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Belgium's Energy Market: A Trader's Guide to Nuclear U-Turns, Windy Prices, and the Joys of Arbitrage (UK Edition)
MARKET ANALYSIS
A115's analysis of Belgium's dynamic energy market for UK professionals, covering nuclear policy shifts, renewable volatility, the evolving role of gas, and cross-border trading opportunities.
Read More →Belgium's Energy Profile: Strategic Insights for UK Traders
MARKET ANALYSIS
Explore Belgium's dynamic energy landscape through this infographic. Key data on generation mix, nuclear policy shifts, rapid renewable growth, and crucial UK interconnections provide essential context for energy traders.
Read More →A Trader's Guide to European Energy: July 2025
MARKET ANALYSIS
A deep dive into the European energy markets of July 2025. This educational report breaks down the key trends, from weather-driven volatility and geopolitical risks to the contrarian plays and the rise of AI in trading.
Read More →Start with the market, not the system: why ETRM skills are useless without market knowledge
FUNDAMENTALS
Learning an ETRM system is like learning Excel to be a CFO. Discover why the real value lies in understanding the business and the market, not the specific trading tool.
Read More →Energy Trading 101 (UK Edition): A Software Engineer's Introduction
FUNDAMENTALS
A software engineer's introduction to the fascinating world of UK energy trading. This guide explains core concepts like hedging and fundamental analysis, details the role of technology from ETRM systems to bespoke Python data pipelines, and provides a clear look at how code creates a competitive edge in the fast-paced energy markets.
Read More →From Code to Quant: A Software Engineer's Guide to Stochastic Calculus through Shreve's Lens
BOOK REVIEWS
A software engineer's guide to becoming a quant by mastering stochastic calculus. Using Steven Shreve's famous textbook as a roadmap, this article translates complex topics like Itô's Lemma and binomial models into developer-friendly analogies. Learn how to bridge the gap between deterministic code and the probabilistic models that run financial markets.
Read More →Essential Skills of Effective Modern Software Engineers
CAREER ADVICE
To thrive in today's market, modern software engineers need a diverse skill set beyond just coding. This guide details the essential technical and business competencies, from mastering a back-end language like Python to understanding cloud infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines. Future-proof your career by focusing on these fundamental skills that separate good developers from great ones.
Read More →Re-introduction to Python for Software Engineering
SOFTWARE ENGINEERING
Bridge the gap between simple Python scripting and building enterprise-grade software with the new book by Jordan Dimov. This guide instils the mindset of a seasoned software engineer, focusing on production-quality code, reusable patterns, and managing complexity. Master the fundamental skills needed to build reliable, maintainable, and scalable business software.
Read More →The Contrarian's Guide to Thriving as a UK Software Contractor Outside IR35
CAREER ADVICE
Ready to take control of your UK software engineering career by contracting outside IR35? This contrarian's guide covers everything you need to start, from forming your LTD company and navigating the VAT flat-rate scheme to securing the right business insurance. Learn why you don't need years of experience to break free from the employee grind and build a thriving contracting business.
Read More →UK Commodity Trader Discussions in March 2025: Focus on Energy Trading
MARKET ANALYSIS
Stay informed on the key discussions among UK commodity traders in March 2025, focusing on energy trading topics. This report covers geopolitical impacts, market volatility, government policies, and renewable energy trends.
Read More →Driven by a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the market.
A115 is a London-based consultancy helping established and new businesses in the commodity and energy trading space build sophisticated on-prem or cloud-based technology platforms when code quality matters. We specialise in rapidly building and scaling cloud-native greenfield platforms and high performance data pipelines to add new capabilities or expand into new markets.
Read more about A115...Driven by a passion for technology and a deep understanding of the market
I'm Jordan Dimov, founder of A115. With a background in both software engineering and the complexities of the trading world, I'm dedicated to bridging the gap between technology and industry expertise. I believe that the right knowledge and the right tools at the intersection of markets and technology can unlock extraordinary potential, productivity and profits.
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