Baemax

Welcome to Baemax

Welcome to Baemax, my personal sandbox for exploring ideas in finance, trading, and technology. This platform showcases the tools and systems I've built during weekends and holidays to solve real-world challenges in data management, strategy testing, and workflow optimisation. These projects are a product of my own curiosity and commitment to innovation, developed during weekends and holidays to address real-world challenges in data management, strategy testing, and system efficiencies.

I’ve created these systems and tools independently to drive efficiency, optimise workflows, and support data-driven insights. Some featured projects include Che's Reporting System (CRS), which transforms complex data into actionable insights, and Pulse (FastAPI), a tool for managing trades, positions, and related financial data. Combined with Sentinel, Pulse supports systematic trading models by monitoring entry and exit strategies, enhancing precision in dynamic environments.

Other key projects include Stock Picker for strategic stock selection and solutions like Stock Data Saver and Ticker Publisher, designed to improve data flow and ensure timely access to market information. Additionally, I’ve built a backtesting framework for validating systematic models, allowing for robust strategy testing before they are put into practice.

All of these systems are self-hosted within my personal home lab (more info), a dedicated space where I experiment with emerging technologies and test new architectures without restriction. I believe that the more I understand technology, the better informed decisions I can make to meet business requirements. A strong technical foundation ensures clear communication between engineers and decision-makers, preventing inefficiencies caused by misalignment or misunderstanding. Each project reflects my dedication to continuous learning and my passion for bridging practical solutions with innovative approaches. Through Baemax, I list this journey and the tools I’ve built along the way, driven by curiosity.

Note: Baemax is a personal testbed for experimenting with ideas and developing innovative tools. It reflects my passion for continuous learning and curiosity about emerging technologies.

Projects

Baemax

My personal projects span multiple domains, from software development and data science to trading infrastructure and automation. Developed during weekends and holidays, these projects reflect my curiosity-driven approach to problem-solving and innovation. With a dedicated home lab as my testing ground, I experiment freely with new technologies, optimise system architectures, and build scalable solutions beyond traditional constraints.

📊 Financial Systems & Trading Infrastructure

• AI-Powered Assistant – A Telegram-based AI assistant that summarises unread emails and provides stock market insights. – Uses prompt engineering for context-based responses and integrates AI-powered image analysis to detect technical patterns. – Important: This is purely an experimental exploration of how AI models can be leveraged. The suggestions and insights generated have not been tested or validated for decision-making.
• Pulse API – A FastAPI-based trading application for managing trades, positions, and financial instruments. – Designed for efficient trade booking, position tracking, and real-time monitoring.
• Sentinel – An interface for Pulse API that monitors entry and exit of positions for systematic trading models. – Automates trade signals to ensure precision in trade execution.
• Che's Reporting System (CRS) – A data analysis and reporting tool providing insights into market trends and financial performance. – Transforms complex data into actionable intelligence.

📈 Market Data & Trading Insights

• Stock Picker – A strategic tool that helps select stocks based on predefined criteria, improving portfolio construction.
• Stock Data Saver – Efficiently stores and manages stock market data, enabling quick access to historical trends.
• Ticker Publisher – Publishes real-time ticker data for use across various financial applications.
• Stock Index Saver – Maintains historical stock index data for market trend analysis and long-term performance tracking.

🔧 Automation & Experimentation

• Signal Messenger with Redis – A real-time messaging system that listens to Redis streams, processes messages, and sends alerts via Signal Messenger.
• Cache Layer – Implements an optimised caching mechanism to improve data retrieval speed and reduce database load.
• Authentication Service – A secure authentication system providing user management and access control across applications.

Other Interests

My curiosity extends beyond finance and trading into hands-on projects that apply engineering, automation, and real-world problem-solving.

• 🏡 Home Lab – A dedicated environment for networking, server management, and system automation. – Includes RAID-backed Linux servers, Docker-based deployments, and Cloudflare Zero Trust for secure remote access.
• 🏠 Home Automation – Integrated smart lighting, energy monitoring, and security systems to optimise home efficiency.
• 🚗 DIY Car Project – Retrofitted Android Auto into my car, fully integrating modern tech with OEM-level precision. – Watch the project video here: DIY Android Auto Retrofit.

