This October, Big Data Belfast 2025, presented by Analytics Engines, will bring together 800+ delegates, 300+ companies, and some of the most influential voices in AI, data, and technology. Among them is one of Belfast’s most accomplished entrepreneurs, Danny Moore, CEO of Options Technology.
Danny Moore is CEO of Options Technology, a global provider of capital markets infrastructure, cloud services, cybersecurity, and AI solutions. Headquartered in Belfast, Options supports financial institutions across major global markets, delivering secure, scalable, and high-performance technology platforms.
Danny began his career in software development at Kx Systems, working on high-performance time-series databases used in financial trading. He went on to found Wombat Financial Software, a leading provider of market data management solutions acquired by NYSE Euronext for $200 million. He later served as COO of NYSE Technologies, overseeing global operations and commercial strategy.
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Now leading Options, Danny has helped scale the business internationally, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia. The company’s headquarters, engineering hub, and graduate program in Belfast continue to play a key role in building out global infrastructure and attracting top-tier talent.
His ability to grow companies on a global stage, while keeping Belfast at the heart of operations, has made him a standout leader in the intersection of finance, technology, and data innovation.
“A Life in Data” – Big Data Belfast 2025
At this year’s conference, Danny will deliver a keynote on what he calls “a life in data.”
His talk will explore a career shaped by the evolution of data in capital markets reflecting on the lessons learned, the challenges of scaling technology globally, and the opportunities that lie ahead as AI and data transform industries.
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From building low-latency systems to leading international teams, Danny’s journey offers unique insights into the decisions, innovations, and strategies that have defined the last two decades of financial technology.
Big Data Belfast, Northern Ireland’s leading data and AI conference. Delegates will also hear insights from industry leaders at PwC, Dell Technologies, DailyPay, Allstate, AMD, and Microsoft, who will share how AI, cloud computing, and advanced analytics are reshaping industries from energy to finance to healthcare.
In addition, the programme will feature dedicated sessions on emerging fields such as quantum technologies, fintech, cybersecurity, and sports analytics. Over the years, Big Data Belfast has attracted global organisations such as Netflix, McLaren F1, Disney, and Liverpool FC, underlining the conference’s reputation as one of the UK and Ireland’s leading data and technology events. Tickets: www.bigdatabelfast.com
Sync NI's Summer 2025 magazine celebrates women in tech across Ireland as we continue to encourage more women to enter the thriving sector and address the current gender imbalance. Read the Summer 2025 Sync NI Magazine online for free here.
