Bob Bonomo (Former Wall Street Chief Information Officer)

Bob Bonomo has extensive work experience in the field of technology, strategy, and consulting. Bob Bonomo began their career at AllianceBernstein L.P. where they held the position of Deputy Chief Information Officer and was responsible for overseeing various IT teams. Bob Bonomo later founded their own company, Bob Bonomo, LLC, where they served as President, offering executive-level technology, process, and strategy consulting services to clients in the global wealth management industry.

In 2015, Bob Bonomo founded the Blockchain Innovation Group, LLC, focusing on digital tokens, blockchain technology, and the Internet of Everything. Bob Bonomo also worked as a Blockchain Innovation Consultant at Genesis Global Trading, providing analysis and program management for a Bitcoin trading company.

Bob Bonomo's interest in blockchain technology extended to their involvement with the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, where they served as a Blockchain Instructor and Head of the Technology/Product Working Committee. Bob Bonomo also worked as a Blockchain Consultant for Xcelerate Solutions, contributing to a Department of Homeland Security-funded project on the applicability of blockchain to identity management and privacy protection.

Additionally, Bob Bonomo founded NextSTOP Consulting in 2019, offering digital transformation services using their unique Digital Pathfinder™ model.

Outside of their technology-focused roles, Bob Bonomo has experience as a social entrepreneur, leading start-up ventures in Madagascar and Africa driven by the philosophy of Muhammad Yunus to address poverty-related issues.

Overall, Bob Bonomo's work experience demonstrates their expertise in technology, strategy, and innovation, particularly in the areas of blockchain technology and wealth management.

Bob Bonomo attended St. Frances de Chantal from 1965 to 1972, Xaverian High School from 1974 to 1977, and Columbia Engineering from 1977 to 1981. At Columbia Engineering, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science. In terms of certifications, Bob obtained the Digital Currency Council Certified Professional certification from the Digital Currency Council in February 2015, and the Series 7 & Series 63 certifications from AllianceBernstein in July 1993.