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Boston, MA
Posted:
October 04, 2011

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SUMMARY

** ***** ** ********** ** Financial, Risk and Commodity Energy industries; years of hands on Business Project Management Implementation experience within Market Risk, Credit and Financial Management, Fixed Income Investments & Commodity Analysis in order to enhance and maintain business systems, complex structured transactions executions, process and technologies related to Risk Management, Fixed Income Securities, Wholesale and Commodities Energy Trading as derivatives, options trading (Over-the-counter (OTC) and Exchange-Traded (ETD), complex hedging strategies, futures, Swaptions and SWAPs contacts deal modeling; ETRM, CTRM (VAR, the Greeks, P&L limits, “fair & intrinsic value”, curves, interest rates, vanilla interest rate swaps, American, European and/or Bermuda options exercise), quantitative and fundamental strategies, analysis and evaluation modeling and analytical support for Trading Desks, Portfolio Management Teams, Marketing and Sales Operations, IT and Wholesale Energy Management Depts., including structuring and settlement analysis, strategy, modeling and evaluation, and pricing forecasting; Capital Asset, Cash Flow, Cost of Capital models development, data valuation and analysis for Finance and Accounting; Conducted due diligence on traded positions and contracts, demand and response at North American Power Markets (PJM, ISO-NE, (NEPool), NYISO, Midwest ISO, ERCOT (PUCT)); filed disputes with ISOs, RTOs, FERC and NERC including support in arbitration to the attorneys and legal consultants on issues related to trading, risk and settlements practices, Regulatory Compliance and Regulations, and SOX s.404 audit. Liaison between the Front - Middle - Back Offices, IT and Sales Depts. Facilitated the overall development and infrastructure.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Programming: VBA, SAS, MATLAB.

ETRM and Trading systems: Openlink-Endur/Findur, Solarc RightAngle, Sungard System ZaiNet, WellPoint, TriplePoint CommodityXL, Allegro, nMarket , ICE, APX (Automated Power Exchange, Inc), TradeStation.

PM systems: Agile/Scrum/Waterfall project management systems.

Data analytical systems: PowerWorld Corp. applications (Image Exporter (IE), PROMOD, PROSYM, Optimal Power Flow (OPF), Ventyx applications, Available Transfer Capacity (ATC), FTR, OASIS and NPCC trans. systems, Electric SCADA, Calypco, Summit, Java, UNIX-Linux, SQL, Bash and Perl reporting, Oracle, DBA and ETL data warehousing, PJM-eSuite, Hyperion, Interactive Financial Planning System (EssBase), Global Accounting Plus Platform, ACCESS, Lotus Notes; Microsoft Business Office Appls., Power Point, IE, NET Framework, Visual Studio.

EDUCATION

1. MASTER’S IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (M.A. with highest honors), University of Zurich (Universität Zürich), Zurich, Switzerland.

2. MASTER’S IN ECONOMICS, Volsck Military Academy, Volsk, Russia.

3. TRADING DIPLOMA IN E-MINI AND COMMODITY FUTURES, STOCKS AND OPTIONS, FOREX, BROAD MARKET ANALYSIS AND PORTFOLIO DIVERSIFICATION, Trading Academy, Boston, MA.

4. ACCOUNTING DIPLOMA WITH HIGHEST HONORS, Stratford Career Institute, Washington, DC.

5. DIPLOMA IN BANK MANAGEMENT FOR FOREIGN EXCHANGE AND INTERNATIONAL ACTIVITY, State Bank of Pakistan.

PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES

Online Publications: 1. NEW CAPABILITIES OF AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, (http://www.energypulse.net).

2. KEY MANAGEMENT ELEMENTS FOR ENERGY UTILITIES TO SUCCEED IN THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT, (http://www.energypulse.net).

Interests: 1. Market trading: Options, Forex, Equities, e-Mini Futures (Indexes and Energies).

2. Financial engineering, tax, broad market analysis and diversification.

Listed: 1. Who’s Who in the World.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

GUIDEPOINT GLOBAL, LLC (www.guidepointglobaladvisors.com); Boston, MA. 04/2009 – Present

ADVISOR/CONSULTANT

CONTRACTS: SR. BUSINESS STRATEGY ANALYST AT UBS INVESTMENT BANK, TRADING AND SALES DEPT., STAMFORD, CT.

