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C++ Online Certificate Students' intro thread

Hello everyone. Pleased to be part of this great site.

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program
Programming experience: VBA, MATLAB, introductory courses in my undergrad (12 years ago haha)
Current work: Fixed Income/Sovereign Assets
Intended pace: There are certain times when one must forgo all other pleasures life has to offer... just for a moment.... Juggling between a GRE retake, a million projects at work, taking the CFA Level II this June and applying to school... so I guess, turtle-esque pace looms XD.
 
Hi all,

I am Zhuangzhuang, a 6th year Ph.d. in psychometrics from Columbia University.
Objective: Practice my C++ skill in the domain of quant finance; be open to altering my future directions to quant finance.
Programming experience: Expert in R; a little bit in C++
Current work: TA for the data-mining in quantitative social science
 
Zhuangzhuang Han said:
Hi all,

I am Zhuangzhuang, a 6th year Ph.d. in psychometrics from Columbia University.
Objective: Practice my C++ skill in the domain of quant finance; be open to altering my future directions to quant finance.
Programming experience: Expert in R; a little bit in C++
Current work: TA for the data-mining in quantitative social science
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Completing this course and the advanced C++ course would put you ahead of many applicants in the field. I think it will be a huge edge for you from what I've seen. Good luck.
 
Hi all,

I am Jeet Oza from India and want to pursue a master in Financial Engineering.
Objective: Learn C++ for Admission to MFE programs.
Programming experience: Java, Little Python, R and MATLAB
Current work: A Quant strategist at Investment Bank
 
Objective: Learn C++ for MFE program to MFE program and apply to work

Programming Experience: Matlab

Current Work: Last year finance student

Intended Pace: April 2018
 
Hi all, I am a dude preparing for MFE from Calie.

Objective: Learn C++ for admission to MFE programs and use what i learn in practice

Programming Exp.: VBA, Python, C++

Current Work: non preparing for masters.

Intended pace: April, 2018
 
Hi guys, I am currently a student of OSU:)
Objective: MFE admissions
Programming Experience: Java, R, VBA
Current Work: Student
Intended pace: Finish by April
 
Jzhan said:
Objective: Learn C++ for a programming job

Programming experience: NONE

Current work: Student

Intended pace: As soon as possible
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There are quite a few students who do this course with no programming experience but with dedication and support from the friendly TAs I think you'll be fine.
Good luck!
 
Hi all, I am an economy student from China.

Objective: Learn C++ to improve my coding ability and statistic analyzing skill. Also wanting to apply for admission to MFE programs and future jobs.

Programming Exp.: python

Current Work: Student

Intended pace: Wish to finish the course during the winter vacation.
 
Hello Everyone,
It is a pleasure to meet you all.
I am currently working with EY in a Market Risk Management Role. I have over 2+years of relevant experience. I am also writing my CFA L2 in June.

Objective: Learn C++ for MFE, and also improve the quality of deliverables and understanding at work
Programming experience: Python and C++ (beginner's level)
Current work: EY
Intended pace: I plan to finish it in the intended deadline of 13 weeks.
 
Hello all, I'm very excited to join this course and can't wait to explore this whole new world!

Objective: To enhance my programming skills for admission to MFE programs.

Programming experience: VBA, R and a little bit of Matlab

Current work: An analyst at an Investment Bank

Intended pace of program: My plan is to finish the courses by the end of Feb to mid-March. It really depends on the current workflow, if I'm not too occupied with my job.
 
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