Howard Kidd

Howard Kidd is a seasoned technical consultant with extensive experience in software development and systems architecture within the financial sector. Currently serving as a Technical Consultant at MarketFactory since November 2018, Howard leads the design and development of low latency trading connections across over 80 FX execution venues. Prior to this role, Howard held several leadership positions at BT Unified Trading, including Head of Software and Head of Desk Product Software, where responsibilities encompassed software delivery and strategic management across multiple international teams. Howard's career began with technical roles at companies like Diamond Software Systems Ltd, Broadway Systems Ltd, and Post Office/Nixdorf, leading to significant contributions in bespoke software development and financial systems.