Frenchy Thomas

Executive Director & Principal Architect | Asset & Wealth Management I act as the architectural bridge between business strategy and engineering execution. Currently serving as one of three Principal Architects globally for the Asset & Wealth Management division of a leading Tier-1 financial institution, I oversee Asia cross-technology programs, ensuring our systems are resilient, compliant, and future-ready. What I do: Modernize: Directing the architectural strategy to transition legacy monoliths to cloud-native microservices while maintaining business continuity. Govern: Establishing architectural guardrails for the safe adoption of AI. Deliver: Aligning global engineering teams with strategic financial goals to close the execution gap. With over 25 years of experience in high-stakes financial technology, I provide the strategic stewardship required for institutional finance, combined with the foresight to navigate complex digital evolutions.