KEVIN FERNANDEZ

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Jericho, NY 11753 adiyat@r.postjobfree.com

Global Head of Citi Investment Management (PB) Portfolio Management & eTrading Technology Strategic & Tactical Solutions / Operations Improvement / Portfolio Modeling & Optimization / Program Management / Compliance & Regulatory Reporting / Private Wealth & Institutional / Intelligent Business Automation / Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning / TS/SCI Clearance Optimize emotional intelligence, mastery in business systems and technology, along with 15+ years of diverse experience spanning boutique and large global organizations, entrepreneurship, as well as the military (U.S. Marine Corps/U.S. Coast Guard Reserve/U.S. Army) to drive change, cross-division collaboration, and superior client servicing, in addition to improving processes while reducing costs and achieving business goals. Additional expertise includes: PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Citi Private Bank, Stamford, CT 03/2015 to Present Senior Vice President, Global Head of Citi Investment Management (PB) Portfolio Management & eTrading Technology Oversee all aspects of front office global business systems, and operational processes, incl. portfolio management/etrading/ compliance/reporting and risk, etc. in a DevOps environment. Forecast strategy planning/trading desk remediation, and lead initiatives to drive growth, minimize risk, and enhance operational efficiencies. Direct global team of 7 direct and manage $7.0 million budget.

• Navigate solutions across multiple lines of business and functional stakeholders to certify deliverables. Manage cross boundary relationships to successfully execute on strategic projects aimed at improving product offerings within the Private Bank.

• Manage day-to-day and strategic operations of all business systems, as well as vendor and data relationships. Includes ensuring successful execution of front office third party and legacy applications.

• Development and integration of equity and fixed income transaction costs analysis comprised of vendor and internal technology tools.

• Design trade flow and capture comprised from multiple portfolio management systems. Includes quantitative order flow derived from internal quant applications.

• Socialize all initiatives with technology, legal, governance and other partners. Includes identifying and managing risks.

• Program manager for all front office projects dealing with portfolio management, trading and regulatory. Includes managing overall application development efforts using such tools as HTML, SQL, Python, Java, .Net on cloud.

• Provide guidance/advice and risk-based solutions, and serve as final point of approval for key operational issues that includes determining if escalation, regionally, is required.

• Collaborate with Architecture Group in defining targets and designing strategic roadmap to achieve goals.

• Ensure development plans support company objectives and business unit/department needs.

• 60% decrease in Foreign Exchange (FX) settlement costs is anticipated from implementation of new trading platform and advanced process designed to accommodate increased FX business flow and ensure best execution

• Realized one-time savings of $700,000 having piloted decommission of Equity/Fixed Income Portfolio Management

& Trading System that entailed automating client onboarding and portfolio management tools.

• Expedited client response time and improved overall client satisfaction by incorporating global changes to portfolio management and trade reporting via realigning business/technology analysts to better support front office services.

• Contributing member to the Artificial Intelligence consortium. Portfolio Management/eTrading/Compliance/Risk/Reporting & ECNs Business Analysis & Development

Client Reporting Initiatives Competitive Analysis Cross-Functional Partnerships Front Office Business Systems Integration New Product Launch Process Reengineering Team Hiring & Leadership Technology Sourcing Bondedge Yieldbook Liquidnet Markit Simcorp Tradweb FIX Salesforce

Charles River Investment Management Crystal/Business Objects Eagle Star/Pace Geneva CRM

MySql/SQL/Oracle .Net OOD NoSQL Java Python C/C++ Git Saas/ PaaS/IaaS

DevOps Machine Learning RPA Artificial Intelligence Joint Artificial Intelligence Center, Department of Defense Arlington, VA 04/2019 to 10/2019 Chief, Intelligence Business Automation- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Responsible for the rollout of Intelligence Business Automation (IBA) via Robotic Processing Automation (RPA), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) to agencies within the DoD. Execute on National Mission Initiatives (NMI’s) that supports the warfighter community in order to accelerate the delivery and adoption of AI to achieve mission impact at scale.

• Lead business initiatives across the DoD community to present, understand, influence and build support for the new execution of AI/MI strategies, initiatives and approaches. Spearhead multiple business cases and strategy development.

