Speaker Kit
Book Moses for your event
Available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, fireside chats, and workshops. Engineering-first perspectives for audiences who build things.
Bio
Short Bio
Moses Acosta is an SVP and Global Next-Gen Engineering Manager at Citi with 30+ years driving innovation across data center modernization, cloud adoption, and high-performance computing in financial services. He advises on Dell, HPE, and Lenovo Technology Advisory Councils and builds AI-powered ventures including MoeCloud Group, SimpliInvest, and the Blockchain AI Foundation.
Full Bio
Moses Acosta is an SVP and Global Next-Gen Engineering Manager at Citi, and a technology executive with 30+ years of experience driving innovation across data center modernization, cloud adoption, and high-performance computing in financial services. At Citi, he has led strategic programs modernizing global compute environments, integrating GPU/AI/ML platforms for real-time analytics, and deploying liquid cooling and HPC solutions that improved data processing efficiency by ~30%. He designed AI-powered financial solutions using Azure Cognitive Services and OpenAI, reducing financial modeling time by up to 40%. Moses serves as a trusted advisor on Dell, HPE, and Lenovo Technology Advisory Councils, shaping product roadmaps for global impact. He is the founder of MoeCloud Group (AI-native managed services), the builder behind SimpliInvest (AI risk scoring) and SimpliRentIt (AI property management), and co-founder of the Blockchain AI Foundation. He holds Azure AI (AI-102) and GCP Compute Engine certifications and speaks on AI adoption, blockchain infrastructure, quantum computing, and human-machine leadership. He is a proud Hispanic tech leader and mentor, raising two daughters — Lauren (Bucknell) and Heather (Villanova) — with the same engineering mindset he brings to every project.
Speaking Topics
Human + Machine Leadership
How to build teams that thrive alongside AI agents — responsibly and profitably. Covers practical frameworks for integrating AI into team workflows, managing the human side of automation, and measuring real ROI on AI investments.
30-45 min
AI Infrastructure: From Hype to ROI
A candid look at what it actually takes to deploy AI at scale: GPU procurement, liquid cooling, MLOps pipelines, and the hidden costs nobody talks about. Drawn from hands-on experience deploying production AI platforms at Citi.
45-60 min
Zero-Carbon Cooling & the GPU Era
As AI workloads drive unprecedented power density in datacenters, sustainability becomes both a moral imperative and a cost optimization strategy. Explores liquid cooling, renewable energy procurement, and carbon-aware scheduling.
30-45 min
The Convergence: AI, Blockchain & Quantum
Three technologies that will converge to reshape finance, supply chains, and governance. A futurist perspective grounded in real infrastructure experience — not speculation.
45-60 min
Why Every CTO Should Be a Builder
The best technical leaders don't just manage — they ship. A talk about maintaining technical credibility, the power of prototyping, and how building side projects makes you a better leader.
20-30 min
Technical Requirements
- HDMI or USB-C connection for slide presentation
- Wireless lavalier or handheld microphone preferred
- Stage monitor or confidence display for speaker notes
- Internet access for live demos (if applicable)
- Video recording and photography permitted
Book Moses
Available for keynotes, panels, podcasts, and workshops.