C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

[JayZed]

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.

 

[EntropicElad]

Hello everyone

Objectives: Preparing as early as possible for the field I would like to pursue, bridging finance and programming.
Programming Experience: Some Python from university coursework, as well as Racket.
Current Work: Currently a 2nd year mathematics student, intending to take many probability & stats courses, as well as programming courses.
Intended Pace: I intend to take this course at a comfortable pace, given I will likely lack the fundamental intuitions and will therefore, will need to construct a fundamental understanding from the ground up.

 

[tflora]

Hi everyone! I'm Tiago.

Objective: Learning C++ for a FinMath or FinEng program
Programming Experience: Python, R, SQL, TypeScript (React), and little projects with VBA, Rust, Java, C
The intended pace of the program: As quickly as possible - aiming for <7 weeks
Current work: Sales engineering in capex-heavy industry - I got used to building tools and modeling financials, and figured this field was just right for me

 

[JerryChina]

Hi everyone,

Objectives: Prepare for MFE applications, and learn skills that can be used in career
Programming Experience: Python, C, Rust, R, JS, ...
Current Work: Student
Intended Pace: 4-6 weeks.

 

[PenpenguQ]

Hey all, I'm penpengu! Glad to join this online community and excited to see how will this journey will unfold ahead!

Objective: Gaining certificate for enhancing my profile for MFE courses.
Programming Experience: None.
Current Work: Retired undergrad student.
Intended Pace: I intend to pass this course as soon as possible.

 

[feds.j]

Would students who recently enrolled in this course be interested in starting a group on linkedin? I'd really enjoy making some connections with peers around my age/experience group. We could also look into other apps/messengers for study groups.

 

[Andy Nguyen]

Would students who recently enrolled in this course be interested in starting a group on linkedin? I'd really enjoy making some connections with peers around my age/experience group. We could also look into other apps/messengers for study groups.

That is a great idea. I would really love to connect to people who completed the C++/Python courses and maybe have a meetup in different cities.
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[Kimsteve]

Howdy Everyone,

Objective: Learn C++ so I can do a MFE
Programming experience: Some experience with MATLAB and some HTML5
Work: Army veteran finishing my senior year in college.
Intended pace: Finish within 5 weeks, if possible.

 

[Daniel Duffy]

That is a great idea. I would really love to connect to people who completed the C++/Python courses and maybe have a meetup in different cities.
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[Daniel Duffy]

Would students who recently enrolled in this course be interested in starting a group on linkedin? I'd really enjoy making some connections with peers around my age/experience group. We could also look into other apps/messengers for study groups.

Good idea!
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[eazambranov]

Hi everyone,

Objective: learn C++ in preparation for MFE applications.
Programming experience: some experience in Python, although no formal courses completed.
Work: Portfolio Manager at a RIA.
Intended pace: 8-10 weeks

 

[HubertK]

Hi,

Objective: Refresh and gain a solid understanding of C++, especially in financial applications, in preparation for MFE applications.
Programming Experience: Python mainly through online courses and bachelor thesis project, C/C++ for Computer Graphics, and some R and MATLAB.
Work: Data Analyst with a Maths undergrad.
Intended Pace: Finish within the time-frame with a good score, sooner if possible

 

[Yichun Hou]

Hi everyone,

Objective: Learn and apply C++ specifically in pricing and high frequency trading; MFE Application
Programming Experience: Python, R, a little bit of JAVA.
Work: Quant researcher
Intended Pace: Hope to follow the course planner

 

[myonshin]

Hello everyone,

Objective: Brushing up C++ with an emphasis on applications to financial engineering.
Programming Experience: R, Python, Matlab, C (half forgotten).
Current Work: Investment banking.
Intended Pace: As quick as possible!

 

[Yutian Zhai]

Hello everyone,

Objective: make a career path change, and eventually a life change
Programming Experience: python(a little background) R and Matlab (almost 10 years ago)
Current Work: Math teacher (undergraduate level)
Intended Pace: I try my best

 

[Paul.Ngassa]

Hello everyone I'm Paul.
Objective: Getting a certification in C++ programming to boost my profile for graduate school applications.
Programming Experience: Matlab a while ago
Current Work: I work in the chemical industry as a process engineer
Intended Pace: Hope to finish as soon as possible

 

[fabiantum]

Hi everyone,
Objectives: Prepare for MFE and for my future career
Programming Experience: Python
Current Work: Student
Intended Pace: 4-7 weeks

 

[aquinorubiel]

Hi everyone,

Objectives: Strengthen my MFE application, and learn a new coding language
Programming Experience: Python, R
Current Work: Student
Intended Pace: 4-5 weeks.