The world of high-performance desktop computing is evolving, and for financial services professionals, the move to a fully remote, virtualized environment isn’t a one-size-fits-all solution. While traditional Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) remains foundational for many organizations, it often falls short in areas like latency, performance consistency, and user experience—especially for power users like traders and quants.
At Amulet Hotkey, we understand that for roles where every millisecond counts, the right technology is mission-critical. That’s why we’re hosting an exclusive event to showcase a modern approach to desktop compute. Bare-metal VDI is not a replacement for your existing virtualisation strategy; it’s a powerful, complementary solution that addresses key limitations and enhances where it matters most.
An Executive Panel Discussion
Join us for a high-level discussion designed to engage C-level and senior IT decision-makers. Our executive panel will explore how high-performance desktop compute is evolving within the data center and how Bare Metal VDI is emerging as a solution to bridge critical gaps. The event will be moderated by Lloyd Goulbourne, a seasoned IT leader with over 15 years of experience in some of the world’s most demanding trading environments.
Moderator:
Lloyd Goulbourne – Workspace Engineering Lead, Leading Global Multi-Strategy Hedge Fund
Lloyd Goulbourne is a seasoned IT leader with over 15 years of experience supporting and engineering technology solutions for some of the world’s most demanding trading environments.
Currently serving as Workspace Engineering Lead at a leading multi-strategy hedge fund, Lloyd has held senior roles at Citadel, Glencore, and Highbridge Capital Management, where he specialized in end-user computing, Microsoft platforms, and trade floor support.
His deep understanding of enterprise infrastructure and trader workflows makes him an ideal moderator for conversations at the intersection of finance and technology.
Our expert panellists will include:
Adrian Lovell – Field CTO, Amulet Hotkey
Adrian Lovell is Field CTO at Amulet Hotkey, where he drives technical strategy for secure, high-performance remote workstation solutions tailored to the financial services sector.
With over 20 years of experience in financial technology leadership, including roles as CTO for Financial Services at Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Global Head of FX Platforms at Citi, Adrian has helped shape infrastructure strategies for some of the world’s largest financial institutions.
His deep expertise in digital transformation, AI, and hybrid compute architectures positions him as a leading voice on the future of trading floor technology.
Eric Chong – Enterprise Client Technical Sales Specialist, Intel
Eric Chong is an Enterprise Client Technical Sales Specialist at Intel Corporation, where he leads strategic engagements with financial services organizations across North America.
With over two decades of experience, including senior roles at Lenovo and IBM, Eric specializes in architecting secure, high-performance client compute environments tailored to the demanding needs of trading floors and enterprise IT.
His deep understanding of infrastructure, integration, and end-user performance makes him a trusted advisor to firms navigating digital transformation in capital markets.
Pietro Fabiani – Senior Business Development Manager – Financial Services, NVIDIA
Pietro Fabiani leads workstation business development at NVIDIA for the Financial Services vertical, focusing on accelerating AI development, visualization, and Simulation with the NVIDIA RTX GPU Stack.
Over his nine years with the company, Pietro has worked closely with ISVs and customers to push the boundaries of what can be done on a workstation, helping businesses adopt innovative solutions tailored to their needs. Before joining NVIDIA, Pietro worked at Microsoft as an Account Executive in the high-tech manufacturing vertical.
Pietro holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Boston University
This panel brings together deep expertise in enterprise infrastructure, AI, and hybrid compute architectures to provide a forward-looking discussion on the future of trading floor technology.
The CoreStation HX2000: Bringing it all Together
The CoreStation HX2000 is at the heart of our solution. As a purpose-built AI PC for the data centre, the HX2000 combines the raw power of a dedicated workstation with the benefits of a centralised, managed infrastructure. It is engineered to deliver a seamless, secure, and ultra-low latency computing experience for latency-sensitive applications.
Join Us
Join us at the Glass Ceiling Rooftop for an exclusive discussion that offers a game-changing advantage for your organisation, empowering you to respond swiftly to change in a power-hungry, AI-driven world.
