Nick Gustafson
Quant Trading Engineer at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC
About
Nick Gustafson is a Quant Trading Engineer at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC, where he is responsible for developing quantitative trading strategies and contributing to risk-adjusted returns for qualified investors. Based in Jupiter, FL, he leverages advanced computational methods and data-driven approaches to optimize trading execution and investment processes, supporting the firm's diversified, systematic investment mandates.
Prior to joining Voloridge, Nick served as a Quant Trader at Zaugg Family Office, where he managed quantitative research and trading of liquid asset classes, with a particular emphasis on equities and global macro strategies. Earlier, he gained experience as a Software Engineer Intern at Microsoft, focusing on the development and deployment of scalable technology solutions.
Nick holds a Master of Engineering (MEng) and a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, underscoring his expertise in algorithmic trading, machine learning, and statistical analysis. His professional focus encompasses quantitative investment strategies spanning equities, futures, and multi-asset portfolios, with a reputation for rigorous analysis and innovative model development.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voloridge Investment Management, LLC | Quant Trading Engineer | Jul 2024 to Present | — |
| Zaugg Family Office | Quant Trader | Jul 2023 to Jun 2024 | — |
| Microsoft | Software Engineer Intern | Jun 2022 to Aug 2022 | Cloud & AI Group |
| SoundHound AI | Software Engineer Intern | Jun 2021 to Aug 2021 | Conversational AI Team |
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Master of Engineering - MEng, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
2023 — 2024
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Science - BS, Computer Science and Engineering
2019 — 2023
Francis Parker School
High School Diploma
2015 — 2019
Others at Voloridge Investment Management, LLC (10)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Research Analyst | West Palm Beach, FL , United States | |
| Research Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
J John Baiocco | Senior Associate | West Palm Beach, FL , United States |
| Research Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Lead Futures Trading Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Incoming Quant Trader | Boston, MA , United States | |
| Lead Trader - Trading Systems and Analytics | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Chief Investment Officer | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Equity Trading Analyst | Jupiter, FL , United States | |
| Analyst | Palm Beach Gardens, FL , United States |
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