Gamze Kaplan Gökalp, Chief Data Officer at Odeabank, made the following statement regarding the transformative role of women in the finance and fintech sector:
“When considering the future of fintech, I believe the biggest technological advancement that will place women at the center will be Autonomous AI and Agentic AI systems. Because with the concept of Agentic AI, we can not only provide coding but also enable Agents to make decisions and optimize their own processes. In this context, I think that in addition to technical leadership, human-centeredness and empathy will gain importance. Therefore, I believe that female managers are successful in being empathetic and thinking strategically. We, as ODEA Bank, have adopted this method. In fact, the percentage of female employees at ODEA Bank is currently around 57%. We are also developing our technical teams minimally to keep up with this change. The percentage of women in all technical teams is around 40%, which is above other global benchmarks. In addition to technical developments, I believe that the software that will best adapt and add value to Fintech in the future is human-centered software.” In this context, the percentage of female employees in data teams, especially data, analytics, and artificial intelligence teams, is around 60%. These are the teams that develop human-centered software, and I believe that here, rather than just contributing to Fintech, women will be at the center of it.
Autonomous AI and the Role of Women
The technology world is rapidly changing, and this change is reshaping the roles of women in technology. Autonomous AI and agentic AI systems play a significant role in this transformation. These systems highlight not only coding skills but also decision-making and process optimization abilities. In this context, women’s empathy and strategic thinking skills provide a significant advantage in technological leadership.
Agentic AI: The Technology of the Future
Agentic AI goes beyond being just a software development tool. This technology empowers agents to make their own decisions and optimize their processes. This increases the importance of a human-centered approach alongside technical leadership. Women’s empathy and strategic thinking skills provide a great advantage in this field.
ODE Bank and the Percentage of Female Employees
ODE Bank is keeping pace with this change by increasing its percentage of female employees. The percentage of female employees in the bank is around 57%, and this rate reaches 40% in technical teams. This is a rate above global benchmarks and underlines the importance of women in the technology field.
Human-Centered Software
In the future, the software that will add value to fintech will be human-centered software. This software will offer more effective solutions by prioritizing user experience. Women’s empathy skills play a significant role in the development of such software.
The Role of Women in Data and Analytics Teams
The percentage of female employees in data, analytics, and artificial intelligence teams reaches 60%. These teams add value to fintech by developing human-centered software. Women’s contributions in this field are shaping the future of technology.
Women’s Contribution to Fintech
Women are not only contributing to fintech but are also at the center of this field. Their empathy and strategic thinking skills make them indispensable in the technology world. This indicates that women will have a greater say in the technology field in the future.
Conclusion
Autonomous AI and agentic AI systems are redefining the roles of women in the technology world. Women’s empathy and strategic thinking skills provide a significant advantage in this area. Institutions like ODE Bank are adapting to this change by increasing their female employee ratios. In the future, human-centered software and women’s contributions to technology will add value to fintech and ensure that women are at the center of this field.
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