Atsuo Takada , CAMS , CSCP , CPIM Yokohama , Japan
Atsuo Takada is a Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist ( CAMS ) with over six years of experience in the anti-financial crime space . Starting his career at Nomura Research Institute Ltd . ( NRI ), Takada has a 25-year career with NRI and developed what is now called a high-frequency trading system followed by supply chain planning businesses . Takada currently works as chief strategist of the Global Financial Solutions Business Department of NRI , where he leads an epoch-making anti-money laundering / counter-terrorist financing ( AML / CTF ) service called “ GPLEX ,” which consists of an artificial intelligence-enabled AML / CTF system and business process outsourcing services in collaboration with bank experts . Takada is renowned for his expertise in leveraging advanced technologies in the AML / CTF space , such as natural language processing and network analysis .
Takada holds a bachelor ’ s degree and a master ’ s degree in quantum engineering from The University of Tokyo . In addition , Takada earned his Master of Business Administration degree from Duke University . Furthermore , Takada earned his Certified Supply Chain Professional ( CSCP ) and Certified in Production and Inventory Management ( CPIM ) designations , as well as project manager , IT strategist and systems auditor certifications from the Information-technology Promotion Agency ( IPA ), Japan . His academic and professional background have allowed Takada to achieve his long-term goal to “ co-create a safe and secure society .”
Kishani Udugampola , CAMS-FCI New York , USA
Kishani Udugampola presently works at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York ( FRBNY ). Before joining FRBNY , she was a portfolio manager at the New York State Department of Financial Services . In addition , she is an adjunct professor at the graduate school of criminal justice at Rutgers University .
Udugampola is conducting research on gaps in our system of immigration and nonprofits . She brings these policy gaps into the spotlight by incorporating her research around the funds ’ flow link between illegal actors by focusing on highly suspicious businesses / organizations such as nonprofits , various money services businesses and other cash-intensive businesses . Born in Sri Lanka and having witnessed terrorism firsthand , Udugampola is greatly interested in bringing these issues to the general public to make much-needed policy changes .
In addition to her scholarly work , she is a strong believer in community service and continues to volunteer in the New York / New Jersey area with high school students to promote financial literacy . By way of giving back to underserved children , she travels across developing nations and contributes to promoting English literacy , IT technology and other essentials .
Udugampola has a Bachelor of Science in accounting , a Master of Business Administration degree , a master ’ s degree in criminal justice and a Doctor of Philosophy degree in criminal justice .
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