Home: Ellicott City, MD. Age: 41. Birthplace: New York City, NY. Organization: PIMCO. Title: Alternative Investments FinTech Consultant. Significant other: Christina Kopman Gallaudet. Alma mater: Vanderbilt University (MBA); Trinity College (BA).
Current project: SQL Server to Snowflake migration of CRE database. Latest accomplishment: Two healthy daughters. Latest contribution to others: Helped my mother renovate her house. Hobbies: Tennis, squash, skiing, rap concerts, mixtapes, international travel. Recent travel or adventure: Montreal, Mont-Tremblant 2023. Recent unique acquisition: Ghostface Killah x Malbon Golf graphic tee.
Personality profile: Clever, ambitious, sharp-witted, loyal. Moral compass: Do unto others, love thy neighbor. What is your greatest joy? Being on vacation. What is your favorite place (or way) to spend money? Traveling to Europe. What is at the top of your bucket list? Sail around the world. What is your go-to workout? Squash. What ingredient is essential to your perfect vacation? The ocean.
What was your first paying job? Valet parking. What book have you repeatedly read? The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norton Juster. What movie have you repeatedly watched? Zoolander. What’s the best advice you received in your career? Stop over-promising on timelines. What modern technology innovation do you most appreciate? Running hot water. What is your go-to source of news and information? Bloomberg. What company or organization do you most admire? Navy SEALs.
What change are you working on to effect in your profession or field?
Ensuring data integrity.
What change would you like to see in the world? Peace across religions. What widely held belief do you reject? Atheism. What mega-trend most excites you? Robotics. What mega-trend most concerns you? Social media for children.
What title would you choose for the movie about your life? Blond Fury. What actor would you choose to play you in the movie about your life? Leonardo DiCaprio. Who would you like to spend an evening with, in heaven? Moses. As a kid, what did you first want to be when you grew up? An investment banker. How would you choose to spend tomorrow, if you knew it was your last day on earth? Playing in the park with my wife and daughters. What advice would you give your younger self? Stay organized and take notes. What day in your life would you choose to re-live? Christmas with my wife and daughters.
Personal mission: To send my daughters to The Cooper Union. Personal motto: Never give up. Favorite quote: “Love thy neighbor.” Desired epitaph: Virtus non stemma.
