Hi I'M EDDY

Head of Products

Payments & Blockchain

Strategic Partnership

Bridging Financial Innovation with Human Experience

Hi, I’m Eddy Rodriguez, Head of Products | Payments & Blockchain | Strategic Partnerships. For over 17 years, I’ve been at the forefront of digital transformation in financial services—launching OpenBank US, implementing unified payment infrastructures, pioneering stablecoin strategies, and developing AI and Web3 products that solve real problems. I thrive at the intersection where traditional banking meets emerging technology, creating solutions that make a meaningful difference in people’s financial lives.

My Approach to Work

I combine deep industry knowledge with entrepreneurial thinking to develop products that deliver measurable business impact. My approach is rooted in:

User-centered design principles that put real people's needs first
Agile methodologies that embrace change and continuous improvement
Data-driven decision making that balances innovation with pragmatism

Building small businesses and products in my spare time has taught me to execute efficiently and learn quickly from both successes and failures. This entrepreneurial mindset shapes how I lead teams—with curiosity, adaptability, and an unwavering focus on results that matter.

My Roles

As a product leader in the financial services space, I:

Lead digital transformation initiatives across Consumer, Business, and Commercial Banking
Design and implement unified payment infrastructure solutions for the US market, including RTP via The Clearing House and FedNow
Develop customer-centric payment services that address fragmentation and complexity in current banking systems
Create innovative AI, Web3, and blockchain integration strategies for financial services
Build strategic partnerships with fintech companies and technology providers
Drive product roadmaps from concept to launch with measurable success metrics

About Me

I bring a unique blend of corporate expertise and entrepreneurial spirit to every challenge. When I'm not transforming banking technology, I'm a proud dad to a curious 2-year-old and husband to an inspiring woman who's my partner in exploring over 35 countries (though she's still a few ahead of me!). My curiosity extends to hosting travelers in our Boston Airbnb and building side projects that expand my knowledge through hands-on experience.

This approach has sharpened my ability to identify opportunities that others might miss and execute on them effectively. What drives me is connecting traditional financial services with emerging technologies to create solutions that make banking more accessible, efficient, and meaningful for everyone.

Personal Interests

Exploring the world

with my family—discovering new cultures and perspectives

Hosting travelers

in our Boston Airbnb in the Leather District

Building side projects

that satisfy my entrepreneurial curiosity

Connecting with friends

over thoughtful conversations

Learning by doing

turning ideas into tangible projects

Curiosity

Keep researching about new technologies and trends

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Business Analytics/Entrepreneurship, Babson F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (2014-2017)
Bachelor in Engineering (Industrial Engineering)
UCAB - Universidad Católica Andrés Bello (1999-2005)