Jason C. Kay

Master of Science
Applied & Computational Mathematics

Summa Cum Laude

2015

Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Boston, MA

Thesis: Applications of Fractal Equation Systems in Modelling Financial Markets

Bachelor of Science — Computer Engineering

Cum Laude

1996

Florida Atlantic of University, Boca Raton, FL

Debate Society, Member; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Student Member; American Mensa, Student Member

Computer Engineering

1994

Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA

Theta Xi Fraternity, Beta Alpha Chapter; Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Student Member; Association of Computing Machinery (ACM), Student Member; USENIX, Student Member; System Administrator's Guild (SAGE), Student Member; Recipient of the Louise M. Fitten Memorial Scholarship for Academic Excellence

Associate of Arts — English Language & Literature

Magna Cum Laude

1993

Saint Thomas University, Miami, FL

Dual-enrollment and summer enrichment credits earned concurrently with high school studies.

Executive Consultant, The Solarian Group, Inc.

2010 - Present

Charlotte, North Carolina

Lead consultant providing strategic advisory services in enterprise architecture, emerging technologies, and artificial intelligence for clients across financial services, SaaS, and infrastructure sectors
• Delegate tasks to the 7 members of the design team and provide counsel on all aspects of the project.
• Supervise the assessment of all graphic materials in order to ensure quality and accuracy of the design
• Oversee the efficient use of production project budgets ranging from $2,000 - $25,000

Enterprise Domain Manager

2009 – 2010

Ally Financial • Charlotte, NC

Owned the enterprise-wide domain portfolio and internet asset governance program for one of the nation's largest digital financial institutions.

• Designed and built an automated system for end-to-end domain lifecycle management — acquisitions, transfers, sub-domain provisioning, SSL certificate tracking, DNS change governance, and trademark infringement monitoring.
• Established and maintained enterprise domain policy and standards, providing final approval authority on all domain change requests with accountability for brand alignment, IP protection, and long-term internet strategy.
• Managed strategic vendor relationship with enterprise domain registrar and associated service providers.

Wells Fargo — Progressive Leadership Roles

1998 – 2008

Wells Fargo (fka First Union National Bank) • Charlotte, NC

Nearly a decade of progressively senior roles spanning eCommerce development, application architecture, and enterprise technology strategy at one of the nation's largest financial institutions.

• Vice President, Enterprise Architecture (2002–2008) — Developed and stewarded enterprise technical architecture standards across server platforms, distributed applications, open standards, and open-source software. Advised executive leadership on sourcing and deployment strategy; led cross-organizational working groups spanning IT and business divisions.
• Director, Application Design & Architecture (2001–2002) — Led architecture review and source code review program for all eCommerce applications; implemented 100% review schedule against production deadlines. Managed offshore development resources and contributed to CMM quality process implementation.
• Assistant Vice President, eCommerce Development (1998–2001) — Managed internet content development and a multi-disciplinary team of systems administrators, analysts, and developers. Owned system and application administration, internal software development, domain management, release coordination, and server facility operations.

Shipboard Systems Manager

1997  (Contract)

Royal Caribbean International • Miami, FL

Ten-month contract engagement providing 24×7 leadership of the shipboard systems management team across two vessels.

• Managed a complex array of large-scale UNIX systems for ship management and accounting operations aboard the M/S Sovereign of the Seas and M/S Song of America.
• Responsible for AOS/VS communications systems and GEONAV satellite navigation infrastructure.

Principal Consultant

1997 – 1998

The Solarian Group, Incorporated • Fort Lauderdale, FL

Early-career independent consulting practice serving local, national, and international clients in internet software development and network security.

• Developed custom website metrics and analytics software for European internet service providers.
• Delivered firewall installation and network security consulting engagements for healthcare institutions in Palm Beach County, FL.

Southern Internet Services — Webmaster → VP, Information Systems

1995 – 1997

Southern Internet Services • Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Started as Webmaster while completing undergraduate studies; recruited directly after the Lead Webmaster discovered my personal site on the university servers. Promoted to VP, Information Systems upon graduation.

• Vice President, Information Systems (1996–1997) — Oversaw all network infrastructure, website development, information security, and customer services operations for a statewide Florida ISP.
• Webmaster (1995–1996) — Developed and maintained corporate and customer-facing websites for the ISP while concurrently completing B.S. studies at FAU.