Matias Barandiaran

Quantitative Developer

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Located in Leipzig, Germany

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, I hold a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Lancaster University. I have a strong interest in software development, data engineering, and machine learning. I’ve picked up a lot from my research experience, and I’m excited to bring that into more practical settings.

Lately, I’ve been particularly interested in the crypto space, specifically volatility forecasting of crypto options. I’m now working alongside quants and traders at Ransky Tech, a proprietary trading firm, to help streamline research and contribute to crypto trading strategy.

Outside of coding, I enjoy reading, fishwatching, and badminton. Feel free to explore my website, and if you’d like to connect, you can find my socials and contact info at the bottom of the page!

latest posts

Oct 25, 2025 Chancellor's Medal
Oct 10, 2025 ALIFE 2025
Aug 15, 2025 EASST award at ETAPS 2025

selected publications

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    Growing Reservoirs with Developmental Graph Cellular Automata
    Matias Barandiaran and James Stovold
    In Proceedings of International Conference on Artificial Life, 2025