Funday

Full service branding and advertising agency that believes it pays to have fun. Great work takes a balance of creativity and performance. Imagination and insight. Fun and brains.

Co-Founder and Partner

Simply Technologies

Advisor

ANIV

•  Passion project where we launched one of Armenia's first bicycle, ebike, and scooter sharing networks, sponsored by the largest financial institutions, Ameriabank, with over 100,000+ registered users and 10,000+ rides per day.

Co-Founder

SymphonyAI

• Lead the product and go-to-market strategy for Ayasdi’s Financial Services division, launching offerings around core areas such as anti-money laundering, conduct risk, cybersecurity, and customer intelligence
• Involved in all global sales, and proof-of-concept deliveries, and offering deployments to Tier 1 banks – tied to roughly $15M in software and services revenue
• Speak at multiple industry conferences in the US, Europe, and Japan regarding artificial intelligence, FinTech, and RegTech topics – frequently blogging about the same topics

Financial Services Strategy Lead

• Established and led the product, ecosystem, marketing, and go-to-market strategy for IBM’s pre-built Watson offerings for the financial services industry
• Led or was involved in nearly all global sales, proof-of-concept deliveries, and offering deployments to Tier 1 and Tier 2 banks – tied to roughly $50M in software and services revenue 
• Managed the incubation and strategy of several new financial services offerings based on feedback from clients and industry research, covering the wealth management, banking, and regulatory compliance spaces
• Created and hosted IBM’s first FinTech podcast and blogger on IBM’s Big Data Hub, discussing such key topics as artificial intelligence, behavioral finance, and the need for diversity in financial services

IBM Watson - Senior Offering Manager - Financial Markets and Wealth Management

Client-Focused:
• Managed the client web/mobile and a portion of the financial desktop workstreams for a top US wealth management firm for an account aggregation project. Was responsible for everything from requirements gathering, visual design, UAT strategy, to data analysis on 500,000+ accounts
• Collaborated between senior management of a US financial services firm to create a digital strategy for their clients – creating the business case and identifying possible future revenue sources – as well as facilitated the transition to an Agile framework

IBM Internal:
• Acted as the project manager in the creation of a leading cognitive tool for the financial services industry and set the ground work for a partnership between IBM and another large firm to bring the solution to market
• Played an integral role in organizing the product roadmap and team governance structure for the IBM Analytics wealth management offering management team 
• Involved in several IBM sales initiatives creating go-to-market strategies, business cases, and firm target operating model solutions
• Led the consultant on- and off-boarding, contract procurement, and Data Security and Privacy (DS&P) engagement management functions for 80+ consultants at a major IBM client

Senior Consultant

Client-Focused:
• Managed scope, delivery, and testing of a consolidated securities-based lending product with associated applications for a top US wealth management firm
• Collaborated with multiple teams of a top US wealth management firm to define requirements for an account aggregation project which allowed the viewing of external client assets on internal applications

IBM Internal:
• Involved in several IBM sales and research initiatives relating to such key wealth management topics as the rise of robo-advisors, difference in generational preferences, mortgage origination optimization, and Watson Engagement Advisor
• Played an integral role in wealth management practice in the creation of multiple responses to Requests for Proposal (RFPs) and Requests for Information (RFIs)
• Led the wealth management practice’s learning and knowledge (L&K) team and was tasked with organizing educational events, an industry insights newsletter, and practice all-hands meetings
• Led the consultant on- and off-boarding, contract procurement, and Data Security and Privacy (DS&P) engagement management functions for 80+ consultants at a major IBM client

Consultant

• Worked with a team of consultants in assisting the United States Postal Service in forming a pricing strategy for its international products
• Created extensive pricing models for various international products

Public Sector Consultant

Merrill Lynch

•	Support a team of financial advisers with maintaining client relations by providing mutual fund reports and various information packets on various debt and equity securities to clients
•	Complete numerous class action documents against fraudulent companies on behalf of clients

Wealth Management Analyst

Qatar Shell GTL

•	Reclaimed Value Added Tax (VAT) of over $500,000 on invoices for a multibillion dollar Gas-to-Liquids project
•	Successfully installed a VAT reclaim procedure for future invoices
•	Collaborated with a multinational team of four to complete goals for the VAT procedure

