Executive ProfileExperienced business executive with demonstrated success in managing P L and growing new business through innovative growth strategies worldwide. Excellent ability to develop relationships and strategic alliances with organization leaders to align, support and grow business initiatives. Outstanding presentation, communication and cross-cultural team management skills. Highly results-oriented leader with an entrepreneurial attitude. Skill Highlights2010 - 2011 Shunra Software, Philadelphia, PADirector, SalesResponsibilitiesEstablished sales in high value verticals and potential acquirers.HighlightsInitiated relationship and closed business with key teams at major networking and consumer software technology firms.Identified and shepherded an OEM relationship with Cisco.2008 - 2010 dynaTrace Software, Linz, Austria Lexington, MA (sold to Compuware)Director, West SalesResponsibilitiesEstablished direct sales in western US.HighlightsInitiated and closed opportunities with a diverse range of enterprise and SaaS businesses, including Bank of America, Microsoft, LinkedIn, Salesforce, Zappos.2003 - 2007 Network Physics Inc., Mountain View, CA (sold to OPNET)VP, SalesResponsibilitiesDeveloped and managed international sales and US channel sales.HighlightsEstablished European presence and closed first sales in major markets.Recruited and managed an EMEA sales team and built a profitable dynamic EMEA business.Recruited and managed a US channels team and built a strong VAR community in major US metro areas.2000 -2002 NativeMinds, Inc., San Francisco, CA (sold to Verity)VP, US West InternationalResponsibilitiesBuilt and managed a sales organization.HighlightsSold first major US deals and then built and drove a sales organization.Opened EMEA HQ in London.1996--2000 Tivoli Systems IBM, San Jose, CA (sold to IBM)Mid-Market Sales Director, 1996Enterprise Channels Director, 1997-1998Application Service Providers Sales Director, 1999-2000ResponsibilitiesDrove revenue in new markets.HighlightsExtensive deal making in large and mid-sized enterprises on all continents, direct and through systems integrators and consulting houses.Hired, trained and managed direct, inside and channels teams to drive business.Selected for executive sales management program at IBM.Small business developmentLeadership communication skillsBusiness operations organizationClient account managementBudgeting expertiseNegotiations expertCustomer-orientedBusiness operations organizationBudgeting expertiseSelf-motivated Professional ExperienceVP, Business Development, Information Mgmt Governance BU, HPE Software,01 2015-CurrentCo-Op Financial Services Jpl,TX,Responsible for developing and executing on business growth initiatives for the BU software portfolio across HPE divisions and strategic partners.Managed the day-to-day tactical and long-term strategic activities within the business.Compiled and synthesized relevant business data such as financials, performance, AUM and headcount forecasts.Drafted business plans, budgets and quarterly and semi-annual business reviews.Offered feedback to executive-level management on the effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives.VP, Information Mgmt SaaS Business,09 2012-2015Hewlett Packard City,STATE,Managed 85M SaaS Information Management business.Maximized company revenue through initiation of cross-sell and upsell sales programs.Identified key growth opportunities for the business through large client business reviews, data mgmt and disposition strategies, digitization initiatives.Conducted cost, schedule, contract performance, variance and risk analysis.Compiled and synthesized relevant business data such as financials, performance, AUM and headcount forecasts.Maintained weekly forecast and financial performance reports.Drafted business plans, budgets and quarterly and semi-annual business reviews.Offered feedback to executive-level management on the effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives.VP Strategic Sales,09 2011-11 2012Hewlett Packard City,STATE,Managed development and market entry of new consumer data backup service available on HP PCs.Drove all aspects of the business, from product spec, design and development to testing, marketing, branding, costing, forecasting and sales channels. EducationBA Sociology,Expected in-Bates College-Lewiston,MEGPA Status-SociologyJohns Hopkins Nitze School of Advanced Intl Studies MA, Intl Economics US Foreign Policy International Economics,Expected in-Johns Hopkins University-Washington,DCGPA Status- Skills  SEP  Who We Are Apex Fintech Solutions (AFS) powers innovation and the future of digital wealth management by processing millions of transactions daily, to simplify, automate, and facilitate access to financial markets for all. Our robust suite of fintech solutions enables us to support clients such as Stash, Betterment, SoFi, and WeBull, and more than 20 million of our clients customers. Collectively, AFS creates an environment in which companies with the biggest ideas in fintech are empowered to change the world. We are based in Dallas, TX and also have offices in Austin, New York, Chicago, Portland, and Belfast. If you are seeking a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment where you ll have the opportunity to make an immediate impact, and you have the guts to change everything, this is the place for you. AFS has received a number of prestigious industry awards, including 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018 Best Wealth Management Company - presented by Fintech Breakthrough Awards2021 Most Innovative Companies - presented by Fast Company2021 Best API Best Trading Technology - presented by Global Fintech Awards About This Role As a Principal Cloud Software Engineer at Apex Silver, you are responsible for design and development of software code. You will help lead other developers in the design and development of financial services applications that integrate with cloud-based services. You are a results oriented leader who can lead a team to exceed client expectations. You perform hands-on work required to meet service level requirements. You will lead by example. Key Responsibilities Coordinate with your cross functional product development team and members of the software development teamOversee and provide guidance to other development team membersDesign and develop highly performant large scale financial services applicationsImplement robust CICD processesAdhere to Silvers coding standardsKeep up-to-date with industry trends and technology developments Skills Requirements Requires a bachelor s degree (or equivalent experience) and at least 10 years of experienceExtensive knowledge of software development processesExtensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of implementing serverless solutions using AWS lambda, SQS, EventBridgeExtensive knowledge of Cloud Databases AWS RDSAurora, DynamoDBExtensive knowledge of Infrastructure-as-Code deployment tools like CloudFormation templates, TerraformExtensive knowledge of AWS Cloud Technologies (EC2, RDS, Amazon MQ, S3, API Gateway, etc.)Extensive knowledge of bash shell scriptingExtensive knowledge of CICD processes and tools like like BitBucket and PipelinesKnowledge of Java and SQLSolid experience in coding object oriented softwareKnowledge of javascript and front-end web frameworksPossess strong knowledge of fintech, investment services clearingcustody, best practices, and proceduresExcellent communication, organizational, analytical and team building skillsLead and direct the work of others Demonstrates strong problem solving skills, process driven mindset, resourcefulness, and the ability to meet responsibilities with minimal direct oversight engineering mid-senior full-time OUR REWARDS We offer a robust package of employee perks and benefits, including healthcare benefits (medical, dental and vision, EAP), competitive PTO, 401k match, parental leave, and HSA contribution match. We also provide our employees with a paid subscription to the Calm app and offer generous external learning and tuition reimbursement benefits. At AFS, we offer a hybrid work schedule for most roles that allows employees to have the flexibility of working from home and one of our primary offices. AFS is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, natural or protective hairstyle, genetics, disability, age, or any other basis forbidden under federal, state, or local law.