SR. BUSINESS ANALYST AT MANULIFE FINANCIAL, STRUCTURE AND DERIVATIVES DEPT., BOSTON, MA.

Managed team of 6-8 specialists (IT Support-Development, QA, Business).

1. Provided business analysis for fixed-income security, market and credit risk, commodity and financial management including complex structured transactions, quant. modeling and analysis for trading strategies and patterns monitoring;

2. Gathered project business requirements (BRD) and created business process and test plans, detailed business test scripts and execution plans; Conducted business test results validation, business and test plans facilitation and coordination of user acceptance testing;

3. Provided oversight to offshore testing and development teams to ensure that the application is developed as per approved requirements.

4. Developed market and credit exposure plan for P/L and cash flow analysis using financial instruments on securities, exchange-traded and OTC derivatives (Options, Futures, Derivatives, Securities, Foreign Exchange and hedging) for clients, traders and sales representatives.

5. Created analysis for wholesale Energy-Commodity market research (C/ETRM) (natural gas, LNG, LPG, power, coal; emission, environmental, CO2 and weather credits, oil products) to identify market and technical potential for various programs, services and technologies at the Global & North American Energy markets (PJM, ISO-NE, (NEPool), NYISO, Midwest ISO, ERCOT (PUCT), NERC and FERC).

6. Interacted with broad spectrum of team members including business stakeholders, business analysts, IT architects, application developers, and Software Validation team - both on-site and offshore offices to identify and resolve issues in timely manner.

ACCELERATE ENERGY, LLC (www.accelerateenergy.com); Worcester, MA. 11/2007 to 02/2009

CHIEF STRATEGY ANALYST (BUSINESS ANALYSIS ROLE)

Managed team of 4 consultants (IT Support-Development, QA, Business).

1. Designed business and test plans and scripts, and managed Market Risk Management and analysis for energy commodity products, fixed-income security, investment portfolios, hedging strategies and complex contract transaction;

2. Facilitated the implementation of multi-phase projects, complex structured transactions, financial, credit, trading strategies and risk management guidelines (TRMG);

3. Worked on quant and fundamental study and analysis, cash flow, pricing rates and trading pattern validation, C/ETRM (options, SWAPs, futures, derivatives, OTC, VAR (the Greeks), P&L limits, IV and HV, “fair & intrinsic value,” FAS 133/149) for energy commodity products (natural gas, LNG, LPG, power, coal; emission, environmental, CO2 and weather credits; cured & products) at Global and U.S. Energy Power Markets.

4. Calculated “What if” scenarios on potential changes for traders, originators, and risk/portfolio managers.

5. Conducted due diligence on issues related to trading, risk, settlements practices, Regulatory Compliance and Regulations, and SOX s.404 audit at North American Power Markets (PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, Midwest ISO, ERCOT).

6. Liaison between the Front-Middle-Back Offices, IT and Sales Depts., and business stakeholders.

7. Assisted with monthly and quarterly ISOs, FERC and NERC, SEC reporting and Rating Agency disclosures.

8. Reviewed exception and discrepancies reports, compliance with Risk Management Policy & SOX - 404 Audit.

9. Reorganized system development, product implementation, certification and testing.

10. Provided compliance guidance for ISOs and FERC regulatory laws, rules and regulations.

NRG ENERGY, INC (www.nrgenergy.com); Princeton, NJ. 06/2006 to 11/2007

SR. PROJECT ANALYST (BUSINESS ANALYSIS ROLE)

Managed team of 3-5 consultants (IT Support-Development and Business).

1. Developed business and test implementation plans, test scripts and managed implementation of complex business and financial projects for Market and Trading Risk Management, complex structured transactions, regularity compliance evaluation & quantitative strategies with cash flow components (trading pattern & back & front testing, P&L, Stop/Loss & VAR limits, the Greeks, IV & HV, “fair & intrinsic value”);

2. Created business execution plans for financial instruments (Options (OTC) trading, SWAPs, Futures contacts, derivatives, hedging (FAS 133/149) for commodity products (natural gas, LNG, LPG, power, coal; emission, environmental, CO2 and weather credits; cured & products) in support of Trading Floor, Portfolio Managers, Marketing, Logistics and Optimization at the Global & North American Energy markets.

