Greater Orlando
FinTech Strategy & Innovation | Quantitative Risk Management & Digital Transformation A results-driven quantitative leader and strategist targeting a Vice President / C- Suite role in the dynamic FinTech market. My unique profile combines rigorous academic training in Financial Engineering (M.S.) and Economics (B.S.) with a foundation in Leadership, Discipline, and Advancement forged at the United States Naval Academy. My focus is on leveraging advanced data modeling, algorithmic finance, and emerging technologies to optimize risk management, enhance operational efficiency, and drive product innovation. Quantitative Acumen: Expertise in complex modeling, derivatives pricing, and quantitative risk methodologies gained through an M.S. in Financial Engineering. Leadership & Discipline: Instilled with the high standards of performance and integrity from my time at the Naval Academy. This experience translates directly into disciplined execution of strategy, leading high-stakes projects, and building cohesive, high-performing teams. FinTech Focus: Applying quantitative and programming skills to areas like blockchain integration, AI-driven lending/wealth tech, and regulatory compliance. Seeking to harness my quantitative rigor and proven leadership capabilities to accelerate growth and market advancement for an innovative FinTech firm.
I. Regulatory System Management & Auditing System Compliance: Manage and ensure the consistent and accurate flow of data between the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), instrument data platforms, and mandated state tracking systems (e.g., METRC/seed-to-sale platforms). Audit Readiness: Design, implement, and maintain system controls and documentation to ensure perpetual readiness for internal, client, and regulatory ISO 17025 audits. Deviation Analysis: Proactively monitor system outputs and operational data for compliance deviations. Investigate and document root causes for discrepancies and recommend technical or procedural solutions. Report Generation: Develop and maintain specialized compliance reports and dashboards for regulatory submissions, verifying data integrity across all system touch points. II. Technical Requirements & Implementation Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with scientists, QA managers, and laboratory technicians to gather and translate new or evolving regulatory requirements into technical system specifications for LIMS and related software updates. System Testing (UAT): Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for new system features, bug fixes, and regulatory updates, focusing specifically on compliance-critical workflows such as sample integrity, chain of custody, and final result calculations. SOP Digitalization: Translate complex Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for lab testing and quality control into digital workflows and system logic within the LIMS to ensure consistent and enforced compliance. III. Training & Support Training Development: Create and deliver specialized system training materials and sessions for laboratory staff on compliance-critical processes, new software features, and regulatory changes. Technical Support: Serve as the Tier 2 technical resource for troubleshooting system issues related to data entry, reporting errors, and compliance failures, ensuring rapid resolution to maintain operational flow
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P&L and Strategic Oversight. Financial Acumen & Strategy: Managing a multi-million dollar P&L, developing and executing sales forecasts, setting competitive pricing strategies, and ensuring inventory turns align with financial objectives. Compliance & Regulatory Management: RegTech/Risk Leadership: Mastery of compliance in a cash-intensive, state-monitored environment. Designing and enforcing stringent Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for transaction handling, audit preparation, and reporting to governmental entities. Leadership & Team Development: Executive Leadership: Recruiting, training, mentoring, and leading a diverse, high-performing team of management and customer-facing staff. Fostering a culture of accountability, integrity, and discipline in adherence to complex policies. Operational Organization & Process: Organizational Excellence & Process Optimization: Overseeing multi-site inventory systems, supply chain logistics, and physical and digital security protocols. Implementing and maintaining complex digital tracking systems to ensure impeccable record-keeping and data integrity (similar to financial ledger/transaction tracking). Customer Experience & Loyalty: Client Management & UX Focus: Developing customer engagement and retention strategies to build brand loyalty and market share within a restrictive advertising environment. Utilizing customer feedback and sales data to inform product strategy.
Analyzed existing business processes, designed future-state technical architectures, and oversaw the successful implementation and integration of data-driven solutions in areas like algorithmic trading, risk modeling, fraud detection, and regulatory technology (RegTech). Strategic Needs Assessment & Solution Design: Conducted deep-dive business analysis, process mapping, and stakeholder interviews to identify FinTech business challenges (e.g., credit scoring, compliance, customer experience) that can be solved with AI/ML. Designed end-to-end technical solutions specifying the appropriate AI/ML models (e.g., predictive, generative), data infrastructure requirements, and integration points within the client's existing FinTech ecosystem. Implementation & Integration Management: Directed the technical deployment of AI/ML models, collaborating closely with data scientists, engineers, and client IT teams. Oversaw the integration of solutions into core FinTech platforms, ensuring scalability, security, and compliance with financial regulations. Focused on MLOps (Machine Learning Operations) best practices for model deployment, monitoring, retraining, and maintenance. Business Value & Performance Tracking: Defined clear, quantifiable business metrics (KPIs) for each project, such as reduction in fraud rate, improvement in loan approval speed, or cost savings from automated compliance checks. Monitored and reported on the post-implementation performance of deployed models, ensuring they deliver the expected Return on Investment (ROI). Client Relationship & Advisory: Served as the primary technical advisor to senior client stakeholders, translating complex technical concepts (AI model mechanics) into clear business implications. Developed and presented compelling business cases for future AI/ML investments and digital transformation roadmaps.
Technical Product Expert: Acted as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for a portfolio of SunGard products (e.g., trading, risk, treasury, or compliance systems like Protegent or AvantGard), deeply understanding their architecture, functionality, and integration points. Solution Design & Customization: Analyzed prospective client requirements—including asset managers, hedge funds, banks, and treasurers—to design and propose tailored solutions using our existing software and services. Demonstration & Proof-of-Concept (PoC): Lead and executed compelling, highly customized product demonstrations and technical presentations to C-level executives and client IT teams, effectively translating technical features into quantifiable business value (e.g., risk reduction, operational efficiency, regulatory compliance). RFP/RFI Response: Provide detailed, accurate, and persuasive technical content for Request for Proposal (RFP) and Request for Information (RFI) submissions. Sales Team Partnership: Collaborated strategically with the Sales team to manage the technical aspects of the sales cycle, address complex technical objections, and reduce technical barriers to closing a deal. Feedback Loop: Served as the technical voice of the customer, gathering market feedback and communicating client needs and product gaps to the Product Management and Engineering teams to influence future development.