Alex Smit
@alexsmit
I build AI, data, and automation products that improve finance and banking outcomes.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At Bell Canada, I lead AI enablement for Finance, including AskFinance for 100+ executives and automation that streamlines GL variance commentary. I also modernised revenue assurance by consolidating IT sources into Google Cloud, saving R5.9M annually.
Across Capitec Bank and Coll8, I've launched digital credit products, migrated 120+ data assets to AWS, managed teams, and built data solutions that improved client experience, recovery rates, and operating efficiency.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Product Manager
Standard Bank
Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 8 months)
Led AI product initiatives across Finance, delivering AskFinance chatbot and scaling AI usage. Modernised revenue assurance by migrating IT sources to Google Cloud, saving $500k annually.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Commerce Honours, Operations Research
2011 - 2011
Grade: Cum Laude
Activities and societies: Graduated 1st in class; awarded Top Honours project in South Africa by the Operations Research Society.
Graduated first in the class for Operations Research Honours and awarded the top Honours project in South Africa by the Operations Research Society.
University of Stellenbosch
Bachelor of Science, Applied Mathematics and Operations Research
2010 - 2010
Activities and societies: Awarded a merit-based scholarship for academic distinction.
Awarded a merit-based scholarship for academic distinction while completing a Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics and Operations Research.
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