Ahmed Samir Elsheikh

Ahmed helps organizations doing better “Digital & Agile Business” using his wide exposure to “Digital Transformation” strategies, business models and technologies such as Blockchain, Analytics & Enterprise Architecture as well as “Agile Transformation” methodologies. He has diversified work experiences as Digital & Blockchain Advisor, Enterprise Architect, Agile Coach, Six Sigma Coach, Product & Quality Manager. He holds an MBA, MSc & many credentials from The Open Group, Scrum Alliance, ISACA & Software Engineering Institute. Being exposed to many verticals and played multiple leadership roles; created his unique skills set that drive growth in the current disruptive economy.

The financial services industry is one of the highly impacted industries within the digital economy due to the “Digital Transformation” wave derived by the “Disruptive Emerging Technologies”. “FinTech” is the current dominating trend describing the role played by these technologies in the financial services industry. However, the rapid pace of innovation in FinTech is so challenging and currently is disrupting financial business models. Furthermore, emerging markets in Africa are facing sever challenging situation after COVID19. This creates a great pressure on the African software companies as well as the African financial institutions to investigate this rapidly evolving innovation trends either to exploit the opportunities that can help overcoming post-COVID19 challenges. This tutorial explains the technical and business aspects associated with managing innovation in the African FinTech sector and the critical role that Blockchain technology can play to advance FinTech software innovation.

Tutorial outline:

• Introduction To FinTech Definitions & Concepts
• FinTech Ecosystem in Africa and the Current African Landscape
• African FinTech Trends and Related Enabling Disruptive Technologies
• The Role of Blockchain Technology in FinTech Software Innovation