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Debbie Dananberg

Debbie is a Project/Program Manager at ForwardLane. Debbie has over 20 years of experience in the Program / Project Management field specializing in the Financial Services and Information Security industries. She has an MBA in Finance from Fordham University. Debbie is PMP certified and is a Certified Scrum Master. In her spare time, she enjoys tennis and hiking.

Vitaly Lahutau

Vitaly is a Dev Ops Engineer at ForwardLane. Vitaly has over five years professional experience in System and Network administration.

Andrey Khalavkin

Andrey is a Python Developer at ForwardLane

Irina Ershova

Irina is the Lead QA at ForwardLane. Irina is responsible for quality of software and data science development. Previously, Irina was a Lead QA and QA team manager in various types of projects in SAAS, E-Commerce, FinTech, Instant Messengers, Social Networks, Mobile applications with technologies and languages: MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Python, Javascript and etc. Irina holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science, UI/UX certification by University of Minnesota.

Anton Dazik

Anton is the Python Developer at ForwardLane. Anton is responsible for software development. Previously, Anton was a software developer with wide experience in using of Python, Django, Flask, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, Javascript, Node JS, React JS with focusing on Machine Learning and Data Processing applications. Anton holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science.

Alexandr Kalenik

Alexandr is the System Architect & Software Engineer at ForwardLane. Alexandr is responsible for the system design and technical leadership. Previously, Alexandr was a Senior Python Developer and Software Engineer, experienced in Python, AWS, PostgreSQL, DataBase design and Machine Learning. Alexandr holds a Bachelor degree in Intelligent Systems

Alexander Stasiuk

Alexander is the Python Developer at ForwardLane. Alexander is responsible for software development. Previously, Alexander was a software developer with wide experience in using of Python, Django, Flask, C#, R, MongoDB, PostgreSQL, MySQL, AI/ML with focusing on Machine Learning and Data Processing applications. Alexander holds a Bachelor degree in Computer Science

Alexander Grinchuk

Alexander is the Data Scientist at ForwardLane. Alexander is responsible for developing the Recommendation System. Previously, Alexander was an involved in a wide range of positions where he got a deep understanding of Data Analysis, experience in consulting for projects related to Data Processing, organization of training courses to support data science projects and startups. Alexander holds a Masters degree in Physics and PhD in Theoretical Physics and Mathematics.

Alexandra Soroka

Alexandra is the Data Scientist at ForwardLane. Alexandra is responsible for developing the natural language processing system. Previously, Alexandra was a Data Scientist in different projects where she got deep experience in Machine Learning and NLP (NER, query extensions, extractive text summarization), C++/Python and in a big search engine. Alexandra holds a Master degree in Intellectual Systems for the Humanities.

Andrey Shalkevich

Andrey is a Business Analyst at ForwardLane. Andrey is responsible for capturing and prioritizing product and customer requirements and plan product features.

Previously, Andrey was a Business Analyst and Product Manager on a wide range of FinTech projects. Andrey holds a PhD in physics from University of Fribourg, Switzerland.

Andrey Lesnyh

Andrey is the Project Manager at ForwardLane. Andrey is responsible for team management and product delivery. Previously, Andrey was a Project Manager and Business Analyst on a wide range of projects. Andrey holds a Bachelor degree in Social Psychology and Management, Certified Scrum Master.

Ilya Galkevich

Ilya is the Partner and Project Manager at ForwardLane. Ilya is responsible for team development and resource planning. Previously, Ilya was a developer and team lead, senior project manager and head of development department with over 80 developers, has vast experience of managing remove and distributed development teams. Ilya holds a Master degree in computer science and mathematics, Certified Scrum Master.

