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Product Data Specialist

Oct 2023 - May 2025
FE fundinfo
Zürich, CH
Developed internal tools for data profiling and quality assessment using Python and SQL. Automated internal reference data discovery and gathering processes, creating modern web-based UIs to replace legacy systems.
  • Simplified data access and discovery from multiple sources for internal teams.
  • Eliminated duplicate data submission and processing, speeding up client ticket turnaround.
  • Converted an Excel-VBA based tool into a modern web-based UI, reducing client fund data submission errors.
  • Minimized expensive manual interventions and improved fund data intake processing time.
  • Guided asset managers on their fund data submission requirements.
  • Performed SQL-based data manipulation, cleansing, and reconciliation.
  • Tools: SQL, Python, JavaScript, HTML, Jira, DuckDB.

Crypto Trading Support

May 2022 - Jun 2023
Elwood Technology
London, UK
Provided 24/7 support for a crypto trading application covering Spot, Futures, Options, and Perpetuals. Managed incident resolution, root cause analysis, and directly supported clients through technical challenges.
  • Organized and managed training sessions to onboard new and potential clients.
  • Conducted connectivity tests and performed final trading flow tests before go-live.
  • Supported Backend, Frontend, API, and Algorithm components of the trading platform.
  • Tested, debugged, and released new software versions.
  • Tools: SQL, Python, Unix, Bash, BigQuery, Zendesk.

Support Analyst

May 2018 - May 2022
Broadridge Financial
London, UK
Consulted and supported Tier 1 banks and institutional clients with their clearing reports processing. Managed BAU support and led the onboarding of new clients to internal engines.
  • Conducted connectivity and data flow tests with/for clients.
  • Onboarded new clients (including a Tier 1 bank) and mapped new CCP reports to requirements.
  • Introduced previously undocumented business and procedure specifications.
  • Tools: SQL, Oracle DB, Tomcat, Bash, Python.

Electronic Trading Support

Feb 2017 - Apr 2018
Quantitative Brokers
London, UK
Built Python-based automation to retrieve CME futures expiry data, replacing erroneous manual processes. Supported a Linux-based futures/fixed income electronic trading environment.
  • Reduced trading incidents for clients related to contract availability.
  • Conducted inbound/outbound FIX certifications.
  • Automated daily processes via Python scripts.
  • Tools: SQL, kdb, Python, Bash.

Implementation Analyst

Aug 2015 - Feb 2017
Tethys Technology
London, UK
Supported equity/options electronic trading platforms and liaised with developers to seek optimal solutions for client issues.
  • Sourced and analyzed data series with scripting and SQL queries.
  • Developed and tested prototype solutions based on data and workflow analysis.
  • Built an automated Excel-VBA based monitoring tool for FIX session status tracking and alerts.

Global Data Analyst

Oct 2014 - Jun 2015
Bloomberg L.P
London, UK
Screened, selected, and validated fundamental data used for informed financial decisions.
  • Developed workflow solutions and improved processes applying IT & problem-solving skills.
  • Processed & parsed various financial data sources into Bloomberg databases.

Server → Manager

2004 - 2014
Kool Bean Restaurant
Ocean View, DE, US
Managed operations and business development for an expanding franchise. Built a custom technical solution for reservations.
  • Built an in-house web interface for reservations using PHP & SQL.
  • Responsible for business development, sales & forecasts, KPIs, and profitability analysis.
  • Managed daily operations, staffing, inventory and marketing.

Intern

2006
Merrill Lynch
Rehoboth Beach, DE, US
Gained early exposure to financial markets and provided technical support to brokers.
  • Quantitative screening for mutual funds and equities on behalf of clients.
  • IT Support and advisory provided to brokers.
  • Contact with diverse financial products.

Forex Cashier

2000 - 2002
Interexchange
Varna, BG
Handled currency exchange operations and customer compliance.
  • Informed customers about foreign currency regulations.
  • Quoted unit exchange rates following international rate sheets.

Soft Skills & Competencies

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Analytical Thinking

Deep dive into data to find patterns and insights.

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Communication

Bridging the gap between technical and non-technical teams.

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Strategic Planning

Aligning data processes with long-term business goals.

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Problem Solving

Quick incident response and root cause analysis.

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Collaboration

Effective teamwork across cross-functional departments.

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Efficiency

Optimizing workflows and automating repetitive tasks.

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Table Tennis

Table Tennis: Playing since 5 years old

Angling

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The Pragmatic Programmer

A classic. Re-reading for the 3rd time.

Tech Philosophy

Clean Code

Robert C. Martin

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Thinking, Fast & Slow

Project Hail Mary

Andy Weir

Elon Musk

Inception 2010
The Dark Knight 2008
Interstellar 2014
The Matrix 1999
Pulp Fiction 1994
Breaking Bad 2008 - 2013
Succession 2018 - 2023
Severance 2022 - Present
The Wire 2002 - 2008
Silicon Valley 2014 - 2019
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