UBX, the leading open finance platform in the Philippines, is taking a significant leap into the world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to reshape the future of finance, employing the leading two AI experts in the Philippines.
With the addition of Jose Alfonso “Pancho” Reyna as Director of Engineering, Data and AI and Mario Domingo as Global Chief Technology Officer (GCTO), UBX is uniquely positioned to leverage AI and new technologies to accelerate its financial and social inclusion goals further.
“AI is not merely a tool for UBX; it’s the driving force behind our commitment to advancing financial inclusion through our AI-powered open finance platform. With the exceptional expertise of Mario and Pancho, we are poised to accelerate our mission and make a profound impact on the financial landscape of the Philippines,” UBX President and CEO John Januszczak said.
With over three decades of experience under his belt, Domingo is one of the most successful digital transformation executives in the Asia Pacific Region. Prior to his appointment as the new UBX Global CTO, Domingo was the Asia Pacific Group CTO of the Chicago Board Options Exchange, where he built technology businesses and is the founder of DARC Labs, a cancer and diagnostics research center powered by AI.
Complementing Domingo, Reyna has over 15 years of diverse experience in AI, software development, technology management, and senior management across various sectors, including telecoms, banking, big data, and finance.
He was the CEO of Inquiro Inc., Globe Telecom’s data analytics and monetization company. Reyna has led various teams of engineers and software developers in his past employment with leading companies such as Chi X Global Technology, Rebar Solutions, and Smart Communications, among others.
“Our goal at UBX is to use AI to supercharge our open finance platform, making financial services more accessible and efficient for all Filipinos. AI is the catalyst that will propel UBX’s open finance initiatives into the future, providing cutting-edge solutions that empower underserved communities,” Domingo said.
