Michael Down

Head of Financial Services Technology Neo4J

Michael has many years of varied experience in the IT industry across a number of domains and specialties. After a number of years in data and analytics leadership positions in financial services and retail industries, Michael spent 5 years at Elastic before joining Neo4j in 2021 to lead the financial services solution architecture function. He is a passionate evangelist for the power of graph databases and especially their use to unlock true business value.

Agenda Day 1

12:25 PM Presentation: BREAKING DOWN DATA BARRIERS – TURNING SILOED INFORMATION INTO A COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE

As organisations modernise and grapple with ever-increasing data volumes and complexity, data silos likely emerge as a result. This can significantly hinder innovation, efficiency and competitive growth. Graph databases are being utilised by organisations across industries to dismantle these barriers, transforming fragmented data into a cohesive and dynamic network of actionable insights.

  • Learn how connected data can enhance department decision-making, fostering collaboration and improve visibility into critical processes such as risk management, fraud detection and customer engagement.
  • Hear real-world case studies, illustrating how leading financial institutions employ graph technology to integrate their data, discover hidden opportunities and gain a competitive edge.
  • Discover how moving beyond silos not only streamlines operations but also lays a foundation for innovation, driving sustainable growth in highly competitive industries.

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