John Stevens

Background

About John Stevens

Accomplished information technology leader with over 25 years of executive management experience. Results-oriented visionary professional with extensive and diverse global software development, enterprise and data architecture background with a solid track record of successfully managing $100+ million-dollar strategic and mission critical data driven business technology portfolios. Strong background in financial services and information management. Specific expertise in delivering complex multi-platform, data management and technology initiatives on schedule and within budget. Strong interpersonal skills in building critical, long-lasting, internal and external relationships. Senior management voice to communicate multi-year IT strategic plans that address multiple business channels needs leveraging new technologies that emphasize growth, cost efficiency, and risk aversion. Experienced in building successful portfolio program management, data management, enterprise architecture & development organizations enlisting senior technology and business executives. Superior leadership experience in technology strategic planning, high-risk program management, business process transformation, applications development, data management, enterprise architectures, transforming organizations from waterfall to Agile/LEAN methodologies and mobile platform applications. Served in senior management roles of Director of Portfolio and Program Management, Director Data Architecture, Chief Architect Global Architecture, Senior Service Delivery Manager, and Technology Development head for various business divisions. Directed diverse, cross-functional teams in the development of multi-asset trading platforms in support of equities trading, fixed income, and prime brokerage applications. Directed information management programs including Big Data planning, data warehouses, business intelligence, data governance, data security, compliance & surveillance, and global vendor management.