My role in finance requires a structured, analytical approach, which I also apply to personal projects and problem-solving in everyday life.

System

CRS

Che's Reporting System (CRS) is a tailored reporting platform built for data visualisation and analytics. CRS transforms raw data into actionable insights, supporting business intelligence, personal research, and trend analysis. Its intuitive design simplifies complex data interpretation, making insights accessible to both technical and non-technical users.

Note: Some content is password-protected for secure access.

Docker

The Baemax Docker Dashboard is a central hub for managing and monitoring containerised applications and services. It provides streamlined control over projects, enhancing efficiency and scalability.

Note: Multi-factor authentication (MFA) is required to ensure secure access.

Patent

Our vision: To unlock the world's idle computing power and turn it into a force for scientific, medical, and AI breakthroughs — fairly, securely, and sustainably.

Baemax Useful Compute

Patent Pending (UKIPO Filing Date: 27-April-2025)

Baemax Useful Compute is a decentralised incentive-based platform designed to match underutilised computational resources with organisations needing affordable CPU/GPU power for AI training, pharmaceutical simulations, and scientific research.

The system introduces a dynamic, voluntary matching mechanism that rewards computing resource contributors based on quality and contribution, with an optional project-based upside model. It combines decentralised technology with real-world useful compute applications — aiming to create a fairer, greener, and more efficient global computing ecosystem.

This invention is protected under a provisional patent application filed with the UK Intellectual Property Office, with international protection secured under the Paris Convention. Global PCT filing is planned to support broader international patent protection.

Baemax Useful Compute contributes to sustainability by extending the life cycle of hardware and reducing the environmental footprint associated with traditional data centre expansion.

Why This Innovation Matters

Baemax Useful Compute introduces a breakthrough by combining voluntary decentralised matching, dynamic resource pricing based on contributor quality, and optional project-based upside into a single platform.

Unlike traditional cloud models or crypto mining systems, Baemax focuses on real-world useful work — not artificial computation — while offering a flexible, greener, and more equitable system for rewarding contributions. This platform extends the value of existing hardware, supports scientific progress, and unlocks global latent computational power through fair and transparent incentives.

How Baemax Useful Compute is Different

For collaboration, partnership, or licensing enquiries, please contact via LinkedIn.

Quick Explanation: Think of Baemax Useful Compute as staking your computer’s power — earning rewards by contributing real computing work for AI, biotech, and science projects.

Another Simple Explanation: Think of Baemax Useful Compute as Tinder for computing power — workers and requesters voluntarily match based on project needs and quality, creating a fair, decentralised marketplace for useful compute. Even that old computer collecting dust on the shelf could find new purpose helping train AI, discover new medicines, or solve climate challenges.

🔧 Prototype Available: The working MVP is open-source and available on GitLab. You can view the architecture, run simulations, or contribute to the concept.

Ethos

Hands-On Leadership as a Strategic Advantage

I take a hands-on approach, fostering deep discussions with team members. My focus is on removing blockers so that teams can excel and focus on delivery. By engaging with technology, market dynamics, and operations, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution, ensuring decisions are informed and practical.

Flexible Team Structures: Balancing Agility and Scale

Efficiency demands flexibility. Whether managing resource constraints or pulling in specialised expertise, I adapt team structures to fit the challenge. My ability to work dynamically ensures that resource constraints rarely become an issue. I am able to learn and fill gaps where needed, ensuring smooth execution. Large teams provide stability and scalability, while smaller, dynamic teams can accelerate decision-making and adaptability.

This approach ensures:

• Efficient Decisions – Smaller teams reduce bottlenecks, while structured teams provide stability where needed.
• Optimised Resources – Expertise is applied where it delivers the most impact.
• Cross-Functional Learning – Teams gain exposure to different domains, enhancing overall capability.

This approach does not replace traditional team models but offers flexibility to match the challenge at hand.

Leveraging Diverse Perspectives

Unique solutions emerge from diverse perspectives. By engaging talent across disciplines, we spot blind spots, challenge assumptions, and develop scalable solutions.

Technology Must Evolve with Business Needs

Technology should be driven by needs, not habits. The right solutions should be explored without preconceptions, ensuring scalability and efficiency over comfort.

