Zak Micallef

I’m a Senior Software Engineer with a strong focus on AI algorithms, algorithmic trading, and scalable systems. Recently, I’ve been working at a bespoke AI company, where I design and implement custom AI algorithms and, from time to time, manage and contribute to the development of advanced crypto trading systems, with a strong emphasis on market performance, risk management, and robust backtesting.

My experience spans AI research, technical leadership, and full-stack development. I’ve led development teams, delivered MVPs and 3D digital experiences, and worked hands-on with technologies such as Python, JavaScript, AWS, Pandas, NumPy, Stable Diffusion, and LLMs. I’ve also contributed to federated and decentralised AI research, bridging experimentation with production-ready solutions.

I value clean, secure, and compliant code, and I work closely with traders, analysts, and product teams to turn complex ideas into reliable, high-impact systems. I thrive in environments that combine deep technical challenges, innovation, and ownership, and I’m always driven to build solutions that are both intelligent and resilient.