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7x faster. That's not a typo.We've been exploring what happens when you bring AI-native development practices into kdb+/...
19/08/2026

7x faster. That's not a typo.
We've been exploring what happens when you bring AI-native development practices into kdb+/q analytics workflows.
The results surprised even us.
Here's what we uncovered:
β†’ Where traditional SDLC bottlenecks are costing financial data teams the most time
β†’ How AI-native approaches are reshaping development cycles
β†’ The specific workflow changes that delivered 7x speed improvements
Whether you're leading a quant team, managing data infrastructure, or building analytics at scale β€” this one's worth 10 minutes of your time.
πŸ“„ View Guan Yu Lim's full whitepaper by clicking the link below.

https://firstderivative.com/white-papers/kdb-q-analytics-at-7x-speed-an-ai-native-sdlc-for-financial-data-teams/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=wp-guan-kdb-q

Meet Maeve Magennis πŸ‘‹ From starting her career at First Derivative to building experience across different teams and rol...
14/08/2026

Meet Maeve Magennis πŸ‘‹

From starting her career at First Derivative to building experience across different teams and roles, Maeve’s journey is a great example of where a career at FD can take you.

In her latest Hot Seat, Maeve shares her experience at First Derivative, what she enjoys about the variety of her role, the opportunities that have shaped her career, and the advice she’d give to anyone starting out.

Her biggest piece of advice? Don’t wait until you feel 100% ready. Some of the best opportunities come from stepping outside your comfort zone, learning as you go and trusting yourself along the way.

Read Maeve’s full Hot Seat πŸ‘‡
https://firstderivative.com/hot-seats/maeve-magennis/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=hs&utm_campaign=maeve-magennis

Last month, teams from EPAM and First Derivative stepped away from their screens to support Global Generation at The Sto...
13/08/2026

Last month, teams from EPAM and First Derivative stepped away from their screens to support Global Generation at The Story Garden in King’s Cross! 🌍🌱

From weeding and planting to light construction, it was a fantastic day of environmental sustainability, community support, and connecting with colleagues in a fresh environment.

Here is what our volunteers had to say:

"It was refreshing to put my phone down, feel present, and chat with colleagues I’d never spoken to before. Conversation flows so much more naturally in a garden than in the office." – Elliott

"A great opportunity to make a meaningful contribution, build new connections, and support community wellbeing. It helped me appreciate what is beyond the office!" – Neil

https://firstderivative.com/insights/cultivating-community-and-connection-epam-fd-volunteering-at-the-story-garden/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=in-volunteering-day

First Derivative, an Epam Company are delighted to be hosting the next DefconQ Happy Hour in our London office next mont...
12/08/2026

First Derivative, an Epam Company are delighted to be hosting the next DefconQ Happy Hour in our London office next month!

Our office will be bringing the KDB/Q community together once again for an evening of great conversations, new connections, and plenty of laughs. Whether you're a seasoned developer, just starting your journey with KDB/Q, or simply curious about the ecosystem, this is the perfect opportunity to meet like-minded people in a relaxed, informal setting.

Thurs 17th September | 18:00 onwards | EPAM London Office

Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/defconq-x-first-derivative-happy-hour-tickets-1996997754040?aff=oddtdtcreator

βœ¨π‘©π’–π’Šπ’π’…π’Šπ’π’ˆ π‘·π’“π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’„π’‚π’ 𝑨𝑰 π‘Ίπ’Œπ’Šπ’π’π’”βœ¨ In this week's First View Liam McKenna is talking all things AI. Putting it into practice...
11/08/2026

βœ¨π‘©π’–π’Šπ’π’…π’Šπ’π’ˆ π‘·π’“π’‚π’„π’•π’Šπ’„π’‚π’ 𝑨𝑰 π‘Ίπ’Œπ’Šπ’π’π’”βœ¨

In this week's First View Liam McKenna is talking all things AI. Putting it into practice, experimenting with new tools and learning from colleagues is where the real value starts to emerge.

At First Derivative, we’re creating opportunities for our people to get hands-on from weekly AI drop-ins and live demos to practical bootcamps and team sessions. These sessions give colleagues the space to share what they’re building, ask questions, solve problems together and explore how AI can make a difference in the way we work.

Read in full here: https://firstderivative.com/first-view/building-practical-ai-skills-across-first-derivative/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=firstview&utm_campaign=liam_mckenna

🎢Celebrating Culture & Community: Fleadh Cheoil na hΓ‰ireann 2026 🎢Last week, Belfast played host to Fleadh Cheoil na hΓ‰i...
10/08/2026

🎢Celebrating Culture & Community: Fleadh Cheoil na hΓ‰ireann 2026 🎢

Last week, Belfast played host to Fleadh Cheoil na hΓ‰ireann - the world’s largest festival of traditional Irish music, culture, and dance.

Bringing hundreds of thousands of visitors to the city, the festival turned Belfast into a vibrant hub of street sessions, concerts, and cultural pride.

Our First Derivative team was right in the heart of the action, soaking up the atmosphere and celebrating our local heritage.

Swipe through to see some of our team highlights! πŸ“Έ

06/08/2026

πŸ”οΈβœ¨HR Team Outing: Kodak Corner Edition! βœ¨πŸ”οΈ

Last month our HR team had the pleasure of hosting our VP, Head of People, Zoltan who made the journey over to our Newry office from his base in London!

They climbed up to the beautiful Kodak Corner in Kilbroney Forest Park. With its breathtaking, panoramic views overlooking Carlingford Lough, this was the perfect location to 'walk and talk' outside the confines of the office and an opportunity to show off our little corner of the world.

A huge thank you to Zoltan for visiting, and to the entire team for making it such a lovely day

On 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act’s transparency provisions came into force.For Financial Crime teams, this is more than a...
05/08/2026

On 2 August 2026, the EU AI Act’s transparency provisions came into force.

For Financial Crime teams, this is more than a compliance milestone, it’s a call to action.

As AI becomes increasingly embedded in KYC, transaction monitoring and sanctions screening, organisations need to ensure AI-driven decisions are transparent, explainable and properly governed.

At FD, we’re helping clients turn these regulatory expectations into practical, robust AI governanc

Click the link to read in full: https://firstderivative.com/insights/the-explainability-imperative-why-ai-governance-is-becoming-financial-crimes-next-big-challenge/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=hs-fincrime-imperative-ai

πŸ”₯𝑰𝒕'𝒔 π’•π’Šπ’Žπ’† 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 π’†π’…π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒕!πŸ”₯ Meet Liam McQuaid, one of our Service Delivery Managers at First Derivative...
29/07/2026

πŸ”₯𝑰𝒕'𝒔 π’•π’Šπ’Žπ’† 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝒂𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 π’†π’…π’Šπ’•π’Šπ’π’ 𝒐𝒇 𝑯𝒐𝒕 𝑺𝒆𝒂𝒕!πŸ”₯

Meet Liam McQuaid, one of our Service Delivery Managers at First Derivative keeping client services running smoothly while balancing life with three young kids and the occasional bike ride or run.

From joining FD as a graduate (with big travel dreams) to growing into leadership across Newry, Paris, London and even Moscow, Liam’s journey is a great reminder that the best careers are built by staying curious and asking questions.

His best advice? β€œThere’s no such thing as a silly question.”

Tap through to read Liam’s full Hot Seat feature and get to know the person behind the role.

Click the link to see more stories like Liam's- https://firstderivative.com/hot-seats/liam-mcquaid/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=hs-liam-mcquaid

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