Gartner Expert

Ali Merji

VP Analyst

Ali Merji is a Vice President in CIO Research group in Gartner. Mr. Merji's research is focused on the technology enabled transformation in banking and Investment Industry and the innovation in technology and tools, which are driving transformation. His coverage includes mission critical systems core banking systems, Digital Banking Platforms in banking. He brings over 20 years of industry experience working on both vendors side as well as end user side in Banking and Investment Which gives him deep insight into the issues faced by both end users and vendors.

Previous experience

Prior to this role, Mr. Merji worked on solutions design and implementation of enterprisewide banking and investment systems, which includes core systems, front-office, middle-office as well as back-office applications. He has expert-level understanding of Core banking and digital banking platforms in banking and OMS, EMS, portfolio accounting, performance analytics, pre- and post-trade compliance, risk management and reporting, fund distribution, fund accounting in investment.

Professional background

Temenos, Principal Consultant, 2 years

Advent, Senior Consultant, 8 years

Nimble Solutions, Consultant, 4 years

Education

M.B.A., Major in MIS (Management Information System),

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Top Issues That I Help Clients Address

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Digital Banking Platform, Strategy, Design & Vendor Selection

02

Core Application Modernization: Data management, Analytics and Integration

03

Data Monetization Strategies and Framework

04

AI and Machine Learning: Practical Use Cases

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Digital Assets, Tokens and Blockchain in Investment Management, Use Cases, Pilots and Key Criteria