Alan Megargel

Alan Megargel is a Full-time Associate Professor of Information Systems (Practice) at the School of Computing and Information Systems, Singapore Management University. He holds a Doctor of Innovation from SMU (2018). His research focuses on Information Systems & Technology, Software Engineering, and Digital Transformation, with a strong emphasis on banking technology and ESG risk assessment. Megargel teaches enterprise integration, ePayment processes, and corporate banking technology. He advises three graduate students and has published extensively on topics like blockchain in finance, NewSQL databases, and AI-driven banking solutions.

Education:

• Doctor of Innovation, Singapore Management University, 2018

Research Interests:

• Banking Technology Modernization (microservices, cloud migration)
• AI/ML Applications in Finance (ESG risk modeling, customer-centric AI)
• ESG Integration in Corporate Systems
• Low/no-code development for digital banking

His work bridges technical innovation with strategic priorities like digital transformation and sustainable finance.

Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes blockchain applications, machine learning for ESG risk assessment, and architectural frameworks for modern banking systems. Early career publications focused on legacy system modernization and educational case studies like the SMU Teaching Bank project.

Awards: No scientific awards explicitly listed in the profile.

Advising & Projects:

• Research advisor to 3 graduate students
• Developed the SMU Teaching Bank simulation tool
• Contributed to LGB Bank case studies on microservices architecture

Labs/Teams: Works within SMU's Information Systems research group, collaborating on FinTech, digital banking, and enterprise architecture projects.