I am passionate about driving business growth and spearheading strategic product development in banking, payment strategies, crypto product, and blockchain. I bring a strong technical background, solid analytical foundation, and global strategic management experience across the Western Hemisphere, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Over the years, I have earned a reputation for navigating complex organizational environments to move businesses forward. When others cannot see what’s next, I am already envisioning what is needed, who has to be on board, and how to make it happen, and articulating my message for senior executives and board members. I am a firm believer in the power of high-performing teams and cross-functional collaborations with internal and external partners to achieve results. I am deeply convinced that everyone is talented and can do a good job, thus, I capitalize on each team member’s capabilities. As a leader and mentor, I provide them guidance and ask questions to walk through challenges and find and own solutions. Examples of my career highlights include: ► Led the direction of blockchain product for client acquisition and development through a partnership with the potential to become C-level joint venture. ► Pivoted strategy to enter banks in Europe and Asia and other financial institutions with customized products suited to meet market conditions, regulatory environment, and client demands. ► Grew open banking by between 10% and 100% MOM over three years. ► Boosted U.S. client base by ten times in two years and API processing volume to millions of weekly calls with a real-time payment platform.I currently serve as ambassador for financial services of the Global Blockchain Business Council (GBBC). Previously, I was a board member for NACHA ASIG and a working member of SWIFT API Initiative. I was also involved in J.P. Morgan’s Talent Forward Initiative (Women in Technology) and Barnard College’s Women in Technology Initiative. I have a master of science in electrical engineering and computer science on cryptology from Northwestern University and my thesis was on security in wireless data network. I also earned a bachelor of science in computer information systems from Ohio State University. My areas of expertise include:Visionary Leadership | Product Innovation | Stakeholder Engagement | Persuasive Communication | Strategic Problem-Solving | Risk Management | Partnership Building | Growth Strategy | Board Relations