Yossi Leon

Yossi Leon is an Adjunct Professor at the Tandon School of Engineering, New York University, specializing in Technology Management and Innovation. He currently serves as CTO at FIA Tech, a FinTech firm focused on derivatives product solutions. With over 20 years of experience in product management, design, and operations across tech firms, he bridges academia and industry leadership.

Education:

• B.Sc. in Computer Science, Tel Aviv University
• MBA, Tel Aviv University

Research & Teaching Focus:

His academic work and course FinTech: Finance Industry Transformation explore technological advancements reshaping finance, including decentralized finance (DeFi), AI in financial systems, blockchain applications, and regulatory technology (RegTech). The course emphasizes practical applications of technologies like cloud computing and algorithmic trading while addressing risks such as financial crime and cybersecurity.

Course Highlights:

• Coverage of fintech banking platforms, APIs, and network structures
• Analysis of AI/ML adoption in financial decision-making
• Evaluation of blockchain’s role in cryptocurrencies and decentralized systems
• Strategies for regulatory compliance (RegTech) and risk mitigation

Professional Contributions:

As a guest lecturer and industry practitioner, Leon integrates real-world case studies into his teaching, including discussions on behavioral economics in fintech user design and the future of personalized financial services. His work emphasizes the interplay between technological innovation and institutional adaptation in finance.