Dear Friends,

As we welcome the fall season, we hope you have been enjoying time to rest and rejuvenate for the months ahead!

In this era of rapid technological advancement, fintech is at the forefront of disruptive innovation. Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) are revolutionizing the industry by enhancing everything from fraud detection and risk assessment to personalized financial advice. Additionally, blockchain technology and Big Data analytics are driving new thinking for financial products and services. As the fintech landscape embraces these transformative technologies, it opens up new opportunities for collaboration and competition, making this truly an exciting time for our industry. 

Despite the fast pace of development and adoption, as well as the challenges of new technology, Generative AI holds immense promise. It can revolutionize content creation, streamline design processes, and enhance data analysis. As this technology continues to advance, it is vital that we approach its development and application responsibly and ensure that it serves the greater good of humanity.

At 28Stone, it is in our nature to embrace innovative technologies, including Generative AI, to stay at the forefront of software delivery and provide our clients with cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible. As always, understanding what our clients’ needs are is at the heart of everything we deliver. Let us know how we can help you explore the role of AI in your business.

Thank you,

Thomas Dolan, Co-Founder
thomas.dolan@28stone.com

Frank Erickson, Co-Founder
franklin.erickson@28stone.com

ROLLING WITH 28Stone 

We were delighted to see so many friends join us last week at our rooftop celebration in New York City! It was wonderful to get together with 100 people on a delightful September evening against the view of the city skyline.

We'd like to thank everyone who attended and has contributed to our 12 year milestone. We value and appreciate the many relationships we have across the industry and look forward to continuing to listen to our clients to understand their unique needs and help them achieve their objectives. 

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS

We’re in Portugal! 28Stone is excited to announce our partnership with Stark & Partners, a leading Portuguese consultancy specializing in market readiness and talent acquisition. This collaboration will enable us to establish a strong presence in Portugal, extending our reach and catering to our international clients more effectively. Together, we are confident that this partnership will unlock incredible opportunities and foster mutual growth. 

GETTING STARTED IN PORTUGAL

We welcome Orlando Gomes, our Technical Lead and Software Architect, and our first hire in Portugal!

We are confident that Orlando’s proven track record as a skilled software architect, along with his technical acumen and leadership capabilities, will play a crucial role in driving our projects to new heights, as well as building our presence in the “country of the sun.”

IN THE NEWS

Read the full article, "Automation in fixed income: Sorting the bluster from the bleeding edge" on WatersTechnology.com 

Electronic Trading Systems Architecture: Principles and Guidelines – Did you miss Apu Shah's (Partner, 28Stone) session from the Virtual EDA Summit this past May? Apu explained how 28Stone has generated greater client results, reduced our time to market, enhanced developer productivity, and achieved superior system performance, resiliency and global scaling while using Solace.

LISTENING & UNDERSTANDING:
INSIGHTS FROM 28Stone

Human Touch & The Advancement of Tech: Creating a Compelling Union – In this blog from our Co-Founder, Thomas Dolan analyzes the importance of coupling the capabilities of new tech with human creativity to reach new heights of achievement.

On-shore, off-shore, but what is the right shore? – Thomas analyzes the importance of striking the perfect balance on right-shoring and off-shoring to reduce costs while meeting client expectations.

TEAM SPOTLIGHT

Since our clients work so closely with our team, we hope to introduce you to the people that are making a difference in developing exciting solutions and providing unmatched, attentive support. 

Alberts Nurgalejevs

Java developer, team lead

1. Can you describe your role?

I lead a team of Java developers and provide support to Java developers within one of our clients. I am one of the initial 28Stone employees who began working with this client, and I actively participate in designing and implementing nearly all the approaches and solutions currently employed by multiple teams. I am involved in interviewing our new Java developers and I occasionally present at our team brown bag sessions whenever I encounter valuable insights to share.

2. What has been one of your career highlights?

3. Tell us some trends you're seeing in this industry.

There is an obvious trend towards AI usage. Soon enough, we'll be busy finding bugs in code written by ChatGPT or its successors.

4. What might we find you doing for fun outside of the office? 

I spend time with family and friends and always seek opportunities to engage in activities that contrast with my sedentary work, such as aikido (2nd dan aikikai), climbing, and rollerblading. Another hobby I have been dedicated to for the past 20 years, and plan to continue, is teaching programming to children.

COMPANY UPDATE: 28Stone TAKES HackCodex

Our team had a fantastic time coding, playing table hockey and discussing all things 28Stone with HackCodex and Helve earlier this summer!

World champion Atis Silis gave a great introduction to table hockey and played against the best participants of the event, adding an extra thrill to the day. We were also excited to present the award for the best project in the competition, "SkolaGuru". They developed an innovative tool to assist parents in selecting the ideal school for their child based on their interests and other factors. Congratulations to the SkolaGuru team!

Follow us for live updates and to see the team in action!