• Spearheading initiatives to roll out Intelligence Business Automation, (IBA) via Robotic Processing Automation,

(RPA), Artificial Intelligence, (AI) and Machine Learning, (ML) to agencies within the DOD

• Accelerating automation utilizing robotic tools across various DOD agencies, redesigning fundamental processes with robotic processing automation and machine learning

• Implementing appropriate technologies to support client builds within the DOD JEDI cloud infrastructure

• Liaise with academicians and niche companies engaged in shaping next generation technologies and innovation

• Contributor in DOD consortiums on AI ethics and standardizations

• Facilitating the development of Manpower Planning and Warfighter Readiness Lines of Efforts to aid military readiness across the Army and Air Force. Results: Enable tracking missions, resources, and personnel.

• Applying AI/ML technologies to these projects, utilizing NLP (Natural Language Processing), computer vision, and deep learning:

• Projects: GameChanger- congressional mandate to build a new software tool to automate linkages, advance analytics, and to propel rapid identification of updated requirements for DOD directives, policy, Instructions, executive orders, and presidential policy documents

• Army Talent - consolidation of multiple army personnel management systems

• Collaborated with vendor’s in-taking of their Robotic Processing Automation software Oaktree Capital LLP, New York, NY & Los Angeles, CA 06/2014 to 02/2015 Vice President, Senior Manager- Portfolio Management, Trading and Compliance Technology Directed all Capital Markets projects focused on distressed debt/Non-U.S. convertibles/bank loans and fixed income instruments. Partnered with IT Development for trading/trade support/portfolio compliance and data management.

• Drove execution/long-term evolution of global order management/trading and middle-office capabilities. Deliverables:

• Drive execution in support of the long-term evolution of the order management, etrading, and middle office capabilities of the firm globally

• Partner with the IT Development Lead for Trading, Trade Support, Portfolio Compliance and Data Management, to manage the work between the business, IT, and any 3rd parties

• Managing projects in accordance with the standards/requirements of the Project Management Lifecycle and System Development Lifecycle; planning, executing, and finalizing projects in an Agile environment. Includes managing overall application development efforts using tools as HTML, SQL, C++, Java, .Net.

• Manage all capital markets projects for the firm focusing on distressed debt, Non-US convertibles, Bank Loans and other fixed income instruments. Included streamlining traded comprised of two systems. Responsible for the following Projects:

• Enrichment of current trading system for

complex global debt and derivative products

• Dodd Frank/EMIR initiatives:

swap clearing, reporting and

reconciliation

• Pre/Post/Batch compliance

initiatives: Client/ Firm/

Regulatory

• In support of new Risk system

and Data warehouse

implementation

Enabled 100% firm/industry and regulatory compliance through implementation of processes and initiatives to improve trading systems for complex global debt/derivate products, enrich swap clearing/reporting and reconciliation, and support risk systems and data warehouse. Junction Partners, New York, NY 04/2007 to 06/2014 Chief Operating Officer & Senior Consultant

Served as senior consultant to wealth managers & hedge funds seeking to drive growth by providing diverse operation- al enhancements, incl. business prioritization and oversight of technology spend within risk/finance stream, design of strategic architecture offering low latency solutions & efficient workflow, as well as technology implementation. Consultant projects entailed providing to clients any or all of the following services:

• Instituted automated compliance department workflow to comply with SEC/firm and regulatory mandates, incl. drafting rules/reporting and working across business lines to analyze and resolve compliance matters.

• Enhanced system functionality for CDS (single name/index), currency forward and FX option valuations.

• Served as Program Manager on implementation of new PM/Trading System that involved strategizing with business partners/vendors on technology advancement and overseeing budget.

• Synthesized regulatory/industry changes, incl. Dodd-Frank/clearing house, and new product offerings.

• Implemented European Global Algorithmic trading platform, Charles River Investment Management System, as well as tactical/strategic solutions for Global Private Banking Operations and Hedge Funds.

• Prioritized and governed technology spend within risk and finance work-stream.

• Assisted in defining/planning and incorporating improvements to portfolio margin methodology for clearable/non-clearable credits/rates and FX derivatives related to new product launches.

• Led initiatives to improve client reporting, in addition to capital efficiency/funding/cash management/ counterparty credit and default insurance arrangements.

• Cooperated with business partners on product development/strategy and customer experience issues.

• Key member of team responsible for revamping JPM’s Wealth Management platform from account opening, prospecting, risk profiling, product review and selection, asset allocation, portfolio modeling, portfolio rebalancing, trade execution to fee billing (performance measurement) and reporting (client, tax, householding, confirms) Lehman Brothers, New York, NY 2006 to 2007

Vice President, Global Operations and Technology

Responsible for analyzing and directing all US Equity Execution Services and Prime Brokerage operations/projects. Tasked with preparing and managing team budgets, implementing Prime Brokerage affirmation database, and providing project management and business analysis on new initiatives. Held 3 direct reports (3 senior analysts).

