Philip Brazina

• FIX 4.x and FIXML 4.4 messaging tags
• Daily use of Linux / Unix including shell scripting
• Proficient in global equities, options, futures, and FX
• ULLink, VeriFIX, CertiFIX, TradeScope, Appia, Cameron 6.x
• XML, ATDL, JavaScript, Java tweaks
• Network troubleshooting including netstat and tracert commands.
• Self motivated with strong organization skills.
• Communicate and work effectively and efficiently with all cross-functional groups including Networking/Firewall, Sales, Account Management, QA and Development teams.
• Demonstrated talent for multitasking efficiently while still being detail oriented.
• Strong problem solving, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Able to work independently as well as a part of a team in a multitasking environment.

• Onboarding and implementation for new Futures, Options and FI clients including firewall, routing, and application setup for order routing, drop copies, and allocations using FIX 4.x protocols.
• Certify new and existing global clients for all flow (DMA, algos and high touch).
• Enhance current routing logic and tag manipulation to optimize internal code and reduce latency.
• Project management.
• Liaise with vendors and network providers for non-direct connect clients to ensure routing is set up correctly into our gateway.
• Primary markets: Futures, Fixed Income, Global Options

• Onboarded and implemented new FI and FX clients including firewall, routing, and application setup for order routing, drop copies, and allocations using FIX 4.4 and 5.0 protocols.
• Certified existing clients for the new BTBS and BTBU venues as well as certification of these clients for all existing venues (MTF/SEF) when upgrading from a lower version to the current version of the FIX specification
• Project management.
• Primary markets: FX, Fixed Income and Equities

• Onboarded new clients onto the platform ensuring all connectivity and accounts were set up correctly in all environments.
• Managed client requirements by documenting statement of work as needed to gain estimates from the developers for date of completion so as to set client expectations and following up with my team until the work has been completed and signed off by the client.
• Responsible for all US-based clients trading on the platform; backup for clients residing globally.
• Managed a team of developers and QA to ensure deadlines are met for future releases which include enhancements and bug fixes.
• Participated in daily scrum calls and periodic queue reviews to ensure backlogged items are currently being addressed.
• Provided enhancements to the system based on my experience with other asset classes including new functionality as well as design/look-and-feel to ensure the system contains aspects for which new/potential client may be seeking.
• Enhanced troubleshooting for all aspects and flow of the environment including products (spot / forwards / swaps / NDFs / NDSs) and netting capabilities.
• Certified with OMS vendors and clients using proprietary OMS setups.
• Primary markets: FX

• Performed FIX certifications for all equities and options flow from clients to downstream systems.
• Analyzed performance, discussed and recommended strategies for improvement, and implemented plans to improve the operation and efficiency of the client-facing environment.
• Third tier support for FIX-related routing issues.
• Responsible for setup, certification, and support of clients connecting to the OUCH (binary) environment to the dark pool environment.
• Identified and validated software code fixes in response to customer concerns and API enhancements.
• Primary markets: Equities, Dark pools, Futures and Options

• Mathematics Tutor        - JCCA (March 2013 - July 2015)
• Auxiliary Sergeant        - New York Police Department (March 2008 - July 2012)
• Auxiliary Police Officer - New York Police Department (February 2000 - March 2008)