Steve Flinter

Steve Flinter is a highly experienced IT professional who currently holds the position of Distinguished Engineer (SVP) at Mastercard.1 He assumed this role in July 2023, making him one of only six individuals in this position at the company.2

Career at Mastercard

Steve has been with Mastercard for several years, progressing through various leadership roles:

• Distinguished Engineer (SVP) (July 2023 - Present)
• Vice President, AI & ML, Head of Emerging Tech, Mastercard Foundry R&D (March 2020 - July 2023)
• Director, Practice Lead for Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Mastercard Labs (March 2018 - March 2020)
• Director, Mastercard Start Path (January 2014 - March 2018)1

In his current role, Steve is responsible for leading Mastercard's strategy and execution of AI and ML technologies in new product development. He also heads the company's R&D efforts in Emerging Technology, with a particular focus on Quantum Computing.1

Previous Experience

Before joining Mastercard, Steve held significant positions in other organizations:

• Scientific Programme Manager at Science Foundation Ireland (2005 - 2013)
• Engineering Manager at Macalla Software (January 2005 - July 2005)1

Expertise and Influence

Steve is recognized as an expert in artificial intelligence and emerging technologies in the financial sector. He frequently speaks at industry events, such as the NACHA Smarter Faster Payments conference, where he discusses the impact of AI on commercial payments.3

Online Presence

Steve maintains an active professional presence online:

• His LinkedIn profile can be found at https://ie.linkedin.com/in/sflinter1
• He is also active on Twitter (X) under the handle @sflinter, where he shares insights on artificial intelligence in his capacity as Practice Lead for AI at Mastercard Labs R&D group4

Steve Flinter's extensive experience and leadership in AI, ML, and emerging technologies make him a key figure in shaping the future of financial technology at Mastercard.