As CTO at M1, I have the privilege of leading an incredible, multi-disciplinary technology team dedicated to building and scaling financial products that help people take control of their money. Since joining, we've grown to manage over $10 billion in customer assets and secured more than $300 million in venture capital funding. My focus on making our technology secure, scalable, and, above all, user-friendly has helped M1 become a standout in the wealth management industry—we even snagged a top spot on Crain’s Chicago's list of fastest-growing companies!Beyond M1, I'm passionate about advancing financial technology to make services more accessible and efficient. That's why I serve on the board of B2 Bank, where I advocate for bringing more tech into traditional banking through Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) solutions. I'm also involved with P33 Chicago, working to build a vibrant and inclusive tech community in this city I love.Before joining M1, I honed my strategic and technical skills as a technology consultant at Avionos, Accenture, and Acquity Group. I had the chance to build sophisticated distributed systems for Fortune 500 companies across finance, healthcare, and more. Those years taught me a lot about the challenges big organizations face and helped shape how I think about technology today.When I'm not diving into tech and finance, you can find me cheering on the Purdue Boilermakers—I'm a proud Purdue sports fan whenever I get the chance.