Ben Hobgood developed SySys' web site infrastructure and is the chief architect for our flagship product—FundSys. As Chief Technology Officer, Ben evaluates changing technologies and trends in the financial and technical industries, heads the software engineering initiatives, and oversees development operations.

A Microsoft Certified Professional since 1997, Ben has been developing software and web applications for over 10 years and has authored several papers on topics such as data and content management solutions and data automation. He specializes in CMS systems, data automation, web services, database, and encryption technologies.

He holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Northern Colorado that encompasses Computer Science, Mathematics, and Visual Arts. Ben moonlights as a professor for the department of Computer Engineering at Colorado Technical University.

Willi Taylor is responsible for the UI architecture and interactions between data and presentation layers of our client's online properties. As Chief Operations Officer he builds and manages the critical connection between clients' business needs, the extension of their brand on the web, and the technological features that make it all happen seamlessly.

As a UI specialist in inteface design and implementation, Willi is also a full-stack developer with Microsoft certifications in database administration. He holds several certifications in foreign languages from the Department of Defense.

Willi graduated with honors from the University of Northern Colorado with a BA degree in Meteorological Sciences with a secondary emphasis in Graphic Design. In addition to SySys, Willi works as an off-ice official for the NHL since 2005, and has won 7 national titles with the USAFL powerhouse Denver Bulldogs.

Kevin Smith joined SySys in 2010 as Senior Vice President of Business Strategy. Kevin brings over twenty years of financial services experience, specifically in the asset management and mutual fund arenas. Kevin’s professional career includes over 12 years at Janus Capital Group, 4 years at OppenheimerFunds and 2 years at Atlas Funds.

Prior to joining SySys, Kevin served as Vice President of Business Technology at OppenheimerFunds. Before joining OppenheimerFunds, Kevin enjoyed a successful career as Director and Assistant Vice President of e-Marketing at Janus Capital Group. Kevin’s career at Janus included leadership positions in various strategic initiatives, operations, client service, project management office, vendor management and marketing. Kevin held FINRA series 6, 26 and 63 licenses for over 15 years. He has a full understanding of the asset management business and is eager to share his experiences with you and your firm.

Kevin enjoys Hot yoga, travel, acoustic guitar and getting his golf handicap down.

As a Senior Developer, Eric Osmann is an integral part in the development and support of the SySys back-end internal infrastructure and system applications. He is the architect of the data acquisition processes and ensures that all core components run smoothly on a daily basis.

Eric enjoys building and playing custom guitars, and enjoys riding motorcycles in the mountains of Colorado.

Scott has over 15 years experience developing data driven web applications in the financial industry as a Senior Developer, Team Lead and IT Manager. He is a Senior Developer at SySys with a focus on .Net, SQL and web application development.

When Scott is not geeking out on SQL, he can be found riding his BMW motorbike through the mountains of Colorado, traveling with his family to some obscure part of the world that involves sun, sand and diving and being an on-call Uber driver for his children.

Client Success Manager by day, and rock ‘n' roll drummer by night, Joe Lederman brings his precision, attention to detail, and synergistic spirit to the tech world. He produces and manages monthly and quarter-end fact sheets as well as collateral material, and upholds quality efficiency throughout.

Outside of work and the drum kit, Joe is a long-time practitioner of Kung Fu, an avid hiker, and soccer player.