
MEET OUR
Experts

Julio Garcia, CPA
CEO & Founding
Partner
julio@alphaops.io
Julio Garcia is a highly accomplished executive with a distinguished career in the alternative asset management industry. With first-hand experience in establishing, developing, and operating multi-billion dollar businesses, Julio has consistently demonstrated his expertise in driving operational efficiency and fostering growth.
As an operational efficiency expert, Julio’s strategic vision and hands-on approach have consistently driven success and growth in the alternative asset management industry. His commitment to building and nurturing thriving global businesses sets him apart as a true leader in the field.
Julio’s exceptional leadership skills and track record of success have been honed through key roles at renowned organizations such as Menai Financial Group, Contour Asset Management, Massif Partners, Perella Weinberg Partners, and FrontPoint Partners. He has also held executive positions at prestigious institutions like Credit Suisse AM, DLJ Merchant Banking, Chancellor LGT, and Ernst & Young.

Lance Edwards
CTO & Founding
Partner
lance@alphaops.io
Lance D. Edwards is an influential Senior Technology Executive and Management Consultant with 30+ years of expertise in information technology management, business development, and application development. He excels at spearheading operational strategies that drive organizational growth and leverage emerging technologies.
As the CTO/CISO and Head of IT Platform at Menai Financial Group, Lance implemented a strategic plan for global technology operations and security, ensuring a robust infrastructure for digital asset investments and trading services.
As the Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer at Assos of Switzerland GmbH, Lance led a significant technological transformation, transitioning the company to an Omni Channel eCommerce model in the cloud, driving operational efficiency and performance.
In earlier roles at Massif Partners LLP, Duff Capital Advisors LLC, FrontPoint Partners LLC, Alpha Investment Management, and Tiger Management, Lance played a crucial role in designing and integrating global technology platforms.

Lucas Lemos
Partner, Head of Treasury
Solutions, Digital Assets
lucas@alphaops.io
Lucas Lemos is a highly skilled professional with over two decades of experience in the financial sector, seamlessly integrating technology, finance, and blockchain expertise. His career began in São Paulo, Brazil, where he initially showcased his technical skills at IBM, followed by a significant role in quantitative trading development at Lehman Brothers.
His journey continued with a 13-year tenure of BTG Pactual culminating in a leadership position as the Executive Director and Head of the innovation Hub. This period was characterized by his involvement in international assignments across the Americas Asia and Europe, demonstrating his adaptability and understanding of diverse financial markets.
As the Global Head of Operations at Menal Financial Group in London Lucas was pivotal in establishing and maintaining robust operational structures for digital asset market trading Cumently, he is utilizing his extensive expertise in providing digital asset treasury services and operations at an open- source research and development lob. His ongoing involvement in the evolving digital assets and blockchain sector underscores his commitment to innovation and positions him as a forward- thinking leader in the financial industry.


