Overview
Learn about Bloomberg Enterprise Data’s next generation Delivery Technology, DL+!
Join Bloomberg for an exclusive seminar exploring the future of financial services operations through the lens of the Target Operating Model. Designed for data, technology, AI, and business leaders, this series will highlight how you can can unlock new levels of agility, efficiency, and resilience for your business.
Gain practical insights into how leading firms are embracing digital transformation and reducing complexities. You will hear directly from Bloomberg experts, as well as a featured speakers from Snowflake and Avantage Reply IT, as we explore real-world strategies for streamlining data workflows, minimizing legacy system dependencies, and lowering total cost of ownership.
Agenda
- 8:30am – 9:00am: Networking breakfast
- 9:00am – 9:10am: Welcome Remarks – Luca Lo Castro Bloomberg
- 9:10am – 9:35am: A Unified Data Approach for a Modern Target Operating Model – Maureen Gallagher Bloomberg
- 9:35am – 9.50am: Data License Plus – Connecting Modelled Data Seamlessly into the Cloud – Andrew Stone Bloomberg
- 9:50am – 10.15am: Fireside Discussion
Francesco Battaglieri Snowflake
Mario Pace Avantage Reply IT
Robert O’Reilly Bloomberg - 10:15am – 10:20am: Closing Remarks – Luca Lo Castro Bloomberg
- 10:20am – 11:00am: Networking & Refreshments
Speakers
Luca Lo Castro
Maureen Gallagher
Maureen Gallagher is the Global Head of Enterprise Reference Data at Bloomberg, spanning across financial instruments terms & conditions, corporate actions and security ownership. Maureen is focused on supporting clients globally to use this critical foundational data to feed their operational workflows and inform decision making across the front, middle and back office. Maureen began her career in data at Bloomberg more than a decade ago and has held multiple leadership positions across the firm. Throughout her career, Maureen has been an advocate for diversity initiatives including being appointed global co-lead for Enterprise Data’s Diversity & Inclusion program and being an active leader within Bloomberg’s Women in Product Group. Maureen holds a BS from Lehigh University in Finance. She was also named “Reference Data Professional of the Year” in WatersTechnology’s Women in Technology and Data Awards 2022.
Andrew Stone
Francesco Battaglieri
Francesco Battaglieri is a Senior Solution Engineer for AI & Machine Learning at Snowflake, where he leads strategic AI initiatives across Southern EMEA. He is currently building a virtual AI Center of Excellence, helping organizations unlock value from data through advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI.
Prior to Snowflake, Francesco spent 10 years at Google as a Senior Analytical Consultant, advising large enterprises on data strategy, predictive modeling, and digital transformation. He has led complex data initiatives across industries, delivering measurable business impact including significant revenue growth and operational efficiency improvements.
Mario Pace
Robert O’Reilly
Robert O’Reilly joined Bloomberg in 2012. He has held a number of roles in Data Management and currently leads the pre sales group for DL+. Before joining Bloomberg, Robert worked in various roles at Northern Trust and Bank of Ireland. Robert holds a MSc in Finance from Trinity College Dublin.