Former trader and head of technology for several Fintech companies with particular expertise in integrating new platforms with legacy code in the Wealth Management sector.
SVP, Head of Securities Technology – Axos Securities (2022–Present)
• Rebuilt an engineering team of 50+ after high attrition, stabilizing mission-critical trading and clearing systems.
• Deployed a real-time market risk platform to reduce enterprise exposure and slash vendor costs.
• Spearheaded offshore tech hub development, boosting release velocity and cutting resource expenses.
Consultant / Advisor – Adaptic Solutions (2018–2022)
• Provided strategic fintech advisory, including feasibility studies for Reg CF and Reg D platforms.
• Guided early-stage crypto ventures on secure integrations, compliance, and risk management.
Chief Information Officer / Chief Technology Officer – Apex Fintech Solutions (2013–2018)
• Modernized and scaled the tech systems, launching a groundbreaking API ecosystem for back-office securities.
• Drove SOC 2 compliance, introduced enterprise SLAs, and led multi-million-dollar cost optimizations.
Director of Technology – PEAK6 Investments (2009–2013)
• Designed and launched proprietary trading solutions, significantly reducing time-to-market for a global multi-asset hedge fund.
• Streamlined back-office operations across multiple financial business lines, lowering overhead and boosting agility.
Focus Areas:
• Fintech Strategy & Product Development
• Risk Management & Compliance (KYC/AML, SOC 2)
• API & Microservices Architecture
• Scaling & Mentoring Global Teams
• Cloud Adoption & DevOps Best Practices
• Regulatory Navigation & Market Entry
