Jan 2010 – Oct 2019 · 9 yrs 9 mos

• As CIO, successfully led the growth of a world-class technology team from a single person to a 100-member global team, driving technology, data, and analytics for the world's fourth-largest credit rating agency
• Steered the organization through multiple transformations, including transitioning from a family-owned business to private equity ownership (Carlyle and Warburg Pincus) and subsequent integration with Morningstar
• Collaborated with the CLO ratings team to automate middle market corporate loan data collection, offering memorandum terms, and real-time CLO test execution for portfolios
• Centralized data and quantitative capabilities across the firm, ensuring a consistent, scalable approach to quantitative model design, implementation, and execution in a highly regulated environment
• Fostered a product-centric, innovative technology culture within a traditional financial services organization
• Elevated DBRS's technology brand in the finance sector in Toronto and New York markets through public speaking, organizing meetups, participating in case studies, and showcasing technological platforms
• Launched Viewpoint, a groundbreaking CMBS analytics tool, in collaboration with credit analysts and key CMBS investors, resulting in a significant increase in pre-sale report uptake and ratings growth
• Regularly engaged with regulatory bodies, including the SEC, ESMA, and OSC, overseeing technology and data organizations
• Managed an extensive technology budget of approximately $25 million in FY19

Sep 2009 – Dec 2009 · 3 mos

• As a consultant, conducted a thorough analysis of existing business processes and software systems
• Developed a strategic plan for software system enhancements through the implementation of a unified, service-based architecture and workflow solution

Apr 2009 – Dec 2009 · 8 mos

• - Provided expert guidance to the IT team at Draeger Medical in achieving DIACAP certification for their Innovian Anesthesia product, ensuring compliance with industry standards

Apr 2007 – Oct 2007 · 6 mos

• Developed a work flow management tool in Flex 3, PHP and MySQL.

Jan 2006 – Sep 2016 · 10 yrs 8 mos

• - Managed and maintained The Deep Rough, a popular golf blog, for a decade, covering topics ranging from in-depth reviews of the latest golf equipment to sharing personal experiences and challenges in the game

Sep 2003 – Jun 2009 · 5 yrs 9 mos

• Played a pivotal role in the inception, design, implementation, and deployment of a workforce management tool for contact centers, offering advanced forecasting, staffing, and scheduling solutions tailored to the industry
• Collaborated closely with IT teams at major clients such as Bank of America, Delta Airlines, Dell Computers, Convergys, and Verizon to successfully implement our .NET/MVC-based application, ensuring seamless integration and enhanced operational efficiency

Feb 2003 – Dec 2009 · 6 yrs 10 mos

• As a technology consultant, specialized in contract software development, focusing on .NET-based web applications and Flex-based RIA for Bluecollar Enterprises
• Managed a small farm of Windows 2003-based application servers to cater to niche market web hosting clients, ensuring seamless service delivery

Dec 1999 – Feb 2003 · 3 yrs 2 mos

• Advanced Trading Solutions provides a suite of tools for the banking and brokerage industry. While at ATS I worked on numerous projects ranging from automation of back office processes to a complete risk monitoring system. Software development work ranged from J2EE based web application work to Microsoft Windows C++/MFC and Visual Basic desktop applications.

Aug 1998 – Dec 1999 · 1 yr 4 mos

• Lead software engineer focused on delivering an ASP/COM web based trading system in use in Canada and the United States.

Mar 1998 – Aug 1998 · 5 mos

• MarketWare was eventually purchased by TD Waterhouse. Initial work involved the design and development of components of an online trading system.

Sep 1997 – Feb 1998 · 5 mos

• Worked within the Design Conference Room (DCR) team, later known as the Collaborative Classroom. Participated in the design of he initial implementation of a collaborative learning tool with a Java based application server and C++ based native clients for Windows, MacOS and flavors of UNIX.

May 1996 – Sep 1996 · 4 mos

• Developed various user interface tools to monitor the states of several control systems. User interface work was done in Java. Some interface with video capture systems was done in C++.

Apr 1994 – Sep 1995 · 1 yr 5 mos

• Developed software tools to automate back office processes. Assisted in the day to day technical support needs of several lending areas of the main branch of the bank.