Experience

Samlink – A Kyndryl Company

• Finland
• Information Technology & Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Director, Technology Strategy and Advisory Services

  • Nov 2023 - Present

  Global In my role as Director at Samlink, I lead the charge in transforming the banking sector through our innovative Advisory Services. My focus is on guiding financial institutions in their digital transformation journeys, providing strategic insights and tailored solutions that align with their unique challenges. We emphasize leveraging digital technologies for operational efficiency and improved customer engagement. Simultaneously, I am responsible for shaping Samlink's Technology Strategy.… Show more In my role as Director at Samlink, I lead the charge in transforming the banking sector through our innovative Advisory Services. My focus is on guiding financial institutions in their digital transformation journeys, providing strategic insights and tailored solutions that align with their unique challenges. We emphasize leveraging digital technologies for operational efficiency and improved customer engagement. Simultaneously, I am responsible for shaping Samlink's Technology Strategy. This involves aligning our offerings with the latest financial sector trends, particularly through our 'Banking as a Platform' initiative. My role ensures that our technology advancements complement our advisory services, creating a cohesive approach that drives both client success and Samlink's market leadership. In this dual capacity, my aim is to forge a path for Samlink as a pioneer in digital banking, ensuring our clients and our solutions remain at the forefront of industry innovation. Show less



Fintech Daydreaming

• Finland
• Banking

• Co-host Fintech Podcast

  • May 2020 - Present

  I am the co-founder and co-host of the podcast Fintech Daydreaming, which explores the latest trends and developments in the FinTech industry. As an industry thought leader, I have a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with the wider community. Fintech Daydreaming provides a platform for me to engage with industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the most pressing topics and challenges facing the FinTech industry today. Through this podcast, I have had the opportunity… Show more I am the co-founder and co-host of the podcast Fintech Daydreaming, which explores the latest trends and developments in the FinTech industry. As an industry thought leader, I have a passion for sharing knowledge and insights with the wider community. Fintech Daydreaming provides a platform for me to engage with industry experts and thought leaders to discuss the most pressing topics and challenges facing the FinTech industry today. Through this podcast, I have had the opportunity to explore a variety of topics, ranging from emerging technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence to the regulatory landscape of the financial services industry. By engaging with a diverse range of industry experts and thought leaders, I have been able to gain a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing the industry, and share this knowledge with a wider audience. As a co-founder and co-host of Fintech Daydreaming, I am committed to providing valuable insights and thought-provoking discussions to our listeners. Through this podcast, I hope to inspire the next generation of FinTech leaders and drive innovation within the industry. "Between digital native customers demanding instant gratification and the ever increasing amount of regulation, financial institutions are between a rock and a hard place. The era of the fintech started after the 2008 financial crisis, challenging the status quo. More than a decade later banks haven’t gone anywhere, yet fintech is more relevant than ever. What happened with all the fintech hopes and dreams? In this podcast Pål Krogdahl & Ville Sointu pick one topic in every episode and try to look at it through the lens of fintech disruption - or lack thereof. This is Fintech Daydreaming." Show less



IBM

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 700 & Above Employee

• Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Global Core Banking & Payments ISV Practice

  • Dec 2020 - Nov 2023

  As the Global CTO for the IBM Core Banking and Payments ISV Practice within the Financial Services Sector, I provide technical leadership across sales and implementation of ISV-based banking solutions based on IBM's ecosystem of strategic partners and the IBM Cloud for Financial Services. I work closely with the wider organization to shape and position IBM's value proposition and drive new opportunities within the ISV-based Core Banking and Payments business. As a subject matter expert… Show more As the Global CTO for the IBM Core Banking and Payments ISV Practice within the Financial Services Sector, I provide technical leadership across sales and implementation of ISV-based banking solutions based on IBM's ecosystem of strategic partners and the IBM Cloud for Financial Services. I work closely with the wider organization to shape and position IBM's value proposition and drive new opportunities within the ISV-based Core Banking and Payments business. As a subject matter expert, I engage with key IBM customers to provide thought leadership and drive innovation within the industry. Through my technical leadership, industry expertise, and thought leadership in the FinTech industry, I am committed to driving innovation and delivering tangible business outcomes for our clients.

• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Global IBM account for Danske Bank

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

  Nordic Global CTO and Chief Architect for the IBM Account for Danske Bank (Financial Services). Leading the IBM global team of technical architects supporting Danske Bank’s global IT strategy, planning and operations. Supporting Danske Bank executive and business stakeholders in strategic business growth through strategic consulting in digital transformation, cloud computing, mobile, platformification, analytics and cognitive computing.

