Boris Boroda is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in FIX connectivity and client services within the finance and technology sectors. Currently serving as Vice President at Jefferies since September 2010, Boris plays a crucial role in the implementation and support of the firm's FIX Client Connectivity platform. Prior to this, Boris held senior positions at Marco Polo Network, where management of the New York Client Services team and oversight of the global FIX connectivity platform were key responsibilities. Experience at Bear Stearns & Co. as Associate Director involved significant contributions to global FIX platforms, while earlier roles at Merrill Lynch and ILX Systems developed strong foundations in quality assurance and software testing. Boris holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Columbia University and an MBA from Baruch College, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from St. Petersburg College of Telecommunications.