Drew Brandsen

Drew Brandsen is an experienced options trader at Simplex Trading LLC since April 2021, with a strong background in engineering and simulation from Northrop Grumman, where roles included Principal Modeling & Simulation Engineer and Modeling & Simulation Engineer from June 2014 to April 2021. Key contributions involved leading software upgrades, enhancing system performance, and implementing machine learning and data science techniques in infrared countermeasure programs. A graduate of Purdue University with a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Engineering and a Bachelor's Degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Calvin University, Drew has professional experience in product development, system testing, and quality assurance, demonstrated through internships at Johnson Controls and Gentex Corporation, and engaged in academic projects involving military technology solutions.