APIs have profoundly impacted finance functions, empowering organizations to craft in-house solutions for business-critical systems. This dynamic has brought finance professionals to a fascinating intersection where traditional acumen meets innovative problem-solving. Join JD in an engaging interview with Mark Brogna, Treasury Recon & Analytics Lead at Block, as he unveils the evolution of his distinctive role—fusing a product mindset with finance expertise. Learn how APIs play a central role in enabling treasurers to leverage technology and redefine their skill sets for the challenges of tomorrow.
Listen to this episode to learn:
- How Mark’s career evolved from traditional accounting responsibilities to product-focused problem-solving
- Key steps to scale and develop your career within a business while growing it - and how technology can help to make the journey easier
- How APIs help overcome the challenges of data aggregation, data synchronization, and data quality in treasury operations
- When businesses should consider building in-house engineering teams to support internal operations versus outsourcing technical resources
- The potential impact of AI on bridging the gap between speed and resilience for real-time payments
This episode is brought to you by Trovata.io. Trovata.io empowers everyone to analyze, report, forecast, move – manage cash like a pro – no matter who your business banks with. Save time, ensure data accuracy, and drive smarter decisions with access to your data across multiple banks and accounts. Learn more about Trovata at https://bit.ly/3JXHbcC.
About Joseph “JD” Drambarean
JD is Trovata’s Chief Product Officer. Previously, he served as a Director of Strategy with the mobile app design firm, Punchkick Interactive. He was responsible for developing roadmaps and executing global product launches for brands like Marriott International, Allstate Insurance, and Harley-Davidson. He later served as a Senior Manager in Capital One’s Digital Product Management team. Joseph is a Chicago native and graduated with a BA in Political Science & Economics from Loyola University of Chicago.
Connect with JD on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jdrambarean
About Mark Brogna:
Mark leads the Treasury Recon & Analytics Team at Block where he oversees Block's bank data and reconciliation function as well as the Treasury system's function. Mark has been at Block for 11 years serving in various roles across the Treasury function, typically focusing on the movement of product and customer funds across Block's network of bank accounts.
Connect with Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-brogna-78613540/
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