Roman has been fixing IT related problems across a variety of technologies, functions, and industries for nearly two and a half decades, with a predominant focus on large scale systems and security. Although he has spent the majority of his time in the financial industry, he has also invested significant time into working with a diverse range of startups, from construction B2B to ticketing to advertising and gaming. This ideally positions him to straddle the complexities and idiosyncrasies associated with a fintech venture. His original plan to become a scientist was sidetracked when, upon entering university, he witnessed the transition to today's Internet, the birth of the World Wide Web and discovered his love for UNIX.