ANTHONY CELLANTE

New York, NY 914-***-**** adhujy@r.postjobfree.com linkedin.com/in/anthonycellante TECHNOLOGY ORGANIZATION TRANSFORMATION LEADER

Senior technology leader driving business-aligned IT strategy and transformation, with specialization in the global financial services industry

Orchestrate design, build, and maintenance of cost-effective, efficient, and reliable global organizations. Embed robust risk management frameworks, policies, automation, and security systems to protect assets. Nurture relationships and communicate clearly across an organization to understand business goals, support high-impact initiatives, and integrate evolving needs into an modernized innovative IT strategy. Confidently influence and galvanize global stakeholders and business leaders around game-changing digital technologies and new automated processes. Enterprising change manager who expertly identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and guides end-to-end IT transformation. Develop, motivate, and inspire high-performing, cohesive agile teams. EXPERTISE

Technology Governance Change Management

Transformation Leader Data Center Management

Modernization / Automation System Enhancements

Architecture & Infrastructure Planning Risk Management

Vendor Management Strategic Partnerships

Security Management Relationship Management

Cloud Computing Budget Management

Team Building & Leadership Agile Methodologies PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MUFG Bank Ltd. 2012 – 2020

Head of Technology Infrastructure & Operations

Brought in to oversee Investment Bank technology strategy and operations for the Americas division of the Bank of Tokyo US holding company; role expanded to include Retail Commercial Bank technology following merger and driving a multi- year transformation program. Led day-to-day infrastructure technology operations and short-long term strategic technology planning with a $350M overall budget.

Recruited, hired, and trained senior staff. Managed 700 IT resources in multiple locations with $185M annual expense budget.

Drove change management projects ($80M+ annually). Manage execution and positive outcomes while driving transition from waterfall to agile processes with new integrated scrum team structure.

Led implementation of 3-year, $85M IT transformation program with an Agile organizational structure and technology modernization program:

o Facilitate application portfolio rationalization and managed Agile structured migration strategy to the AWS Cloud for critical applications with two week sprints; Drive Data Center consolidation and modernization with converged technologies to drive efficiency and reduce operational-security risks. o Implemented Cloud based ServiceNow tools solution to drive digital automation and integration of technology services; Initiate Cloud based Office 365 solution to modernize end user services and enhance collaboration.

Implemented new ITIL Service Management (ITSM) operating model, changed leadership, up-skilled key SME roles, drove automation / process reengineering with new ServiceNow platform and consolidated a new software release and deployment function:

o Re-tooled release & deployment function (Chef, Puppet) to align with new CICD pipeline. Deployed new integrated tool-set with CMDB and drove automation with full integration of technology operations work-flows. o CMDB supported by strategically positioned probes with auto-discovery process to maintain software / hardware inventory accuracy, leveraged for vulnerability-security patching, and where to address significant technology debt challenges.

Established robust risk management and risk controls library for technology. Engaged and communicated closely with the risk teams, audit, compliance, and regulators (OCC, FRB). Directed merger teams with executing technology integration and built new single leadership team following consolidation of Investment Bank and the Retail Commercial Bank. ANTHONY CELLANTE adhujy@r.postjobfree.com Page Two

Developed software quality assurance and non-functional capacity and performance testing organizations. Optimized functional and technical specs with defect tracking and KPI reporting. o Bundled staff, consultants, and offshore teams into single bid document and distributed RFP, securing managed service contract to yield $21M+ in cost savings.

Conducted deep-dive analysis of application production support function to identify inconsistencies. o Pursued 3rd-party managed service model, secured contract, transitioned 100+ FTEs, and integrated new operating model projected to save $19M annually.

JP Morgan Chase 2008 – 2012

Managing Director, Investment Bank Technology

Entrusted to integrate and streamline technology infrastructure and functions following JP Morgan acquisition of Bear Stearns; later tapped to lead business-aligned IT strategy and vision supporting Prime Brokerage – Equity Finance business. Built relationships with department heads and application development teams globally to deliver technology solutions and business apps. Recruited, hired, and trained employees. Led team of 100 IT resources.

Integrated network engineering and operation teams as part of merger, generating significant cost savings by consolidating technology platforms and renegotiating vendor contracts.

Directed software deployment team for entire Prime Brokerage – Equity Finance space, overseeing global program coordination, mainframe securities platform processing, and holiday processing. o Optimized programs for messaging middleware support, distributed server technology, global desktop efforts, and local admin rights remediation.

Streamlined middle management staff and new processes to deliver $3M+ in cost savings.

Coordinated business-aligned infrastructure strategy, program planning, change control, and offshore resource alignment for delivery teams to ensure Prime Brokerage department stability.

Resolved infrastructure challenges for key business initiatives supporting Broker Dealer and Prime Brokerage client access reengineering.

o Managed critical IT risk and controls for remediation, including application security assessments, SSAE 16 (SAS 70), and SOX.

Designed, presented, and tested disaster recovery technology solutions with associated financial model for high- availability scenarios.

Bear Stearns & Company 1999 – 2008

Senior Managing Director, Global Systems Division

Oversaw enterprise-wide core technical services and operations with $140M annual expense budget and 350 global staff and contractors.

Created firm-wide IT operating model to support operational function offshoring, saving $3M over 3-year period and enhancing service levels across database,help desk support, and server support.

Executed global technology services and compute platform refresh across domestic US, Asia, and Europe; reengineered Investment Bank server farms.

Simplified distributed systems and telecom operation functions by automating processes for change management, account admin, tiered ops support, systems management and monitoring.

Delivered $15M in productivity savings upon streamlining expense and demand management programs, including vendor contract renegotiations, network platform consolidations, and APAC WAN redesign.

Yielded $4M in savings through outsourcing network, desktop provisioning, and server support; managed RFPs, technology product and labor selection, and vendor agreement negotiations.

Embedded consistent project program structure for cross-business global infrastructure initiatives, ensuring uniform financials and progress reporting for delivery to key stakeholders. OTHER EXPERIENCE

Previously served as VP of Corporate Technology Division at JP Morgan and Manager of Technical Services Division at Union Carbide Corporation.

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Behavioral Science (Mathematics concentration) Mercy College

Associate of Applied Science in Mechanical Technology (Engineering Science) Westchester College

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