About Beyond the Network

Beyond the Network is led by a network infrastructure and security specialist with more than 20 years in SFC-regulated securities firms, asset managers, wealth managers and listed financial groups in Hong Kong and internationally, serving as Head of IT, IT Director and Management-In-Charge (MIC) for IT.

That work covered ultra low latency trading networks, trading platforms, cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, with direct regulator engagement (SFC and HKMA). Beyond finance, we have led robotic warehouse infrastructure and network security, and today deliver infrastructure assessments for a global investment bank, network automation and secure AI adoption for regulated clients.

Experience highlights

• Low latency trading infrastructure with Arista 7050X / 7280R switching, routing optimisation and multicast tuning for market data.
• Global futures trading platform connecting to international exchanges including CME, with FIX connectivity for securities and futures.
• Trading floor relocation completed with zero disruption to trading.
• Technology for a multinational financial group across Hong Kong, Europe and the US, including Cisco Nexus 7000/9000 data centre switching and follow-the-sun support.
• Network and infrastructure for a warehouse robotics system integrated with the WMS, with a low latency wireless design.
• Independent network, security, wireless and power infrastructure assessment for a global investment bank’s UK office.

Qualifications

CCNP Security, ITIL Foundation, Executive MBA, BSc (Hons) Network Computing.

Where we work

UK-focused, working on site in London and across the UK, with remote support where it suits. See our financial services and robotic warehouse networking work.