Analyst

First New York Securities

•	Learned how to examine stocks using technical and fundamental analysis
•	Analyzed countless stocks using Thomson Reuters finance applications and analyst reports
•	Assisted a portfolio manager by summarizing sector specialist meetings and questioning analysts on their stock opinions

Summer Analyst

Co-Founder @ Funday | Branding, Advertising, Emerging Tech

Emerging Technology Enthusiast | Early Adopter | Angel Investor

Alex is a Co-founder and Partner at Funday, a branding and advertising agency that works with brands like 7-Eleven, Microsoft, Arla Foods, and others.

Alex overseas an extensive list of emerging technology brands, such as blockchains like Aptos and Algorand.

Prior to Funday, Alex was the financial services strategy lead at AyasdiAI, where he brought some of Ayasdi's industry-leading Artificial Intelligence capabilities to the financial services industry.

Alex has gained a deep industry knowledge of the financial services industry. His experiences so far have revolved around subjects such as artificial intelligence, web3, cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, financial technology (FinTech), regulation technology (RegTech), anti-money laundering, and digital wealth management.

Alex Baghdjian

There's one brand I'm seeing everywhere.

Like all over the New York metro area.

I see news about them on my feed.
I see people holding their bags.
I see their ads.

And that's Primark.

I grew up in the UK, so I know of Primark. It's ingrained in UK culture.

It has around 200 stores and is deeply embedded in high‑street culture.

It’s even done some of my favorite marketing collabs (who doesn’t want a Gregg’s bucket hat?)

Now Primark is making a big push in the U.S.

They now have 33 stores in 13 states and plan to get to 60 stores by next September.

And they're marketing is matching their growth.

Out of curiosity, I went to one of their stores this past week.

It was packed.

The more I look into Primark, the more I realize they’ve timed their U.S. expansion perfectly. 

1. In-store vs. digital - Primark focuses on physical stores over pure digital sales. For young consumers craving experiences, that’s going to matter. 

2. They are serious about sustainability - young consumers want brands to act responsibly. With social media, they know which fashion brands have issues around waste and labor rights.

3. Value, value, value…with quality - with budgets tightening, U.S. consumers are looking for value without sacrificing quality. Primark’s price points are super accessible for American consumers watching their budgets.

Primark also just launched a display-only pop-up in NoHo in NYC to get New York consumers acquainted with the brand.

This is before they launch a HUGE store opposite Penn Station.

A lot to watch with Primark. My bet is they're going to crush it.

But ultimately the market will decide.

#primark #branding #advertising #marketing #retail

CompassMSP

Providing the following CIO services to our clients:
• Technology Strategic planning in alignment with your business goals.
• Keep up to date on potential risks related to cybersecurity, network security and industry specific 
  compliance and communicate that information to the client. This includes NIST/CMMC readiness 
  services.
• Conducting regular business review and project progression meetings.
• Create, present, and implement annual technology roadmaps, budgets and reports.
• Identify technologies that may present an opportunity to streamline client business processes.
• Escalation liaison between internal CompassMSP support staff and clients.
• Providing partnership support filling the need for professional CIO services.
• Ensure delivery of high-value products in alignment with business goals and user experience optimization.

Senior vCIO

CW Resources, Inc.

Achievements: 
•     SME -NIST & CMMC compliance.
•     Instrumental in support of expansion from $65m to over $100m in annual revenue.
•     Data management and compliance. 
•     Direct report to CEO and Board of Directors.
•     Building security and monitoring.
•     Management of multi-state / sites technology operations.
•      Project design and management upgrade to VOIP with a video conferencing platform.
•       Cybersecurity responsibility including planning and execution of policy updates.
•	Designed and managed Office 365 / SharePoint migration projects.
•	Annual budget responsibility including future projections.
•	Implemented ITIL principles for IT services.
•	Developed a mobile application for remote users utilizing PowerApps / SharePoint software.
•	Designed and implemented a working Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity Plan.
•	Security projects including becoming compliant with NIST requirements.
•	An active member of ISACA since 2017.
•	Managed project development of our in-house network monitoring system.
•	Implemented a system to reduce issue resolution wait times by 80%.
•	Implemented an end-user survey system to ensure full satisfaction.
•      Project lead on Nutanix system installation including Xi Leap, their cloud DR.
•	Projects managed and completed have included MDM, complete infrastructure replacement, and policies review and update.

