A multi-faceted innovative technologist operating at the intersection of finance and technology within premier investment banks. Designer and implementer of large-scale systems spanning FX, Equities, Private Banking, Credit Derivatives, Insurance and Risk Management. A proven leader with robust live systems at some of the nation's largest firms.
Quantitative trading role combining technology and finance disciplines at a leading hedge fund.
Developer for the finance section of the company.
Built the email notification system for all retail stores including Dixons, PC World, Currys, and The Link.
Featured in UBS Warburg 1998/1999 corporate recruitment video as a profiled employee.
Founded, funded and led a software company at age 23, employing up to 7 people. Delivered high-level consultancy, system design, developer training and implementation for clients including UBS Warburg, Royal & Sun Alliance, Computer Sciences Corporation, and Holt Financial Risks.
Including one year at École Centrale de Lyon via Erasmus Exchange (1996–1997). Took a year to work at both UBS Warburg and a startup E-Commerce firm.
Physics, Chemistry, Pure Mathematics, Further Pure Mathematics, Mathematics & Mechanics. Awarded prizes for academic achievement in 1986, 1988, 1990, and 1992.
Officer cadet in University of London Air Squadron for 2 years. Attained first solo flight April 1994. Completed 40 hours military flying training.
Organised tour of 2 NASA bases by obtaining security clearance from British Government, American Government and NASA. Covered 15,000 miles across 6 US cities solo.
Member of University of London Karate Squad 1994–1996. Team silver medal at National Student Championships. 4th place at European Student Championships, Eindhoven.
Addressed 400 people on behalf of the Royal Academy of Engineering at University of Surrey (1997) alongside the Rector of Imperial College.
Programmed first fully interactive game at age 9. Received first professional offer for work at age 14. Programs in 10+ languages from machine level to high-level tools.
Won multiple Royal Academy of Engineering bursaries including £1000 for US technology tour and leadership exercises at Dartmoor (1995, 1996).