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Nick Ttofias
Director of Production IT at Aspect Capital
Nick Ttofias is the Director of Production IT at Aspect Capital, a global systematic investment manager.12 He has been with the company since June 2002 and plays a crucial role in ensuring that Aspect's technology and infrastructure support the firm's strategic growth.1
In his position, Nick is responsible for:
- Overseeing the overall trading infrastructure
- Managing all business services
- Supervising cloud infrastructure
- Handling Business Continuity
- Overseeing Cyber Security
Nick focuses on identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and resilience across all of Aspect's environments.1
Professional Background
Nick has extensive experience in IT and infrastructure architecture. His tenure at Aspect Capital, which manages over $7.5 billion in assets, has given him valuable insights into the technology needs of a quantitative investment firm.2
Recent Projects
Nick has been involved in significant technological initiatives at Aspect Capital:
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Migration to Amazon Web Services (AWS): He played a key role in Aspect's migration of several key workloads to AWS, working closely with Ubertas Consulting.2
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Implementation of Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow (MWAA): This project aimed to improve workload automation and reduce costs associated with compute-intensive tasks.2
Industry Insights
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Nick provided insights on cybersecurity challenges faced by hedge funds. He emphasized the importance of robust IT infrastructure and security measures in the context of remote work.4
Nick Ttofias's LinkedIn profile can be found at https://uk.linkedin.com/in/nick-ttofias-aa7383103, where he has 371 connections.3