THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIP
The Lightkeeper platform is supported by industry professionals and technologists dedicated to the business of investment management. Our success is the direct result of the relationships we cultivate, the expertise we share, and our unrelenting focus on service.
Recognized as the industry-leading portfolio intelligence and reporting platform, Lightkeeper serves 160+ clients managing over $600bn in AUM.
A Diverse skillset
President & Chief Executive Officer
Dean Schaffer is President & Chief Executive Officer of Lightkeeper, where he leads the company’s strategy and growth as the platform continues to expand its analytics, data infrastructure and AI capabilities for investment managers. He brings more than 20 years of experience building and scaling technology businesses that serve the investment management industry.
Prior to joining Lightkeeper, Dean led the Capital Administration division at Alter Domus and was President of Investors Economic Assurance (IEA), where he oversaw the management, growth, and eventual sale of the business. Dean holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a BA from the University of Pennsylvania.
Chief Product Officer, Co-Founder
Danny Dias is Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Lightkeeper, where he leads product strategy and innovation across the platform. His work focuses on developing analytics and data infrastructure that align with the workflows and needs of modern investment teams.
Before founding Lightkeeper, Danny co-founded Tamale Software and served as Director of Research for 033 Asset Management. Earlier in his career, he was a credit derivatives trader at Merrill Lynch. Danny holds a degree in Computer Science from Harvard University, where he graduated magna cum laude.
Chief Operating Officer, Co-Founder
Larry Longo is Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Lightkeeper. He oversees company operations and helps guide the firm’s strategic and organizational development.
Larry has more than 30 years of leadership experience across financial operations, technology implementations, regulatory filings, and corporate development. Prior to Lightkeeper, he co-founded Tamale Software and served as COO and co-founder of 033 Asset Management, a long/short equity hedge fund. Larry graduated with high honors from Bentley University.
Chief Technology Officer
Bill Blinn is Chief Technology Officer at Lightkeeper, responsible for the architecture, reliability, and security of the platform. He leads the engineering team in delivering scalable analytics infrastructure and continuously enhancing the performance and capabilities of the Lightkeeper platform.
Bill was previously a senior software engineer at Tamale Software, where he was one of the earliest developers of the firm’s research management system. He holds a BS from Columbia University and an MBA from MIT’s Sloan School of Management.
Sr. Managing Director, Head of Client Solutions
Greg Johnson leads the Client Solutions and Analytics teams at Lightkeeper, overseeing client engagement, training, and ongoing support to help firms maximize the value of the platform. Drawing on experience and understanding of both the platform and the continuously evolving investment industry, Greg and his teams consult directly with clients on how to turn data into actionable insights and enable better decision-making.
Greg joined Lightkeeper in 2014 from the Transaction Services valuation group at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Boston, where he focused on purchase price allocations and valuation analyses for major corporate transactions. He holds a degree from Boston College and is a CFA charterholder.
VP, Head of Global Sales
Bryon Cole is VP, Head of Global Sales at Lightkeeper, where he leads the company’s sales efforts and works with investment firms to introduce the platform’s analytics and data infrastructure capabilities. He brings more than 20 years of experience in capital markets technology and has developed deep relationships across the buy-side community.
Prior to joining Lightkeeper, Bryon served as Director of U.S. Sales at LiquidityBook and held a leadership role at GLS Fund Services, where he led sales and business development for the firm’s data and intelligence products. Earlier in his career, he held senior positions at ENSO Financial, TPG-Axon Capital, and Pequot Capital Management, where he spent nine years trading equities and managing portfolio finance activities. Bryon holds a B.A. in Economics from the University at Buffalo.
VP, Head of Marketing
Claudine Martin is VP, Head of Marketing at Lightkeeper, responsible for positioning the company’s analytics platform and expanding its presence across the investment management industry. She focuses on communicating the value of Lightkeeper’s portfolio analytics, data infrastructure, and AI-driven capabilities. She brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing leadership roles serving the investment management and financial technology industries.
Prior to joining Lightkeeper, Claudine served as Head of Marketing at Delta Data and Vice President, Head of Marketing at CircleBlack. Earlier in her career, she held senior marketing roles at Refinitiv, Scivantage, and State Street Corporation. Claudine holds an MBA from Suffolk University and a B.S. in Finance and Investments from Babson College.
