BackgroundI have built a robust 30-year career in technology in the financial services industry. My roles have spanned from trader, to software developer, to technology executive, collaborating with major banks, proprietary trading firms, brokerage companies, and cutting-edge fintech companies.Career Highlights• Innovation in Technology: In 1998, I pioneered the first web browser-based order entry platform in the commodity futures industry for a prominent Chicago futures brokerage and clearing firm.• Leadership Roles: From 2000 to 2002, I served as the Chief Technology Officer for one of the world’s largest proprietary trading and equity option market-making firms at the time, overseeing a team of over 100 technology professionals.• Strategic Direction: Between 2002 and 2008, I was a Managing Director at a TD Bank subsidiary, undertaking roles such as Chief Technology Officer and head of an algorithmic trading group.Current RoleAs the Chief Technology Officer at Rapunzl Investments LLC, a Chicago-based fintech company, I oversee all aspects of technology design, development, and operations. Rapunzl offers a unique platform that gamifies financial markets through real-time, simulated investment competitions, fostering a community where users can learn to invest in a risk-free environment.Thomas Consulting ServicesSince 2007, I have leveraged my extensive technology background to lead Thomas Consulting Services, providing technology and expert witness consulting services. I specialize in patents and trade secrets related to the financial services industry and internet technologies. My services include patent infringement analysis, patent validity analysis, prior art discovery, application and source code review, and providing expert reports and testimony in litigation cases.Professional ImpactMy expertise has been sought in various judicial and examination settings, including the US Patent Office and the European Patent Office. Distinguished law firms such as Baker Hostetler, Kirkland & Ellis, and Greenberg Traurig LLP have engaged my services for critical cases, underscoring my reputation and trust within the legal and financial sectors.