• Avoid stagnation – Evolve solutions rather than patching old ones.
• Balance stability & innovation – Don’t let familiarity lead to technical debt.
• Choose the right tool – We wouldn’t tee off with a putter just because we’re used to it.

Final Thought: Leadership with Purpose

A flexible, accountable team structure fosters curiosity and ownership. A hands-on approach drives execution efficiency, strategic discussions, and high-performance solutions.

About Me

Finance, Trading & Execution Expertise

I have two decades of experience in finance and trading technology, specialising in execution infrastructure, market data processing, and automated trading systems. By combining deep technical expertise with a strong understanding of trading dynamics, I drive efficiency, scalability, and performance across financial markets.

My background spans hedge funds and banking, with expertise in proprietary trading, systematic trading, high-frequency trading, and market making. I have also led initiatives in liquidity profiling, execution strategy, and risk management, ensuring that every technology decision directly improves trading outcomes.

Driving Business, Execution & Technology

My expertise extends beyond traditional management—I am a business decision-maker with the ability to operate as full stack when required. The goal is not just to build systems, but to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve execution quality. I take a business-first approach to technology, aligning execution infrastructure with liquidity strategies, market dynamics, and decision-making frameworks.

I use technology to identify inefficiencies and drive better trading outcomes. By implementing advanced market data monitoring, I have identified hidden execution logic weaknesses, leading to optimisations that proactively mitigate risk and enhance post-trade analysis for continuous improvement.

Whether it is optimising execution workflows, ensuring compliance with regulatory frameworks, or leveraging real-time data analytics for better decision-making, I bridge the gap between technology, trading strategy, and business operations—ensuring that innovation directly translates into competitive advantage.

Strategic Leadership & Execution

Senior management has described me as a switch hitter in cricket, a Swiss army knife, and even nicknamed me “Mr. Wolf” from Pulp Fiction. Whether it is turning around high-stakes projects, solving operational bottlenecks, or navigating regulatory complexities, I have built a reputation for getting things done—efficiently, decisively, and under pressure.

My influence spans trading, execution, operations, compliance, and technology, leading one colleague to remark that the only team I haven’t covered is HR. This ability to work across disciplines ensures that I drive meaningful change at every level of an organisation.

Rather than managing a fixed team structure, I collaborate across departments, aligning expertise to solve complex challenges efficiently. My leadership approach is centred on maximising efficiency, reducing complexity, and maintaining agility in evolving business environments.

When business and technology are misaligned, I take ownership. In one instance, a critical MiFID transparency reporting project stalled due to compliance and technology disconnects. Despite having no prior regulatory reporting experience, I structured the workflow, translated regulations into an automated system, and ensured the system handled hundreds of thousands of daily transaction submissions. This reinforced my ability to rapidly learn, simplify complexity, and execute high-stakes projects.

Building Scalable & High-Performance Systems

I have designed and optimised real-time trading and market data systems, including:

• Market data aggregation & real-time analytics
• Execution infrastructure & risk controls
• Order management, auto-hedging, pricing, and execution algorithms

I have both designed trading pipelines from the ground up and rearchitected existing infrastructure to optimise throughput, scalability, and resilience. My experience spans greenfield development, where I have built systems from inception, as well as the reengineering of legacy infrastructure to eliminate bottlenecks and enhance performance.

Beyond Trading: A Passion for Problem-Solving

My passion for problem-solving extends beyond financial markets. I thrive on tackling complex challenges, whether they involve optimising execution or engineering real-world solutions. One such project involved retrofitting my car with Android Auto by fully integrating the system like an OEM upgrade. This hands-on challenge required hardware modification, carefully unravelling components one by one in what initially seemed like a daunting task, meticulously testing the installation, and then reassembling everything seamlessly.

I appreciate my wife’s trust in letting me take the car apart with just a few DIY tools. Fortunately, it all worked out—and no professional rescue was needed.

Regulatory & Compliance Expertise

I have extensive experience in regulatory reporting, including:

• Transaction reporting & compliance frameworks
• Market transparency & surveillance
• Developing automated compliance monitoring systems

I have successfully led initiatives that transformed compliance workflows through automation, real-time reporting, and risk detection tools. These enhancements have significantly reduced regulatory risks while improving operational efficiency.

Contact

If you'd like to connect, feel free to reach out via LinkedIn:

• LinkedIn