Blackwood Trading, IncDirector of Software Engineering
Mar. 2001 - Apr. 2002Full accountability for all aspects of software product development, including assessment of market needs and design of products with key competitive advantages; software compliance with SEC, NASD, and regulatory guidelines; product technology, architecture, design and delivery; recruiting / selection, team-building, and coordinating 19-member software development and QA team; budget management / cost reduction; and vendor management. Actively involved with business development and prospective clients, consisting of institutional buyers, money managers, American Stock Exchange, and broker-dealers.