1. Algorithmic Trading Development

I develop automated trading systems using both MQL4/5 and Python, including Expert Advisors, custom indicators, scripts, and MT5-Python integrations. My work focuses on building systematic strategies, data-driven execution logic, and tools that support quantitative analysis and automation.

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Designing and implementing automated trading systems for MetaTrader 4/5

  • Developing indicators and custom analytical tools in MQL4/5

  • Building Python-based trading bots and workflows integrated with MT5

  • Combining algorithmic logic with data science tools for enhanced decision-making

Areas of Expertise

  • Building 24/7 fully systematic trading workflows

  • Reducing emotional bias through rule-based execution

  • Improving execution accuracy and consistency through automation


2. Backtesting & Strategy Optimization

I work with Python, MetaTrader’s Strategy Tester, and backtesting frameworks to evaluate, validate, and optimize trading strategies. My approach emphasizes statistical rigor, risk-adjusted performance, and reproducible analysis.

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Backtesting strategies using MetaTrader, Python, and backtesting.py

  • Evaluating profitability and risk metrics (Sharpe, drawdown, volatility, etc.)

  • Tuning and optimizing strategy parameters

  • Assessing portfolio-level performance and robustness

Areas of Expertise

  • Identifying strengths, weaknesses, and sensitivities in models

  • Evaluating historically realistic performance

  • Improving strategies with quantitative and qualitative insights


3. Portfolio and Risk Management

My background includes portfolio construction, systematic allocation, and risk management. I apply quantitative methods to align portfolios with risk tolerance, objectives, and practical constraints.

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Strategic and systematic asset allocation

  • Portfolio construction and rebalancing based on risk profiles

  • Risk measurement, stress testing, and scenario analysis

  • Incorporating liquidity, horizon, and constraint-based factors into allocation models

Areas of Expertise

  • Diversification across asset classes and strategies

  • Rules-based portfolio management to maintain discipline

  • Performance optimization using methods such as mean-variance analysis


4. Quantitative Finance & Data-Driven Modeling

I apply quantitative methods and statistical techniques to build models for trading, forecasting, and risk assessment. My work combines finance, mathematics, and Python-based data science to support data-driven decision-making.

Core Skills & Capabilities

  • Developing quantitative trading models and analytical tools

  • Time-series analysis, forecasting, and signal extraction

  • Statistical modeling and hypothesis testing

  • Working with large datasets for research and predictive modeling

Areas of Expertise

  • Using advanced mathematical and statistical methods to improve precision

  • Supporting strategy development with data-centric analysis

  • Applying predictive analytics and optimization techniques to financial problems

If you have a project, collaboration idea, or question, please feel free to reach out to me.
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Viktor Melamed, CFA, FRM

I am the developer of this website and the author of its content, combining experience in financial markets with practical skills in portfolio analysis, risk management, and data-driven research. My technical background includes Python for data science and quantitative modeling, as well as MQL4/5 for algorithmic trading systems.

The purpose of this platform is to share insights into investment analysis, quantitative methods, and algorithmic trading through articles, tools, and educational resources. All content is created to help readers deepen their understanding of markets and explore systematic approaches to investing.

I’m always interested in improving and expanding the site’s functionality. If you have suggestions, ideas, or would like to collaborate on future features or topics, feel free to get in touch.