Market Data + Execution + Automation
Infrastructure consulting that lets small investment teams operate with confidence
I help emerging funds and systematic trading teams build reliable market-data, execution, database, and automation systems — without the cost and delay of standing up a full internal engineering group.
20+ years building fintech software / Fractional CTO for emerging managers / Engagements held in confidence
What I build
Infrastructure sized for a lean trading team, not a bank’s IT department
Trading Infrastructure
- Market data pipelines
- Order routing + FIX integrations
- Execution monitoring + ORM
In practice: built a FIX order-routing layer that removed broker- and platform-specific dependencies
Quantitative Research Tools
- Backtesting systems
- Strategy testing environments
- Research dashboards
In practice: redesigned a backtesting environment, removing proprietary platform feature and performance limitations
Operations Automation
- Reporting + reconciliation
- Investor reporting workflows
- Internal tooling
In practice: automated reconciliation with full error handling and easy manual overrides
CTO-as-a-Service
- Fractional technical leadership
- As-needed technical consultations
- Build-versus-buy guidance
In practice: served as a fractional CTO through a fund’s first prime broker integration
Not sure where to start? A free consultation can clarify the path.
About
John M. Jones
Founder, JMJ Atlanta
For more than two decades I’ve designed and developed software for traders and businesses that depend on reliability, accuracy, and performance. My focus has narrowed over the years to the specific problems facing emerging managers and systematic trading teams — market data, execution, and the operational tooling around them.
- 20+ years of software development experience
- Focused on financial markets and trading infrastructure
- Available for project-based and ongoing engagements
Free, no-obligation
Let’s discuss your technology challenges
Emerging hedge funds and small trading firms often face a difficult balance: building the technology needed to operate efficiently without the resources of a large institution. An outside perspective can help — whether you’re evaluating a new trading system, designing research infrastructure, or trying to determine whether custom software is the right investment.
- Trading and research infrastructure
- Market data management and storage
- Portfolio and risk reporting tools
- Workflow automation opportunities
- Integration with existing systems
- Build-versus-buy decisions for new initiatives
Even if we ultimately decide custom development isn’t the right fit, you’ll leave with practical insights and a clearer understanding of your options.