Alexei Chirokikh

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About Alexei Chirokikh

Technology executive with 20+ years of leadership experience across global banking and fintech organizations, specializing in digital banking platforms, enterprise modernization, and IT governance within highly regulated environments.I have partnered closely with CEOs, Boards, and executive leadership teams to modernize core banking platforms, scale digital payments and data ecosystems, strengthen cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, and deliver measurable business outcomes through disciplined execution.My background spans Tier-1 global banks, international financial institutions, and fintech scale-ups, with hands-on leadership across:• Digital banking & core banking modernization• Enterprise architecture & IT strategy• Cloud transformation (AWS, Google Cloud Platform)• AI / LLM adoption (Vertex AI, Gemini)• Payments platforms & regulated digital assets• Information security, IT governance & enterprise risk management• Large-scale global technology operations (500+ FTE)Selected achievements:• 25% annual technology cost reduction• 55% improvement in delivery speed and time-to-market• $50M+ multi-year technology investment oversight• Technology leadership supporting 10M+ banking customers• Global teams across North America, Europe, Africa, and AsiaCurrently open to discussions related to CTO, CIO, EVP Technology, and Chief Digital Officer roles within banking, fintech, payments, and regulated financial services.