Edward Bastress
About Edward Bastress
Edward Bastress is a Technology Manager at FINRA, where he leads the CAT Batch Operations & Market Regulation Operations team. He has a background in Network Technology and Information Technology, with experience in systems engineering and expertise in cross-platform integration and batch scheduling automation.
Work at FINRA
Edward Bastress has been employed at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) since 2017, currently holding the position of Technology Manager. In this role, he leads the CAT Batch Operations & Market Regulation Operations team at the Rockville, Maryland location. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at FINRA from 2014 to 2017 and served as an Operations Specialist from 2012 to 2013. His experience at FINRA encompasses various aspects of technology management and operational support.
Education and Expertise
Edward Bastress has a solid educational background in technology. He earned an Associate of Science (A.S.) degree in Network Technology from the Community College of Baltimore County, completing his studies from 2006 to 2009. He then obtained a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Information Technology from Towson University, studying from 2009 to 2012. Additionally, he graduated with a diploma in Network Technology from Eastern Technical High School in 2006. His expertise includes cross-platform integration, batch scheduling automation, and operational support for big data processing on AWS EMR clusters.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining FINRA, Edward Bastress worked at TEKsystems, where he was assigned as a Systems Engineer from 2013 to 2014. His earlier role at FINRA as an Operations Specialist lasted from 2012 to 2013. Additionally, he served as a Lab Manager / Support Technician at Towson University from 2010 to 2012. His diverse work experience has equipped him with skills in agile development lifecycle and change management.
Technical Skills
Edward Bastress possesses a range of technical skills relevant to his roles in technology management and operations. He is proficient in scripting languages such as Python, PowerShell, and Bash, which he utilizes for various operational tasks. His knowledge extends to agile development practices and change management, enabling him to effectively contribute to projects involving cross-platform integration and batch scheduling automation.