Functional Skills

Investment Banking
Business Development
Corporate Finance
Strategy Development
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Private Equity Investing
M&A Support
M&A Transaction Readiness

Software Skills

Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word
Microsoft PowerPoint

Certifications

Series 63
Series 7
Series 79

Sector Experience

Aerospace & Defense
Business Services
Financial Services
Technology
Transportation & Logistics

Notable Clients

informatica
logicbroker
mariadb
Permira Advisers
solarwinds

Experience

GP Bullhound Finance
Executive Director, Director
1/2021 - 5/2023
• Senior member of software coverage team focused on originating and leading M&A and capital raising advisory mandates
• Responsible for identifying potential clients, building relationships, and driving strategic dialogue; led coverage of supply chain and infrastructure software subsectors
• Managed all aspects of transaction execution including marketing and diligence, negotiating, and communicating updates to client stakeholders
• Managed and mentored junior bankers; active in recruiting and implemented inaugural summer internship program

Nomura Securities International Finance
Executive Director, Vice President, Associate – Technology Investment Banking
1/2014 - 8/2020
• Advised corporate and financial sponsor clients on transactions in the software sector – closed 36 deals worth $30bn including buy-side and sell-side M&A, private placements, IPOs, as well as equity and debt financings
• Led transaction execution, serving as key deal team contact, supporting negotiations, and creating presentations
• Spearheaded credit and equity committee processes, leading internal diligence efforts and aligning key stakeholders
• Contributed to new business development efforts independently and in support of Managing Directors
• Acted as group Staffer (managed a team of 12 junior bankers); served on the Junior Banker Development Committee

Petsky Prunier Finance
Associate, Analyst
9/2010 - 1/2014
• Advised middle market technology companies and financial sponsors on sell- and buy-side M&A and private placement transactions; closed nine deals
• Collaborated with client senior management to conduct due diligence, draft CIMs and management presentations, build three-statement financial models, and facilitate buyer due diligence
• Performed valuation and transaction impact analyses to help clients evaluate and assess different proposals

GSE SYSTEMS Engineering
Engineer
7/2006 - 8/2009
• Developed simulation software used by the power and process industries for plant design and optimization