Sergio Barbosa

Sergio Barbosa is the CEO of FutureBank, an open banking platform that is part of Global Kinetic, a company he co-founded. He has held this position since October 2016 and has a strong background in fintech and software development.

Professional Background

• Co-Founder and CIO: Prior to leading FutureBank, Barbosa served as the Chief Information Officer at Global Kinetic, where he was instrumental in developing innovative software solutions for financial institutions.
• Software Engineer: He has experience working as a software engineer at notable companies, including Standard Chartered Bank and Indwe Systems.
• Early Career: Barbosa began his professional journey as an Analyst Programmer at Turner Williams Management Ltd.

Education

• BSc in Computer Science: He earned his degree from the University of South Africa (1994-1997).
• Project Management Certificate: Obtained in 2001 from the Faculty Training Institute.
• LEAD Programme in Corporate Innovation: Completed at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2017-2018).

Contributions and Insights

Barbosa is recognized as a thought leader in the fintech space, particularly concerning digital transformation and agile methodologies. He has been involved in several significant fintech projects, including launching one of the first digital-only banks in the southern hemisphere. His work at FutureBank focuses on modernizing banking systems and integrating advanced technologies to enhance customer experiences.

In addition to his executive role, he actively engages in discussions about the challenges of legacy IT systems in banking and advocates for innovative strategies to overcome these hurdles.123