Francois Ascani

Francois Ascani is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in data analytics and oceanography. At First Hawaiian Bank, Francois served as VP, Enterprise Data & Analytics Manager, overseeing a team responsible for the bank's data platforms. Contributions include co-leading a strategic data science plan and implementing cost-saving predictive scores. Prior roles include Assistant Professor at the University of Hawaii at Hilo, where Francois created an interactive curriculum in Oceanography, and positions at the Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center/NOAA and the University of Hawaii, focusing on ocean circulation impacts on wildlife and nutrient processes. Francois holds a PhD and MS in Oceanography from the University of Hawaii at Manoa.