The Importance of Technology within the Banking System
written by: Lorenzo Almanza
Camille Burckhart is the EVP & Chief Information & Digital Officer DDigitalDigitaOfficer of Banco Popular.
Banco Popular has found ways to adapt to the ever advances of technology, and that is all in part to their Chief Information Officer and Chief Digital Officer, Camille Burckhart.
Burckhart first began her adventure with Banco Popular in August 2001, where she started off working for the training program. Her interest in technology grew from there as she was promoted to Project Manager Internet Strategy.
“I started working right out of college at Banco Popular as an analyst,” Burckhart said. “Eventually I started the technology division in the bank when we saw our area was focused on technology.”
Her love for technology first began during her college years when she was exposed to a variety of classes. She soon realized the effect technology had on society and how she wanted to be a part of the ever-changing process.
“Even though my background was in finance, I quickly realized how technology can quickly change and accomplish anything you wanted,” she said. It was her love with the use of technology, that she has been able to adapt and grow within the community. Along with dedicating most of her time to the bank, she also spends most of her time being a Director for Nuestra Escuela, a program designed to offer support to students interested in building projects that fit their needs. “There’s organizations like Fundacion Banco Popular which really focuses on education as well.”
With the future in the rear-view mirror, Burckhart believes technology will have a big impact on the future and that educating people within the industry will be key.
“The evolution of the financial industry will be in how can we maximize the use of technology to make banking a lot more initiative and a preference to people’s likes without them having to ask for something.”