3 Reorganized short and long-term Energy Management, Structuring, Settlements and Transmission Markets (FTR);

4. Interacted with broad spectrum of team members including business stakeholders, business analysts, IT architects, application developers, and Software Validation team, Front-Middle-Back offices to identify and resolve issues in timely manner.

5. Filed disputes on issues related to trading, risk, settlements practices, Regulatory Compliance and Regulations, and SOX s.404 audit at North American Power Markets (PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, Midwest ISO, ERCOT ).

6. Calculated “What if” scenarios on potential regulatory changes. Supported power trading desks, regulatory affairs and Legal personnel and FERC legal counsel to monitor daily data reports.

INTERNATIONAL POWER NORTH AMERICA PLC; Marlborough, MA. 05/2003 to 06/2006

(Regional office of INTERNATIONAL POWER PLC, GDF SUES Energy, UK, www.ipplc.com).

SR. BUSINESS ANALYST

Managed team of 3 consultants (IT Support-Development and Business).

1. Created business and test plans, test scripts and execution validation plan, and coordination as user acceptance testing for risk assessment and management reports (C/ETRM, VAR, the Greeks, P&L limits, derivatives, futures and SWAPs contracts, FAS 133/149, IV & HV, “fair & intrinsic value”) including compliance rules and regulations;

2. Provided business analysis for Wholesale Market Risk and Credit Energy Structuring, Settlements, Financial analysis, Transmission (FTR) load forecasting, pricing and cash flow as complex structured transactions for commodity products (natural gas, LNG, LPG, power, coal; emission, environmental, CO2 and weather credits; oil products) at the Global & North American Power Markets.

3. Act as an expert on user facing functionality for proprietary risk systems between business units, Front-Middle-Back Offices, stakeholders, IT and Sales Dept.

4. Responsible for internal audit, due diligence and disputes on issues related to trading, risk, settlements practices, Regulatory Compliance and Regulations, and SOX s.404 audit at North American Power Markets (PJM, ISO-NE, NYISO, Midwest ISO, ERCOT), counterparties and Rating Agencies.

5. Assisted with FERC, SEC and Rating Agency disclosures, liquidity analyses, margin requirements, SOX s. 404 compliance and with implementation of improvements to new projects and procedures.

STATE STREET BANK AND TRUST CO., (Banking); Boston, MA. 1999-2003

SR. PORTFOLIO AUDITOR

Managed group of 25 portfolio accountants.

1. Conducted audit and monitoring for financial, market, credit, risk and trading compliance, rules and regulations for enterprise-wide trading function for business clients (fixed income instruments, equities, SWAPs, derivatives, commodities, and hedging/trading strategies).

2. Assisted clients with structuring, merger and acquisition inquiries.

3. Provided business analysis for and managed clients Custody Services & Fund Administration, G/L, P&L and Net Asset Values (NAV’s).

MEDSTAR TRADING LTD., (Investment and Retail); Moscow, Russia. 1997-1999

(Representative office of MEDSTAR UK, Ltd., London).

Assistant FINANCIAL MANAGER

Managed team of 2 accountants.

Provided financial, risk, cash flow & quantitative analysis, business modeling, P&L forecasting, and budget preparation support to CFO and CEO. Expense control, audit (SAS 70) and research, fund administration and ad-hoc queries. Directed day-to-day financial operations and managed a task force of outside legal and accounting experts.

CENTRAL ASIAN-AMERICAN ENTERPRISE FUND, (Investment Fund) Central Asia. 1994-1997

SR. FINANCIAL ANALYST

Financial & quantitative analysis, modeling, forecasting, developing and proposing enhancements to the budget, audit (SAS 70) and reports, portfolio management, ad-hoc queries and financial reporting.

COMMERCIAL BANK “SOMON BANK”, Central Asia, Tajikistan. 1992-1994

Assistant CONTROLLER (Foreign Exchange Dept.)

G/L bank reconciliation and foreign account collection. All aspects of the foreign exchange accounting cycle, billing, AP, AR, credits, payroll, inventory control, monthly financial statements.

RUSSIAN ARMY MILITARY CORPS, Tajikistan. 1991-1992

LIAISON OFFICER

Supervised and managed team of 20 specialists.

Supply management and accounting; communication between military groups, units and communication centers.



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