Gary Duke
About Gary Duke
Gary Duke is a Director at UBS in London, where he has worked for 20 years. He has extensive experience in developing eTrading platforms and has led various teams in software development and system migration.
Work at UBS
Gary Duke has been with UBS since 2004, serving as Director for 20 years in London, United Kingdom. In his role, he collaborates closely with traders and third-party software providers to define system requirements for a credit and emerging market bond pricing and eTrading platform. Previously, he held the position of Associate Director at UBS from 2000 to 2003, where he led a migration team for the deployment of a global application across the US and EMEA regions.
Education and Expertise
Gary Duke earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire, where he studied from 1993 to 1997. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in software development and financial technology. His expertise includes designing and implementing pricing and quoting components for financial applications, particularly in the areas of credit default swaps and electronic trading.
Background
Before joining UBS, Gary Duke worked at Xerox as a Software Developer from 1997 to 2000. In this role, he was responsible for designing and implementing components for a Java-based Credit Default Swap pricing and eTrading application. Additionally, he traveled extensively in South East Asia, Australia, and New Zealand from 2003 to 2004, which provided him with diverse experiences before returning to the finance sector.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Gary Duke has led significant projects in software development. At UBS, he led a team of 3-5 developers in redesigning a Java-based electronic bond eTrading application to enhance scalability and performance. He also introduced offshore development and quality assurance resources for a CDS pricing and eTrading application project, demonstrating his commitment to improving operational efficiency and system capabilities.