Lester Pierre is a dynamic visionary and serves as the chief scientist for Wall Street Network, a leading systems integration and software development firm in New York’s financial district. He has more than 20 years of software engineering experience in the insurance, banking, finance, retail and manufacturing industries. Under his direction the firm developed innovative solutions using proven implementation techniques and methodologies. Mr. Pierre has led WSN through many exciting projects, which include the first Bridge Inspection software in the USA and the first Duty-free electronic commerce web site in the world. Under his guidance, Wall Street Network has delivered innovative technology solutions to companies such as Insignia ESG, Attorney’s Title Insurance Fund, Canadian Airlines, Louisiana Department of Transportation, Parsons Brinckerhoff Quade & Douglas, GAB Robins North America, Chase Manhattan Bank, the international law firm of Allen & Overy, and many other leaders in their respective fields. His leadership experience in information technology began in 1985 when he founded Compu Components, Inc., of New York. Since then, Mr. Pierre has held Information Systems (IS) management and consulting positions with Fortune 1000 companies. He has publicly addressed members of organizations such as the Brokers Reinsurance Marketing Association (BRMA) (http://www.brma.org) and the Technology Managers Forum (http://www.techforum.com) on various technology topics. Mr. Pierre participates regularly as a panelist on information technology focus groups. |