Alistair Macdonald is an Executive Director at Morgan Stanley, where he leads strategic initiatives and technology delivery across global financial platforms. With over 15 years of experience in software engineering and enterprise architecture, Alistair has built and scaled mission-critical systems that power some of the firm’s most complex finance functions. Alistair has specialized in distributed computing, microservices architecture, and the modernization of legacy systems—bridging deep technical expertise with business impact. He’s passionate about building high-performing engineering teams and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and resilience at scale.