Resume

  • Name: Mark Murdock
  • Email: markmurdock11@gmail.com
  • Phone: 713-805-6208
  • LinkedIn

Crypto Resume

  • Rice University Fintech Certified
    • this basically means I am a subpar (yet very enthusiastic) coder, machine learner, and solidity writer
    • curriculum
  • Customer Service @ http://CryptoTrader.Tax (now CoinLedger
    • onboarded about 30,000 customers this tax season
    • I now know way too much about crypto taxes, first experience working at a startup (8th employee)
  • Product Research Intern @ VegaX Holdings
    • helping build out indices for crypto (ie: DeFi)
    • currently brainstorming about synths
  • Ecosystem Development Manager @ VegaX Holdings
    • run 4 social media accounts
    • helped write white paper + design tokenomics for a DEX
    • tons of cross-chain research
    • NFT ideation

Super Serious Bio

Two years of education in Finance from Trinity University and skills in basic python, machine learning, and blockchain technology learned through Rice University’s FinTech Bootcamp. A quick problem solver and outside the box thinker with an ability to grasp large concepts in a short amount of time. Interested in the rise of blockchain. Writing skills from experience pursuing a philosophy minor. Enjoys leveraging background and skill set to support detailed and efficient analysis.

Currently have 104 hours collected from Trinity, UoH, and Rice. I don’t really want to go back and finish. I would rather spend my time building crypto stuff.

Technical Skills

Languages: Python, SQL
Financial Programming: Pandas, Matplotlib, Pyviz, API’s, Numpy

Currently Learning: Solidity + Smart Contract Programming, Algorithmic Trading, Amazon Web Services, Time Series Analysis

Project Samples

FinTech Case Study * https://github.com/markmurdock11/chainalysis

Researched Chainalysis, a Blockchain Analysis company

Used Markdown feature inside Visual Studio to create Case Study

Transformed highly complicated/niche idea that makes up Chainalysis’s business model into something understandable

Financial Planning with API’s * https://github.com/markmurdock11/apihomework

Analyzed and projected a portfolio containing BTC/ETH and assortment of stocks

Pulled data using API’s

Created analysis using a Monte Carlo

Full Portfolio of 24 Projects can be found @ https://github.com/markmurdock11

Experiential Skills

Work Ethic : Performed and excelled in a multitude of demanding jobs while maintaining high level academic achievement.

Trinity University Football Manager, SanAntonio,TX (2018-2020)

○  Seamlessly directed the filming, set-up, and break-down of every practice to the specifications of the Head Coach

○  Recognized with the “Tiger Pride Player of the Week” by coaches and players who vote on excellence in work ethic, production, and enthusiasm.

○  Earned a crash course in time management while attending every practice (from 6am-9am four days a week) while maintaining a 3.6+ GPA

Leadership : Developed and honed interpersonal, soft skills.

Alamo Heights YoungLife Leader, San Antonio, TX (2018-2020)

○  Created curriculum for three bible studies consisting of 10+ students for two years demonstrating the ability of taking complex ideas and simplifying them for mass appeal

○  Obtained valuable experience with public speaking, regularly taking the stage in front of 40+ people to share a 10-15 message

○  Built meaningful relationships with many students in a short period of time, expanding my comfort zone and further establishing soft, interpersonal skills

Camp Ozark Counselor, Mt. Ida, Arkansas (May 2019- July 2019)

○  Charged with teaching, encouraging, and leading a group of 10-15 kids ranging from age 8-13 for 4 two week sessions

○  Awarded “Order of the Arrow” (voted on by Top Staff Leadership Committee) as the best coach at the camp

○  Showcased an ability to adapt and learn quickly while being certified in ropes course and rappelling instruction along with teaching/coaching experience in a multitude of activities such as basic engineering, archery, football, and cooking

Passion and Curiosity

Cryptocurrency

○  Foundational understanding of Bitcoin and Blockchain Technology

○  Proud owner of a few alts and a couple million satoshis.

○  Pursued passion into a FinTech class at Rice over the summer taught by Manolo Sanchez (former CEO of BBVA). Currently enrolled in a Fintech Bootcamp at Rice.

Philosophy

○  Voracious reader and thinker

○  Huge fan of Plato, Dostoevsky, Kierkegaard, Nietchze, Aristotle, Locke, Homer, Sappho, and C.S. Lewis.

○  The search for absolute truth, happiness, and morality is a passion of mine and eternally captivating.

Education:

Rice University —-> Certification in Financial Technology, Visiting Student (Fall/Spring 2020/2021)

University of Houston —-> Visting Student (Summer 2020- Fall 2020)

Trinity University —-> Two Years of Finance (2018-2020, 3.67 GPA over 85 hours)

Stratford Highschool —-> Valedictorian (Class of 2018)

Miscellaneous Summary:

  • Former All-District Quarterback + Point Guard and Team Captain
  • Settlers of Catan enthusiast
  • Mt. Joy fan
  • I share a birthday with Taylor Swift
  • Sand Volleyball is my hobby of choice
  • I love books about dragons and magic
  • I will outwork a better resume.