Philip Smolen

Philip Smolen is a prominent figure, known for creating the Trade Ideas database and real-time search technology, revolutionizing how traders engage with the market.

With a strong background in computer science, he designed a comprehensive system in 2002 to track and analyze trades across various financial instruments.

Under his leadership as the CTO at Trade Ideas LLC, the software not only monitors all trades but also provides real-time alerts on unusual activities, supporting traders in making informed decisions.

Philip's innovative approach led to the development of a cutting-edge technology that processes over 8000 trades per second and has expanded to include monitoring social media activities, catering to clients like E*TRADE, Scottrade, and Knight Capital.

His expertise extends beyond finance, anticipating applications of the real-time search and CEP engine in other industries.

Philip Smolen's academic achievements include a Master of Computer Applications and Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from The University of Texas at Austin.

Prior to Trade Ideas LLC, he held roles at FutureTrade as Senior Software Architect and at BAE Systems as a Software Engineer, showcasing his versatile experience in the tech industry.