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A Senior IT and Business Solutions professional with large-scale technology based solutions development, systems integration and system conversion experience in the financial services industry, with specialization in Asset Management, Capital Markets and Risk Management systems. Demonstrated abilities in understanding new or emerging business needs and conceptualizing appropriate and effective technology solutions to meet those needs. A strategic and analytical thinker with an extensive project and product focused background. Overall IT experience covers the full project life cycle ranging from business/technical analysis, requirements gathering, design, risk analysis, application development, through to quality assurance and implementation. Acquired an advanced level of knowledge related to the financial mathematics in the areas of fixed income and derivatives analytics, market risk measurement, performance measurement, and performance attribution. Managed several small, medium and large scale IT initiatives, as project manager and team leader, overseeing teams of various sizes. A proven ability to work with business leaders in identifying potential solutions to current or emerging business needs, and recommending the use of appropriate technology tools and applications to meet those needs. Developed and presented business cases to assist management in making sound decisions in the implementation of new IT solutions that meet overall business objectives. Hands-on experience acquired in waterfall and agile software development methodologies, project risk assessments, risk mitigating techniques, business analysis, test development and QA methodologies.