Hey there!Namaste!Konnichiwa!

I am a Systems Engineer at Quadeye Securities LLP, and a graduate of the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur with a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering. I am passionate about computer systems and obsessed with efficiency.

At Quadeye ⚡

I am constantly looking for ways to improve the latency of trading systems by whatever means necessary 🛠️. I also work on optimizing the accuracy and performance of trading system simulations. My role is also colloquially referred to as a performance or low-latency engineer at a high-frequency trading firm. The firm values bringing ideas to the table and executing them. I am often seeking the best or next-best solution to seemingly impossible tasks. This keeps me on edge and, honestly, I would not have it any other way. I am always excited to learn new things and eager to tackle unique challenges.

Tinker Time ⚙️

I am tinkering with my kernel, compiler, or something I have read about in a blog, HOTOS, or WACI. So far, I have built my own version of GCC, set up a home network, developed custom drivers, and created a versatile 4K SLoC bash source file, among other things. If there is anything you would like us to explore together or share that you think I should try out, please do not hesitate to reach out. It is a good time to mention I am also passionate about system design, the constant push and pull between wanting to give more control and wanting to be more in control.

I know of no better life purpose than to perish attempting the great and impossible. The fact that something seems impossible should not be a reason to not pursue it. That’s exactly what makes it worth pursuing. Where would the courage and greatness be if success was certain and there was no risk. — Friedrich Nietzsche

Driving force 🚀

I am absolutely in awe of how system components interact with each other in such an elegant way. I love working on making applications run faster and avoiding wasted compute resources. Apart from the goal of creating an impact, my driving force is the problems that lack an obvious solution.

My main areas of interest include heterogeneous computing, domain-specific accelerators, systems for large-scale workloads, computer architecture, the Linux kernel, and compilers. In this connection, I keep up with papers from conferences such as ASPLOS, EuroSys, OSDI, HPCA, ISCA, PLDI, and MICRO. I also take an intellectual interest in the design of programming languages. I also stay up to date with CppCon, RustConf, and GopherCon for the latest developments in programming languages.

Undergraduate days 🎓

In a previous life, I graduated with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur. During my undergraduate years, I focused on understanding and appreciating the intricacies of computer systems. I have worked closely with several professors, and each one has contributed to my overall growth. In terms of research, I have closely worked with Dr. Debadatta Mishra and Dr. Swarnendu Biswas.

I spent some time working on impact and, as a result, was awarded the best socially relevant project at the convocation 2024. I was also part of several student organizations, leading focused student bodies and representing their interest in policies. Despite being in an HFT, I sometimes believe my undergrad was much more time-intensive than my current role.

Life Outside Loops 🎶

I admire the open-source community and contribute whenever possible. Also, I sometimes cringe at the work I did or the code I wrote in the past. It does speak to my growth compared to that past self, but it makes it hard to use my own work as a standard.

Apart from computer science, I enjoy listening to music, watching anime, and playing badminton. I also love to travel and explore new places and cuisines. I am always open to a good conversation, so feel free to hit me up if you would like to discuss anything at length.

Other Relevant Pointers 📝

• If you are looking for my public keys for remote access, click here
• Key pointers I am looking for in an interview are thinking on your feet and fine details
• If we have met in a non-professional setting, my Instagram is in the footer, hit me up!
• For anything else, drop me an email at sayhi [at] harshitraj.xyz