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Simon Tanasiienko

Esports Trader
Attard

Summary

Dynamic Esports Trader with nearly 5 years of experience in odds and risk management, specializing in auto-trading models for leading esports disciplines such as Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2, and Rainbow Six. Successfully increased profitability and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies, cross-functional collaboration, and a deep understanding of in-game dynamics. Adept at working with trading teams and developers to deliver innovative solutions that optimize betting processes and enhance user experience.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Esports Live Trader

Pinnacle
10.2022 - Current
  • Spearheaded the development and continuous improvement of Auto-Trading and Risk Score Models for Valorant, increasing profitability from 1.5% to 5.8%.
  • Enhanced in-play betting availability from 20% to 85% of game time through innovative risk assessment strategies.
  • Optimized betting limits and fine-tuned market dynamics to boost overall betting engagement, and introduced an advanced causality-based Auto-Trading Model, enhancing decision-making accuracy.
  • Conducted detailed testing and analysis of trading models, identifying and resolving issues to ensure accurate odds generation.
  • Collaborated with Trading Strategy, R&D, Trading Operations, and Trading Systems teams to streamline processes and address operational challenges.

Esports Live Trader

GG.BET (Data.bet)
03.2020 - 05.2022
  • Played a key role in designing and implementing Auto-Trading Models for Valorant, integrating unique in-game character abilities to refine odds accuracy.
  • Worked closely with developers to forecast match outcomes and maximize in-play betting windows.
  • Delivered comprehensive reports detailing model issues, proposed solutions, and impact assessments to enhance trading efficiency.

Skills

Auto-Trading Model Development and Optimization

Esports Expertise: Valorant, CS:GO, Dota 2, Rainbow Six

Risk Score Modeling

Odds and Risk Management

Collaboration with Trading Strategy and Trading Systems Teams

Data Analysis (familiar with SQL)

Reporting and Bug Resolution

Certification

IOS Development Certification, Swift programming

Interests

Semi-professional player in CS:GO from ages 17 to 19, providing firsthand understanding of esports dynamics

Timeline

Esports Live Trader

Pinnacle
10.2022 - Current

Esports Live Trader

GG.BET (Data.bet)
03.2020 - 05.2022

IOS Development Certification, Swift programming

11-2019
Simon TanasiienkoEsports Trader