I started out life as an academic computer scientist working on algorithms and data structures. But then I took a left turn and ended up working in FinTech. I build financial information systems, teams that build those systems, and companies that employ those teams. I also advise FinTech investors and provide technology due diligence services. I'm presently based in Shanghai and Shenzhen providing consulting services to fintech firms and investors in China, primarily in the institutional OTC markets.