Duties during 4+ years at John Lothian News included but were not limited to:-Interviewing executives from prominent firms in markets including exchanges, FCMs, market makers and technology vendors -> More than 100 videos published as the byproduct of those conversations-Publishing and curating the JLN Options Newsletter while adding commentary for an audience of trading industry professionals-Along with JLN staff, contributing to and curating the flagship John Lothian newsletter-Attending, working and/or covering derivatives events and conferences in America and Europe-Writing monthly ag commodity column for Asian distribution-Published original content pertaining to the derivatives industry covering a wide range of topics such as bank capital requirements, market manipulation, and the development of Chinese futures markets-Helping with the annual production of JLN’s World of Opportunity event geared towards interns and young professionals interested in markets -> MC'ing four sessions of the event over the years-Writing and hosting 60+ episodes of “The Spread” -> "The Spread" is an oddball weekly recap of developments in the world of options trading and the derivatives landscape in general. During the course of more than a year - and after innumerable bad jokes and much evolution - developed the original video series to thematically match the markets of the moment where short vol positioning, consolidation, regulatory overreach, overall trading volume growth, and rapid technological developments were dominant narratives.-Absorbing as much research, history, and institutional knowledge about (derivatives) markets as possible -> began trading options and equities for my own account to better understand market mechanics and options greeks

I was on the ESG train before it was cool.

All things drums!!–Bought and sold stock/custom/vintage acoustic and electronic drumsets, cymbals, hardware, accessories (heads/sticks, etc.), and related sampling/production/recording technology –Ad hoc repair services as needed–Custom set builds–Store merchandising–Expertise in offerings from the following brands: DW, Tama, Pearl, Yamaha, Gretsch, Ludwig, Roland, Zildjian, Sabian, Meinl, LP, Remo, Aquarian, Vic Firth, Promark, Vater