Brawnski Armstrong, Engineering Head, DRW | Speaker

Brawnski Armstrong has more than 25 years of experience as a software engineer and technology leader, designing and implementing systems for financial institutions. Over the past 15 years, he has worked at DRW, a trading firm in Chicago, where he has delivered solutions to enhance the capabilities of middle office and risk management teams across various areas like rates, commodities, equities, foreign exchange, and cryptocurrencies.

Three years ago, he played a crucial role in launching DRW's technology apprenticeship program by leading a cross-functional team dedicated to integrating underrepresented and opportunity-driven talent into the trading industry. Brawnski holds a BS in Computer Science from the University of Michigan, where he was as an Evans Scholar. He also holds an MSc in Finance from the Illinois Institute of Technology.