// meet_the_team

Meet the Recruiting Team

Our team combines decades of Wall Street recruiting experience with deep technical knowledge across infrastructure, cloud, security, and financial technology.

Nick Tamagna

Nick Tamagna

Nicholas Tamagna is a seasoned executive search and talent acquisition leader with more than 25 years of experience...

Nicholas Tamagna is a seasoned executive search and talent acquisition leader with more than 25 years of experience specializing in technology recruitment and strategic hiring within the financial services and investment management sectors. As Partner at Tech Exec Inc., he has spent the past two decades building one of the industry's most trusted boutique search firms, partnering with hedge funds, investment firms, and technology-driven organizations to identify and secure top-tier engineering and infrastructure talent.

Nick is recognized for his deep understanding of highly specialized technology markets, including infrastructure engineering, cloud computing, cybersecurity, low-latency trading systems, site reliability engineering, and enterprise platforms. Throughout his career, he has developed long-standing relationships across Wall Street and the broader technology community, advising both clients and candidates on strategic hiring decisions and career growth.

Prior to joining Tech Exec Inc., Nick served as an Account Manager at The Ayers Group, where he managed and mentored a team of recruiters and account managers focused on placing senior technology executives.

Known for his direct, relationship-driven approach and deep industry network, Nick has built a reputation for connecting exceptional talent with high-impact opportunities in some of the most competitive and technically demanding environments in the market.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: nick.tamagna@techexeconline.com

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Ray Lyles

Ray Lyles is a Principal and Co-Founder of Tech Exec Online with more than twenty-five years of experience....

Ray Lyles is a Principal and Co-Founder of Tech Exec Online with more than twenty-five years of experience in technology staffing and professional placement services.

Throughout his career, he has successfully connected thousands of professionals with organizations ranging from emerging businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

Beginning his career in 1990, Mr. Lyles developed expertise in technology recruitment, business consulting, and strategic relationship management. His industry knowledge and professional network continue to support long-term client and candidate success.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: ray.lyles@techexeconline.com

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Tracey Greene

Tracey Greene

Tracey Greene brings a strong background in financial technology and executive recruiting to Tech Exec....

Tracey Greene brings a strong background in financial technology and executive recruiting to Tech Exec.

Prior to transitioning into IT staffing, he worked extensively on Wall Street in technical leadership positions, including Developer, Linux Architect, Storage Architect, and Trading Systems Architect.

His professional experience includes work with major financial institutions and technology organizations such as Citigroup, Merrill Lynch, Lehman Brothers, Goldman Sachs, EMC, and Storage Networks.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: tracey.greene@techexeconline.com

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Braden Tamagna

Braden Tamagna

Braden Tamagna is an Information Technology Recruiter at TechExec Inc., where he specializes in connecting....

Braden Tamagna is an Information Technology Recruiter at TechExec Inc., where he specializes in connecting top technology talent with leading financial firms, hedge funds, and enterprise organizations. Based in the New York metropolitan area, Braden focuses on identifying highly skilled professionals across infrastructure, systems engineering, cloud, cybersecurity, and software development.

A graduate of Temple University with a degree in Business Management, Braden combines strong relationship-building skills with a deep understanding of the technology recruiting landscape. He is passionate about creating meaningful connections, delivering exceptional candidate experiences, and helping clients build high-performing technical teams.

Braden is known for his energy, communication skills, and commitment to growth. He brings a people-first approach to recruiting and is dedicated to helping both candidates and clients succeed in highly competitive technology markets.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: braden.tamagna@techexeconline.com

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Graham Gates

Graham Gates

Graham Gates is an accomplished financial technology recruiting leader with nearly a decade of experience....

Graham Gates is an accomplished financial technology recruiting leader with nearly a decade of experience specializing in executive search and strategic talent acquisition for the hedge fund and investment management sectors. As Director of Financial Technology Sourcing at Tech Exec Inc., he leads recruiting initiatives for the firm’s Hedge Fund Division, partnering with some of the most prestigious financial institutions in the industry, including Goldman Sachs, Bridgewater Associates, Citadel, and D. E. Shaw & Co..

Graham specializes in sourcing and placing top technology talent across software engineering, cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity, quantitative development, data science, and enterprise platforms. Known for his ability to identify high-impact talent in competitive markets, he has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while fostering long-standing relationships with both clients and candidates.

He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Marketing from Iona University. Passionate about the intersection of finance and technology, Graham remains focused on helping innovative firms build world-class engineering and technology teams in an increasingly competitive landscape.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: graham.gates@techexeconline.com

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Cody Washington

Tracey Greene

Cody Washington is a talent and communications professional specializing in professional....

Cody Washington is a talent and communications professional specializing in professional sourcing, marketing, and relationship-driven recruitment within highly competitive technology and financial services environments. As Director of Professional Sourcing, Marketing, & Communication at Tech Exec Inc., he focuses on connecting top-tier engineering, infrastructure, cloud, data, and front-office technology talent with leading organizations across the hedge fund, financial services, and enterprise technology sectors.

With a strong understanding of both technical hiring and market dynamics, Cody has built expertise in candidate engagement, strategic outreach, and positioning highly specialized professionals for opportunities spanning cloud infrastructure, AI/ML engineering, cybersecurity, trading technology, data platforms, and enterprise systems. He is known for his ability to communicate effectively with both technical and business stakeholders while maintaining a professional, relationship-first approach throughout the recruitment process.

Cody combines recruiting strategy, marketing communication, and industry insight to help firms identify and attract high-performing talent in fast-paced, technology-driven environments.

Contact:

LinkedIn
Phone: (914) 235-5901
Email: cody.washington@techexeconline.com

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