Sr. Director Of Technology / CIO

CW Resources, Inc

Systems Administrator for corporate office as well as over 30 remote sites. Office 365 training and department projects. Azure Administration. Project planning, execution and training in the development of corporate wide SharePoint O365. PowerApps development and testing. Remote training using Skype for Business. Other duties include server monitoring & maintenance with VMware, helpdesk design and implementation and networking infrastructure.

 365 SharePoint Developer / IT Systems Administrator / Network Security 

Systems Support Group Inc

Engineer with a Managed Services Provider. We support a diverse field of end user environments throughout CT/MA including Law offices, VNA's, Manufacturers, Medical offices and School systems.   We work with SMB clients to provide support for all of their IT needs. Network design and mobile device configuration. Integration / Migration to cloud based solutions including O365 administration. On site and remote support with stringent SLA's. HIPAA and SOX compliant services. QuickBooks, Sage 50 accounting programs support.

IT Systems Engineer

Techbridge27 Inc.

IT systems support for business and home users. Focused on hybrid solutions for all tech needs. Working with clients to develop their Office 365 & Google Drive utilization. IT security audits and recommendations. Disaster recovery planning and daily backup solutions. Training on new products and how to best use their existing software programs.

Solutions Engineer

Nucor Corporation

LAN Administration. Active Directory management, Skype for Business, Microsoft Exchange management, software installations, hardware troubleshooting and replacement. New workstation deployments, Network admin and designing. Cisco VOIPadmin and servicing. Intermec equipment configuration.Axis security camera admin.HP Procurve & Cisco switch admin. Administrator of Barracuda Web filtering appliance. S2 security system administration. Maas360 Mobile Device Mgnt. Admin / Apple products configuration and administration.IT equipment Inventory manager. Audio/visual setup/administration for conferences and presentations. Disaster recovery using varied software programs. EMC VNXe NAS familiar.

LAN & Communications Administrator

GENPACT

Migration Tech: Converting end users to Office 365. Setting up mobile phones for VP's and SVP's and configuring mobile devices for use.Trouble shooting installation issues.Utilizing Cisco WebEx to remote in and perform necessary upgrades,

Senior Management O365 Migration Project Technician

Northeast Utilities (CL&P, NSTA

Utilized SCCM to migrate from XP to Windows7 with installation trouble shooting. Provided level II help desk support and new machine deployments. Remedy graduated ticketing system use. Project area consisted of all of CT and southern MA. Utilized remote access software for stage one installation issues resolution.

Windows 7 Deployment Tech

Staples

Computer repair, software installations/ home network setups and software instructional classes. Data transfers with Operating System upgrades or full installations. In store product advisement and sales. Multiple company cellular phone sales.

Computer Technician

Whole Foods Market

-	Microsoft Server / Active Directory management.
-       Warehouse/ climate controlled environments with varied temps.
-	IP security camera recordings administration.
-	Inventory levels auditing and adjustments.
-	Network equipment and mobile device maintenance.
-	Cisco IP Telephone Unity Setup / Xerox WorkCentre setup.
-	Helpdesk responsibilities as well as IT inventory management.
-	Worked with programmers to resolve system conflicts.

Desktop Support / Facility System Integrator

Senior vCIO @ CompassMSP | Blockchain & Trade Finance enthusiast. #DLT is the future!

Experienced Technology manager and team builder. IT strategist & technology influencer. Proficient with ITIL, Project Management, and Incident Response planning. Disaster Recovery / Business Continuity design and implementation. Multi-Site Management, NIST/CMMC Compliance Project Manager.  VMware vSphere server management. O365 SharePoint design/management. Active Directory Federated Services. Help Desk ticket system administration. OS and other software migrations on a small and large scales including Office 365. Systems imaging and data backup monitoring. Online Meeting/Remote access software, SCCM, Web Filters, Firewalls, and HP hardware. Experience with IP Security monitoring systems and camera configuration. Mobile Device Management. Audio/visual device and presentation configuration.

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