Ahmet Bozkurt

About Ahmet Bozkurt

Senior Technology Leader | FinTech & Asset Management DomainAccomplished technology professional with over 25 years of experience in designing, implementing, and managing solutions in the FinTech and Asset Management domain. Expertise in front-office, middle-office, and back-office technologies, including OMS/EMS, trading platforms, portfolio & risk management systems, financial data analytics, and Enterprise Data Management Systems (EDMs). Proven track record in delivering mission-critical systems for hedge funds, asset managers, brokerages, financial technology providers, and vendors.Core Competencies & Expertise:• Technology & Solution Architecture: Managing, architecting, and deploying IT solutions for investment management, hedge funds, brokerages, banking institutions, and financial technology providers/vendors.• Trading Systems & Analytics: Strong knowledge of trading systems, trade cost analysis, execution management, and financial data warehousing. Deep understanding of trade lifecycle, portfolio management, and compliance.• Enterprise Data Management (EDM): Extensive experience designing and implementing EDMs to ensure data integrity, accessibility, and regulatory compliance.• Project & Resource Management: Managing full-time employees, consultants, vendors, and offshore resources to deliver large-scale, integrated solutions.• Leadership & Collaboration: Progressed from developer to technology leader. Experienced in building and managing teams, improving vendor relationships, and collaborating with senior management to drive strategic initiatives.• Problem-Solving & Innovation: Analytical and pragmatic approach to complex challenges, turning business needs into technical solutions.• Strategic Planning & Execution: Proven ability to deliver projects under tight deadlines, with expertise in product development, service delivery, and effecting change through technology.• Liaison Role Between Business & Technology: Captures business requirements and translates them into technical solutions, acting as a bridge between business and technology teams.Known for fostering collaboration and driving technology alignment to achieve operational excellence and competitive advantage.

Experience

1. Program Lead Technical Project Manager

   Charles River Development

   Jan 2022 — Present · Greenwich, CT, US

Education

• Istanbul Technical University

  B.Sc., Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering

  1989

• Kabatas Erkek Lisesi

  High School Diploma

  1985

• Istanbul Technical University

  Master of Science - MS, Computer Engineering

  1993

• Parker College of Business-Georgia Southern University

  MBA, Management

  1994 — 1996

Skills

• Equities
• Vendor Management
• Options
• Wpf Development
• Quantitative Finance
• Distributed Systems
• Fixed Income
• Equity Trading
• Bloomberg
• Bonds
• Fx Trading
• Business Analysis
• Hedge Funds
• Application Architecture
• Trading
• Software Development
• Trading Systems
• Derivatives
• Market Data
• Swaps
• Electronic Trading
• Portfolio Optimization
• Alternative Investments
• Portfolio Management
• Start-Ups
• Equity Derivatives
• Winforms
• Sdlc
• Trading Strategies