Type Of Business:
Information technology company
Expertise:
Capital market, real time and reference data
Major Product/SVS:
Information technology services for the financial industry
Education Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Economics, University of British Columbia
Affiliations Awards:
Enterprise Data Management Council; Financial Information Services Division, Software & Information Industry Association
Number Of Years In Profession:
25
Number Of Years In Current Position:
4
What Does He/She Attribute Success To:
He attributes his success to his good education at the University of British Columbia and holding a global-level career.
Why did you become involved in your profession or industry?:
He became involved in his profession through his interest in the field.
Extended Bio Profile:
Mr. Alvarez is an accomplished senior information management executive with deep domain expertise in capital markets data content, applications and processes. He has more than 24 years of experience in the capital markets information technology space, split between the U.S., U.K. and Canada. He is the author of the published work "Market Data Explained: A Practical Guide to Global Capital Markets Information."
Position Responsibilities and Duties:
Overseeing the architect group, new product infrastructure, data content and improvement; Managing financial data technology, technology management, capital markets data content, applications, and processes, product development strategy and direction, and marketing; Contributing strategic direction for sales, partnerships and product enhancements
Awards/Honors:
Data Management Innovator (2006)
Where Will You Be In 5 Years:
In five years, Mr. Alvarez hopes for continued professional growth, and to write and be published.