David Destefano

About David Destefano

I am a results-driven senior IT executive in the financial services industry. My expertise spans product software development, IT infrastructure planning and deployment, data center optimization, Cloud hosting, and transformational enterprise program management program / project management.Core Competencies:Spearhead technology solutions that generate multi-million-dollar cost savings and revenue growth.Develop and implement technology strategies and policies aligned with key metrics for clients, including costs, compliance, capital, and culture.Foster strong business relationships with internal and external partners, ensuring IT capabilities align with product priorities and roadmaps.Contribute to client sales and servicing activities by providing IT direction for sales processes, customer licensing, service levels, pricing, and service management.Manage the IT portfolio of financial technology hosted solutions for top-tier banks and financial institutions.I am passionate about delivering innovative technology solutions, providing strategic vision and formulating program management frameworks to drive success.

Experience

1. IT Director Chief of Staff - Customer Technology & Operations

   Finastra

   Aug 2016 — Present · New York, NY, US

   Maximize the business value realized through IT services, capabilities and products. Ensure that business strategies fully leverage Data Center and CLOUD hosting capabilities, which offer flexibility, scalability and security.Promote strong IT / business partnerships across key activities in financial planning, IT strategy, enterprise architecture, product development and Agile program management. Collaborate closely with business partners to deliver solutions that meet their needs and expectations, and drive innovation and value creation.

Education

• Saint John's University

  Bachelor of Science (BS)

  1984 — 1988

• Monmouth University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  1989 — 1993