Your loyal sidekicks FOR scalable software and quantitative models
“I knew I wanted the values of my company to represent qualities that I value in myself and others: genuine, loyal, dependable, driven, skilled….etc. It took quite a while for me to decide but I eventually thought of my best friend, Gatsby. Gatsby represented the best in all these qualities, and we hiked nearly every day and mountain biked often. I figured being a best friend and sidekick while navigating the technical trails of business and finance was a good metaphor for what I wanted to be for my clients.
Gatsby was an amazing trail dog and is a core inspiration for the Trail Dogs mission and brand. He is dearly missed.”
— Jake Shanley, Pack Leader
Gatsby on one of his favorite hikes.
JACOB SHANLEY
OWNER
Pack Leader and founder of Trail Dog Software, Jake’s passions stem from Physics, Mathematics, and competitive sports. Jake is a two-time All-American swimmer and member of the national teams that achieved Kenyon's 29th, 30th, and 31st consecutive NCAA Division III National Championship Titles.
He began his software development career 2011 with boutique options trading firm Geneva Derivatives Trading Corporation. As a completely self taught programmer and financial engineer, Jake became the lead software developer for Geneva in July 2013 and redesigned and developed the firm’s entire software stack and quantitative models from scratch. He achieved his masters degree in applied mathematics in July 2019 with a thesis focused on modeling the intra-expiration American Option volatility smile. Jake founded Trail Dog Software in December 2019 to further pursue and expand on the things he loves. In his spare time he enjoys swimming, mountain biking, small jazz combos and blues music.
Akarys Yegizbay
Software & Quantitative Engineer
Akarys joined the team after earning a double major in Physics and Economics from Kenyon College, with a Math minor and a concentration in Scientific Computing. During college, Akarys gained valuable experience as a Battery Systems Engineering Intern, where they contributed to supply chain optimization for lithium-ion batteries, streamlining processes to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
At Trail Dogs, Akarys combines his multidisciplinary background and passion for problem-solving to develop innovative software solutions. Outside of work, Akarys enjoys playing soccer and staying on the cutting edge of emerging technologies, experimenting with new tools and trends to further enhance his skills. A proud dog enthusiast, Akarys has a soft spot for Huskies and Malamutes, admiring their intelligence and spirited personalities.
Areas of Expertise
FINANCE
Having one of the fastest moving technological landscapes, the financial sector is ripe with opportunity. Floods of information change by the nanosecond and models are rapidly developed and abundant. Firms fight to stay in the vanguard to earn competitive profits. Trail Dog Software has deep roots and experience in the financial industry—solving problems in this area is our bread and butter.
Software
Software is the lifeblood of many companies and can make or break a business. Technology that forces users to become used to quirks and workarounds is insidious. We strive to build clean, concise programs and models to spec. No fluff and no workarounds to become accustomed to. From development to consulting, let us use our experience and expertise to get you where you want to go.
applied Mathematics
Math is at the core of everything. It’s inescapable—especially in science and finance. Our pack works hard to make sure that any quantitative development we do is sound, applicable, and useful. There are many examples of misused mathematics and ignorant models. We know the consequences of a poor model can be devastating. All of our models and algorithms are put through rigorous testing so you can feel confident using them.
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