Jenn Underwood

Roadblock Title:

JSON on The Streets, SFTP in The Sheets

Time:

Tuesday - 2:00 PM (Tower D)

Abstract:

We spent months perfecting a world-class REST API, only for our first major bank partner to ask: ‘So, where do we drop the CSVs?’ This is the story of how we swallowed our pride and built a sophisticated SFTP engine that treats 50-year-old tech like a first-class citizen—without losing our minds or our modern architecture.

Learning objectives:

• The “Legacy Bridge” Architecture: How to build a robust SFTP ingestion and distribution layer that feeds directly into a modern API-first backend.
• Automating the Archaic: Techniques for managing PGP encryption, SSH keys, and file-polling at scale without manual intervention.
• Negotiating Tech Specs: How to guide FI partners toward more modern standards while maintaining the “reluctant” support they require to close the deal.

Bio:

Jenn Underwood operates at the intersection of modern fintech innovation and the complex realities of traditional financial services. With a focus on financial wellness and partner integrations, Jenn has been instrumental in scaling FinGoal’s infrastructure to meet the rigorous—and often legacy-driven—demands of the world’s largest financial institutions. Jenn is known for her pragmatic approach to collaboration and product development, ensuring that FinGoal’s cutting-edge tools remain accessible to partners regardless of their internal tech stack. Whether she is reviewing complex data targeting models or managing secure deployments environments, her goal is to simplify the user journey for banks and credit unions.