Phillip Torres

My priority is spearheading the creation of products for the financial sector.

Experience

  • 01/2022 - Present Singapore, Singapore Co-founder & Chief Data Scientist 0xScope

    0xScope is a Web2 & Web3 knowledge graph protocol for cutting-edge blockchain analytics. Our main goal is to provide solutions that enable individuals and organizations to leverage the power of Web3 to build more efficient, reliable, and scalable systems. Visit https://linktr.ee/scopeprotocol to learn more.

  • 01/2018 - 12/2021 Shanghai, China Business Intelligence Consultant ViewFin

    ViewFin is a global blockchain consulting firm that offers services to all businesses benefiting those companies of blockchain, finance, and internet. Manage the portfolios of various investors by applying multiple quant strategies. AUM: 3,000,000 USD.

  • 08/2017 - 12/2018 San Juan, Puerto Rico Backend developer Chubb Insurance

    Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design, develop and implement complex backend systems and APIs for high-traffic web applications using technologies like Node.js, Python, and Java.

  • 08/2016 - 08/2017 San Juan, Puerto Rico Director of Operations Cocina Verde

    Cocina Verde (Green cuisine in english) is an e-business focused on selling premium and gourmet dishes to its customers. As director of operations, I was responsible for overseeing the movement of goods and materials through the company's supply chain.

    • Skills & Competences

     
    Leadership
    DevOps
    Mentoring
    Python
    Databases
    Nginx
    Solidity
    Django
    Ansible
    Docker
    Kubernetes
    Git
    HTML/CSS
    OSINT

    Publications

    Education

    • 04/2020 - 06/2020 Research Methodology and Quantitative Methods (cum laude) Saïd Business School, University of Oxford. Oxford, England
    • 08/2017 - 09/2018 MSc in Blockchain and Digital Currency (summa cum laude) University of Nicosia. Nicosia, Cyprus
    • 01/2014 - 05/2016 Master of Science (MS), Computer Science. (summa cum laude) University of Puerto Rico. Mayagüez, Puerto Rico
    • 01/2013 - 01/2014 Erasmus plus program. Epistemology & Philology (cum laude) Universidad Complutense de Madrid. Madrid, Spain
    • 01/2009 - 05/2013 Bachelor of Arts (BA), Philosophy (summa cum laude) University of Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Certificates & Achievements

    Responsive Web Design (2021)

    300 hours worth of theory and exercise to abide by modern web standards. Including applied visual design and accessibility focused UX.

    Google's Linux program (2021)

    Extensive course covering Hardware, binary, Operating Systems (Linux, iOS, and, Windows) and Networking.

    Algorithm trading (2020)

    Online course in the fundamentals of Algorithm trading. The course was taught by professor Nir Vulkan - Associate Professor of the Business Economics at Saïd Business School and Fellow of Worcester College, both at the University of Oxford. He is a leading authority on e-commerce and market design, and on applied research and teaching on hedge funds.

    JavaScript algorithms and data structures (2018)

    300 hours worth of Javascript fundamentals with a focus on Object Oriented Programming and Functional Programming.

    Python algorithms and data structures (2018)

    300 hours worth of Python fundamentals with a focus on Object Oriented Programming and Functional Programming.

    Fortgeschrittenenkurs in German (2015)

    Enrolled in advance german courses conducting to B-2 european level in Vienna, Austria.

    Languages

    English: Native

    Spanish: Native

    German: B2

    Chinese: Beginner

    Croatian: Beginner

    Personal Interests

    Programming languages | Emerging technologies | Philosophy | Algorithm trading | Chess | Blockchain | Microcontrollers & Embedded systems | Cinema | World history | Exploring new cultures | Machine learning

    Lectures

    2019/10/4 Fudan University. Shanghai, China "Breaking into the Tech Industry: Tips and Strategies for Landing Your Dream Job" - sharing insights and advice on how to successfully navigate the tech industry job market and secure a fulfilling career in tech.
    2018/4/4 Fudan University. Shanghai, China "The Power of Open-Source Software and Collaboration" - discussing the benefits and importance of open-source software development and how it drives innovation and collaboration in the tech industry.
    2016/3/2 University of Puerto Rico. Mayagüez, Puerto Rico "Agile Software Development" - A discussion of agile software development methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban, and how they can be used to improve productivity and reduce time-to-market.
    2015/11/24 Universidad de Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico "Philosophy of Mind" - A discussion of the nature of consciousness, perception, and mental states, and their relationship to the brain and the physical world.
    2013/12/10 Universidad de Puerto Rico. San Juan, Puerto Rico "Ethics and Moral Philosophy" - A discussion of ethical theories, such as consequentialism, deontology, and virtue ethics, and how they can be applied to contemporary moral issues.