Consultant

Paul Bappoo

Paul Bappoo

Senior Enterprise Solutions Architect

30+ years leading international enterprise technology projects. Director at Hyperion Fintech (Swiss digital asset firm). Specialist in AI, business intelligence, and emerging technologies for the enterprise. Published author and founder of social enterprises partnered with the World Bank and UNICEF.

30+
Years Experience
5
Books Published
7
Continents
50+
Enterprise Clients

AI governance isn't just about understanding AI—it's about understanding how enterprises actually work. The politics, the legacy systems, the compliance requirements, the budget cycles. That understanding only comes from decades of hands-on experience.

Hands-On AI Experience

Currently developing AI autoML fintech predictors, automated trading systems, and AI-enabled accessibility software. Not theoretical knowledge—active implementation.

Global Enterprise Delivery

Led integration projects for oil majors, power generators, and FM companies across every continent. Understands how global organisations actually operate.

Financial Systems Expertise

Designed the first automated settlement system for Lloyd's of London. Deep expertise in financial controls, audit trails, and regulated environments.

Data & BI Specialist

Master data management, transactional data warehousing, and BI solutions. Published author of multiple books on business intelligence tools.

Social Impact

Founded Enablecode, a social enterprise creating technology careers for people with disabilities. World Bank Solutions for Youth Employment portfolio. UNICEF partner.

Published Authority

Author of books on BIRT, SAP Business Objects, and digital marketing strategy. Proven ability to explain complex technical concepts clearly.

Fintech Leadership

Director at Hyperion Fintech, a Swiss-regulated digital asset firm. Hands-on experience with algorithmic trading, AI-driven market analysis, and financial compliance in emerging technology sectors.

2022 - Present
Hyperion Fintech

Director at Swiss-based digital asset investment firm combining algorithmic trading with AI. The company employs sophisticated custom-built software monitoring digital asset prices 24/7 across global exchanges. Board includes former German Vice-Chancellor Philipp Rösler. FINMA-regulated with FINControl membership.

2014 - Present
Enablecode

Founded social enterprise creating technology careers for people with disabilities. World Bank Solutions for Youth Employment global impact portfolio. UNICEF partner. Developed patient management systems for Red Cross global use, award-winning fintech applications, and AI-enabled accessibility tools.

1995 - 2021
Sapphire Systems plc

Senior consultant at the largest global implementation partner for SAP Business One and Infor SunSystems. Led enterprise integration projects for major oil companies, power generators, and facilities management firms worldwide. Created first-of-kind systems including e-commerce integration for SunSystems, automated settlement for Lloyd's of London, and real-time reconciliation between financial ledgers.

1980 - 1995
Self-Employed Consultant

Early-days PC implementation for small businesses. Custom software development for retail, e-commerce, and accounting. Managed development for Amstrad's AccountsMaster and PayMaster products, distributed to tens of thousands of small business users.

Enterprise software consulting and implementation for global organisations across energy, finance, insurance, property, transport, and the public sector.

Energy & Oil

BP, Shell, E.ON, Rosneft, Sasol, PetroVietnam, Engie

Finance & Insurance

Lloyd's of London, AXA

Property & FM

Jones Lang LaSalle

Transport

First Bus, Big Bus London

Arts & Non-Profit

Royal Opera House, Royal Academy of Dance, Marie Stopes International

Enterprise Systems

SAP Oracle Infor SunSystems IBM Maximo Microsoft .NET

AI & Machine Learning

TensorFlow Keras Python AutoML

Data & BI

SQL Server BIRT SAP Business Objects Data Warehousing Master Data Management

Infrastructure

Ubuntu/Linux Apache Microsoft Office Integration

Author of technical books on business intelligence, enterprise software, and digital strategy.

BIRT by Example
BIRT by Example
BIRT for Beginners
BIRT for Beginners
Business Objects Dashboards for Beginners
Business Objects Dashboards for Beginners
How NOT to be an Internet Millionaire
How NOT to be an Internet Millionaire
Thumbs Up - Restaurant Marketing
Thumbs Up - Restaurant Marketing

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