About Me

Hi, I'm Alex Power, a technology leader and strategic consultant specializing in embedded finance and enterprise solutions.

With over 9 years of experience spanning technology leadership, product strategy, and client solutions architecture, I help organizations transform their business through innovative technology solutions. My expertise combines deep technical knowledge with strategic business acumen, enabling me to deliver impactful results across complex enterprise environments.

I specialize in architecting and implementing embedded finance solutions that drive business growth while maintaining the highest standards of security and compliance. My approach combines technical excellence with strategic thinking, enabling me to bridge the gap between business objectives and technical implementation. I'm passionate about building high-performing teams and delivering solutions that create lasting value for clients.

Work Experience

Associate - Team Lead

6/2022 - Current
Galatea Associates

Leading a high-performing team of 8 developers and architects delivering Embedded Finance and Banking-as-a-Service solutions. Currently consulting for a Global Systemically Important Bank (GSIB) on strategic transformation initiatives in their Embedded Finance division. Orchestrated the successful delivery of a $3.5mm consulting engagement, establishing architectural standards and best practices for embedded banking platforms. Pioneered innovative approaches to marketplace banking, enabling FDIC-insured accounts, payments, and KYC capabilities through strategic technology integration.

Associate - Software Architect

10/2020 - 6/2022
Galatea Associates

Architected and delivered enterprise-scale solutions for embedded finance, leading a cross-organizational team of 100+ developers. Transformed client onboarding through innovative React.js UI development and automated KYC processes, reducing onboarding time to 2 minutes. Established architectural patterns and technical standards that accelerated development velocity and improved system reliability.

Associate - Software Engineer

1/2018 - 10/2020
Galatea Associates

Engineered mission-critical investment reporting systems using Java Spring micro-services, serving hedge fund clients across thousands of holdings. Optimized system performance through innovative orchestration and data processing techniques, reducing report generation time by 83%. Implemented robust CI/CD pipelines and observability solutions that enhanced system reliability and developer productivity.

Programmer Analyst I

8/2015 - 1/2018
FIS Global

Delivered critical solutions for the Bankway multi-function banking application, resolving complex client issues and enhancing system capabilities. Revolutionized data visualization through the redesign of 15 key widgets, improving user experience and operational efficiency. Developed internal tools that streamlined release management, cutting deployment time by 50%.

Skills & Expertise

Leadership & Strategy

  • Product Strategy
  • Technical Leadership
  • Team Management
  • Client Solutions Architecture
  • Strategic Consulting

Domain Expertise

  • Embedded Finance
  • Banking-as-a-Service
  • API Design
  • Financial Technology
  • Enterprise Architecture

Technical Excellence

  • Java
  • Python
  • SQL
  • .Net
  • Spring Boot
  • React.js
  • Kubernetes
  • Kafka
  • DevOps

Education

Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering

2011 - 2015
University of Central Florida
3.49 Major GPA