Quantnet positions are now Open

[Andy]

Hi everybody,
First, thanks for making this forum a very friendly and pleasant place to be. This has far exceeded the expectation of everyone on Quantnet Team. There are things we can improve on and exciting plans to implement. In order to do that, we would like to expand the core Quantnet Team. Remember, you are already a member of the Baruch's MFE family. Now, it's your chance to be part of the Quantnet Team- the small group of people who works behind the scene to make this all possible.

These are open positions that we would like to invite you to apply. Future positions may be available. When they are, it will be posted here.

Sub-Forum Moderators
Subforums: General, Computing, Finance, Quantnet Social Hub, Books are the ones in need of moderators.
Responsibilities: to provide help with questions in that subforum. You can make announcements, sticky, move post to the right topic...things that will make for a more productive browsing experience. Also, you would be in charge of generating useful discussions in your subforum that are beneficial to the students.
Number of position: open till filled.
Quantnet Website Contributors
Responsibilities: to gather news, information, events that are beneficial to the Quantnet community. Selected pieces will be displayed on the front page of our website.
Number of position: unlimited.
Quantnet Website webmaster/editor
Responsibilities: to make sure the contents on our website are updated and proof-read, to post contents in the right sections.
Number of position: open till filled.
Quantnet Wiki editor
Responsibilities: to gather and publish useful topics in the areas of Financial Engineering, to organize the info other members post.
Number of position: open till filled.
Mailing list editor
Responsibilities: to manage our mailing list and keep subscribers updated with news and activities.
Number of position: open till filled
FAQ
Who can be a member of the Quantnet Team?
Any admitted student of the Baruch MFE program, either current, alumni or incoming students.
How can one apply?
Self-petition. Just reply to this topic. Include your name and the position you are interested in.
I'm not tech-savvy. Can I still apply?
When there is a will, there is a way. We will provide technical training, or point you to the important documents you should read to perform the task. Most positions are non-geek-friendly.
Will I be paid or rewarded something?
There is no material reward involved. This is strictly voluntary positions.Nobody in Quantnet Team got paid and it will never be
OK, no money then. What do I get to show for it?
A lot of appreciation from members whose learning experience has been greatly enhanced by your selfless service.
Membership to the super-geeks club. No, just kidding. You will have access to our private forum for Moderators and Administrators.
How much time and effort do I have to put in?
There is no set limit. We do expect you to put 110% effort in. That's the going rate for all of us at Quantnet.
Why there are needs for more help now?
We are growing very fast. Therefore, a need to be more organized and professional is inevitable. There is a buzz about our program that we are very friendly and active community. In fact, we may as well be the most friendly MFE program around. We like to build upon that.
Are there any other reasons?
Ok, if you so insist, that the core Quantnet team consists of graduating students and incoming students. The current students graduate this Fall while the full-time students (myself included) will do so after 3 semesters. While it sounds like still a long time away, it's always a good idea to prepare the transistion well in advance so there are no interruptions. By the time I graduate, we are confident that the new Quantnet team will be well prepared.
What are the benefit of that?
As a Baruch MFE graduate, you are forever linked to the reputation of the program as well as the quality of its students. The more qualified students we attract, the better reputation the program gets and so on. You are helping yourself in the end.
Is this initiative spearheaded by the Math Dept, specially the Director Dan Stefanica?
No, this is a student organization so everything is self-started by students. We are a very self-sufficient group. The Director, Prof. Dan Stefanica will undoubtedly offer his full support for any project that is meant to improve the students' learning experience and quality.
Ok, I'm sold. What should I do now?
Click the Reply button and apply yourself.
I'd like to apply but I have a question. How do I ask privately?
Send me a PM (private message)[/email]

[alain]

Andy,

You can count on me for anything you need.

[Andy]

You can count on me for anything you need.
Alain, your help and presence on this forum are greatly appreciated. You are a moderator for the C++ Refresher forum but if you feel you can handle more responsibilities, just let me know what you like to help with.
Regards

[Chris]

Hey Andy,

As per our discussion in class I'll be the Quantnet Events Manager.

I can help organize the events, registration, etc.

Thanks,

Chris

[Hien]

Andy,

Please sign me up for General and/or Computing subforum moderator.

