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Michael Higgins has a diverse work experience in the field of software development, finance, and management. Michael currently holds the position of Head of Options SRE at Citadel Securities, starting in October 2018. Prior to that, they worked at Virtu Financial from July 2017 to April 2018, initially as a Senior Software Engineer and later on Garden Leave. Michael also had a role as a Senior Software Engineer at KCG Holdings, Inc. from July 2016 to July 2017.

Before their roles in finance, Michael was employed as a Senior Software Architect at Twitch LLC from February 2013 to July 2016. Additionally, they co-founded and served as the CEO of Mercury Market Data Corporation from April 2011 to July 2016.

Michael's earlier experiences include working as a Financial Software Developer at an undisclosed company from July 2010 to April 2011, and as a Software Development Manager at Susquehanna International Group (SIG) from January 2008 to July 2010. Michael had also worked as a Financial Software Developer at HBK Investments L.P. from April 2006 to January 2008.

Prior to this, Michael served as a Technology Manager at Picasso Software / AIM-TO from March 2001 to April 2006. Michael started their career at Financial Technologies International as a VP Software Development from May 1998 to December 2000.

Overall, Michael Higgins has accumulated extensive experience in software development, finance, and management through their various roles in different companies in the industry.

Michael Higgins completed their Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and International Studies at the University of Miami from 1992 to 1995. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's degree in both Computer Science and Economics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 1995 to 1997.