Deniz A. Johnson

Deniz Johnson is a digital transformation expert and FinTech Executive with the history of successfully implementing emerging technology and building innovative culture in established firms. Johnson has a proven track record leading large-scale initiatives in industries at leading financial services, software, and healthcare companies across the Americas and EMEA. As a FinTech thought leader, Johnson is passionate about the responsible use of AI and Machine Learning (ML) in highly regulated industries to both drive business value and increase inclusivity. Johnson is the COO of Stratyfy, a responsible AI company with a proprietary, transparent AI technology that removes hidden bias in data and models, and the founder of Pera-Partners, a management consulting company specializing FinTech adoption and digital transformation. She most recently taught FinTech and Financial Innovation at Northeastern University and currently sits on the board of multiple start-ups (AI, Blockchain, Payments). Johnson was recognized by Innovate Finance as one of the Top 45 global female Fintech Leaders and by NYC Fintech Women as an Inspiring FinTech Female Leader in US. Specialties: - Digital Transformation - Strategy & Execution & Operational Growth - Emerging Technologies (AI, ML, NLP, RPA, Blockchain) - adoption, consulting, judging, mentoring - FinTech & RegTech Advisory - New Product Design & Delivery - Enterprise Data - Business Process Redesign - Information Technology