Frank Meehan

Frank is co-founder and CEO at SmartUp.io, the micro-learning knowledge platform for a smartphone generation. Frank is also co-founder and Partner at SparkLabs Global Ventures and SparkLabs Accelerator Group, a global seed stage fund with 63 investments in companies based in the US, Asia Europe and Isreal. He is formerly the Horizon Ventures Board representative of Spotify, Summly, Siri, Affectiva, Ginger, DoubleTwist, Bitcasa, Fixmo and Desti.

Keith Saxton

An experienced executive leader, Keith has a deep understanding of the Financial Services industry and the role that technology plays in developing and executing business strategy. Keith’s recent roles include techUK Chair for a Financial Services Programme, Advisory Board member of a Financial Services Global Management Consulting Firm, Expert Advisor on Regulation and Compliance for a European policy body, Big Data Strategy for a Global Alternatives Investment Firm, Mentor for FinTech startups at Techstars Barclays Accelerator London and Expert Panel Member for the UK Government Office for Science FinTech Futures review.

Dylan Distasio

Dylan Distasio is the Solutions Architect at ForwardLane. Dylan is responsible for partnering with clients, business development, and technology teams to deliver new products. Previously, Dylan worked in wealth and investment management at Lehman Brothers and Barclays with experience in application support, electronic trading systems, and enterprise project management and business analysis. Dylan graduated cum laude from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute with a B.S. in Biology.

Tushar Patel

Tushar is a Senior Python Developer at ForwardLane. Tushar has over seven years experience as a python developer at Amazon, Twitter and Barclays. Tushar has a B.S. in Computer Science.

Boris Shemigon

Boris is a Senior Developer at ForwardLane. Boris has 16 years professional experience, and has been working as a full stack developer for the last 7 years, mostly in building applications hosted on AWS. Boris has over 10 years experience developing in Linux environments. He is most familiar working with Python, JavaScript and Angular for development. Within AWS Boris has worked with serverless architectures and AWS Lambda. Boris has a MSc degree in
Computer Science.

Ausha Richardson

Ausha is a DevOps Engineer at ForwardLane. Ausha has over four years experience in a variety of roles including DevOps Engineer and Architect.

Udi Schlessinger

Udi is the Director of Data Science at ForwardLane. Originally from Israel,
Udi moved to New York to study Computer Science at NYU, where he did
his M.Sc. He worked for several years as a software developer, only to later
return to school to pursue a Ph.D. For that he moved to London and studied
Machine Learning and Evolutionary Computation at University College
London. After graduating with his doctorate and moving back to New York, Udi
worked in avariety of data science roles for both startups (Fever Labs, Alpine
Data Labs) and corporations(AIG, Morgan Stanley), most recently, as Director
of Data Science at Envisagenics.

David Mordecai, PhD

David is Co-Managing Member, Numerati® Partners, Scientist-in-Residence at
Fintech Innovation Labs, an Adjunct Professor at NYU Center for Data Science,
and CoFounder of Risk Economics, Inc. He previously held senior positions at
Swiss Re, a multistrategy hedge fund, and AIG. He has advised numerous
governmental organizations on systemic risk issues including the Federal
Reserve, IMF, US Treasury and the CFTC. He holds a PhD. with concentrations in
Econometrics/Statistics and Economics/Industrial Organization from the
University of Chicago and an M.B.A. in Finance from the NYU Stern
School of Business.

Larry Wieseneck

Larry is the COO and Head of Merchant Banking at Roundtable Investment Partners. He is formerly the Head of Global Distribution and Structuring at Barclays. Larry earned an MBA from NYU – Stern School of Business and a BS from The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.

Greg Williams

Greg is co-founder and Senior Vice President of Business Development at MediaMath. Greg earned his MBA from Fordham – Gabelli School of Business and a BS from Texas A&M.

Darren Duffy

Darren is the Head of Wealth Management Business Solutions at Thompson Reuters. Darren earned an MBA from NYU – Stern School of Business.

Mark Rodrigues

Mark has 30 years of Global experience in the financial services industry, as a consultant, investor, technologist and business builder. Mark has been published by the Wall Street Journal, American Banker and Risk Magazine. Mark earned a BA from Yale and a MBA from Harvard Business School.

