I’m a well-rounded technology leader/manager with both a business and technical background. I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, worked on Wall Street as an investment analyst, and am currently a department head and product owner in IT at a mid-sized investments firm.My tech background includes python, .Net (C#), Azure, SQL, and multiple other technologies. I am a Certified Scrum Product Owner, and I lead Agile teams that support Investment Technology. I took a data science class from Galvanize in 2018 that included statistics and probability, python, machine learning, and AI, so I have quantitative skills as well. On the business side, I have an MBA from the University of Chicago, and am a CFA Charterholder and a Certified Financial Risk Manager.I originally worked for major investments banks and hedge funds as an investment analyst in NYC. I then worked for myself developing software for trading strategies for over 10 years where I became self-taught in technology. Since 2018, I’ve worked in IT at Janus Henderson Investors (“JHI”) in Denver. I started as a contractor in software development, was hired full-time about a year later, subsequently promoted to product owner, then to manager, and in 2024 to Head of Solutions Technology.My excellent communication skills were cited as a key factor when I was promoted. I can explain complex technical matters to the business partners, and explain advanced business/investment concepts to the tech staff. My team and I are well-known throughout JHI and senior management, including the CEO, COO, CTO, CFO, and many department heads.The department I lead supports several growth areas at JHI. I’m product owner for an investments analysis tool we developed that the Distribution team uses—data shows when a salesperson goes on a call and uses our product versus not, they have over 4 times higher net sales. My team also supports several portfolio managers and growth areas such as ETFs and our models business.My family lives in Colorado, and I enjoy the great outdoors, including hiking and road biking. I was the founder of, and for nearly 8 years was the Organizer of, the popular After Work Hiking Plus! Meetup, which at its peak had over 5000 members. I led over 400 hikes and 25 trail work days. I've also been a hike leader and assistant instructor in the Colorado Mountain Club. I've hiked about half of the Colorado 14ers. Since June 2022, I’ve organized trail work days twice a year at local parks where JHI coworkers can volunteer to help with trail maintenance—in June 2024 we had over 40 participants.
Listed skills include Credit Analysis, Investments, Strategic Planning, Hedge Funds, and 33 others.
