Hi, I'm Martin Blais - ML/Research Engineer
I bridge cutting-edge ML research and scalable engineering, driven by a passion for tackling ambitious, research-driven projects. I thrive in collaborative environments where I can push technical boundaries, blending deep expertise in finance and ad-tech with a growth-oriented mindset.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Pioneered algorithmic trading by designing strategies and building low-latency platforms at MarketFactory.
Innovates in ML/Research Engineering, bridging cutting-edge research with scalable systems for ad-tech and finance.
Can advise on building scalable ML infrastructure, share insights on quantitative methods, and mentor engineers in low-latency programming.
🚀 Career trajectory
Foundational Engineering & Research
Began career with core engineering and research roles, including computer graphics rendering for special effects.
✦ C++
✦ Research
✦ Computer Graphics
Quantitative Finance Expertise
Transitioned to algorithmic trading, developing strategies and building low-latency trading systems.
✦ Algorithmic Trading
✦ Quantitative Finance
✦ Low Latency
Machine Learning & Distributed Systems at Scale
Focused on applying ML and distributed systems to complex problems in ad-tech and large-scale data processing.
✦ Machine Learning
✦ Distributed Systems
✦ Python
Senior Staff Engineer & ML/Research Focus
Held senior roles at tech giants, concentrating on ML research and engineering, currently in ML/Research Engineering.
✦ Senior Staff Engineer
✦ ML Research
✦ HPC
💪🏻 Superpowers
Algorithmic Trading Pioneer
Developing sophisticated strategies and low-latency systems
✦ Designed trading strategies for financial markets.
✦ Built low-latency trading platforms at MarketFactory.
✦ Focused on options pricing and modeling.
Machine Learning Innovator
Applying deep learning to complex data challenges
✦ Specializing in deep learning and acceleration techniques.
✦ Worked on real-time bidding and forecasting in ad-tech.
✦ Leveraged large-scale distributed processing.
Full-Stack Engineer & Entrepreneur
Driving projects from research to production with diverse technical skills
✦ Skilled in C++, Python, and OCaml for varied applications.
✦ Contributed to photo-realistic computer graphics rendering.
✦ Led teams and managed consulting/training practices.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring novel applications of machine learning and AI.
✦ Connecting with experts in distributed systems and high-performance computing.
✦ Finding collaborators for ambitious, research-driven engineering projects.
I can help with
✦ Advise on building scalable ML infrastructure and trading systems.
✦ Share insights on applying quantitative methods to business problems.
✦ Mentor early-career engineers in low-latency programming and software design.
I would love your help on
✦ Discovering emerging trends in AI research beyond mainstream coverage.
✦ Identifying opportunities for open-source contributions in specialized domains.
✦ Connecting with innovators in the intersection of finance and cutting-edge technology.
