As a seasoned CTO with years of leadership in the fintech industry, I bring a dynamic blend of strategic vision and technological acumen to drive innovation and operational excellence. My career is marked by a relentless pursuit of transformative technology initiatives, encompassing the execution of forward-thinking product roadmaps and adept management of multimillion-dollar technology budgets. I excel in strategic technology planning, pioneering system architecture, and leading large-scale software development efforts that modernize legacy systems and enhance productivity. My leadership in building and nurturing high-performing global engineering teams has fostered a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. I am proficient in implementing cloud transitions to elevate system stability and scalability, and have a proven track record of seamless technology platform integrations during mergers, ensuring synergy and operational continuity. My commitment to leveraging technology as a catalyst for growth is demonstrated through my ability to align comprehensive technology strategies with business objectives, translating complex systems into competitive advantages, and driving customer-centric solutions that enhance satisfaction and operational efficiency. I am passionate about leading teams to pioneer fintech innovations, building resilient systems, and transforming technology into a strategic asset that fuels business growth and success. I look forward to connecting with like-minded professionals and exploring opportunities to contribute to the fintech industry's evolving landscape.
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Vice President Of EngineeringGrataSan Mateo, Ca, Us
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Vice President Of Engineering & Acting Chief Technology OfficerInsperex Mar 2021 - Sep 2024I am responsible for directing technology strategy, budget management, and quarterly board reporting within a SEC-regulated environment. I oversee a $16M budget spanning two platforms and corporate IT. My role includes managing IT operations for the firm as well as leading the Customer Success team. Key highlights include:• I expanded BondNav Platform and ecosystem in InsepreX, securing key clients such as Goldman Sachs Custodial Services, growing platform to over 1K Firms.• I directed global team of 25 engineers, facilitating seamless transition to permanent remote work during COVID.• I collaborated with product stakeholders to devise engineering roadmaps, boosting platform revenue and feature set while maintaining 99.99% uptime.• I coached team and instituted efficient engineering processes to enhance productivity.• I orchestrated migration from co-lo to Azure Cloud infrastructure, enhancing stability and modernizing codebase for the inherited platform, Incapnet. -
Vp Of Engineering & Co-Founder280 Capmarkets Jul 2016 - Mar 2021San Francisco, California, United StatesI spearheaded all growth initiatives, transforming the engineering team from a solo member to a fully-fledged department managing numerous product lines. Key highlights include:• I spearheaded the establishment of 280CapMarkets and the development of BondNav®, the pioneering Fixed Income aggregation platform.• I participated in the merger of BondNav® with Incapital to create InspereX in 2021.• I achieved $16M in revenue by the conclusion of 2021.• I oversaw a daily influx of 200M quotes and quote request messages within the system.• I ensured a remarkable uptime of 99.99% for BondNav and fostered relationships with 250 active firms and over 1K users.• I expanded and managed a global team of 15 engineers, adeptly transitioning to permanent remote work during the COVID era.
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Principal Software EngineerVouch Aug 2015 - Jun 2016San Francisco, California, United StatesI developed a comprehensive full-stack payment processing system designed to manage both one-time and recurring payments, capable of handling millions of dollars each month. I also spearheaded the migration of several Backbone and AngularJS applications to React, which facilitated isomorphic rendering and streamlined the user interface framework. Key achievements include:• I built a delinquency work queue system that streamlined collections workflows, accelerating agent efficiency by 20%.• I automated email-based collection campaigns, achieving a 30% reduction in delinquent account roll rates.
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Principal Software EngineerRealtyshares Jan 2015 - Aug 2015San Francisco, California, United StatesI led a team of four engineers in creating a new user interface for our site, utilizing the Bootstrap framework to guarantee a fully responsive experience on mobile devices. Key achievements include:• I designed a new microservices-based platform to replace the prototype site, creating a stable and scalable infrastructure for future projects.• I implemented a new payments processing service generating ACH files for Wells Fargo, eliminating the reliance on third-party payment processors.• I migrated the web hosting to AWS from a discount provider and introduced EC2 Auto Scaling, significantly enhancing site stability.• I bolstered security by implementing an OpenId Connect/OAuth2 authentication and authorization system to safeguard resources on the site. -
Engineering Tech LeadProsper Marketplace Sep 2012 - Dec 2014San Francisco, California, United States• Prosper Marketplace was the first Peer to Peer Lending company who has grown to be one of the leaders in that space• Managed a of team of 5 offshore engineers and 4 onshore engineers, helping to train them on new technologies they were unfamiliar with, and giving them constructive feedback on their work • Developed WebAPI(REST) web services to share data with partners, increasing marketing opportunities• Designed and implemented new Domain Driven web services using WCF(SOAP), adding critical core functionality to the company's system • Re-architected legacy platform code to increase performance and scalability, helping the technology group meet the needs of the rapidly growing business and enabling the technology group to quickly develop new features• Reengineered the build and deploy systems, allowing it to dynamically detect dependencies, generate build artifacts that are portable, and notify specific developers when they broke the build -
Senior Software EngineerInnovative Interfaces Jan 2009 - Sep 2012Emeryville, California, United States -
Software EngineerPlanitax Sep 2007 - Jan 2009Emeryville, California, United States -
Software EngineerAccenture Technology Solutions Jan 2007 - Sep 2007San Francisco, California, United States -
Workstation TechnicianS&A Computer Services Jun 2006 - Dec 2006California, United States
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