• Spearheaded equity allocation implementation project for multiple US business lines, launched post-execution

(real time) pre-settlement global database, and managed automated Prime Brokerage account transfer booking project (facilitated new accounts migration to Lehman Brothers). TIAA-CREF, New York, NY 2005 to 2006

Senior Manager, Portfolio Management/Trading Systems Development Recruited to manage Equity and Fixed Income Portfolio (Bloomberg POMS, Summit, FITS, LVTS, Charles River), Trading, Compliance, and Back Office systems. Held 7 direct reports; 3 Senior Business Analysts and 4 Developers. Selected accomplishments:

• Improved client and staff services, enhanced project operational processes/procedures, and successfully managed all project resources to ensure departmental goal alignments.

• Trained, developed, mentored, and led staff to consistently achieve/surpass targeted organizational goals & business objectives.

• Developed strategic programs, procedures, plans, and initiatives to increase efficiencies, reduce costs, and improve operational performance; portfolio management reviews, multi-phased project plans, workflows, etc.

• Worked in cooperation w/interdepartmental teams (Accounting, Compliance, etc.) and vendors to successfully Averaged 15+% year-over-year growth, and established relationships with and serviced 12+ top tier institutional and private financial services organizations, including Credit Suisse Private Wealth/HSBC Private Bank/JPMorgan Chase Private Client and Deutsche Bank Private Wealth, et al. Granted highly coveted federal GSA (General Services Administration) contract, having realigned business model to facilitate working with U.S. Government in providing access to services. facilitate business goals.

• Negotiated contract specs, cultivated client relationships (Investment Technology and Business), remedied issues, and analyzed complex projects to ascertain necessary resources/strategies. InvestTech Systems Consulting, Great Neck, NY 2003 to 2005 Senior Management Consultant

Provided Project Management and IT solutions/systems Integration to IvestTech’s large institutional buy side clients; specialized in Trade Order Management and Compliance systems integration. Served as liaison to client Portfolio Manager’s, Traders, and back/front office technology teams. Clients included: AIG, Nationwide Insurance, Standish Mellon, Ohio Public Employees Retirement System, and more. Selected accomplishments:

• Provided outstanding client service (consistently received high accolades from executives management) to ensure long-term growth and retention.

• Led client IT Project team to successfully participate in Charles River Investment Management system implementation; managed vendor contracts and delivered all project milestones on-time and within budget.

• Successfully trained PM’s, Compliance Officers, Traders, and back office personnel on Charles River.

• Integration of front office systems to downstream risk and accounting applications.

• Designed/implemented trade flow (PM, Compliance, Trader, Execution-FIX) for several key clients, and collaborated with Brokerage and Regulatory Compliance units to achieve targeted goals and objectives.

• Advised/assisted key clients with investment system requirements, business process reviews, and solutions for implementations.

• Redefined client trading execution strategies (algorithmic trading, etc.) and worked in cooperation with clients to implement strategic initiatives (portfolio management, allocation, etc.) utilizing new technologies. MILITARY EXPERIENCE

U.S. Army Reserve, Austin, TX

LTC 75th Innovation Command (2019 – Present)

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve, Colorado Springs, CO

(2000-2018) N-NC/J36, Commander

U.S. Marine Corps

E3 / Field Wireman, 6th Comm BN

New York State Militia, NY

(2011-2018)

EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / ASSOCIATIONS GEORGIA TECH, Atlanta, GA (May 2021)

Master of Science (MS) in Computer Science

WORLDQUANT UNIVERSITY, NY, NY

Master of Science (MS) in Quantitative Finance (Alpha Design) CONCORD LAW SCHOOL, Irvine, CA

Executive Juris Doctorate

NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE UNIVERSITY, Wash, DC

Master of Science (MS) in Strategic Intelligence

DOWLING COLLEGE, Oakdale, NY

MBA in Banking & Finance

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY, Jamaica, NY

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Business Mgt

MASSACHUSETTS INTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Boston, MA

Graduate Diploma in Innovation and Design Thinking POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY/NYU, NY, NY

Graduate Diploma in Financial Engineering

DEEPLEARNING.AI

Deep learning Specialization

MEMBER: Association for the Advancement of

Artificial Intelligence; National Economists Club; Association of Naval Services Officers, American

Economic Association, Reserve Officers Association; Ethereum Alliance Association

PUBLICATIONS

“Polarity of Chinese Sovereign Wealth Funds and its National Interests”, 2014.

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