Mann

- Architected and led the development of the first fully UK FCA-regulated digital asset derivatives exchange platform, focusing on institutional-grade security, compliance, and performance. - Built and scaled globally distributed engineering and DevOps teams from the ground up, ensuring 24/7 operational stability across regions. - Oversaw all technology functions, including exchange core matching engine, risk systems, real-time market data infrastructure, and external connectivity. - Partnered with legal and compliance teams to align platform architecture with evolving UK regulatory frameworks (FCA, CASS, MiFID). - Directed vendor evaluation and integration for cloud infrastructure, security audit providers, and KYC/AML solutions. - Spearheaded disaster recovery, infrastructure redundancy, and security hardening protocols aligned with Tier 1 exchange standards. - Worked directly with investors, regulators, and board stakeholders to communicate technical strategy and roadmap alignment.

- Providing advice and technology consulting to various firms in the HFT proprietary trading space and other industries including Block-chain and payment processing. - Delivered end-to-end architectural guidance and hands-on development for clients in proprietary trading, blockchain platforms, and digital payments. - Advised on design and deployment of ultra-low-latency trading infrastructure and exchange connectivity across APAC markets. - Designed blockchain-integrated payment and settlement systems with a focus on reliability, security, and regulatory alignment. - Supported startups and mid-sized firms with rapid system prototyping, scalability audits, and go-to-market readiness in complex tech stacks. - Navigated multi-jurisdictional compliance requirements in projects spanning the U.S., Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan and Europe.

- Joined as an the founding technology member and led all technology and software development initiatives during the firm’s startup and growth phase. - Designed and implemented low-latency trading infrastructure supporting equities and derivatives across multiple Asian and European markets. - Built and managed a high-performing, cross-functional development team spanning front office, risk, and operations systems. - Delivered fully automated trading and market-making systems with real-time market data ingestion, order management, and risk controls. - Championed agile practices and internal development frameworks to ensure rapid iteration, system stability, and production-grade code quality. - Played a central role in business expansion by enabling new market connectivity and trading capabilities under tight regulatory timelines. - Collaborated closely with traders and quant teams to rapidly prototype and deploy strategies.

Worked on a project to rescue a failing development initiative (updated exchange link to JPX - formerly Osaka Securities Exchange).

First worked with the firm as a consultant before being recruited into the role of part-time CTO. Company provides small payment delivery services, similar to PayPal.

Provided technology solutions including server and systems architecture, network administration, system security, project management. Key clients included: EDS, Government of Peru, Government of Argentina, Taiwan Government (NCCC), HSBC, ABN, Jardine Fleming, XCoin..

As part of the strategic 100 group of Sun's Solution Response team, provided solutions on a consultancy basis to Sun's top 100 customers including banks, governments (US DoD) and IT firms.

Attached to IBM's global services arm, worked on a contract with Lucent Technologies (Bell Labs) to provide solutions, support and maintenance for its technology infrastructure, involving telecommunications equipment.