Maxim Afanasyev

SI Head for JAPAC, Global Strategic Industries, Google Cloud

Maxim is part of the global Strategic Industries Team at Google Cloud and is responsible for the Financial Services Industry in JAPAC. In his role, Maxim works with leading FSIs in the region on solving their business problems leveraging data, AI/ML, GenAI, API management tools, app modernization and other cloud technologies. These engagements done across the globe have translated into multiple repeatable and production-ready packaged FSI solutions, including FSI Customer Data Platform, Risk Regulatory Reporting, Anti-Money Laundering AI, Embedded Finance and Core Banking Modernization.

Maxim has 15+ years of experience and proven track record in big data, AI/ML and digital transformations at scale for financial institutions globally. Before joining Google Cloud, he worked as AI Success Director at DataRobot helping major companies in the APAC region with data and AI transformations and as Managing Director in charge of AI, Data and CRM across 50+ markets at Standard Chartered Bank. His client engagements in APAC received multiple Digital and AI awards. Before relocating to Singapore, Maxim worked at McKinsey and Company where he delivered data strategies and AI use cases for clients in Europe and at Royal Bank of Scotland in London, UK as a derivatives trader.
Maxim holds PhD in Operations, Information and Technology from Stanford Graduate School of Business.

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