• Responsible for oversight and execution of regional and large bank and FBO AML model validations across the firm, resulting in the successful completion of over 20 validations between 2022 and 2024.• Led validation program enhancements to incorporate full-population testing for data quality and completeness and logic replication, utilizing Python and R/RStudio for comprehensive model reviews as an improvement over sampling approaches.• Currently manages 6 full-time employees on a daily basis for model validation, system calibration, and risk assessment engagements.• Managed over 20 client pursuit teams, resulting in 10 new engagements totaling $2.5M in new projected revenue between 2022 and 2024.• Championed automation and standardization efforts that reduced OFAC testing overhead by 40% and created a universal validation approach in use by the firm.

• Led a 20+ person team in developing and executing a user acceptance testing plan consisting of over 3700 test cases for the transaction monitoring system implementation for a leading global payment processor • Managed a team in developing business and functional requirements for a new Actimize transaction monitoring system for a leading global payment processor• Created multiple proposals and participated in sales pitches leading to over $3.5 million in new client work between 2019 and 2021• Led a 4-person team on an independent audit of the most recent AML and Sanctions internal audits for a multinational bank, performing over 500 discrete test steps• Led the sanctions screening validation of a leading global payment processor, testing 5 distinct systems with a custom-derived dataset of over 3500 data points• Spearheaded the creation and implementation of enhanced automation processes for sanctions screening data manipulation, reducing error potential and increasing efficiency by upwards of 50%• Completed data transformations and developed and executed testing methodologies of SWIFT payments for OFAC and EU sanctions compliance reviews for a leading European bank• Created and executed independent validation tests of anti-money laundering threshold analysis compliance for a global, top-4 bank• Performed a validation of a regional bank’s Customer Risk Rating model, analyzing the CRR methodology and model governance documentation for completeness and compliance with regulations• Conducted a full model validation of a regional bank’s Actimize SAM transaction monitoring module, including scenario gap analysis, alert replication and reconciliation, and governance and oversight review• Performed OFAC Sanction evaluations to validate compliance with the NYDFS Part 504 AML Requirements for a regional bank in the east coast of the US

• Created and executed independent validation tests of anti-money laundering threshold analysis compliance for a global, top-4 bank• Led multiple engagement teams in performing threshold, alert, and case/SAR investigation analysis on lookback engagements for multiple mid-sized banking institutions• Directed system risk and policy and procedure assessments at a leading financial institution to ensure compliance with BSA/AML, KYC, and CDD/EDD regulations• Engaged in crafting custom RPA solutions to accelerate production shop efficiencies during EDD, HRC, case, and SAR reviews

• Led a team of 5 manager-level colleagues in second-stage development and client acquisition effort of an automated Tableau-native data visualization reporting solution• Served as anti-money laundering specialist for 5 Actimize data mapping client engagements for teams from 2 to 8 employees• Drafted scoping documentation and statement of work excerpts resulting in over $1.5 million in new client sales• Directed a 5-person cross-functional team as head of the Chicago office branch of the Young Professionals Network, organizing and executing over 20 events for a membership of over 150 network members• Identified system linkages during initial data scoping for Actimize banking monitoring system implementations• Developed Tableau-native data visualization software implementation methodology for eventual handoff of reporting solutions

• Created data visualizations that identified previously undiscovered trading fraud at a $5+ billion brokerage firm• Led calibration and reporting efforts for a $3 million client engagement, saving over $100,000 in firm expenditures due to process optimization that has since been adopted firm-wide• Developed high-quality data transformation packages within SSIS and Informatica for over 20 distinct account, transaction, and customer systems on a multitude of client engagements

Co-founded Knobius Enterprises, an unbiased news delivery service that allows users to easily browse articles. Currently in charge of all business operations for the company, which includes acquiring investors and constructing a comprehensive business plan.Important events have included placing in the semi-finals at the Cozad New Venture Competition and liaising with TEC Illinois during Tech Week.

Worked with fellow members in running programs aimed at improving student body leadership skills. Served on financial allocation committees concerning registered student organizations.

Director of all pre-program and day-of logistics for iHelp, a 2500+ person volunteering initiative. Designed systems for registration, transportation, and facilitating student engagement.

Assisted in recruiting new members for the organization during our membership process. Worked with the Vice President of Membership with the logistics of a month-long membership recruitment process.

Maximized cruises sold with a personal conversion rate of 44%. Assisted the accounting department with organizing and preparing month-end reports for company accounts. Final intern project included minimization of departmental overhead for logistics team.

I aided patrons with research-based resources and assisted staff in cost-benefit analysis of building operations.

Attained sponsorships for Gradfest 2011, a 3000 person program celebrating the graduation of seniors at UIUC by meeting and liaising with local Champaign businesses and restaurants.

Managed a budget of $25,000 for a 100+ person club and handled all financial aspects of 3 traveling conferences and in-house hosted conference for high school students.

Managed constituent services for over 200,000 constituents in the 25th Senate District. Worked as head of constituent relations for the successful Senate reelection campaign for Senator Lauzen.