About

Simon Odou is a Senior Software Engineer at Citadel with over 16 years of experience in the field. He has a PhD in Computer Science from Université Paris-Sud 11 and is highly skilled in the design of scientific and financial software. Simon has spent 5 years working with exotic derivatives on equities and commodities and has 8 years of experience in designing software for structured products. He is proficient in C++, STL, Boost, Python, OOP, and web development technologies such as Node.js, JavaScript, and jQuery. Prior to joining Citadel, Simon worked as a Vice President at BNP Paribas, where he developed software for equity derivatives trading. He also co-founded Seedrunners, where he served as the CTO and helped build the platform from scratch. Simon's educational background includes a Master's degree in Computer Science from Université Paris Sud (Paris XI) and a Master's degree in Computer Science (CSI) from Ecole pour l'Informatique et les Techniques Avancées. As a Senior Software Engineer, Simon is experienced in leading technical teams and delivering complex projects. He is passionate about solving challenging problems and continuously improving his skills. His expertise in software engineering, web development, and financial products make him a valuable asset to any organization.