Matthew Amann Email & Phone Number

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, On, Ca

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

• Head of North American support for Secured Funding products (Repo and Securities Lending, Anvil 8, Anvil 9, ION Platform and related software components)• Broad knowledge of the trade lifecycle (pre-trade, STP, execution, ticketing, settlement, post trade events, reporting, …)• Management of first- and second-line support teams, consisting of developers and technical analysts responsible for maintaining and enhancing the product line• Creation and maintenance of customer mirror environments for data analytics, support analysis, bespoke enhancements, integration point testing• Allocation of internal resources to meet client priorities, manage expectations, and improve relationships• Provide client data analytics, workflow analysis and assist deployment teams during long term deployment and upgrade projects• Interface with Tier 1 banks to determine the business specifications for possible enhancementsTechnical Skills: LINUX/Solaris, ION Platform and System Administration, Anvil business use, technical upgrades / deployments / topology, SQL, scripting (shell scripts, Perl, TCL), XML, JIRA, Confluence, automated deployment and testing processes.

Toronto, Canada Area

• Established and maintained strategic relationships within client sites including executive and senior level management • Optimized complex document and workflow processes by establishing technology solutions at a business and technical level• Managed clients in the Financial Services industry (Residential and Commercial Lending, GIC’s, Trust Companies, Investment Houses, etc)• Performed technical business analysis and project management activities• Coordinated and conducted system installations and related training, coordinated the actions of technical staff, provided client support, conducted requirements gathering and technical system sales support, aided clients and potential clients in the selection of new system components • Recommended custom developed solutions and product integration opportunities • Managed the technical support and development teamsTechnical Skills: Web Services, IIS, SAAS, SQL Server 2005/2008 R2, Windows Server 2008 R2, C++, C#, .NET, JavaScript, DevExpress, jQuery, IPC, Multi-Process / Client-Server Architecture, XML, HTTP, CSS, OnTime, Vault, GoToAssist

• Responsible for management of software and firmware teams including Team Leads, Senior Developers and outside contracted resources• Provided mentoring and coaching to team members, established strong cross departmental relationships leading to exceeded expectations• Dedicated to implementing significant efficiency improvements through quality control and internal software development processes: developed software configuration management guidelines, coding standards, build practices, release management and auditing processes• Demonstrated ability to work under aggressive timelines while managing demanding clients • Architect of embedded multi-process, multi-threaded applications• Responsible for Windows desktop instrument control software to provide scientific analysis, advanced graphical interfaces, real time device monitoring, configuration and data viewing • Initiated flexible object oriented architecture into device firmware (MSP430).• Received global “Impact Award” for commitment to excellence, professional integrity and customer focus • Prepared and delivered technical documents: Detailed Design Document (DDD), Software Requirements Document (SRD), Functional Requirements Document (FRD), Requirements Traceability Matrix (RTM) Technical Skills: C, C++, C#, .NET, IPC, STL, MSMQ, XML, HTTP, SQL, RDBMS, PERL, CVS, SVN, StarTeam, Windows CE 5.0/6.0, LINUX, SPI, I2C, VMware, OOD, OOA, Design Patterns, Microsoft Project, Visio, SAP

• Architect of Remote Wonder product (a physical remote control device for controlling multimedia applications), fully responsible for all phases of software development lifecycle for three generations of devices• Negotiated architectural and interface definitions with third party vendors• Architect of analog and digital (HDTV) channel management functionality in Multimedia Center • Initiated process improvements to improve team performance: • Led presentations on key architectural areas for cross-training team members and Lunch ‘N Learn sessions• Introduced engineer-driven post-mortems• Created design document template, code review standards and OOD guidelines• Provided timely and effective support for existing products in retail and OEM space Technical Skills: C, C++, C#, .NET, IPC, XML, HTTP, ActiveX, COM, JavaScript, Direct 3D 9.0, Vertex / Pixel Shader, HLSL, OOD, Assembly, MFC, COM, DirectShow, Design Patterns

Bachelor Of Mathematics, Honours Computer Science / Information Systems Option, Computer Science

Reliability Engineering Principles, Risk Management

Use of reliability models, methods to improve software reliability, probability plots. Reliability testing, growth monitoring.

Certificate In Business Skills For Managers, Business Administration And Management, General

Schulich School of Business, York University Expertise in Business Management and Leadership, Project Management, Business Writing.

Project Management Mastery (Pmm), Project Management

Application of proven techniques, templates, and tools for each project phase: initiating, defining and organizing, planning, tracking.