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Brett Vasconcellos
Calgary, AB, Canada
Strategic Technology Executive Driving Innovation in FinTech and Capital Markets
With 25+ years in capital markets and fintech, I specialize in scaling technology and product strategy from inception to revenue. As CTO at BIDS Trading I helped grow the company to $40M revenue. During my time at NYSE Euronext, I spearheaded the integration of 3 technology organizations and the transformation from waterfall to iterative delivery. Most recently, I helped launch Compute Exchange, the first financial exchange for GPU cloud computing.
I advise startup CEOs across payments, healthcar…
Work
BIDS Trading | Capital Markets
https://www.livetechlovelife.com/stories/bids-trading-trading-up-in-calgarySee the link for a feature article on my leadership as CTO at BIDS Trading, and our journey from startup through acquisition by Cboe Global Markets in 2021. I led the product strategy and engineering for At BIDS Trading, I launched BIDS Trader from inception to $40M in revenue.
- https://www.networkworld.com/article/3833062/compute-exchange-aims-to-disrupt-ai-compute-access-with-auction-based-platform.html
I recently wrapped up a six-month engagement setting up operations for Compute Exchange, which launched the first financial exchange for GPU cloud computing. There, I worked with banks and payment processors on global payment strategies and collaborated with finance teams at cloud providers to adapt billing processes for exchange transactions.
Engineered Intelligence | Asset Management
https://www.engineeredintelligence.com/As a board member and advisor at Engineered Intelligence, a big data startup in the utility sector, I guided the CEO through critical early growth stages, providing strategic insights and recommendations on product development, ISO 27001 compliance, and fundraising—helping secure the capital needed for continued expansion.
Experience
Ownly
Startup Advisor and Investor
Sep 2019 - Present
Ownly streamlines real estate transactions through online buyer verification and home reservations, helping agents, brokers, and builders sell homes faster and easier directly through their website.
Compute Exchange
VP, Strategy and Operations
Aug 2024 - Mar 2025
Compute Exchange is a groundbreaking platform offering the world’s first open exchange for compute, facilitating seamless access to compute power for a wide array of users through an auction-based marketplace.
Engineered Intelligence Inc
Board Member
Jul 2022 - Jan 2024
Infrastructure intelligence technology company focused on helping utilities manage their grids.
Cboe Global Markets
VP, CTO - BIDS Trading
Jan 2021 - Jun 2024
Cboe Global Markets is a leading exchange network for global derivatives, foreign exchange, digital asset, and securities trading solutions, providing financial infrastructure that powers the global economy.
BIDS Trading
Chief Technology Officer
Jan 2020 - Jun 2024
BIDS Trading L.P. is a registered broker-dealer and operator of the BIDS Alternative Trading System, designed for anonymously trading large blocks.
BIDS Trading
Senior Managing Director, Enterprise Architecture
Feb 2009 - Dec 2019
NYSE Euronext
VP, Architecture
Feb 2007 - Dec 2008
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) is the world's largest and most trusted equities exchange, fostering the growth of icons and disruptors through its advanced trading technology and global market access.
UBS Investment Bank
Technical Architect
Apr 2006 - Jan 2007
UBS Investment Bank provides financial services, including advisory services, underwriting, financing, market making, asset management, and broker-dealer services.
Intrawest
Senior Software Architect and Consultant
Oct 2005 - Apr 2006
Intrawest is a premier North American mountain resort, adventure and real estate company, encompassing iconic mountain resorts like Steamboat Ski and Resort, Winter Park Resort, and more.
Resort Technology Partners (RTP)
Senior Software Architect and Consultant
Jan 2003 - Dec 2005
Technology that powers resorts and attractions with a fully integrated eCommerce platform to increase advanced bookings and promote loyalty.
Whistler Blackcomb
Senior Software Engineer and Consultant
Jan 2001 - Dec 2005
Whistler Blackcomb is a premier four-season outdoor adventure destination, offering skiing, mountain biking, and sightseeing with innovative facilities including the PEAK 2 PEAK Gondola.
VMware
Member of Technical Staff
Jan 2000 - Dec 2001
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