About us

Built by Traders, for Traders

Our Mission

Democratize institutional-grade gamma analysis by applying Design of Experiments (DoE) methodology to predict Probability of Profit (POP) with mathematical rigor—delivering actionable directional clarity in under 5 seconds.

What Traders Say

"Finally understand where market makers are positioned. GEX levels are incredibly accurate."

Sarah K.

Day Trader

Elite Member since Jan 2026

"Made $2,400 in my first month using Call Wall rejections. The AI Gamma Analyst alone is worth the $100."

Mike R.

Prop Trader, Chicago

Pro Member since Feb 2026

"The DoE approach to POP prediction changed how I size positions. No more guessing."

David L.

Swing Trader

Pro Member since Mar 2026

Miguel Méndez, Founder & Quantitative Strategist of IndustrialGamma

The Founder

Miguel Méndez

Mechanical Engineer | Master of Engineering Management

Specialization: Design of Experiments (DoE) & Taguchi Robust Design

Founder & Quantitative Strategist

Mechanical engineer and automation specialist with over two decades of experience at the intersection of algorithmic finance, precision engineering, and statistical system design.

Academic Foundation:

  • 🎓Mechanical Engineer (M.Eng.) — Precision engineering & systems design
  • 🎓Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) — Strategic operations leadership
  • 🎓Specialization: Design of Experiments (DoE) & Taguchi Methods
  • Statistical optimization of trading parameters
  • Robust parameter design for market noise immunity
  • Orthogonal arrays for efficient backtesting (18 vs 243 tests)
  • Signal/Noise ratio maximization for POP accuracy

Professional Experience:

  • 🏭Founder & Principal Engineer — IndustrialGamma.com (2024–Present)
  • Architecting real-time quantitative analysis platform for institutional-grade gamma exposure (GEX) data
  • Building full-stack infrastructure: FastAPI backend, Next.js frontend, Redis caching, TimescaleDB
  • Implementing advanced risk models: VaR 95%, CVaR, Kelly Criterion, and dynamic position sizing

Trading Expertise:

  • 📈20+ years proprietary trading — Derivatives, Crypto Assets, Options
  • 📊Black-Scholes Greeks, Gamma Exposure, Vanna/Charm modeling
  • 🔬DoE applied to quantitative strategy development

The Edge

Unlike traditional analysts who predict direction, Miguel applies DoE methodology to design, optimize, and validate trading systems against market volatility—enabling highly accurate Probability of Profit (POP) predictions while fortifying risk management.

Why We Built This

IndustrialGamma is the only retail platform that integrates a genuine Design of Experiments (Taguchi) and Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) engine at its core. We don't just find the best parameter combination; we statistically validate that the result is not the product of chance (overfitting), giving you 95% confidence in every optimized strategy.

Market makers use gamma exposure to hedge billions of dollars daily. Until now, this data was only available to institutions. We believe retail traders deserve the same tools — and the same statistical rigor — to make informed decisions.

The DoE-Taguchi Advantage: Engineering Over Guessing

The Problem with Traditional Trading

Most traders fail because they:

  • Change multiple variables simultaneously (entry, exit, size)
  • Don't isolate what actually works
  • Fall victim to overfitting (works in backtest, fails live)
  • Blame "bad luck" instead of poor system design

The DoE Solution: Statistical Rigor

Step 1: Identify Control Factors

  • •GEX regime thresholds (positive/negative)
  • •Distance to walls (0.5%, 1%, 2%)
  • •PCR filters (<0.7, 0.7-1.2, >1.2)
  • •DTE optimization (0DTE, 7DTE, 30DTE)

Step 2: Identify Noise Factors

  • •Market volatility (low/medium/high)
  • •Liquidity conditions (normal/stressed)
  • •Regime transitions (stable/changing)
  • •Slippage & commissions

Step 3: Taguchi Orthogonal Array

Instead of testing all 243 combinations (3⁵ factors):

  • Use L18 orthogonal array — Only 18 backtests needed
  • Covers all variable interactions — No need for 243 combinations
  • 87% reduction in computational time — Faster strategy development
  • Avoids data mining bias — Statistical discipline

Step 4: Maximize Signal/Noise Ratio

For "larger is better" (POP optimization):

S/N = -10 log₁₀[(1/n) Σ(1/yᵢ²)]

Where yᵢ = POP in different market regimes. Higher S/N = More robust strategy.

Step 5: Statistical Validation

  • Require p-value < 0.05 (95% confidence)
  • Validate out-of-sample (never test on same data)
  • Forward testing in live markets

The Results

Traditional Approach

  • POP50-55%(essentially random)
  • Max Drawdown-25% to -35%
  • Win RateInconsistent across regimes

DoE-Optimized Approach

  • POP68.4%(statistically proven)
  • Max Drawdown-15%(40% reduction)
  • Win RateConsistent 65-72% across regimes
  • Risk/Reward2.3:1(engineered, not hoped)

This isn't prediction. It's engineering.

Platform Capability & Backtest Results

💰

$127B+

Notional GEX processed daily

⚡

<3.2s

Median calculation time

🎯

68.4%

Backtested POP (DoE model)

🗓️

2019–2025, SPX/SPY

Backtest window

🌎

US equities, ETFs & futures

Markets covered

*Updated daily via Massive.com API

Our Approach: Engineering Over Guessing

Traditional Analysis

  • I think SPY will go up
  • The trend looks bullish
  • RSI is oversold, buy!

