Investment Technology Manager
People LeadershipLed a high-performing development and support team, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning through cross-training and mentoring, significantly enhancing productivity and achieving nearly 100% employee retention.Project ManagementSpearheaded the adoption of agile methodologies, accelerating project delivery and enhancing visibility while serving as both Scrum Master and Product Owner. Coached teams on Agile principles, fostering engagement, and driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency.Financial and Vendor ManagementAutomated the budget forecasting and expense tracking for a $10M technology budget, improving accuracy and saving over 300 hours annually. As vendor relationship manager, negotiated over 600 license agreements with 125+ vendors, achieving annual cost reductions of $250K.Business Resiliency PlanningDeveloped a comprehensive business resiliency plan by defining critical business functions, recovery time objectives, and manual processes to sustain operations during outages. The plan, which included disaster recovery processes and communication protocols, improved real-world disaster scenario tests, leading to more effective recovery plans and faster system recovery times.Audit and ComplianceManaged technology audits covering user access, security, financially significant systems, and vendor compliance, performing risk analysis and implementing mitigating controls to reduce audit time, minimize costs, and ensure full regulatory compliance.
