in the top 4% of participants in the prestigious Flipkart grid challenge.

Amazon ML Challenge

Secured a rank within the top 100 in the Amazon ML Challenge.

Skills

Languages

C++, C, Python, Numpy.

Technologies

Django, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Pandas, Stata.

Concepts

Operating System, GPU Computing, Encryption, Decryption, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Neural Networks, API, Database systems.

Projects

Techcomic

Summary

Designed and developed a scalable web-based application using the Django framework, integrating advanced facial recognition features with PyTorch. Implemented GANs to transform user faces into comic-style avatars, optimizing performance and enhancing user experience with seamless design and backend integration.

Farmeasy

Summary

Leveraged advanced image classification techniques, including convolutional neural networks (CNNs) implemented with TensorFlow, to accurately identify 15+ plant diseases from images. Designed and built a user-friendly web interface using the Django framework improving the efficiency and accuracy of disease diagnosis compared to traditional methods.