Julian Gutierrez Palacio
CTO, Furaha
Beyond Borders: Architecting Fintech for a Hybrid Multi-Cloud, Multi-Continent, AI-Driven World
Join us for an insightful session that explores how fintech leaders can design and scale robust architectures across regions, regulations, and cloud environments.
Kicking off with a personal introduction, the session dives into the core challenges facing global fintech today—from navigating regulatory differences and cultural barriers to the limitations of cloud-only strategies. We’ll explore how to build resilient hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures that meet data residency requirements while enabling agility and scalability. As AI continues to reshape the fintech landscape, we’ll also tackle the complex issues of data governance and compliance in an era of strict localization laws. Walk away with actionable takeaways, strategic principles, and best practices to future-proof your fintech architecture. The session concludes with an open Q&A and interactive discussion.
About Julian ...
Julian Gutierrez is a highly accomplished technology leader with over 18 years of experience building secure and scalable solutions across the fintech, cybersecurity, AI, and Web3 sectors. As CTO of Furaha, a digital micro lending company operating across Africa, Julian has successfully led multicultural teams in Europe, Latin America, Africa, and Asia, delivering technology strategies that drive growth, ensure security, and achieve regulatory compliance.
His expertise spans multi-cloud, hybrid architectures, cybersecurity frameworks (PCI-DSS, ISO27001), and the integration of cutting-edge technologies like AI and blockchain. Passionate about sustainable innovation, Julian focuses on creating resilient, compliant, and cost-efficient technology ecosystems that can thrive across multiple continents and regulatory environments.