Mark Ashdown

Mark Ashdown is an experienced software developer specializing in low-latency trading and software architecture across various sectors, including finance and technology. Currently employed at XTX Markets since June 2019, Mark has developed and operated software for low-latency trading in currencies, equities, and cryptocurrency using distributed microservice architecture. Previous experience includes a software engineer role at Google, focusing on optimizing the Android search app, and a technical consultant position at Thales, where Mark worked on fast image processing and computer vision. Academic credentials include a PhD in Computer Science and a BA from the University of Cambridge, alongside substantial research and teaching roles at prestigious institutions such as MIT and the University of Tokyo.