Work and Career
Kamran Sheikh is a seasoned financial markets analyst, independent trader, and aspiring data scientist with a wealth of experience in algorithmic trading and data analysis. Over his expansive career, Kamran has honed his skills in leveraging data to uncover market trends, optimize trading strategies, and provide valuable advisory services to clients. He is well-versed in Python and SQL, with an ongoing pursuit of proficiency in data science and machine learning.
Beginning his journey as an FX and Commodity Futures Sales Trader at Global Links, Pakistan, Kamran gained hands-on experience in market analysis and risk management. His role as a Branch Manager at Dollar Financial Group Inc, London, added a new dimension to his expertise, where he was responsible for leading a team, managing business growth strategies, and handling risk management.
Kamran further developed his technical analysis skills at Market Dynamics Limited, where he focussed on FTSE-250 companies' equity markets. His role at Informa Global Markets Europe Limited expanded his analytical prowess across multiple asset classes and honed his ability to develop global macro trading strategies.
Now, as an independent Algo Trader and Market Data Analyst, Kamran continues to provide data-driven advisory services and pursue knowledge in data analysis, machine learning, and algo trading libraries.
Kamran holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, a Diploma in Technical Analysis of Financial Markets, and has completed the Chartered Market Technician Program (Parts 1 & 2). He has also completed over 25 courses in data science and machine learning from platforms like Udemy and Coursera.
Kamran is an award-winning analyst and a contributing author to various financial market publications. He is passionate about intellectual stimulation, with interests spanning subjects like physics and evolutionary psychology. A believer in a balanced lifestyle, Kamran practices mindfulness and meditation, hikes regularly, and runs two Meetup groups.
