Thomas Gualino
Director @BlackRock
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WORK HISTORY
Director @BlackRock
London, GB
Leading the Core UI Engineering team within Aladdin Portfolio Management (PM), driving the UI transformation for one of the most critical platforms at the firm.Main achievements- Took over global leadership of the UI framework team; restructured collaboration and delivery practices across ~40 engineers in multiple time zones- Defined and executed a micro-frontends migration strategy aligned with cloud-native principles and cost-optimization requirements- Successfully enabled rollout of production-ready apps to key clients (Eurizon, GMO, BNP Paribas), delivering live portfolio management capabilities- Active contributor to architecture governance groups, promoting framework standardisation and observability best practices across Aladdin- Actively involved in applying generative AI to enhance frontend development workflows- Still actively hands-on when needed, especially in the design and implementation of complex or high-impact frontend functionalities.
EDUCATION
Liceo Scientifico Ferrari
High school diploma
Politecnico di Milano
Master's degree, Computer Science
SKILLS
ABOUT THOMAS GUALINO
Director and seasoned UI Engineering Specialist with 18 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale software solutions in global financial institutions. Recognised for modernising legacy platforms into scalable, microfrontend-based ecosystems, and for leading distributed teams through architectural transformation. Currently driving frontend innovation within BlackRock’s flagship Aladdin suite — a platform managing over $11 trillion in assets. Known for combining deep technical execution with pragmatic leadership to foster alignment, collaboration, and measurable impact. MIT-certified in AI product design, Certified Professional Scrum Master, and co-inventor of a granted software patent, bringing a unique blend of engineering depth and strategic product thinking.
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