FinTech 2025 - Transforming Banking and Financial Technology

Prakash Shelokar Profile

Prakash Shelokar

Prakash Shelokar

Biography

I drive FinTech innovation by developing strategic, high-value Generative AI & ML solutions. Over two years, operating within the CTO's organization at a Fortune-500 bank, I lead the design and development of AI-based intelligent applications that are redefining how financial planning and analysis teams operate. My key projects include building chatbots for financial report analysis and secure data querying, as well as systems for anomaly detection. These solutions are not just about state-of-the-art technology; they are about empowering 1500 financial professionals to make smarter, faster decisions while maintaining the highest levels of data security and compliance. My role is a blend of technical leadership and strategic collaboration that excel at bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and core business objectives.

Research Interest

Gaining Executive Insight with Generative AI for Financial Analysis

Abstract

Join me to learn how we are leveraging generative AI to empower senior leadership, democratize access to strategic intelligence, and create a new paradigm for financial report analysis. This is a look at how technology can move from the back office to the C-suite, directly driving business impact and unlocking competitive advantage. I will demonstrate how this intelligent system goes beyond traditional data aggregation to deliver synthesized, on-demand analysis. The chatbot allows executives to converse with financial data, instantly comparing a bank's performance to its peers, identifying key strategic shifts, and analyzing risk narratives directly from the reports. This technology not only dramatically improves efficiency but also uncovers nuanced insights that are often hidden in unstructured text.