I'm Nate Houk – an Italian-American mathematician, computer engineer, derivatives trader, entrepreneur, and passionate music enthusiast. My journey bridges the gap between the precision of technology and the soul of creative expression.

• Tech Enthusiast: I dive deep into programming, machine learning, and generative AI. My love for prompt engineering pushes boundaries in the world of artificial intelligence.
• Financial Maverick: With years of experience in derivatives trading at top-tier high-frequency trading firms like IMC Financial Markets and Wolverine Trading, I thrive in high-stakes environments.
• Musical Visionary: In 2015, I founded Epsilon Records and pioneered the genre of Beautiful Techno – a sublime blend of techno’s intensity with atmospheric, melodic nuances. Discover our latest releases on Bandcamp.
• Academic Achiever: Graduating summa cum laude from the University of Southern California in 2008 with a 4.0 GPA in Computer Engineering and Computer Science, I’ve always been driven by a passion for learning and excellence.
• Community Leader: I founded the USC Chapter of Engineers Without Borders (EWB) in 2006, serving as President until 2008. This 501(c)3 organization is dedicated to improving lives through sustainable engineering solutions.

• Flow Traders AI Hackathon Winner (June 2023): Led a talented team from ideation to execution, clinching first place with innovative solutions in generative AI.
• USC Programming Contest Champion (Fall 2005): Earned accolades for my C++ solutions and innovative approaches to complex problems.
• Pioneering Projects: Developed iSnooze, an alarm clock built by reverse engineering the Apple 30-pin connector as part of my EE459 senior design project.

• University of Southern California (USC)

  • B.S. in Computer Engineering & Computer Science, 2008 (Summa Cum Laude, 4.0 GPA)
  • Teaching Assistant for EE106 under Professor Mark Redekopp

• Engineers Without Borders – USC Chapter

  • Founder & President (2006–2008)
  • Dedicated to sustainable water and engineering projects that transform communities

• Bainbridge High School

  • Proud graduate of Bainbridge Island, WA, class of 2004

I'm always excited to connect, collaborate, and create! Feel free to reach out:

• Email: [email protected]
• GitHub: natehouk
• LinkedIn: natehouk
• Bandcamp: Epsilon Records

"Innovation thrives at the intersection of technology and creativity. Embrace the future, honor the past, and always stay curious."

Let's build, innovate, and make waves together! 🚀