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Adam Pierce

Editor · DISC type CS
CTO, Banking and Financial Services at API People
📍 Greater Philadelphia, United States

Adam Pierce is a technology executive and Field CTO at API People, specializing in digital transformation for the financial services industry. With over 25 years of experience, he focuses on modernizing banking through AI/ML, cloud computing, and enterprise architecture. People who have worked with him describe him as an innovative strategist, leader, and team builder.

Originally from Mickleton, New Jersey, Adam lives with his wife and two children. He is passionate about community involvement and is active in ministries that support families with special needs, as well as men in recovery and correctional facilities. He holds a Master of Science from Penn State.

Unique fact: Adam was selected as the Graduate Commencement Speaker at Penn State, where he spoke on the importance of anticipating change to seize opportunity.

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Experience
6 Years
Current Role
CTO, Banking and Financial Services
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Philadelphia, United States
Personality Overview

How Adam shows up

Self-Disciplined
Objective Thinker
Slow Buyer

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Priorities

Topics Adam cares about

Banking Transformation
His career is focused on modernizing financial institutions through technology, including AI/ML, cloud solutions, and improved data management to drive business outcomes.
Technology Leadership
He has a long track record as a CTO and Principal Architect, consistently leading technology strategy, innovation, and transformation initiatives in banking.
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Career

Work history

11-2024
CTO, Banking and Financial Services
API People
7-2023 - 7-2024
Senior Vice President, Principal Architect
Orrstown Bank
12-2022 - 7-2023
VP, Enterprise Architect Senior
PNC
1-2022 - 10-2022
COO/CTO
LINKBANK
3-2019 - 1-2022
Director of Enterprise Data & Applications
WSFS Bank
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
Master of Science (MS)
Penn State Great Valley
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Rowan University
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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