Semi-retired financial services IT executive and former CIO with a track record of innovating and leading organizations through major cultural and technological change. Known for developing high performance organizations. 

Currently serving as an investor, a mentor to startup founders via a number of accelerators and as an advisor to a VC. Part time IT and banking consultant. 

Background spans most sectors within financial services. Former global Chief Information Officer of Guggenheim Partners. Have worked with firms ranging from small Fintech startups, to mid-sized mortgage and asset management companies, to the largest commercial banks. Earlier served as a consultant to firms in many industries including medical, manufacturing, transportation, mining, retail, distribution and Defense. Significant experience in bank fraud and fraud analytics; bank and IT operations, applications utilizing AI/machine learning and statistical methods, very large scale application integration, payments, mortgages, and information security. Involved in over 25 successful M&A events, many of which were very large system integrations and where I had a lead role. 

Former Certified Management Accountant (CMA) with 7 years of experience in the management consulting practices of CPA firms. Strong background in mathematics, statistics, contracts and patents.