David Hart

David Hart has a diverse work experience, starting with their current role as a Project Manager at QuoteMedia, Inc. There, they led the company through its first SOC2 audit and established functions of Cybersecurity, Risk Management, Vendor Management, Control, Internal Audit, and HR. David also worked on product development of an Options Analytics tool that incorporated unique AI analytics into Options research.

Prior to their current position, David served as a Project Management Lead at BNY Mellon | Pershing from December 2019 to August 2020. In this role, they provided governance and support to the Pershing EMEA Technology Portfolio of Projects, totaling $20 million. David enabled the delivery of various portfolios by monitoring budgets, engaging stakeholders, and highlighting trends. Additionally, they redesigned the reporting matrix and metrics assessment for the technology department to enhance senior management understanding and program governance.

Before joining BNY Mellon | Pershing, David worked as a Senior Associate in Portfolio Services at BNY Mellon. In this role from June 2018 to December 2019, they oversaw all Operational Risk Events in the Corporate Actions and Income department within Operations. David developed trend analysis of departmental risk events and errors, enhancing awareness and reducing risk exposure on financial exposure exceeding £100,000.

David's work experience also includes serving in various roles within the British Army from 2013 to 2018. David was a Specialist Team Leader (SPS Detachment Commander) and Executive Assistant (Adjutant), leading teams and managing administrative needs for military units. David also held the position of Head of Administration Department (Regimental Administrative Officer), where they oversaw administrative operations.

Additionally, David had a brief placement as a Project Manager in Client Technology Solutions at BNY Mellon in September and October 2017. During this six-week period, they conducted detailed data analysis and provided recommendations for streamlining and standardizing processes.

Overall, David Hart's work experience includes project management, governance, risk management, product development, and administrative leadership roles in both the private and military sectors.

David Hart attended the University of Southampton from 2007 to 2010, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Philosophy and Economics. In addition to their degree, they have obtained various certifications. These include the Investment Operations Certificate from the Chartered Investments and Securities Institute, which they received in May 2018. David also holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute, obtained in December 2020. Moreover, David Hart has completed two out of six modules required for the Diploma Regulated Financial Planning from the Chartered Insurance Institute, with the completion date of February 2017.