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RJO (StoneX)

Senior Director of Application Development2011 – 2014
  • Trading Platforms
  • System Integration
  • Enterprise Applications
  • Leadership

Overview

R.J. O’Brien (now part of StoneX) is one of the oldest futures brokerage and clearing firms in the United States, serving institutional, commercial, and individual clients with electronic trading and risk-management solutions.

Work & impact

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  1. 01
    Led development of a next-generation trading platform, replacing thick desktop clients with thin web clients and delivering hybrid mobile applications for Android, iOS, and Windows.
  2. 02
    Consolidated company web applications through Single Sign-On and implemented API gateways to Master Data Management for consistent static data across platforms.
  3. 03
    Built and coached cross-functional teams (developers, QA, UX) and embedded agile delivery and DevOps practices.
  4. 04
    Partnered closely with risk, compliance, and trading desks to deliver systems that met stringent operational and regulatory needs.

Leadership

Led a team of ~60 with 8 direct reports. Focused on empowering teams, improving productivity, and maintaining calm, clear communication under pressure.

Jason is an effective leader who manages many projects and keeps the operations running smoothly. Jason is a real go-forward technology professional who sees possibilities in technologies as they emerge and is not afraid to jump in with both feet. He collaborates well with many groups and departments. Jason empowers his staff to solve problems to meet the needs of the organization to increase their productivity. He is logical and optimistic and has the best communication skills. Awesome person to work for, always calm and cool no matter the urgency.

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