Cassandra Hudson serves as Chief Financial Officer at Alkami Technology Inc., a leading provider of cloud-based digital banking solutions. With over 20 years of experience in finance and technology sectors, she has built a distinguished career marked by strategic leadership and transformative financial management. Hudson holds an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to joining Alkami, she held senior finance roles at fintech giants such as FIS and Jack Henry & Associates, where she spearheaded financial operations during rapid growth phases and navigated complex regulatory landscapes. Throughout her career, Hudson has achieved notable milestones, including leading a $150 million IPO for a mid-cap fintech firm, optimizing capital structures that boosted shareholder value by 40%, and implementing enterprise-wide ERP systems that reduced operational costs by 25%. Her expertise in mergers and acquisitions has facilitated over $500 million in strategic deals, earning her recognition as a "CFO of the Year" finalist by the CFA Society. At Alkami, she has been instrumental in driving sustainable profitability, managing investor relations during market volatility, and supporting the company's expansion into new markets. In her current role, Hudson oversees all financial aspects of Alkami Technology Inc., including budgeting, forecasting, treasury management, and compliance. Her visionary approach has positioned the company for long-term growth, aligning financial strategies with innovative product development to serve over 200 financial institutions and millions of end-users. Hudson's commitment to diversity and inclusion is evident in her mentorship programs, fostering the next generation of finance leaders within the organization.