Brian Farrey
Cedar Grove,USA
Summary
Visionary technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, innovation, and operational excellence in the financial services industry. Adept at managing global technology strategies, cloud modernization, and payment systems for renowned institutions such as Wells Fargo and JPMorgan Chase. Proven track record in assembling high-performing teams and achieving multimillion-dollar efficiencies while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. Recognized for spearheading customer-centric initiatives that streamline operations, enhance customer experiences, and position organizations for sustained growth through innovative technology and product development.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant
Fintech and Automation Consultant
03.2022 - Current
- Developed a cost-optimization framework for a large fintech, delivering $150M in annual savings through process reengineering, vendor negotiations, and strategic realignment of technology initiatives
- Evaluated client needs and expectations, establishing clear goals for each consulting engagement.
- Streamlined internal processes to enhance team efficiency and improve overall project outcomes.
- Analyzed data sets to identify trends and opportunities for process improvements within client organizations.
Managing Director, Technology – Automation, SRE, and Cloud Provisioning
Barclays
03.2020 - 03.2022
- As Head of Automation, led enterprise-wide automation initiatives, significantly enhancing efficiency across Technology & Service operations
- Achieved 3–5x annual ROI by streamlining workflows, simplifying cloud provisioning, and enhancing system automation
- Deployed a strategic automation framework, reducing technology provisioning time by 50% and improving developer productivity by 20%
- Led a global team of 150 engineers, fostering a culture of innovation and performance excellence
- Optimized resource allocation for improved efficiency and profitability across all departments.
Executive Vice President, CIO – Treasury, Merchant Services, Payments & Digital
Wells Fargo
11.2017 - 03.2020
- Directed end-to-end technology operations for a $7B business unit, overseeing a team of 1,600 and 500 applications
- Architected the migration of US Wire Payments to the cloud, enhancing system scalability and reliability
- Delivered the industry’s first commercially live Real-Time Payments (RTP) system, revolutionizing customer payment experiences
- Reduced system outages by 50% through production hardening, real-time monitoring, and support improvements
- Implemented Agile practices across teams, achieving a 30% reduction in hiring needs while boosting output
- Managed risk effectively by implementing robust policies and procedures designed to mitigate potential threats to the business.
Managing Director, Technology - Corporate & Investment Bank - Banking
JPMorgan Chase
07.2012 - 10.2017
- Oversaw a $150M budget and led a team of 1,200 engineers to drive digital transformation for 50,000 corporate clients
- Increased client satisfaction by 35% and achieved a 25% reduction in project run rates through strategic process improvements
- Modernized digital platforms, leading to an independent product ranking jump from #4 to #1 globally
- Reduced reliance on contractors from 80% to 30% by building a sustainable, high-performing in-house engineering team
- Cultivated a strong organizational culture built on integrity accountability teamwork which resulted in higher retention rates among staff.
Head of Product & Technology - Application & Digital Store
Nokia
- Transformed global mobile commerce platform, achieving 1,000% growth in key engagement metrics
Global CIO & CTO
Monster Worldwide
01.1999 - 01.2006
- As first CTO, scaled revenue from $70M to $1.2B and expanded global technical operations from 20 to 1,000+ staff across multiple global regions
- Promoted a culture of innovation within the IT department which resulted in multiple patent filings and industry awards.
- Delivered innovative technology solutions that directly contributed to revenue growth and market expansion opportunities.
- Fostered strong relationships between the IT department and other business units to drive cross-functional collaboration on key initiatives.
Education
Stanford Executive Program (SEP) -
Stanford University
MS - Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
Worcester State University
BA - International Relations
Rochester Institute of Technology
Skills
- Digital Transformation
- Global IT Operations
- Strategic Road mapping
- M&A Technology Integration
- Payment Technologies
- P2P Payments
- Real-Time Payments (RTP)
- SWIFT
- ISO 20022
- SEPA
- Digital Banking Solutions
- Regulatory Compliance (SOX, PCI DSS, GDPR, ISO)
- Treasury Management
- Commercial and Retail Banking
- Fraud Prevention
- Cloud Computing (AWS)
- Big Data Analytics
- Enterprise Architecture
- API Development
- Client Experience Engineering
- Microservices Architecture
- DevOps/Agile Methodologies
- CI/CD Pipelines
- Machine Learning (ML)
- Automation (RPA)
- System Resilience & Security
- Operational Efficiency
- Process Automation
- Workflow Optimization
- KPI Development
- Service Reliability Engineering (SRE)
- Vendor Management
- Cost Optimization
- Scalability and Performance
- Cost optimization
- Cloud provisioning
- Automation frameworks
- Data analysis
- Agile methodologies
- Resource allocation
- Team leadership
- Digital transformation
- Innovation culture
- Performance improvement
- Data-driven decision making
- Growth hacking
Awards
- Computer World Top 100 CIO, 2000
- Infoworld “Top 25 Most Influential CTO”, 2001
Timeline
Consultant
Fintech and Automation Consultant
03.2022 - Current
Managing Director, Technology – Automation, SRE, and Cloud Provisioning
Barclays
03.2020 - 03.2022
Executive Vice President, CIO – Treasury, Merchant Services, Payments & Digital
Wells Fargo
11.2017 - 03.2020
Managing Director, Technology - Corporate & Investment Bank - Banking
JPMorgan Chase
07.2012 - 10.2017
Global CIO & CTO
Monster Worldwide
01.1999 - 01.2006
MS - Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
Worcester State University
BA - International Relations
Rochester Institute of Technology
Head of Product & Technology - Application & Digital Store
Nokia
Stanford Executive Program (SEP) -
Stanford University
Similar Profiles
Dunson Palatty DavisDunson Palatty Davis
Freelance Automation Consultant at Freelance Automation ConsultantFreelance Automation Consultant at Freelance Automation Consultant
Nada M. MakkiNada M. Makki
HR & CS Client Partner at Org & Mgmt Consultant Organization Consultant DeptHR & CS Client Partner at Org & Mgmt Consultant Organization Consultant Dept
Saravanan MurthiSaravanan Murthi
Associate Director IT at Chargeback Gurus Fintech Pvt LtdAssociate Director IT at Chargeback Gurus Fintech Pvt Ltd
Avneesh DaveAvneesh Dave
Senior Director & National Technical Leader at The Siegfried Group, LLPSenior Director & National Technical Leader at The Siegfried Group, LLP
Griffin GartlgruberGriffin Gartlgruber
Education Assistant at New Jersey Performing Arts CenterEducation Assistant at New Jersey Performing Arts Center