Liam ran investment banking development groups in both the UK and the US before co-founding Syncova which developed the market-leading platform for Hedge Fund portfolio margin and financing – providing calculation & optimization for both Prime Brokers and Hedge Funds.

Syncova was acquired by Advent Software in 2011. Liam then founded Cassini with a forward-looking concept of providing the buy-side with full modeling of all the new costs and constraints created by clearing and related regulations, to allow more efficient trading and portfolio management.

Sudhagar, leading the QA team at Cassini,  brings 15 years of expertise in devising quality for financial services, Insurance, and software development sectors.

His strategies and approaches have led the QA team to deliver complex projects for companies of all shapes and sizes, including start-ups.

Marc Knaap is the Head of Partnerships and managing director at Cassini, bringing a formidable 25-year history in financial services and technology sectors.

His journey encompasses diverse roles, including Sales Director positions at notable firms like ITRS Group PLC and Omgeo (a DTCC company), where he served as Director of Sales and Pre-Sales. Additionally, Marc’s experience includes an impactful tenure at Misys Risk Management, where he held the position of Executive Director of Sales and Marketing.

Thomas Griffiths has almost two decades’ worth of experience in the capital markets and financial services sectors.

Starting his career at ABN Amro bank in the early 2000s, Thomas has since held numerous senior management roles including Head of Equity Hybrids and Head of Equity Exotics at RBS..

David Liew, leading APAC Sales and Operations at Cassini, boasts over two decades of international expertise in fostering field sales, business expansion, scalability, governance, and worldwide partnership strategies.

His extensive background encompasses diverse roles focused on driving sales growth. Notably, he spent over a decade at ITRS, where he undertook a variety of roles, including Global Head of Partners and positions such as Country and Commercial Manager in Hong Kong resourcing, go-to-market strategies, and execution from startup inception to pivotal function delivery.

Joe Midmore, with his extensive experience in the financial industry, has recently joined Cassini as the Global Head of Market Strategy and Sales.

With over 15 years at Credit Suisse, where he held various roles, including Director of Prime Services, and more than seven years as Chief Commercial Officer at a financial technology firm specializing in risk, valuations, and margin analytics, Joe brings a wealth of expertise in derivatives, prime brokerage, and financial market innovation. At Cassini, he is expected to leverage his deep understanding of market dynamics and strategic sales to drive growth and innovation in derivatives margin and collateral analytics technologies. His proven track record in leadership and strategy, coupled with his insights into regulatory and derivative market structure, positions him well to contribute to Cassini’s ongoing success.

Shamil Patel is the Head of Support at Cassini. He brings extensive client support and problem-resolution expertise, ensuring seamless client experiences through efficient challenge resolution and exceptional service.

Shamil’s background includes roles at OSTTRA and IHS Markit, focusing on application support. He holds a degree in Mathematics from the University of Aston. 

Harry has an academic background in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Complex Systems Simulation.

He now heads up Cassini’s technology teams, having led the design and development of the platform since the first prototypes in 2014. What skills do you think everyone should have? The ability to alter your conclusions when your information changes.

Formerly a Nuclear Physicist, Magnus brings a wealth of project management experience from diverse civil and defence nuclear endeavours.

His background includes roles at Rolls-Royce and SNC-Lavalin. Currently, he channels his analytical, organizational, and problem-solving proficiencies to oversee the Cassini Client Delivery team. In this capacity, he aids clients in mastering the Cassini platform.