Cyber Security Technology Officer

Rodolfo PuertoReal

Chief Technology Officer Chief Information Officer

BROOKLYN, NY ******@*****.*** 917-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodolfo-puertoreal/

Professional Summary

Accomplished Chief Technology Officer with over 20 years of experience adept at developing and executing comprehensive technology strategies to enhance operational efficiency and support complex investment strategies. Proven track record in leadership, system integration, cybersecurity, and stakeholder communication.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Business Strategy

Risk Management

Regulatory Compliance Talent Management

Order Management

Cyber Security

Policies & Procedures Budgeting

Vendor Management

DevOps

Infrastructure Planning Financial Services

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Strategic Planning and Strategy: Spearheaded the development and execution of technology strategies aligned with business objectives, emphasizing scalability, security, and innovation.

Staff Management: Mentored and led a team of technology professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous learning at current and previous firms.

Product Development: Led product development and implementation of SS&C platforms along with other financial systems such as Bloomberg terminal and Factset.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vice President of Enterprise Technology MarketCast NY (PE) September 2022 - Present

Revamped IT division for sustainable growth, implementing frameworks, SOPs, and talent alignment. Orchestrated tech initiatives, and leading strategic execution across cloud adoption, networking, and cybersecurity realms.

Led long-term strategic initiatives, including cloud adoption and cyber security enhancements, to keep the firm at the forefront of technology innovation.

Collaborated with C-Suite member to create technology roadmap to align with business strategies.

Built and mentored a high-performing global technology team of 25 employees, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Collaborate with DevOps staff to provide proprietary software packages to global clients leveraging GitHub co-pilot and Microsoft AI tools.

Head of Information Technology OPAL Fuels NY (PE) July 2021- September 2022

Recruited to enhance operations at a renewable energy firm by implementing innovative strategies, streamlining services, expanding business, integrating ERP, and fostering growth through technology.

Transformed the business by eliminating manual, antiquated processes and creating automated, digital systems by implementing an Oracle-based ERP system, increasing efficiencies and profitability margins.

Analyzed third-party resources to effectively transition contracted service to a single vendor, improving visibility in utilization and an aligned partnership in achieving the business vision

Partnered with C-suite leadership to define the strategic vision, enabling the development of a multi-year technology roadmap prioritizing RNG facility expansion across domestic markets

Executed multiple projects that enhanced the business strategy and supported the long-term vision, including identifying and on boarding ESG vendors to support SEC and SOC2 regulatory guidelines, Dynamics 365 PMS, Salesforce CRM implementation, and NIST cybersecurity upgrade.

Director of Information Technology Drawbridge Partners NY September 2020 – July 2021

Led IT operations, overseeing infrastructure development, server implementation, and virtual environment deployment. Managed client projects, from proposal to launch, executing risk assessments and enhancing security measures

Led client engagement to assess risk vectors, align with business offerings, and provide comprehensive feedback reports to enhance strategic decision-making

Led internal team in Azure deployment, configuring virtual servers and desktops, and delivering user support for seamless operations.

Senior Vice President of Technology COLOREDGE NY (PE) January 2018 – September 2020

Directed and supervised all IT operations, spearheading the company's digital evolution while backing projects to enhance business achievements, overseeing a team of 12 IT experts.

Championed the transition from on-premise to Cloud AWS, promoting stability, reliability, and modernization of the business.

Directed and oversaw technology projects, ensuring timely delivery within budgetary constraints and meeting stakeholder expectations.

Integrated IT governance and risk mitigation strategies into the IT infrastructure to support data security across operations.

Chief Information Officer Visium Asset Management NY (HedgeFund) July 2006 – Dec 2017

Led strategic initiatives during the company's inception, fostering talent development, shaping strategy, and enhancing technology-driven hedge fund objectives. Facilitated M&A strategies, and infrastructure migrations.

Led a year-and-a-half-long transition of commercial real estate to new office space, overseeing the implementation of new infrastructure and cybersecurity initiatives within budget and time constraints.

Led the integration and optimization of Portfolio Management Systems, Order Management Systems, Risk Systems, Trade Settlement Systems, and Accounting Systems, resulting in enhanced operational efficiency.

Support trading desk ensuring financial systems such as Bloomberg and FactSet and SS&C worked seamlessly.

Slashed IT costs by 15% during tenure by streamlining services, executing a digital transformation from on premise to Cloud.

EDUCATION

B.S. Information Technology Management State University of New York 2019

ITIL v4 VNX Unified Storage Deployment VNX Unified Storage Integration HIPAA Security HIPAA Foundation

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES

Active Directory, Azure, Windows Server, Intune, Windows Infrastructure, O365, Budget Management, Cyber Security, SCCM, Bloomberg, SS&C, Data Governance, Regulatory Policies, Stakeholder Management, Advent Geneva, FactSet, CMBD

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