Andrea Cullen

Andrea is the Founding Managing Director of Bright Link Ventures LTD. Andrea has 15 years of research and investment management experience, most recently as Director of Research for Ares Management’s Tradable Credit Group, responsible for analyzing and investing a $1.7 billion portfolio of leveraged loans, bonds and CDS positions spread across the consumer products, food, supermarket and retail sectors. She was also Co-Chair and architect of the firm’s Global Markets Investment committee. Andrea began her career at DLJ.

John Stevenson

John is a Sales Operations Manager at ForwardLane. During his 10 years of experience as a Business Analyst in the financial industry, John has worked in Mobile Banking at ACI Payments, Retail and Investment Bank Processes at Investec, Independent ATM network platforms at ATM Solutions, Advertising at and Online Gaming at Betway Group

David Magee

David is Managing Director EMEA and our Global Head of Sales and responsible for spearheading our European business. He has spent over 25 years in Financial Services, holding executive positions in Wealth Advisory and brings an enriched understanding of financial services, its challenges as well experience in large scale leadership, improving service models and maximizing commercial results. David is an industry expert on applications of AI and innovations for Banking and Wealth Management – providing insights and presentations in the UK, Switzerland, Netherlands, for Capco Institute and Kings College London.

Scott Mixer

Scott is the Head of Partnerships & Strategy at ForwardLane. He is responsible for all strategic content alliances and channel partnerships globally. Previously, Scott worked in wealth and investment management at Lehman Brothers, Barclays and Credit Suisse with experience in strategic client development and cross-bank initiatives, partnerships/alliances, capital markets introductions and middle-market investment banking relationships. Scott has a B.S. in Entrepreneurship and Emerging Enterprise from Syracuse University and a B.S. in Television, Radio & Film from S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University.

Shay Krauss

Shay is the Head of Engineering & Product at ForwardLane. Shay is responsible for the product roadmap and product strategic direction and it’s technical implementation and quality. Previously, Shay worked at IHS-Markit as a development director for the KYC SaaS product and has over 20 years of software engineering and delivery experience for large scale projects to Fortune 500 companies all across the globe. Shay has a B.S in Computer Science from MTA.

Robert Holland

Rob is the Head of Sales and Account Management for the Americas at ForwardLane. Previously Rob was at Bloomberg for over 20 years where he was last a Sales Manager responsible for $275M in annual revenues, leading a team and setting strategy for 50 sales professionals. Rob was also the EMEA head of the Bloomberg Analytics Help Desk responsible for recruiting and training a department of over 200 people to deliver exceptional customer service. Rob has a B.A. in Economics from the University of Wolverhampton.

Peter Rhines

Peter works in Strategy and Business Development at ForwardLane. Peter is responsible for helping drive development across a wide range of client acquisition and strategy initiatives. Previously, Peter spent four years in Credit Suisse’s Investment Banking Department, most recently covering UHNW Family Offices. Peter holds his B.S. in Finance from Virginia Tech.

Nathan Stevenson

Nathan Stevenson is CEO and founder of ForwardLane, an entrepreneur with a background in quantitative finance, computer science and machine-learning. His expertise combines financial services and technology and spans a number of areas, including digital innovation and transformation in wealth management and asset management. He worked in quantitative research at CQS, a top 5 global hedge fund group, in fixed income credit at BNP Paribas and served as an enterprise architect at the JSE, a $980bn exchange, architecting and deploying transformative trading technologies with NYSE-Euronext, LSE and CME Groups. As an entrepreneur, he has cofounded three startups, in travel technology and entertainment with leading industry executives. He has been a speaker at industry events with Institutional Investor, Euromoney, and has been featured in the press by Forbes, World Economic Forum and others.

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Darren Duffy, Head of Wealth Managment, Thomson Reuters speaks with Nathan Stevenson

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