Cryptex is a small start-up backed by engineers from Amazon, Microsoft, and Google. I am managing multiple projects and concerns including technical project management, compliance concerns (AML/KYC/MTL/MSB/Reg E/Reg P), and software development.

• Developed a full-stack, cross-platform, CRM mobile application using React Native,Express.js, and PostgreSQL to handle personal network tracking and planning.• Utilized D3.js and SVG to render graphics while optimizing performance with React.• Worked with CircleCI, Docker, and K8S for Continuous Integration and Deployment.

• Designed RESTful server API endpoints for uniform, intuitive backend interface.• Integrated CSS Modules for separation of concerns in application modules.• Load tested and scaled microservices architecture to handle webscale traffic with throughput over 1,000 RPS.• Benchmarked and optimized database read throughput with PostgreSQL and MongoDB for a median query time of 0.007 ms in a database with over 10M records.• Introduced Redis cache for 92% reduction in average request latency, from 12.5 ms to < 1 ms.• Implemented server-side rendering on proxy server to enable search engine optimization (SEO) and high-performance full-page HTML caching.• Networked and containerized microservices with Docker for dynamic horizontal scaling in deployment on AWS EC2.

• Created modular front-end views with React for encapsulation of business logic and responsive performance.• Incorporated CSS using React styled components for clarity and extensibility of UX design and implementation.• Implemented Test-Driven Development and automated testing with Jest, Enzyme, and Travis CI for over 90% test coverage and 75% faster test runtimes.• Deployed service using both Docker and Elastic BeanstalkTech Stack:• React• Styled Components• mySQL/Sequelize• Node.js• Express• Docker• Jest / Enzyme

• Managed and developed additional products for addressing high-frequency trading and market manipulation concerns. • Designed surveillance algorithms to catch undetected violations. • Managed deadlines, tickets, and workflows across junior teams during merger integration. • Responsible for handling regulator and internal auditor responses. Led updates and improvements to AML and KYC programs. • Designed enhanced procedures and programs for updated FinCen/Fed rules.

• Handled investigations into potential securities violations involving broker-dealers, investment advisors, dual registrants, and transfer agent to examine for fraud and other types of violative activity. • Focused on examining AML controls, BSA/FinCEN reporting, OFACcompliance, and cybersecurity issues at various registrants.• Conducted on-site SEC exams. Led interviews with registrants andcustomers in order assess cases. Developed recommendations forEnforcement.• Reviewed trading data, account statements, and customer information.• Created letters, investigative reports, and case referral summaries.

Conducted reviews and investigations involving futures and options activity across the NYMEX, COMEX, CME, and CBOT exchanges. Solely responsible for reviews on the Dubai Mercantile Exchange. Initiated pioneering investigations into metals market risk events.

• Analyzed and audited broker-dealers’ account statements, operational structure, internal controls, andwritten supervisory procedures to identify weaknesses that could compromise compliance integrity.• Led depositions of member firms’ senior executives and compliance officials.• Conducted independent reviews of audit trail’s trading and reporting anomalies.• Compiled and organized information to be used in the development of investigations of potentialviolative activity.• Worked with legal team to settle/litigate instances of violative activity.• Wrote referral memoranda, cautionary action letters, deposition outlines, and closing memoranda.• Interacted with members, peers, and management, and provided excellent internal/external customerservice in specialized area of regulatory responsibility.• Regularly assisted other departments with investigations as needed, providing additional data analysis.

Facilitated 8 M&A transactions across health-care, technology, engineering, manufacturing, and energy sectors.Expansion: Advised global energy client on expansion into niche market and delivered research on market trends and dynamics to the Board. Strategic Partnership: Researched market segments, recommended sectors, profiled prospects, and led due diligence process for non-profit firm’s expansion into senior care. Divestiture: Created financial projections, market assessment, offering memorandum, and buyer screening for engineering firm. Handled valuations and financial models including revenue projections, and revenue models. Conducted pre-transaction due diligence and screening. Interviewed industry experts and executives to gain information on unmeasured niche markets. Produced presentations and proposals, and 11 market research reports for executives and Boards. Sourced and profiled prospects for clients leading to partnerships and buyouts.Provided direct support to staff including the CEO and other senior staff.