Charles Choi
About Charles Choi
Charles Choi serves as a Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) in Rockville, MD, where he has worked since 2007. He has over 30 years of technical experience, including previous roles at Oracle and SRA International, and holds both a B.S. and M.S. in Computer Science from UCLA.
Work at FINRA
Charles Choi has served as Director at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2007, contributing to the organization for 17 years. Based in Rockville, MD, he leads the enterprise reference data program, which focuses on providing master reference data to various applications within the FINRA portfolio. His role involves managing the data staging hub platform and overseeing the data warehouse utilized by FINRA Member Regulation.
Previous Experience at Oracle
Before his tenure at FINRA, Charles Choi worked at Oracle from 1988 to 1999 as a Senior Principal Consultant. During his 11 years at Oracle, he gained extensive technical expertise, which he later applied in his roles at other organizations. His experience at Oracle included significant contributions to projects in both Oracle USA and Oracle Korea.
Experience at SRA International
Charles Choi worked at SRA International from 2002 to 2007 as a Principal, Database Architect, and Data Team Lead. Over the course of five years, he played a vital role in managing data architecture and leading data teams, further enhancing his technical skills and experience in the field.
Education and Expertise
Charles Choi holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from UCLA, where he studied from 1985 to 1987. He also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from UCLA, completing his studies from 1980 to 1985. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his 30 years of technical experience in the industry.