Sachin Naik

Sachin Naik is Vice President at AQR Capital Management LLC, based in India, where he specializes in Trading Engineering with a focus on high-frequency trading (HFT) systems and low latency infrastructure. In this role, he is responsible for developing and managing advanced trading platforms and algorithms to enhance execution speed and market efficiency, leveraging deep expertise in C++ and Golang as well as robust knowledge of various exchange protocols.

Prior to joining AQR, Sachin held senior engineering and algorithm development positions at Emkay Global Financial Services, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Kotak Securities, and the National Stock Exchange of India, consistently working in technology-driven roles within the capital markets. His experience covers the development of critical trading systems tailored to the needs of equities, derivatives, and electronic market-making, with a specific emphasis on technology integration and quantitative trading strategies.

Sachin holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Telecommunication from SIES Graduate School of Technology. He is recognized for his contributions in optimizing trading performance through innovative technical solutions and for his leadership in collaborative, high-performance trading technology teams.