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• 20+ solid years of experience in Technology Operations, Information Technology, Managing IT across the Enterprise with vast experience ranging from Application Management, Implementations, Systems and Network Infrastructure from an overall delivery point of view.• Service Revenue Management, Gross Margin profitability, Service Delivery, Strategy Planning, IT Infrastructure Services, IT Consulting, Financial Management, and Vendor Management & Negotiation• Achievements in managing large strategic IT initiatives involving re-engineering of business processes, operations, and enterprise applications.• Committed to efficient and accurate management of information systems in a fast-paced, technology/deadline-driven 24*7 environment.Oversee 24x7 global IT Operations for Trading and Compliance business line. Manage a global IT team of 60+ people to provide 24/7 monitoring, systems (Unix, Linux, Windows), Database (Oracle, MS SQL Server, Sybase) and application support for multiple global trading and market data applications. • Overall Platform Manager which included application support for 6 US based applications within the Trading and Compliance Segment in addition to previous IT responsibilities.• Delivered key automation projects resulting in the removal of 100s of hours per month of manual tasks.• Lead Data Management personnel through audit situations ensuring security, audit, and compliance requirements are met; passed multiple internal and external audits (SOC1, FFIEC).• Streamlined and consolidated relationships with infrastructure, security, and application support teams resulting in a savings of and zero degradation.• Implementation of governance routines for delivery of programs across the portfolio• Engaging with senior management for strategy planning & business reviews• Building subject-matter-expertise on programs/applications and supporting business & operations in defining processes & best practicesExpertise delivering projects through the entire lifecycle using IT project management methodologies including Agile/Waterfall/Six Sigma. Proven ability to manage Portfolios within the Capital Markets. Strong understanding of industry best practices and IT governance with a focus on functional efficiency and cost effectiveness. Build, mentor, and guide high-performance teams to deliver projects on time and within budget. Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Exceptional analysis, problem-solving, conflict management, time management, and verbal and written communication skills.

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