Joel Weisskopf

Joel Weisskopf has extensive experience in automated trading technology and risk development. Currently, at Mako Global Derivatives since July 2006, Joel focuses on developing a distributed Linux C++ options trading system. Previously, Joel served as Vice President in Equity Linked Product Technology at Wachovia, where work involved Sybase, Perl, and Unix shell, alongside some JAVA and C++. Earlier roles include Manager of Risk Development at Mako Global Derivatives and various positions at Hull Trading, where responsibilities spanned from Head of US Index Support to Back Office development. Joel holds a BS in Computer Science & Engineering from the University of Illinois Chicago and an MS in Financial Markets and Trading from the Illinois Institute of Technology.