Greg Holcombe

Recruited to build and direct a new technical architecture practice to expand consulting data-driven business transformation services; promoted within two years. Define and execute growth strategies and lead digital transformation and data and analytics transformation engagements leveraging emerging technologies. IMPACT: Delivered 2X to 3X growth in revenue by building high-performance delivery team that overachieved on projects while deepening existing relationships. Achieved significant new revenue growth with launch of an Agile practice and training framework to help clients through their Agile transformations. Generated a 95% improvement in client time-to-market on data warehouse and data source integration delivery. Reduced average call center handle times 20% for key client and enabled growth through millions of new self-service web and app users.

Built the first product architecture for company that had grown to include 30+ software solutions and lacked a cohesive strategy or framework. IMPACT: Positioned IPREO for new revenue sources and efficiency gains while creating a first-time industry approach by championing, architecting, and testing FIX-based messaging for public offerings in equity and fixed income. Created architectural roadmaps for multiple applications to avoid client-site failures due to aging technology across the product portfolio.

Recruited by Chief Technology Officer as key influencer charged with defining and executing IT vision and strategy for the Institutional Equity Technology group, and to transition company from custom-built legacy systems to next-generation processes and technology. IMPACT: Launched group’s first dedicated data warehouse and BI platform. Technology owner on global multiyear, multimillion-dollar, middle-office initiative that leveraged GBST Syn to automate trading operations. Achieved 20% cost savings while increasing quality and reducing internal technology head count. Devised and executed strategic plan to reduce application footprint 33% within one year. Plan was on track toward full implementation by end of 2016.

Brought in by new CTO to transform and enhance the effectiveness of technology across the organization. Led teams serving as strategic “fixers” focused on organizational structure, processes, and technology improvement initiatives. IMPACT: Implemented third-party order management system in six-month record time, helping to launch multibillion-dollar, derivatives-based hedge fund strategy. Created the data architecture instrumental to the success of the outsourcing strategy for managing back-office operations for Bridgewater’s $100B portfolio of equities, fixed income, and derivatives. Developed first enterprisewide data strategy and architecture. Received the Unsung Hero of Core Technology Award, the only formal award given by the company (2013).

Transitioned into new role to help launch and scale new hedge fund and alternative investment line of business, lead integration, and define new methods of working with advanced technology. IMPACT: Played key role in global hedge fund asset under management growth to >$100B by integrating real-time internal and external data sources onto a Calypso-based platform. Introduced enterprise integration patterns, and new integration architecture and systems. Energized team that had three managers over the previous six months, while reducing head count 50% through introduction of Agile practices and effective leadership.

Facilitated growth through transition from legacy index-equity application to next-generation technology for the world’s largest institutional investment firm. IMPACT: Implemented automated solution that grew index-equity assets to $1.2T while enabling 10% annual reduction in technology, addition of higher skilled talent, and the ability to increase number of areas served. Implemented an innovative real-time data architecture to sync trading, order management, and portfolio management activities. Invited to participate on multiple special projects for CTO. One of six across the entire firm selected to serve on the BGI Innovation Team focused on business innovation.