About

I am looking for work in data science or finance.

Specifically, in-person positions in or around the Denver, Colorado area. I'm also open to remote roles for the right company and team.

If you're working on challenging projects and could use an entrepreneurial problem solver with excellent coding skills and proven financial acumen, reach out to hello at abrefeld.anonaddy.com. I'd love to see if we're a good fit.

Recreationally

I'm a mathematician, pianist, programmer, backpacker, weightlifter, martial artist, speedcuber, wannabe philosopher...

Professionally

I studied theoretical mathematics in undergrad with a focus on real analysis, graduating with my Bachelor's from the University of Kentucky in 2019.

In 2021 I received my Master's in Finance from UK when I chose to leave a PhD program to pursue a job in trading.

From 2022 to 2024 I made markets in ETFs for a Chicago proprietary trading firm. Trading gave me the hands-on exposure to markets which I was looking for when I left academia. Market making was a blast - I liked the firm, and they treated me well.

In May 2024 I chose to leave trading in order to scratch the entrepreneurship itch and work as an independent developer. Through the beginning of 2025 I built web apps using Django, JavaScript, HTMX, and Bootstrap, with the goal of creating and marketing a SaaS product. This time has provided an awesome learning experience, both technically and personally.

Technical Skills

On GitHub as @alex-b1729.