Vice President, Technology at Barclays, New York

Title of the Talk :
MVP-First Digital Transformation: Building Financial Platforms that Evolve

Abstract of Talk:
Digital transformation in financial services often falters under the weight of ambitious “target state” roadmaps and multi-year overhauls. This keynote introduces an MVP-first approach—delivering minimum viable products that unlock value early, build stakeholder trust, and evolve continuously. Drawing on real-world experience modernizing loan trading and securitization platforms, Girish Gajwani demonstrates how hybrid cloud architectures, microservices, and agile delivery can transform legacy systems into flexible, AI-ready platforms. Attendees will learn how to define the right MVP, balance innovation with compliance, and create a transformation roadmap that scales from quick wins to enterprise-wide change.