Thanks,
--Hien

[Andy]

Hey Andy,
As per our discussion in class I'll be the Quantnet Events Manager.
I can help organize the events, registration, etc.
Thanks,
Chris
Thanks for stepping in Chris. As discussed with Jimmy, you will be working with him to organize events.
You can now access the private Mod and Admin forum. Please update your profile and avatar. We would pretty much like to see pictures of every members of Quantnet team under their name so others can easily recognize.
Regards.

[Andy]

Andy,
Please sign me up for General and/or Computing subforum moderator.
Thanks,
--Hien
Hien,
I'd like to personally thank you for this great offer. We've always wanted to have someone from the current class to join us. As previously discussed, you are now Moderator of both the General and Computing subforums. With your background, we look forward to benefiting from your contribution.
You can now access the private Mod and Admin forum. Please update your profile and avatar. We would pretty much like to see pictures of every members of Quantnet team under their name so others can easily recognize.
Regards.

[Andy]

I have someone booked for the mailing list editor position. Just want to bump this topic to the top so others may see and apply for one of the positions.

[frankm1342]

Hi Andy,
Please sign me up for the Finance Forum moderator.

Thanks,
Frank

Response by the Quantnet Team
Frank,
We appreciate your level of participation, energy. You deserve the position. Your interest in the position has been granted. You now have access to the private forum. We look forward to you contributing on the Finance forum. Good luck with the new duty and moderate wisely.

[Bridgett]

Please sign me up for Social Hub mod.

Thanks,
Bridgett

Response by the Quantnet Team
Bridgett,
Welcome on board. Please see note to Frank above. You now become a moderator of Quantnet Social Hub.

[Andy]

Thanks for the positive response to Prof. Stefanica's email today. I think it's time to bring back this topic.
As you can see, we still have many unfilled positions since I posted this. At the same time, QN has grown tremendously. It's about time we step in and bring our website to another level. QN has been the irreplaceable part of our program and it deserves our best efforts.

[Yan He]

Andy, you know what I want to ask---fill me in whatever left or you think suitable. I will be here anytime ...
Thanks for your great efforts to make this community cozy and warm. :smt038 :smt038

[Bridgett]

Andy, you know what I want to ask---fill me in whatever left or you think suitable. I will be here anytime ...
Thanks for your great efforts to make this community cozy and warm. :smt038 :smt038

Yan (Maggie), you are absolutely soooooooooo awesome!!! :smt038

[Phat Loc]

I will like to lend my support! Just let me know what you need done. :)

[Andy]

I will like to lend my support! Just let me know what you need done. :)
YESSSSSS :smt006
Welcome back and thanks for helping, Phat. I hope more alumni will come back and contribute as well.

Let's start with your forte, technical know-how. Why don't you give us some kind of workshop on VBA, Latex, Excel, etc ?

[woody]

Andy,

Please sign me up for General and/or Computing subforum moderator.

Thanks,
--Hien

Awesome. We got a Mac guy on the inside now ;)

Andy, we can chat about what I can be used for.

[Andy]

As the current students will soon graduate and the new students just start, I think it's a good idea to find members who like to help with Quantnet's various needs. You don't have to be an MFE student to volunteer. Anyone with a computer and an internet connection can do anything.

We need lot of people to help with marketing our website, run daily operation, build contents, etc.

As long as you are willing to help, I can always put you in a position where your skills can be most appreciated.

Quantnet Positions Open !

[Dmytro]

Andy,

i can start organizing material for the Wiki page, incl info about local MFE programs and relevant events.
let's talk more about the logistics.

d

[Andy]

Dmytro,
We appreciate your help. You are the right man for the position ;)
Best,

[Andy]

I'm looking for a few people that either

* Has their own website, blog, forum or know how to design website, blog
* Photoshop designer, wikipedian, Web 2.0 technologist, digg user, heavy forum posters
OR
*The willingness to learn the above. Most can be learned in a short time.
NOT
*Lurker
*Grammatically challenged

If you think you have the goods, please let me know via PM. WE NEED YOUR HELP !

