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Chicago, Il, Us

Design, maintain and enhance critical business applications supporting NFA’s regulatory and market surveillance services for Designated Contract Markets (DCMs), Swaps Execution Facilities (SEFs) and Swaps Dealers.Designed and developed market surveillance applications to detect multiple types of market manipulation, fraud and compliance failures at 18 futures exchanges and swaps execution facilities. Technologies included Oracle, SQL Server and Netezza databases, FIXML, WebFocus and Tableau based reporting and data visualization, and .NET based reference data maintenance applications.Led the design, development and implementation of a comprehensive Swaps Data Reporting database, consolidating transaction and position data from multiple Swaps Data Repositories and thousands of Swaps Dealers.Implemented an “on call” support rotation to ensure that any overnight processing problems were resolved promptly, maintaining agreed service levels with both internal and external customers. Led the data integration effort between NFA and Nasdaq, for implementation of the Nasdaq SMARTS market surveillance system.

Lead product management and operations functions to support the launch of their primary product, a Java based technical analysis tool for professional traders in Futures, Equities and Foreign Exchange. Enhanced performance and scalability by migrating the Pegasys “thick client” to the Microsoft Azure cloud-computing platform, utilizing Virtual Machine Clusters, MYSQL databases, Active Directory Services, Azure Functions and Remote Desktop virtualization technologies.Managed all exchange market data provisioning for NYSE, Nasdaq, CME, CBOT, NYMEX, COMEX, Eurex and Deutsche Boerse exchanges, along with all exchange market data reporting requirements.Managed the company’s full technology stack, including Microsoft Azure cloud computing, Reuters co-location services, virtual office systems, VOIP call routing, Microsoft Office 365 and CRM systems.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

Design OTC and Derivatives Products for trading on ICE global markets. Develop new products and services to support Clearing, Finance and Compliance functions.Led the design and development of ICEs' OTC FX clearing facility. Created documentation, technical presentations, marketing materials and significant sections of ICE Clear Europe's rulebook and procedures related to FX clearing, all of which were approved by U.K. regulators.Managed the migration of NYSE LIFFE U.S. Equity Index, Precious Metals and Interest Rate products to ICE trading and clearing systems in the United States and Europe.Created documentation required by the CFTC for designation of ICE Clear US as a Qualified Central Counterparty (QCCP), including Risk Management and Operational Frameworks, Liquidity and Stress Testing Policies and documentation of Compliance with Principles for Financial Market Infrastructures.Designed “paired delivery” function for physically delivered foreign exchange futures, which enabled ICE Clear US to reduce systemic risk and eliminate reliance on third party CLS services

New York City, Us

Lead the Chicago Program Management Office, providing PMO support for Client Solutions and Operations. Ensure that transparency, accountability and strategic alignment were maintained for all programs. Managed CEO and Board level reporting for major projects and programs. Led Planview (project portfolio management) implementation, improving transparency and project governance leading to a 50% increase in project success rates.Led a global redesign of MF Global’s retail trading platforms, transitioning from asset class specific systems within each region to a global, multi-asset class trading platform.Led re-engineering efforts for Client Solutions and Operations functions, streamlining new account on-boarding, customer service and integration with Sungard and Ion Trading back office systems.

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Lead all development and testing for the industry’s first centrally cleared, foreign exchange trading platform. Directed requirements definition and managed development efforts around order entry and market data APIs, clearing and settlement systems and trading applications.Managed all customer on-boarding activities within the U.S., Canada, and Pacific Rim countries.Negotiated development agreements with multiple ISVs (including Trading Technologies, Patsystems, RTS and FFastFill) to incorporate FXMarketSpace connectivity into their products.Managed outsourced application development activities at CME and Reuters.

Chicago, Il, Us

Manage customer service and support for CME’s largest and most valuable customers. Lead highly complex, cross-functional and strategic projects, and prepare recommendations for CME Management Team.Built a world-class account management and production support function to serve top tier exchange customers, including Citigroup, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley. Worked in concert with major accounts to implement CME Globex technology upgrades.Assessed the impact of customer requested technology enhancements on key systems throughout CME’s architecture.Identified and corrected a fundamental design flaw in CME’s FIX based order entry API, eliminating costly “over-fill” and “in flight” situations when working orders were modified.Led project teams for the creation of FXMarketSpace (see above), CME Auction Markets and CME FX on Reuters, creating new markets and leveraging CME clearing capabilities.

Wayzata, Minnesota, Us

Identify, develop and implement key technologies to support Cargill’s transition to electronic trading. Lead development and implementation of front and back office technologies providing a superior customer experience. Major contributions included:Led implementations of GL Trade and Patsystems software, eliminating proprietary trading interfaces and implementing FIX gateways. Developed automated reconciliation systems, facilitating almost instantaneous identification of errors.Successfully negotiated one of first electronic order routing agreements in the futures industry, enabling customers to execute trades via quote vendor (CQG) screens.Led development and implementation of a custom CRM system supporting over 100 district and territory managers, utilizing replication technologies to allow field updates. Pioneered the development of the industry’s first web-enabled customer portal (e.CIS), which enabled customers to access account statements and daily transaction information online.

Mba, Business Administration

Ms, Financial Markets

Bachelors, Computer Science