Working in financial services at the outset of the information age has made for an exciting, dynamic and fast-paced career. Over the last 30 years, I’ve seen technology transform the industry and have been fortunate to work at the coal face of this transformation – delivering solutions to help New Zealand’s leading exchanges, wholesale banking, stock broking and wealth management firms adapt and grow.My experience combines various aspects of wholesale banking, wealth management and information technology, from frontline FX dealing, treasury operations management and systems administration, through to leading the design and implementation of cutting-edge dealing room technology and front office trading systems.While I have a longstanding interest and natural affinity for FinTech, my ‘why’ is to improve lives by giving every individual the opportunity to create and accumulate wealth.This is what we aim to achieve at Chelmer (and part of the reason why I joined the team and subsequently became a shareholder) – through the software solutions we deliver to our clients, we aim to make investing and wealth creation simple and accessible for all.Solutions that work well and are the right fit give me the greatest satisfaction. Delivering this requires an individualised approach and deep understanding of the unique need/problem at hand.In contrast to my background in finance and technology, I’m a seasoned competitive sailor – which has been perfect for honing my planning, communication, decision-making and teamwork skills.I actively seek to work with individuals and FinTech businesses all over the world who are passionate about innovating financial services with elegant solutions. If you’re looking for some thought-provoking discussion on these topics, I’m available to comment, consult or present.Feel free to connect with me or visit www.chelmer.co to find out more about our vision and technology.