Speakers

Alvin is the Head of Enterprise AI (Innovation Group) in UOB. In this role, he leads the Bank’s AI center of excellence in the development of AI solutions to address business challenges. He also spearheads the strategic transformation and adoption of Generative AI and Agentic AI across the Bank. Additionally, he oversees the enterprise data science platform, driving innovation and operational excellence in AI development, deployment and governance. Prior to this role, Alvin held leadership positions across UOB in Investment Management, Finance, Corporate Banking and Data Management. His responsibilities included managing proprietary hedge fund investments of the Bank, driving financial strategy and analytics, balance sheet optimization and capital management, and served as the Head of business management in Group Corporate Banking.   A Monetary Authority of Singapore scholar, Alvin began his career as an economist at MAS focusing on macroeconomic surveillance and financial stability research. He also served as a diplomat and Adviser to the Executor Director representing the Southeast Asia Voting Group at the International Monetary Fund in Washington D.C., and was a Management Associate at Standard Chartered Bank where he focused on private equity valuation.    Alvin graduated with a double degree in Statistics and Economics (First Class Honours) from the National University of Singapore. He also hold a MSc in Financial Economics from Oxford University Said School of Business and a MSc in Business Analytics from New York University Stern School of Business. He is currently pursuing his third Masters degree in Computer & IT from the University of Pennsylvania School of Engineering and Applied Science. Alvin also held multiple professional qualifications across finance, risk and project management, including the CFA, CAIA, PRM and PMI-ACP, as well as numerous technology-related qualifications, including AWS certified Machine Learning Engineer, Solutions Architect, Cloud and AI practitioner.