Sebastien Vasey

Quantitative Researcher at Radix Trading LLC

Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland

About

Mathematician and computer scientist. 10+ years of experience researching and solving complex problems in theoretical mathematics. Generally enjoys navigating and building elaborate systems, working out abstract and concrete problems, and implementing solutions. Experienced with machine learning, programming, and system administration. Detailed knowledge of the foundations of computer science. Extensive public speaking experience. See also my webpage: http://svasey.com

Experience

  • Quantitative Researcher at Radix Trading LLC
    Jul 2020 - Present · 6 yrs

  • Benjamin Peirce fellow in Mathematics at Harvard University
    Jul 2017 - Jun 2020 · 3 yrs

    * Pure research: Solved open problems in mathematical logic. Published 30+ peer-reviewed articles (half with collaborators in the US and abroad). Gave numerous talks at seminars and international conferences. Refereed for ten journals. Awarded a $155k NSF research grant. * Applied research: Data science collaboration with Hossein Estiri at Massachusetts General Hospital. Developed machine learning methods to estimate plausibility of diagnoses in electronic health records. * Teaching: Nine classes in mathematics, at all university levels, with class sizes between 5 and 40. Instant transition to remote teaching during the COVID-19 crisis. Supervised undergraduate student research projects. Three teaching awards. * Services: Active member of mathematics department committees: graduate qualifying exam, intensive undergraduate advising, graduate admission.

  • System Programmer at Global Card SA
    Aug 2008 - Jan 2009 · 6 mos

    * Development: Within a small team, developed from the ground up a networked access control system enabling people to unlock doors using their smartphone (via bluetooth). * System administration: Monitored and maintained all the company's linux servers.