Company

What attracted you to Octaura?

Change in Institutional Finance often times is glacial in comparison to other industries, but once in a while there comes along an idea that progresses the industry by a few decades, figuratively speaking. Octaura is ushering in a significant leap for the Loan & CLO markets, and that has generated tremendous excitement amongst market participants. I don’t think I would have been able to live with myself had I passed on the opportunity to lead one of the most important industry transformations of my professional generation.

What food can’t you give up?

Memphis-style Dry-Rub bbq ribs!

What attracted you to Octaura?

I am most excited about being part of an organization whose mission is to transform an industry that is on the cusp of change. I look forward to joining a passionate, collaborative and talented team at the beginning stages of this amazing transformation.

What food can’t you give up?

French Fries

What attracted you to Octaura?

Belief in the leadership, the vision, and the people…and the opportunity to do something insanely great!

What food can’t you give up?

Peanut Butter & Jelly toast

What attracted you to Octaura?

I’m excited to work with brilliant talent on a thrilling journey to take the Fixed income markets to a new era. It is an incredible opportunity to be leading a team to build new technology that directly creates value. 

What food can’t you give up?

Vitamin T : Tacos, tortas, tostadas, tlacoyos, tamales, tlayudas ( Most popular Mexican food, which usually start with a “T” )

What attracted you to Octaura?

Having been a trader for 15 years I understand challenges presented to sell-side traders, buy-side portfolio managers, and the structured credit market as a whole. I am excited to join Octaura where I can help solve syndicated loan market structural inefficiencies, as well as making trading easier, faster, and cheaper for all participants. I am looking forward to this challenge and the benefits it will bring.

What food can’t you give up?

Sushi

What attracted you to Octaura?

I had been paying attention to what Brian and team were creating since it was known as ‘Project Octopus’. The opportunity to join a team of industry leaders who are committed to building solutions for the loan and structured markets, where client needs are driving the development was tremendously appealing. The direction the company is headed is consistent with what I believe the loan market needs in order to reduce friction around trading and enable investors to position risk more effectively.

What food can’t you give up?

An everything bagel, cream cheese and lox. And Cuban sandwiches.

What attracted you to Octaura?

The challenge of simplifying the user experience for a complex product.

What food can’t you give up?

Frozen mint Oreos (You don’t have to thank me, America).

What attracted you to Octaura?

Joining Octaura’s passionate team was a no-brainer. Octaura is developing innovative solutions that will help accelerate the loan and structured credit markets – and I’m thrilled to help contribute to that growth.

What food can’t you give up?

Popcorn

What attracted you to Octaura?

I was instantly captivated by Octaura, and its unique position in automating leveraged loan and CLO trading. The company’s innovative idea and leadership’s vision to streamline laborious trading practices using advanced technologies is truly impressive. As someone with a background in fintech and a keen interest in emerging technologies, I find Octaura’s mission to democratize access to financial services particularly appealing.

I am eager to contribute my skills and knowledge to help drive the company’s success and make a positive impact on the way industry dealing with processes.

What food can’t you give up?

I absolutely can’t give up Indian tea!!! It’s prepared differently in many parts of India.

Indian tea is rich in antioxidants, which helps fighting radicals in the body and reduces stress. The added milk has its own benefits and caffeine content keeps me focused every morning. Adding ginger, black pepper and cardamom helps improve digestion; adding sugar brings the whole drink to an ultimate level but negates all other benefits. And yes, I stopped consuming sugar in 2019.