🏦 Hackathon: CIAB FEBRABAN 2018
In June 2018, I was selected to participate in the 2nd Hackathon CIAB FEBRABAN, one of the most recognized hackathons in the Brazilian fintech and banking sector.
Hosted during CIAB FEBRABAN 2018, the leading technology conference for financial institutions in Latin America, the hackathon brought together developers, designers, and data scientists to prototype solutions that could shape the future of banking.
The Challenge
The focus was on APIs in the financial system, exploring how open banking, digital identity, and data integration could lead to more efficient, inclusive, and transparent financial products.
Each team had 24 hours to develop a working prototype using APIs provided by major institutions and partners from the CIAB ecosystem.
We worked through the night building, testing, and refining — merging real-time integrations with accessible UX ideas. Even though our project didn’t win, the event delivered a high-level, collaborative environment with access to real APIs and key feedback from industry experts.
The experience gave me firsthand insights into the challenges banks face when opening their platforms, as well as how API-first thinking is changing how we design financial services.