C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

Hey everyone, my name's Arian Berisha.
Objective: To learn C++ for admission to the MFE program and further my skillset/move into more quantitative roles within finance
Programming Experience: Python (Courses from university: Intro to Python (completed), Algorithmic Trading (in progress), and Math for AI (in progress))
Current work: Senior at the Gabelli School of Business, majoring in finance and minoring in math with a concentration in fintech. Currently acting as the IT Portfolio Manager and Quant/Alternatives Strategist for my school's Student Managed Investment Fund.
Intended pace of the program: I hope to complete this program by November-December.
 
Hey everyone, my name's Charlotte Liu.
Objective: To learn C++ for admission to the MFE program
Programming Experience: Python, SQL, once applied C++ to build a matching engine (but have already forgotten most sadly🥲)
Current work: Final year undergraduate studying applied mathematics.
The intended pace of the program: I hope to complete this program in 8 weeks, review basic knowledge of C++ and build a strong foundation in programming.
 
Hi everyone! Excited to take the class.

Objective: This class seemed fun from the syllabus. Any professional benefits are welcome.
Programming experience: Python, R, MATLAB, FORTRAN, Java, etc. ... but no C++!
Current work: Economic modeling and research.
Intended pace of program: As soon as possible while maintaining accuracy (seems some people are saying 5 weeks is realistic?!)
Other: I'd like to take the advanced C++ course after this, but one thing at a time.
 
Hi all, I'm Hitesh Parihar.

Objective: I'm interested in learning C++ to develop risk models and prepare myself for MFE programs.
Current Work: Quant Analyst
Programming Experience: Python, SQL
The intended pace of the program: I hope to complete by this year end.
 
Hello all,

My name is Ivan Khotulev.

Objective: I'm interested in learning C++ to prepare for a career switch
Current Work: Macroeconomic research and forecasting
Programming Experience: MATLAB, Stata, some VBA
The intended pace of the program: I hope to complete it by the end of the year
 
Hello everyone, I'm excited to meet all of you here on Quantnet !;)

Objective: To learn C++ in order to meet the requirements of top MFE programs (short-term); and to build a solid foundation in programming and computer science for a future career as a quantitative researcher or even a fund manager (long-term).✊

Programming experience: I have previously learned basic C++ fundamentals under the guidance of professors from my university's computer science department, and gained experience in Python for scientific computing. During my research projects and internships at hedge funds, I’ve used Python to complete research tasks.

Current work: I'm currently pursuing a major in Statistics with a minor in Artificial Intelligence at a university located in Shanghai.:giggle:

Intended pace of program: 4-6 weeks.
 
Hi all, I am Lysander and glad to see you all!

Objective: Prepareation for MFE programs and strengthen my programming skills.
Current Work: Student, major in Finance and Quantitative Finance
Programming Experience: Python, java, MATLAB, R, VBA
The intended pace of the program: complete by the end of Mid December
 
Hey all, I'm Sam. Nice to meet you.

I finished my undergrad in pure math in winter 2023 and started doing quant research at an options market maker after that. Recently there was a big layoff, so now I'm looking for new roles and ways that I can upskill. I'm also considering applying to MFE programs depending on how the job search goes. I have lots of research and data science experience with Python and SQL, but no C++ or OOP in general outside of a few semesters in school, so I'm excited to learn. I'm aiming to finish the program pretty quickly depending on how busy I am with interviews and stuff. Hopefully 1-2 months.
 
Hello everyone! My name is Ben.

Objectives: I'd like to strengthen my application for an MFE program and form a strong foundation in C/C++ for my desired career.
Programming Experience: Minimal exposure to R and VBA.
Current Work: Securities Specialist (dealing with the initial setup of investment securities).
Intended Pace: Ideally, 10 weeks, however I imagine I might use the full 16 with my limited exposure to coding.
 
Hi all,

I graduated in Spring of 2023 with a b.s. in pure math. eventually I took a job at a marketing tech startup. I was laid off this summer and have been job searching since. I've programmed in python, matlab, and R. I'm hoping to to do a MFE at some point, but am currently looking for entry level positions again. I'm hoping to finish this course in 10 weeks.
 
Hi all,
Crazy this thread goes back to 2011! Simpler times. I'm Karl.
Objective: MFE Prep, goal of pursing financial engineering or quant job, or at the very least switching to data sciences.
Programming Experience: 1-2 classes of Python, half forgotten. Battle-field Micro-python. A bit of VBA, Java, SQL - but very basic. Keep on getting ankle deep, not having application, then forgetting.
Current Work: Mechanical Design Engineer and Project Manager
Intended Pace: As quick as possible!
 
Hi there, I'm Bob.
Objective: To establish a coding foundation (especially in C++) before entering a master's program in financial engineering or financial mathematics.
Programming Experience: Only Python, unfortunately.
Current Work: Undergraduate students majoring in Mathematics and Applied Mathematics.
Intended Pace: Hopefully less than 6 weeks
 
Hi everyone, I’m glad to be the 1661st individual person to this living thread :)

Objectives: Prepare me for MFE programs, fill any programming knowledge gaps, and learn another life skill
Programming Experience: Experience with R, some experience with Python, SAS, SQL, C++
Current Work: Recently graduated with a B.S. in Mathematics, concentration in Statistics. Currently seeking opportunities
Intended Pace: Unsure, I’ve taken Comp Sci 2 in C++ years ago, and it’s been a while since I’ve touched anything outside of Python and R. I think that the ideal pace is one that challenges me enough where I can thoroughly digest the information, but without causing burnout and the need to rush.
 

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