[Andy]

I have discovered during the last several weeks alone that there are several quant finance forums/sites that either just created or actively recruiting for new members. ;)

Since we are all targeting the same group of audience, we'd better not take the success of our community for granted.

I'm looking for few active members who will work on top secret projects that can ensure future growth of Quantnet. I have private forums here that only visible to members of that projects.

I'm also looking for a new Quantnet Admin to replace me.

Up for the challenge ? Contact me.

[Yuriy]

Andy, what do you mean by "replace me"? :) are you going anywhere? :)

I think the biggest challenge is to do something on a regular basis. For example, someone might work on the wiki page or post something in the forum for a week or a month and then get busy at work or school and disappear for a while.

[Andy]

I'm not going anywhere that internet connection is not available ;) but I think it's time Quantnet needs a few co-admins who can run/maintain/fix QN when I'm not around.

Time is always an issue. But I believe if you are passionate about something, you can always find time to devote for it.

I've been quietly searching for a few co-admins for a while but the opportunities haven't presented themselves yet. (hint, hint..)

[fixedincomenyc]

Hi Andy, et al,

Excellent direction you have decided to take. I think it is clear that baruch, your department/director, andy, baraider, and the entire quantnet community has succeeded here.

If there is anything I can do in the way of graphic design let me know. The quantnet website could benefit from a corporate identity/branding overhaul, but I do feel you guys have the best forum/community, 10/10 there.

To Alain & everyone else who has joined my new site, stay tuned!

:tiphat:

[Vic_Siqiao]

what could i do,andy?

BTW, im a moderator of two boards in our school BBS, a BBS having normally 7k-8k online students, also i manage a Chelsea fan board in another school-based BBS, where the number can amount to 14k! Chinese students are so loving BBS.

[Andy]

what could i do,andy?

BTW, im a moderator of two boards in our school BBS, a BBS having normally 7k-8k online students, also i manage a Chelsea fan board in another school-based BBS, where the number can amount to 14k! Chinese students are so loving BBS.
Redirect those traffic to Quantnet. :D
Or you can add a banner/link to Quantnet on your signatures at the BBS you moderate.

Since you said Chinese students are so loving BBS and we have only a handful of them here, you should send few thousands members on your BBS to Quantnet ;)

[Vic_Siqiao]

Redirect those traffic to Quantnet. :D
Or you can add a banner/link to Quantnet on your signatures at the BBS you moderate.

Since you said Chinese students are so loving BBS and we have only a handful of them here, you should send few thousands members on your BBS to Quantnet ;)


yep. im gonna try best invite those who interested in FE to QN.

The reality in our courtry is that quant is not a well-known job for common students, they are now in a time fancinated by CFA! but things can change.;)

[Andy]

I'd like to introduce Mr. Steve Townsend as our newest addition to the Quantnet staff. He will be moderator for our Computing forum. Glad to have you aboard, Steve !

Here is a short biography of Steve
Steve Townsend received a degree in Mathematics from Christ's College, Cambridge University, UK, Upper Class Second. Currently, Steve is a Vice President at Credit Suisse in the Fixed Income Derivatives Products group. His responsibilities include research and analytics server-side development. Prior to CS, he was a developer of equity sell-side Order Management System for Lava Trading and worked for Microsoft Corporation as a software development engineer. Steve is an experienced team leader, with a solid understanding of finance and mathematics. Steve enjoys traveling, skiing, listening to music, New York City culture, and keeping up with the latest news on current affairs, quantitative finance and software development. In his free time, Steve loves spending time with his wife, daughter, and the family pets.

[Andy]

I'm happy to announce that Muting will be the moderator for our Finance forum. He would help generate content, discussion in that forum.

Muting Ren will receive a BA in finance from the University of International Business and Economics in July. He worked as a fixed income analyst at Penghua Fund Management where his responsibilities included monitoring economic variables and portfolio risk analysis. Prior to this, he had interned at Bear Sterns & Co. (China) and Guotai Junan Securities Research Institute. Muting was a Beijing Honorary Student and received several First Prize Academic Scholarships and Enterprise Scholarships. He co-authored a book with his mentor, writing a chapter on liquidity risk. Muting aggressively participates in discussions about the Chinese economy and is Vice President of a student organization focusing on economic issues.