• IBM Blockchain Nordic

  • Jan 2016 - Dec 2020

  Nordic Responsible for driving adoption and enablement of IBM practitioners and partners in the Nordics to build and deliver blockchain solutions. Working as a subject mater expert and lead evangelist as part of a global IBM core team, with a focus on IBM Blockchain and IBM Cloud.

• CTO, Industry Technical Leader, Financial Services Nordic

  • Nov 2018 - Jan 2020

  Nordic Having established as a thought leader in the area of the API Economy, Platformification and the adoption of Platform Business Models in Banking and Financial markets such as Open Banking, I engaged with banks, and FinTech companies globally assisting them with a host of business issues related to digital transformation and the emerging platform economy, with a focus on Open Banking.

• Chief Technology Officer (CTO) Global IBM account for Nordea

  • Jun 2015 - Nov 2018

  Nordic Lead and drove the technical relationship and engagements with one of IBM's leading European financial services clients. Working across the c-level and management teams within Nordea, I adviced and drove innovation and delivered tangeable client valus in areas such as Blockchain, Open Banking, AI and Cloud.

• Strategy and Analytics Architect

  • Feb 2011 - Jun 2015

  During his time with IBM Global Services in Finland, Pål engaged as the project leader and solution architect on a number of high-profile customers in the Nordic region. Focused on business transformation and IT strategy, and with his extensive experience in complex system integration Pål was recognized as an innovative problem solver. This lead to him getting elected as chairman of the IBM Nordic Technical Expert Council who is tasked to drive Technical Leadership and Innovation in the… Show more During his time with IBM Global Services in Finland, Pål engaged as the project leader and solution architect on a number of high-profile customers in the Nordic region. Focused on business transformation and IT strategy, and with his extensive experience in complex system integration Pål was recognized as an innovative problem solver. This lead to him getting elected as chairman of the IBM Nordic Technical Expert Council who is tasked to drive Technical Leadership and Innovation in the Nordic.

• Senior Certified Architect and Method Exponent

  • Aug 2001 - Jan 2011

  Stockholm, Sweden During his time with IBM Global Services in Sweden, Pål was predominantly responsible for the promotion and delivery of complex Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions to IBM’s customers in the Nordic region. With a strong focus on methods and repeated successful delivery of SOA based solutions Pål was requested to work on a team within IBM to define a new SOA based engagement model to be incorporated into IBM's Methodology's. As a result of this successful work, he was invited to… Show more During his time with IBM Global Services in Sweden, Pål was predominantly responsible for the promotion and delivery of complex Service Oriented Architecture (SOA) solutions to IBM’s customers in the Nordic region. With a strong focus on methods and repeated successful delivery of SOA based solutions Pål was requested to work on a team within IBM to define a new SOA based engagement model to be incorporated into IBM's Methodology's. As a result of this successful work, he was invited to join a worldwide focus team to continue the development and definition of IBM's SOA capabilities and tools. With his extensive background in successfully delivering large SOA projects and key role in the continuing development of the IBM Service Oriented Modeling and Architecture (SOMA) method, Pål was selected as the official IBM spokes person and media contact for all SOA related subjects within the Nordic.

• Lead e-business Architect & Technical QA

  • Jan 2000 - Jul 2001

  London, United Kingdom Lead e-business architect and technical consultant for IBM's GSMB Practice in the UK, responsible for a team of e-business architects, and the technical solution and delivery of a number of large long-term projects as well as RAD engagements.

• Developer and Lotus Specialist

  • Jan 1998 - Dec 1999

  London, United Kingdom



CoolCava Racing Motorsports Engineering

• Automotive

• Owner and Driver

  • Jan 2007 - Jan 2022

  Finland CoolCava Racing is a Porsche racing team based in Finland.



LeSoftCo Limited

• Technical Consultant

  • 1996 - 1998

  England



CTX Europe Limited

• Technical Service Manager

  • 1994 - 1995

  Watford, United Kingdom Technical Service Manager for CTX, responsible for the management of the European centre of configuration and support of all CTX portable products.



Woodville Ltd

• Electronic Engineer

  • 1989 - 1993

  Watford, United Kingdom Design and maintenance of industrial printing systems and associated hardware and software components.