Winston Rains
About Winston Rains
Winston Rains serves as the Director of Product Management at Hidden Road since 2023, bringing extensive experience from his previous roles at Bridgewater Associates and AppNexus.
Work at Hidden Road
Winston Rains has been serving as the Director of Product Management at Hidden Road since 2023. He operates in a hybrid work environment based in the New York City Metropolitan Area. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing product management strategies and initiatives, contributing to the company's growth and operational efficiency.
Professional Experience at Bridgewater Associates
Prior to his current role, Winston Rains worked at Bridgewater Associates for over a decade. He held multiple positions, including Head of Product - Trading from 2020 to 2023, where he created and managed a comprehensive roadmap for trading operations. He also served as Trading Manager and Product Lead, and as an Operations Associate earlier in his career. His work involved collaboration with engineering teams to optimize resource allocation.
Previous Roles at AppNexus and Xandr
Winston Rains has held significant roles at AppNexus and Xandr. He worked as Engagement Director and Product Manager at AppNexus from 2015 to 2017, and later as Director, Partner and Product Management from 2017 to 2018. At Xandr, he continued in a similar capacity from 2018 to 2020, focusing on product management and partnership development.
Education and Expertise
Winston Rains earned his Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Middlebury College, where he studied from 2003 to 2007. His educational background supports his extensive experience in product management and trading operations, equipping him with the analytical skills necessary for his roles in the finance and technology sectors.
Achievements in Automated Trading Solutions
During his tenure at Bridgewater Associates, Winston Rains delivered automated trading solutions for Fixed Income, specifically in Rates and Credit products. These solutions led to significant reductions in transaction costs and headcount, demonstrating his ability to implement impactful strategies in product management.