More Than Just a Company, We're a Partnership Forged in Experience
Founded in 2024, we're not your average business development company. We're the brainchild of two friends and business partners who decided to break the mold after a combined 20+ years in the trenches of big financial institutions and innovative startups throughout Asia Pac, New York, and London. We saw a gap in the industry – a need for a company that blended the best of both worlds: the deep technical expertise of established firms with the agility and flexibility of a lean startup.
From Engineering Whizzes to Management Mavens
Our founders' experiences weren't confined to a single lane. They traversed the diverse landscapes of engineering, management, and entrepreneurship. This unique blend of knowledge allows us to craft exceptional software solutions and understand your business needs on a deeper level.
Beyond Bureaucracy, Embracing Efficiency
We've all dealt with the frustration of cumbersome, bureaucratic giants. That's why we built our company on the principles of agility and efficiency. No unnecessary layers or red tape – just a team of passionate experts ready to tackle your project head-on.
Hands-On Leadership, Dedicated to Your Success
Our founders aren't just figureheads. They remain actively involved in the day-to-day operations, personally supervising key customer accounts and ensuring the highest quality of service. Building strong client relationships is at the heart of our philosophy, and we believe in fostering a collaborative partnership to achieve your vision.
Ready to Experience the Difference?
At Optima Consulting, we combine expertise with agility to deliver software solutions that not only meet your needs but exceed your expectations. We're more than just a team – we're your trusted partner on the path to digital success.
Aidan Slinger is currently a recruitment professional who has recently transitioned from a 30-year career as a banking/finance industry professional.
Aidan has worked at Morgan Stanley, Macquarie, Citibank, Bloomberg, Thomson Reuters, and SunGard, within risk management, technology project management, service delivery and client-facing/business development roles. His degree is in computer science. He also co-founded and ran a technology security business.
His career has spanned London, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Singapore. Aidan's current focus is on career-building for clients in Asia.
Adrian Valenzuela is an experienced Product Development Specialist with over 15+ years of dedicated service at Bloomberg plus other tech companies and startups. His career in the financial services industry is distinguished by a robust technical foundation, complemented by expertise in management, business intelligence, risk management, and market data feeds.
Adrian's skill set extends to onboarding technologies and business development, making him a well-rounded professional capable of driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions.
His career has extended throughout North America, New York City, Singapore, and Hong Kong.