C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[cooper_]

Hi everyone! I am an Italian quant.

Objective: Enhance C++ for, possibly, an MFE program and in any case strengthen my CV (in the hope to work in the USA)
Programming experience: C++, Python, VBA, SQL, Matlab
Background: I hold a B.sc in physics and a Msc in applied mathematics. Currently working as a quant for an Italian bank (pricing and hedging derivatives, trading strategies, and Front Office aid in general)
Intended pace: ASAP

 

[Daniel Duffy]

Crepi il lupo!
@cooper

 

[AkshayLon]

Hello everyone! Undergrad student in the UK here.

Objective: Enhance C++ knowledge to build more sophisticated quant projects and prep for MFE program.
Programming experience: Python, C, Matlab
Background: Currently doing a joint Maths and Physics undergrad degree in the UK and later thinking of doing MFE in the US. Looking to break into the quantitatve finance field so open to all advice.
Intended pace: ASAP

 

[AidenWright]

Hello Everyone,

Hope all is well!

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming Experience: little bit of R and Java in college
Current Work: Head of Financial Planning
Intended Pace: I work full time and am studying for my GRE simultaneously. I would be happy if I completed this course in 12 weeks.

 

[hjing]

Hi everyone! I’m happy to join the course with you! I'm Hao from China, currently studying in USC.
Objective: My goal is to gain admission into top MFE programs and prepare for a future career in quantitative finance.
Programming experience: Java, Python, R, C++(learning)
Background: I recently graduated with a major in Data Science.
Intended pace: I plan to move through the program as quickly as possible.

 

[sanjprab]

Hey everyone, I am Sanjith, an undergraduate student in the US and I'm super excited to begin this course!

Objective: My goal is to learn C++ for quant and boost my credentials for MFE applications and internships/employers
Programming experience: Java, R, Stata; currently learning: C (coursework), Python (projects), and C++ (this course)
Background: 3rd year BS Statistics, Mathematical Econ with Minor in CS at a public university in the midwest
Intended pace: ASAP, hopefully by the the end of August

 

[Made Bagus Valentino Jayakusuma]

Hey everyone, I am Made Bagus, an upcoming freshman in a Hong Kong college and this is my first ever code course.
Objective: Learning C++ to get ahead of my collegemates as an international student in HK, and boost my CV.
Programming experience: Python(beginner), C++ (this course)
Background: High School Graduate, Upcoming HK freshman
Intended pace: Easy but disciplined learning.

 

[aricher]

Hello everyone,

I am an undergraduate student studying mathematics and finance in Canada.

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE programs and for personal development.
Programming Experience: Python (self-taught), R (coursework), C (coursework)
Current Work: Student!
Intended Pace: Taking this course while doing a full-time course load. Intend to spend 10+ hours per week and hope to finish with a strong grade.

 

[snapcracklenpop]

Hey everyone! Nice to meet all of you!

Objective: Learn C++ for admission into MFE programs and hopefully for prop trading internships this upcoming summer

Programming experience: Python

Current work: Finance/Economics Student

Intended pace: Hopefully in the next two months

 

[MitchStokes]

Hi everyone, I'm Mitch! I'm a part-time second BS student in math who works as a SWE in tech, and am planning to submit MFE applications for the 2026 cycle.
Objective: Learn C++ in detail. I haven't had much occasion to use it in my academic or work careers so far, so am still a novice. I'm hoping that learning C++ will enable me to work on some cool side projects that C++ is uniquely suited for.
Programming experience: Strongest in Java, Python, JS/TS. Have also used Go and Ruby at work, and am generally comfortable with picking up new languages quickly from my experience in tech.
Current work: SWE in tech
Intended pace: Would like to complete by the start of fall term ~8/25, but might have to settle for getting close.

 

[engineerTurnedQuant]

Hello,

My name is Constantine and I am from Hartford, CT. In 2024 I completed my undergraduate degree in Electrical Engineering and have been working as an Embedded Systems Engineer for a company specializing in medical robotics and devices.