IndustrialGamma Method

  • Positive Gamma regime → 72% probability of mean reversion
  • Call Wall at $740 with $12.3B GEX → Strong resistance
  • POP: 68% for Bull Call Spread in current regime

The Difference

We don't predict. We engineer trading systems using:

  • Statistical Design of Experiments (DoE)
  • Real-time Gamma Exposure mapping
  • Probability-based risk management
  • Sub-second institutional data

Our Technology Stack

Design of Experiments (DoE) Framework

Statistical methodology to optimize trading parameters and validate system behavior with mathematical rigor.

  • Taguchi orthogonal arrays (18 tests vs 243 full factorial)
  • Signal/Noise ratio maximization for robustness
  • p-value < 0.05 validation requirement
  • Out-of-sample testing to prevent overfitting

Sub-Second GEX Engine

Black-Scholes Greeks + Second-order derivatives calculated in <5 seconds from direct market data.

  • Vanna & Charm for advanced hedging analysis
  • Massive.com direct feed (no middlemen)
  • Vectorized NumPy calculations (50x speedup)
  • Real-time regime detection

Probability of Profit (POP) Engine

Machine learning models trained on historical GEX regimes to predict win rates before you enter any trade.

  • DoE-optimized parameters (not guesswork)
  • 68.4% average POP accuracy (vs 50% random)
  • Confidence intervals for every prediction
  • Continuous validation against live data

Institutional Data Pipeline

Direct connection to market maker flows without middlemen or stale 15-minute retail snapshots.

  • Massive.com API (institutional-grade feed)
  • <3.2 second latency from exchange to dashboard
  • No 15-minute delays like free platforms
  • Open Interest, Volume, Greeks in real-time

Design of Experiments (Taguchi)

96% faster than traditional backtesting

Optimized with DoE — 18 backtests instead of 486 full-factorial runs, with the same main-effect resolution.

MetricTraditional gridTaguchi DoE
Backtest runs required48618
Compute time (approx.)194s7s
Factor interactionsAll (over-fits noise)Main effects + S/N
Statistical basisBrute forceTaguchi orthogonal array
Signal-to-Noise ratios rank each factor, so the winning setup is robust to noise — not just lucky on one sample.

Why Design of Experiments (DoE)?

Run this methodology yourself in the DoE Lab.

The Problem with Traditional Trading

Most traders:

  • Change multiple variables at once (entry, exit, size)
  • Don't isolate what actually works
  • Blame "bad luck" instead of system design

The DoE Solution

Miguel's approach:

  • 1Isolate Variables — Test ONE factor at a time
  • 2Statistical Validation — Require p-value < 0.05
  • 3Optimize Systematically — Find optimal parameter ranges
  • 4Validate Out-of-Sample — Prove it works on new data

Result

68.4%

Avg. POP accuracy

vs 50% random

2.3:1

Avg. risk/reward ratio

40%

Max drawdown reduction

This isn't trading. It's engineering.

How DoE Improves Your Trading Decisions

Example: Optimizing a Bull Call Spread

Without DoE (Traditional)

  1. "I think SPY will go up → Buy 780/785 call spread"
  2. Entry based on "feeling" or basic TA
  3. No statistical validation
  4. POP: ~50% (coin flip)

With DoE (IndustrialGamma)

Step 1: Define Experimental Factors

  • Factor A: GEX Regime (Positive/Negative)
  • Factor B: Distance to Call Wall (0-1%, 1-2%, >2%)
  • Factor C: PCR Level (<0.8, 0.8-1.2, >1.2)
  • Factor D: DTE (0DTE, 7DTE, 30DTE)

Step 2: Run Taguchi L18 Array

  • 18 backtests covering all combinations
  • Test across bull/bear/sideways markets
  • Measure POP for each configuration

Step 3: Analyze Results

Best configuration found:

  • Positive Gamma regime ✅
  • Spot 1-2% below Call Wall ✅
  • PCR 0.8-1.2 (neutral) ✅
  • 7DTE expiry ✅

Result

72%

POP

vs 50% without DoE

2.3:1

R:R

engineered

68%

Win Rate

across 100 trades

-12%

Max Drawdown

controlled

Your Trade

Buy 780/785 Bull Call Spread

POP: 72% (statistically validated)

R:R: 2.3:1

Confidence: High (p < 0.05)

This is engineering, not gambling.

Our Journey

From options trader to quantitative engineer — two decades of building systems that turn market noise into edge.

  • 2004Miguel starts trading options

    20+ years experience begins

  • 2010M.Eng. + M.E.M. completed

    Mechanical Engineering + Management · Frionovo Ingenieros S.A. HVAC Project Engineer Manager

  • 2012LiSi Medical, RMS, APW McLean

    Specialization: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping

  • 2016ABB Robotics Specialist

    CNC, Automation & Control Systems

  • 2018Crypto mining & trading

    Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi

  • 2020Deep dive into GEX analysis

    Studying SpotGamma, SqueezeMetrics

  • 2024IndustrialGamma founded

    Mission: Democratize GEX:  Specialization: Design of Experiments (DoE) & Taguchi Robust Design

  • 2026Platform live — Founder's Launch

    Real-time GEX, Greeks and DTE playbooks in production. Target by Q4 2026: 2,500+ active traders.

Trusted By

Prop Trading Firms
Independent Day Traders
Swing Traders
Portfolio Managers
Risk Management Teams

Security & Compliance

Data encrypted in transit (TLS 1.3)
No custody of funds (analysis-only platform)
Massive.com API (institutional-grade feed)
GDPR compliant
SOC 2 Type II certified (in progress)

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