Trusted member of senior executive team influencing focus on core business competencies, with feasibility analysis for proposed technology alternatives. Migration from Microsoft Exchange to Google Suite. Maintenance and decommissioning of data center servers. Planned and implemented transferring of a data center to Cloud technology. Moved traditional backups to cloud data storage. Employee training for Cloud computing technology, encryption and cyber security training. Changing employee mindset from traditional file structure to Cloud computing. Applied IT Governance process to reduce significant cost by transforming a legacy achieving methodology to a cloud solution. Tested and rolled out OMS system like SpeedTrade, BetaLink, Netx360, and RealTick for brokers and operations. Developed an intranet website pages for Compliance and Operations using PHP/HTML code. Reinstated Supervisory Procedure Manual and Cyber Security protocols as per FINRA initiatives. Manifested, tested and implemented Disaster Recovery plans for the organization. Setup remote offices for traders with capability of on line trading. Researched, managed and secured a deal with live data feed vendor for option queries. Programmed MySQL calls to a frontend display for Option traders. These calls are triggered every 3 minutes, it assists traders to make investment decision on market movement of stocks and options. Enterprise conversion of clearing agents from Penson to Pershing. Identity new trends, technologies, policies for Compliance, Accounting and Market makers. Streamed lined and automated computing processes for the Operations department. Created an ethical barrier methodology between departments to ensure data integrity and conflict of interest.

Set up Windows network, Quick Books 2011 accounting software, NAS, secure wifi, Win8 workstations, Website updates, setup Symantec, firewall, voice and recording equipment. Migrated company data to Cloud computing.

Data center design and relocation. Scheduled prompt cut over for data and telephone lines. Installed and configured servers, desktops and laptops. Consulting and tech support for the head and satellites offices in USA, Malaysia, Taiwan & Eqypt. Enterprise wide software deployment of Symantec,Oracle and Agile. Responsibilities include backups, power management, disaster recovery, training, vendor selection, inventory control and purchasing. Implemented Discoverer which included requirements gathering.

$24 million full service broker-dealer offering a wide range of financial products with 100 employees; Lead decision-making in regards to technology projects and issues as the highest ranking IT authority. Collaborate with Trading Analysts, Sales & Marketing Managers and other executives to understand their unique technology needs to facilitate business goal attainment. Provide leadership in all aspects of IT planning, implementation and support, including overseeing budgets, infrastructures and a staff of 10 people. Direct software and hardware development and ensure compliance of all technologies. Champion IT education programs that impact the bottom-line and make sure that training sessions are beneficial to participants. Select vendors for key projects. Offer expert-level advise to Systems Analysts and Programmer Analysts in regards to complex issues. Interact with managers to discuss the business impact of IT.