Join industry expert Keith Downer as he delves into how technology not only drives innovation but also creates opportunities to address real-world problems. This webinar will provide valuable insights into how a career in technology can be both rewarding and impactful. Keith will share practical examples from his career, offering guidance and feedback based on his extensive experience. The session will emphasize the importance of practical application and critical thinking in solving everyday challenges with technology.
Why Attend This Session
- Learn How Technology Provides Jobs and Opportunities to Solve Real-Life Problems
- Get a Practical Example from Keith Downer on a Problem He Solved Through Technology
- Get Guidance and Feedback from Keith Based on His Extensive Experience
About the Presenter
Keith Downer has an MBA from Columbia University and a BSc. In Computer Science and Mathematics Magna Cum Laude from UWI in Barbados. He was the Head of Risk Architecture Reporting to the CRO of CCB at JPMorgan Chase, led the ERM Capabilities at Citi Globally and led the Risk and Business Capabilities for American Express Interactive.
With 29 years experience in Risk, Finance, Data, Analytics, and Emerging Tech, and international experience across ASIA, Europe, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Keith has been actively involved in AI, Payments, Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies since 2016 where he supported a client project to evaluate the BlockChain technology, design and implementation of Blockchain architecture for internal and external contracts with trading partners. The pilot was then implemented for business use. He continues to provide assistance to clients on their white papers, business plans and Risk profiles and evaluates for clients the Risks to be considered.
He has presented on Risk Management, AML, KYC, Fraud, Customer 360 and Onboarding, Cyber, AI, Blockchain and Big Data at industry conferences and events such as the Blockchain Fest @Boston hosted at MIT, the Blockchain Leadership Connect Consensus New York 2018, the Chicago 2018 Blockchain Leadership connect and was a Blockchain Hackathon judge at the Global Blockchain Hackathon in New York in July 2018 and the Global Blockchain Hackathon in Chicago 2018.
Outside of this, Keith has driven the implementation of a couple of Payments solutions for B to B, B to C and C to C.
