Hello! 👋 I’m Seth Hobson. I’m a software engineer with over 15 years of experience. I build modern, data-driven applications, services, and distributed systems. I specialize in exploring the intersection of finance, technology, and artificial intelligence.
About Me
- 🌐 Based in North Carolina, USA
- 💼 Founder of Major 7 Apps, LLC
- 📊 Experienced stock trader focusing on momentum swing trading
- 🎓 Background in Computer Science and Music Performance
Professional Experience
- Founder at Major 7 Apps, LLC (Current)
- Senior Software Engineer at Kuali, Inc. (2021-2023)
- Senior Software Engineer at Apple (2015-2021)
- Various roles in software development and web technologies (2009-2015)
Skills
- Full-Stack Development: Python, JavaScript, Elixir, C, Rust
- Software Architecture and Design
- AI/ML/LLM Implementation and Integration
- Data Analysis and Visualization
- Cloud Computing and Distributed Systems
- API Development
- Database Design (RDBMS and NoSQL)
- Data Pipeline Engineering
Company
Capital Companion is an AI-powered financial advisor I built to transform how traders interact with market data. Launched in 2024 through my company Major 7 Apps, it combines state-of-the-art LLM technology with practical trading knowledge to deliver personalized analysis and risk management solutions. The platform integrates multiple specialized AI agents that handle everything from technical pattern recognition and sentiment analysis to position sizing calculations based on individualized risk profiles. Unlike generic trading tools, Capital Companion adapts to your specific trading style. Whether you’re a conservative investor or an aggressive swing trader, the software provides actionable insights through an intuitive chat interface that feels like consulting with an experienced trading mentor and sparring buddy rather than flipping through pages of stock screener output. What makes it unique is its emphasis on disciplined risk management alongside opportunity identification, reflecting my own trading philosophy that success comes from protecting capital first while making informed, data-driven decisions.
Trading
I’m a trend follower, combining technical, fundamental, sentiment, and macro analysis with disciplined risk management. Time frame alignment is crucial to my strategy, whether taking a shorter-term momentum trade or a longer-term position. My approach is data-driven, respecting the Law of Supply and Demand and prioritizing price action above all else. What sets my trading apart is the integration of quantitative analysis with technical pattern recognition. I’ve developed custom indicators that help identify high-probability setups where multiple factors align. Risk management isn’t just a component of my trading, it’s the foundation. Each position is sized according to its technical stop placement and my personal expectancy statistics, ensuring no single trade can significantly impact overall portfolio performance. While I leverage AI tools in my analysis process, I believe the final trading decision remains a human responsibility. Technology excels at processing vast amounts of data efficiently and unemotionally, but human experience, especially on the market psychology front, provides the context necessary to effectively deploy capital in uncertain market conditions.
Beyond Tech
When not immersed in software and finance, I enjoy:
- Traveling with my family, especially our annual trips to Japan
- Hiking and exploring nature
- Reading and continuous learning
- Occasional strategy video games
- Writing about experiments in technology and finance