David Thieme

David Thieme is an experienced technology leader in the trading and financial sector, currently serving as the Director of High Frequency Trading Technology at Quest Partners LLC since January 2023. Prior positions include Principal Software Engineer at Gemini, where a focus was placed on the core matching engine team for derivatives, and Senior Strategy and Trading Developer at DV Trading LLC, responsible for developing systems for energy swaps and futures. Previously, David held roles such as Lead Software Engineer at Trading Technologies, where the options product offering was built, and Principal Software Consultant at Intercontinental Exchange, contributing to the server-side options valuation infrastructure. Experience also includes significant positions at Tetradyne, Chicago Trading Company, Bank of America, and ABN AMRO Bank N.V., highlighting expertise in valuation, risk, and trading systems across various financial products and venues. David holds a PhD in English Language and Literature from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.