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NinjaTrader Group, the Chicago-based futures clearing and brokerage platform, announced today that Hazim Macky has joined as Chief Technology Officer, reporting directly to CEO Martin Franchi. Macky brings over 20 years of software engineering and technology leadership experience, including senior roles at Amazon and Microsoft.
- Previous role: VP of Engineering & Chief Information Security Officer at Coinme (January 2021–present)
- Earlier tenure: Director of Financial Systems at Remitly; engineering leadership at Amazon (Alexa voice shopping) and Microsoft (Bing search)
- Education: Bachelor of Science in computer sciences from Ain Shams University, Cairo; MBA from Maastricht School of Management
- Group entities: NinjaTrader and Tradovate subsidiary
NinjaTrader Group is committed to innovation and, through technology, making futures available to a broader audience. Hazim has a tremendous track record of building and enhancing easy-to-use technology that has a tangible impact all over the world, including with iconic brands like Amazon and Microsoft.
— Martin Franchi, CEO
Macky said the group plans to significantly expand its engineering team over the coming year while investing in diversity. Technology serves as a core differentiator in NinjaTrader Group‘s mission to transform retail futures access and meet growing demand for new products.
The combined NinjaTrader and Tradovate entities exceeded 65 million futures contracts traded year-to-date through their support of retail traders. Both platforms offered zero-commission trading in Coinbase Derivatives Exchange‘s Nano Bitcoin futures contract from its June launch.
NinjaTrader, founded in 2003, supports over 600,000 traders globally through its award-winning trading software and futures brokerage services. Tradovate, acquired by the group, operates as a cloud-based, subscription-based futures brokerage focused on active retail traders and accessible across Windows, Mac, web, and mobile platforms.
