Shashank Shankar
Interested In Financial Engineering
Hi, I'm Shashank!
I'm a high school student at Dublin High School in Dublin, California, with a focus on computer science and financial engineering. I'm especially interested in financial technology and quantitative investing, with a focus on payment systems, blockchain infrastructure, and algorithmic trading. Right now, I'm building a stablecoin wallet and an agentic AI platform for payment processing. I also work on predictive models for equities, options, and foreign exchange markets. Recently, I've been exploring credit default swaps and how they could potentially be turned into a profitable strategy.
Outside of academics, I'm an avid musician and jazz enthusiast. I play the drumset and trombone, and some of my favorite artists include Bill Evans, Eliane Elias, and Horace Silver. Lately, I've been exploring Tamil film music and have recorded covers of a few songs.
I'm always eager to have a conversation⸺feel free to reach out!
Work & Projects
Algorithmic Trading
I am developing algorithms to optimize trading strategies in the equities and foreign exchange markets. Currently, I am on a break from active trading, but I will be back soon.
Stablecoin Wallet
In my free time, I am building a stablecoin wallet and underlying infrastructure aimed at addressing challenges in RTGS and ACH payment systems.
Browser Automation
I am exploring browser automation using tools like browser-use and hyperbrowser to support agent-based workflows in payment processing systems and task automation.
Recent Thoughts
(Coming Soon)
Get in Touch
Feel free to reach out if you'd like to connect, collaborate, or just say hello :)