Yonas Yohannes
Director of Board @Pragmatic Institute
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WORK HISTORY
Director of Board @Pragmatic Institute
Scottsdale, AZ, US
Advising board member focusing on Data Science
EDUCATION
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
Masters of Business Administration (MBA), Management
University of Saskatchewan
Bachelor of Engineering and Physics, Engineering Physics
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center College of Medicine
Master of Engineering - MEng, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center College of Medicine
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center College of Medicine
PhD, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
SKILLS
ABOUT YONAS YOHANNES
I am a recognized industry expert, author, and innovator in Applied AI, Cloud, and Financial Services with 35+ years of leadership experience — including 25 years as a C-level executive (CEO, COO, CIO/CTO, Chief Product Officer, and Board Director).I have authored multiple books on Applied AI, Cloud, and Banking and published dozens of research papers and white papers that shape industry thinking. As an evangelist and influencer, I engage with global leaders to advance the responsible and scalable adoption of AI and Cloud.Beyond thought leadership, I am a builder. I designed and launched enterprise-grade AI and Cloud platforms, including Domain Agent Models (DAMs) and the Integrated Agent Development Platform (IADP) — frameworks now influencing how organizations embed scalable, trustworthy AI across banking, payments, and wealth management.My leadership journey spans Oracle, Wells Fargo, Western Alliance Bank, Moody’s RMS, McKinsey, and FedEx, as well as founding and scaling companies such as SCIATA, ByTES Digital, and Isobar (Roundarch). This unique blend of enterprise leadership, entrepreneurial execution, and platform innovation allows me to bridge strategic vision with practical delivery.I also serve on the boards of AI and Data Science companies, advising on strategy, governance, and innovation. These roles reflect my broader mission as an industry evangelist and trusted advisor, helping organizations responsibly scale AI and data-driven transformation.Core strengths include:• C-level executive leadership (CEO, COO, CIO/CTO, CPO) with full P&L responsibility• Applied AI & Generative AI innovation, platform engineering, and data science R&D• Financial Services transformation — banking, payments, and wealth modernization• Cloud architecture, migration, modernization, and enterprise-scale engineering• Product development, GTM strategy, customer success, and global operations• M&A strategy, integration, and entrepreneurial venture building At the intersection of Applied AI, Financial Services, and Cloud, I am an innovator, evangelist, and industry leader — passionate about building practical, transformative, and trustworthy platforms while guiding organizations to adopt AI responsibly, sustainably, and at scale.
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