Ron W. is a seasoned software developer with extensive experience in various roles across notable companies. Currently, Ron W. serves as a Core Software Developer at XTX Markets since July 2017, specializing in quantitative-driven electronic market-making. Previous experience includes a position as a Forward Deployed Software Engineer at Palantir Technologies, focusing on deploying custom software and big data analytics in Europe. Ron W. also worked as a self-employed software developer and consultant, handling web-based projects, and held academic roles as a Teaching and Research Assistant at Freie Universität Berlin, where expertise included programming, computer architecture, and digital signal processing. Ron W. holds a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Freie Universität Berlin, complemented by a strong educational foundation from Heinrich-Hertz-Gymnasium.