Lav Mehrotra

Lav Mehrotra is a seasoned Development Specialist at Singapore Exchange (SGX), bringing a wealth of experience in designing and implementing high-performance trading systems. Currently, Lav plays a pivotal role in the development and support of real-time, low-latency market data dissemination and exchange connectivity solutions that underpin SGX’s trading infrastructure. His expertise encompasses the full lifecycle of trading systems—from analysis and design to development and ongoing support—ensuring robust and resilient platforms that meet the demanding needs of high-frequency trading environments.

Lav’s key projects at SGX include the groundbreaking TITAN DT/DC platform, which replaced the legacy SGX-QUEST DT derivatives trading and SGX-CLEAR clearing systems, significantly enhancing the exchange’s trading capabilities. Leveraging core Java and the Nasdaq DEV-OMEXUS automation trading framework, Lav contributed to automating complex trading workflows, optimizing order processing, and reducing latency. His work on the SGX REACH Trading Engines, based on Nasdaq GENIUM-INET, further exemplifies his ability to integrate cutting-edge exchange protocols and high-frequency trading algorithms.

With a background that also includes stints at UBS and Credit Suisse, Lav brings a comprehensive understanding of global financial markets, exchange protocols, and advanced trading algorithms. His technical skill set spans Perl, C++, Shell scripting, Unix/Linux environments, multithreading, and .NET, all of which are critical for developing scalable, low-latency trading systems. Lav’s industry expertise ensures that SGX’s trading platforms remain at the forefront of technological innovation, supporting the exchange’s mission to deliver efficient, secure, and reliable market infrastructure.