Damian Rhind
About Damian Rhind
Damian Rhind is a VDI Migration Manager at UBS, with over 20 years of experience in IT consulting, particularly in desktop transformations for major financial institutions. He has held various roles at notable companies, including JPMorgan Chase & Co. and Deutsche Bank, and has developed significant management skills throughout his career.
Current Role at UBS
Damian Rhind serves as the VDI Migration Manager at UBS, a position he has held since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the migration of Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) systems, ensuring a smooth transition and implementation of virtual desktop solutions. His tenure at UBS has spanned over eight years, during which he has contributed to enhancing the organization's IT capabilities.
Previous Experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co.
Damian Rhind has extensive experience at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he worked for a total of 13 years in various roles. His positions included Vice President - Virtualization Engineer from 2003 to 2016, where he managed significant virtualization projects, and Desktop and App Hosting Engineering Lead from 2014 to 2016. He also held roles as an IB MSI Application Packager and Virtual Application Specialist, contributing to the firm's IT infrastructure and application management.
Education and Expertise
Damian Rhind studied at Fearns Country Secondary School from 1982 to 1987, followed by Accrington and Rossendale College, where he earned a National Certificate in Computer Studies and a BTEC from 1987 to 1989. With over 20 years of experience as an IT consultant, he has specialized in desktop transformations for major financial institutions, showcasing his expertise in IT infrastructure and application packaging.
Background in IT Consulting
Damian Rhind began his career in IT consulting with roles at various organizations, including Deutsche Bank as an Application Packager and Robert Fleming as a Desktop Architecture Consultant. His early experience laid the foundation for his later roles in virtualization and application management. He also worked at Camwood and P & P Data Systems, gaining valuable technical skills that contributed to his career development.
Career Progression and Management Skills
Throughout his career, Damian Rhind has demonstrated a clear progression in his roles, particularly during his time at JPMorgan Chase & Co., where he was promoted to Vice President. His management skills were developed through leading high-profile projects within the financial sector, allowing him to effectively manage teams and deliver successful IT solutions.