Objective: My goal is to gain admission into MFE and my long-term goal is to become a quantitative trader
Programming experience: Python, C, Visual Basic, MATLAB
Background: Electrical Engineering, embedded development, control systems, financial markets
Intended pace: Move at a steady pace. Focused on absorbing material and practicing my programming skills.

 

[Jialin Emmy Chen]

Hi everyone, this is Emmy from Seattle.

Objective: learn C++, MFE, quant trading
Programming experience: Python, SQL
Background: math and business management
Intended pace: by the end of September

 

[ManiT]

Hello Everyone,
I am Mani from Boston, MA.
Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming Experience: Python, Rust, Scala, SQL, Java
Work: Lead Data Engineer
Intended Pace: Working on MFE fundamentals. Will try to complete as early as possible.

 

[mokline.iyed]

Objective: Master C++ for admission to top MFE programs and build a strong foundation in quantitative finance.


Programming experience: Python, SQL, R, basic SAS


Current work: Second-year student at ENSAE Paris (Institut Polytechnique de Paris)


Intended pace: Within the next 3–4 months

 

[JinchengGuo]

Objective: Learn C++ for quant related master programs and how to deal with problems with C++

Programming Experience: Python, SQL
Current Work: quant intern

Intended Pace: ASAP

 

[kamuth]

Hey everyone!

Objective: I would like to build a better foundation in C++, and prep for MFE programs.

Programming Experience: A few years in a few different languages, Java, Go, Rust, Embedded C++

Current Work: Software Engineer at a bulge bracket bank.

Intended Pace: 3-4 months

 

[Manav_sarvaiya]

Hey Everyone!

Objective: Learn C++ to boost my MFE Application to US Universities

Programming experience: Python (Intermediate)

Background: I graduated with Finance & Accounting in 2024 & I've worked as a Financial Accountant and in Credit Risk for the past 2 years. I am looking forward to get into a good MFE Program so I can break into Quant. I've been taking all the maths, stats & programming courses and doing projects to boost my profile. Any help would be appreciated!

Intended pace: ASAP

 

[Fan Yang]

Hey！Saw this thread just now…But better late than never

Objective: Get to know what Quant is about as I'm a total stranger to this field and desparately need some catching up

Programming experience: A little bit of Python and C++, all very beginner stuff

Background: Finance undergrad from China, third-year

Intended pace: ASAP! Doubt I'll have much time when the fall semester starts

Good luck to me and anyone who see this post!

 

[adamsolar]

Hi Everyone, I'm Adam from NYC! It's so cool to be here! I've never seen an online community this engaged centered around studies for a particular profession before!

Objective: To learn how to code in C++, learn more about what the quant researcher/developer field are all about, shore up my skills for MFE applications, and improve my understanding of computer science in general.

Programming Experience: I'm pretty adept in R (although hopefully this course can broaden my perspective on "adept"). It's met all my needs thus far for data wrangling and financial analysis. I can read Python pretty well, but can only write it at a beginner level. I know a little bit of Java, C, & Stata from college. More broadly, I completed the first three courses in my school's CompSci major and have intermediate understanding of computer science.

Background: I majored in Economics, Math, and Chinese in college (completed undergrad 2022). I've since worked as a researcher in the finance practice of an economic consulting firm, where for the past year I've been working exclusively on a fixed income derivatives portfolio management case.

Intended Pace: Ideally ASAP, but depending on work I could take as long as three months.

 

[AlexGan]

Hi everyone, I'm Alex from Richmond, VA. Excited to join our community! Let's go!

Objective: To learn C++ for admission to MFE programs; Trying to grab growing opportunities in Quant finance and AI trading.

Programming experience: VBA, Python, SQL, R.

Current work: Senior data analyst

Intended pace of program: ASAP