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C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program, Meet people in pursuit of similar objectives, Learn something novel
Programming Experience: Basic programming in SPSS, Latex, Matlab, C++ and Python
Current Work: Math/ Finance Student in HIT
Intended Pace: Hopefully before Jul 2018
 
Hello everyone,

Objective: Improve my C++ skills for MFE program
Programming experience: C++, Bash, SQL, VBA
Current work: Tech Analyst at Investment Bank
Intended Pace: Within the 16 week parameter

Natalie
 
Hi everyone,

Objective: To learn C++ skills in preparation for the postgraduate financial mathematics program
Programming experience: C, SQL
Current work: Financial Analyst at a Consulting Firm
Intended Pace: Hopefully by August
 
Hi all, I am a economics student from China.

Objective: Learn C++ for admission to MFE programs (just like jackcoke) and use that in my final year research project which might be published.

Programming Exp.: VBA

Current Work: Junior student

Intended pace: Wish to complete the course on time and apply for a master's degree
 
Hi everyone,

I'm looking to further my C++ knowledge as I noticed I lack some experience in the area.

Objective: Learn C++ well enough for other roles I want to get into

Programming Exp: Java, Python, VBA, JavaScript, OCaml

Current Work: software development

Intended Pace: I want to master the topics as efficiently and effectively as possible, so I can continue with the 2nd course.
 
Hello everyone! I am a student from china, so excited to start with this group!

Objective: Admission to MFE program.

Programming experience: little PHP, some C/C++.

Current work: Studying to get into MFE program.

Intended pace of program: Hopefully by the end of August.
 
Hi everyone! Looking forward to completing this course as I learn an object oriented programming language for the first time.

Objective:
Prepare myself for graduate school this fall.

Programming experience: Python, R, and Matlab.

Intended pace: By end of June.
 
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Hi all, I am an actuarial science student from Toronto

Objective: I got a master from financial Engineering, no coding background before, wish to get some practice before school starts
Programming Exp.: VBA, R, Python

Current Work: Master Candidate in U of T
Intended pace: I am free anyway, wish to finish the course ASAP
 
Hi all, I am an actuarial science student from Toronto

Objective: I got a master from financial Engineering, no coding background before, wish to get some practice before school starts
Programming Exp.: VBA, R, Python

Current Work: Master Candidate in U of T
Intended pace: I am free anyway, wish to finish the course ASAP
Congratulations! Good luck with the C++ course and your masters :)
 
Hello all,

Objective: Learn C++ for admission into MFE program
Programming Experience: A little Matlab
Current Work: Junior finance student
Intended Pace: Hopefully before Sep
 
Hello Everyone,

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program, Learn how to model with C++, and leverage my C++ skills to solve complex financial modelling problems.

Programming Experience:
SQL, R, Python, SAS
Current Work: Risk Advisory Consultant
Intended Pace: Preferably before September
 
Hi folks,

I am glad to meet so many peers in the forum.

Objective: Get fully prepared for potential intern/full-time positions in financial industry and/or at tech companies.
Programming Experience: MATLAB, Python, R, SAS, SQL
Current Work: PhD candidate in Statistics in Cali.
Intended Pace: By the end of August.

Franco
 
Hi all, I am a maths and finance student from Australia.

Objective: Learn C++ to fulfill admission requirment to an MFE programs I will be attending.

Programming Exp.:
R, Python, Matlab

Current Work: Honours student.

Intended Pace: Need to finish the course before July 15th
 
Hello all,
I'm looking forward to working along with this group.

Objective: To obtain proficiency in C++ ahead of my MQF program this fall, and to be prepared for internship opportunities.

Programming Experience: C, Stata, MATLAB

Current Work: Just graduated with a B.S. in Economics, and will be entering MQF in the fall.

Intended Pace: Completion before the start of the fall semester (late August)
 
Hi everyone,

Objective: Looking to brush upon C++ and programming in general. Will most likely go for the advanced course as well.

Programming Exp.:
Java, Python, SQL

Current Work: Sell-side electronic trader

Intended Pace: 2 months, as I have plenty of time.
 
Hello all, so happy to join this big family.
Objective: Learn C++ for admission to MFE program!!
Programming Experience: NONE, but I believe it's a good start.
Current Work: Graduate Student from SISU.
Intended Pace: Finished it before september!
 
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