Edgar W.
About Edgar W.
Edgar W. is a finance operations professional currently working at Nylas in the New York City Metropolitan Area. He has a strong background in finance, with experience in strategy development, process improvement, and a solid understanding of the regulatory landscape.
Work at Nylas
Currently, Edgar W. serves in the Finance Operations role at Nylas, having joined the company in 2023. He operates out of the New York City Metropolitan Area. Prior to this position, he worked as an Analyst at Nylas from 2020 to 2023 in the San Francisco Bay Area. In his current role, he focuses on achieving cross-functional synergy in business operations and specializes in process improvement and optimization within finance operations.
Education and Expertise
Edgar W. holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) with a specialization in Advanced Policy and Economic Analysis from Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA), which he completed from 2018 to 2020. He also has a double major in Economics and Finance, along with a minor in International Affairs, from Northeastern University, where he studied from 2012 to 2016. His academic background supports his expertise in strategy development, particularly in payments, billing, and dunning processes.
Background
Before joining Nylas, Edgar W. gained diverse experience in finance and operations across several organizations. He worked as a Finance Assistant at the Council on Foreign Relations for nine months in 2017 and as a Graduate Consultant at Moody's Investors Service for four months in 2020. His earlier roles include internships at Vertex Pharmaceuticals and Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, as well as a position as a Summer Research Associate at ImpactMatters (now Charity Navigator).
Achievements
Edgar W. has a proven track record in achieving cross-functional synergy in business operations. His knowledge encompasses the regulatory landscape, including GDPR, cross-border transactions, and US Sales-Tax Nexus. He has developed a strong understanding of the SaaS competitive landscape, which enhances his contributions to finance operations and strategy development.