Gaston Perez
About Gaston Perez
Gaston Perez is a Production Manager at Haven Technologies, where he has worked since 2016. He has extensive experience in information technology and project management, with a background in the United States Marine Corps and various roles in the financial and technology sectors.
Work at Haven Technologies
Gaston Perez has served as the Production Manager at Haven Technologies since 2016. In this role, he oversees the production environment, ensuring operational efficiency and reliability. His responsibilities include managing complex projects and implementing innovative solutions within the organization. His tenure at Haven Technologies spans over eight years, during which he has contributed significantly to the company's technological advancements and operational strategies in the Greater New York City Area.
Previous Experience in the Financial Industry
Prior to his current role, Gaston Perez worked at ITG as a Principal Systems Analyst for twelve years, from 2004 to 2016. He directed transformational projects in the financial sector, focusing on information technology, trading, and market data. His experience also includes a position as Associate Director of Global Web Technology at Sony Music, where he worked from 2001 to 2004. Additionally, he served as a Network Administrator at Carson Group from 1998 to 2000, and as a Supervisor/Senior Systems Administrator at R/GA for ten months in 2000.
Military Background
Gaston Perez served in the United States Marine Corps as a Radio Operator/Communications from 1990 to 1992. His service took place at Camp Pendleton, California, where he gained valuable skills in communication and crisis management. This experience contributed to his strong leadership abilities and problem-solving skills recognized in his subsequent professional roles.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Gaston Perez possesses advanced knowledge in operating systems, network architecture, and big data storage systems. He is skilled in systems architecture, market data architecture, disaster recovery, and risk management. His technical proficiency extends to application integration, support engineering, and performance monitoring. He is familiar with methodologies such as Extreme, Agile, and Scrum, and utilizes corporate monitoring tools including Nagios, OP5, NetIQ, and Cacti.
Achievements in Project Management
Throughout his career, Gaston Perez has been recognized for his leadership and crisis management skills. He has been involved in architecting and building secure, highly available, scalable, and cost-effective platforms. His expertise includes managing complex projects in large trading environments and conducting business analysis, which has earned him C-level recognition as a reliable problem solver in the financial industry.