Quantitative Trading Systems Architecture & Advisory (Monthly Retainer)

1. Why This Service? (The Problem)

Strategies are only as good as their execution.

Many traders and small funds struggle not with the alpha, but with the engineering.

• Is your live trading system crashing during high volatility?

• Are you suffering from execution slippage due to unoptimized code?

• Is your backtesting engine prone to look-ahead bias or overfitting?

• Do you need to migrate from Python scripts to a C++/Rust low-latency architecture?

Stop guessing. Get professional, industrial-grade technical support to build a trading system that scales.

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2. Choose Your Tier (The Solution)

Please select the service level that fits your current stage.

🟢 Tier 1: Standard Audit (S$2,500/mo)

Best for: Individual developers needing a “Second Pair of Eyes”.

Perfect if you have an existing codebase but are stuck on specific bugs or performance issues.

• Code Review: Bi-weekly Git-based review to identify risks.

• Sync Calls: 2x Video Calls (45 mins) per month.

• Support: Email support (48h response).

• Note: This tier strictly excludes architecture design and instant messaging.

🔵 Tier 2: Professional Mentorship (S$5,000/mo) —— [Recommended]

Best for: Professional traders building a robust live-trading system.

This is a comprehensive mentorship program. We work together to design your system architecture, select the right database (KDB+/DolphinDB/ClickHouse), and optimize for low latency.

• Architecture Design: Full system blueprinting and tech stack selection.

• Sync Calls: Weekly Video Calls (60 mins) to track progress.

• Support: Priority Instant Messaging (Telegram/WeChat) during market hours.

• Deliverables: Performance profiling reports and core logic optimization.

🟣 Tier 3: Fractional CTO / Enterprise (S$10,000/mo)

Best for: Small Funds (AUM < $10M) & Family Offices.

I act as your interim Technical Lead. I don’t just advise; I help you build and deploy.

• Hands-on Development: Up to 20 hours of direct coding on core/complex modules.

• Infrastructure: Assistance with Co-location, server tuning, and hardware selection.

• Hiring Assistance: Help interview and screen junior developers for your team.

• NDA Included: Full confidentiality agreement for institutional clients.

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3. Compare Plans

Feature	Standard Audit (S$2,500)	Professional Mentorship (S$5,000)	Fractional CTO (S$10,000)
Best For	Code Debugging	System Building	Institutional Scale
Consultation Calls	2x / Month	4x / Month (Weekly)	On-Demand
Instant Messaging	❌ (Email Only)	✅ (Telegram/WeChat)	✅ (Priority Channel)
Architecture Design	❌	✅ Included	✅ Included
Hands-on Coding	Review Only	Snippets & Guidance	Core Module Dev
Server/Infra Setup	❌	Guidance Only	Assisted Setup

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4. Technical Stack Expertise

I provide specialized consulting in the following technologies:

• Languages: Python (Pandas/Numpy/Asyncio), Modern C++ (17/20), Rust.

• Data Engineering: Time-series databases (DolphinDB, QuestDB, ClickHouse).

• Gateways: IBKR (TWS/Gateway), Binance/OKX (Async REST/WS), CTP (China Futures).

• Protocols: FIX Protocol, TCP/UDP Multicast, Shared Memory (SHM).

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5. FAQ

Q: Do you provide the trading strategy?

A: No. I provide the infrastructure and technical implementation to run your strategy effectively. You bring the logic; I ensure it runs fast and stable.

Q: Can I upgrade later?

A: Yes. You can start with the Standard Audit to test the waters and upgrade to the Professional tier for the remaining weeks (pro-rated, subject to availability).

Q: What happens after I pay?

A: You will receive an email with a link to book our Kick-off Call. We will sign a service agreement (and NDA if applicable) and begin immediately.