About

Jiri Pik (平陵智异) is a strategist and software architect specializing in cloud computing, cloud financial management, financial trading and asset management, artificial intelligence, and the development of MS Office add-ins.

He is the Founder and CEO of RocketEdge.com Pte. Ltd. (Singapore) and its North American subsidiary RocketEdge.com LLC.

Jiri has designed and implemented ultra-low-latency economic and market data and trading systems for major investment and private banks and asset managers worldwide.

He holds a BSc degree in economics, an MSc degree in computer science, a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) Charter, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter, a Financial Risk Manager (FRM) Charter, a Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) Charter, a Certified Scrum Professional—ScrumMaster (CSP-SM) Charter, a Project Management Professional (PMP) Charter, and various MS Azure and AWS certifications.

Jiri’s Chinese Name, 平陵智异

This name combines two distinct elements:

1. 平陵 (Píng líng) – Mount Pingling – it could be interpreted as a peaceful or stable elevation, perhaps suggesting a solid foundation or high standing achieved through calmness and balance.
   • This refers to a specific location in ancient China, namely the burial site of Emperor Zhao of Han, located northwest of present-day Xi’an in Shaanxi province.
   • The name literally means “Flat Mound” or “Level Tomb”, describing the topography of the imperial burial site.
2. 智异 (Zhì Yì) – Combination of wisdom with uniqueness, implying extraordinary intelligence or an uncommon level of insight.
   • 智 (Zhì) is a highly positive character associated with knowledge, enlightenment, sharp perception, and the capacity for deep understanding.
   • 异 (Yì) This character indicates something out of the ordinary—distinctiveness, uniqueness, or even innovation. It can convey a sense of standing apart from the norm.
   • These characters form a phrase suggesting “unusual wisdom,” “extraordinary insight,” or “distinctive intelligence.”

Together, the name could be understood as “One who possesses extraordinary wisdom and stands elevated with peaceful stability.” It suggests a person who is intelligent and unique in their thinking while maintaining a calm and balanced approach to life. This name reflects admirable qualities and high aspirations, combining traditional virtues like wisdom and peace with the more modern value of individuality.

Recharging …

In his free time, Jiri loves collecting frequent miles, hiking, biking, and downhill skiing.