Thirteen years inside the machine. Now helping fix it.

I've spent my career inside global financial institutions watching organizations make the same mistake in every technology cycle — automate first, understand later. I founded Optivance Advisory to offer a different path. Grounded in Lean Six Sigma MBB discipline, front-to-back operating model transformation, and hands-on GenAI enablement. Based in Geneva. Serving global financial institutions and operating companies navigating the AI transformation moment.

The background behind the work.

13+ years of front-to-back operating model transformation in global investment banking. Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt. GenAI enablement programs across trading, risk, operations, and technology. Educated in the US, based in Geneva, working globally.

Julian Ybarra

Founder, Optivance Advisory

Julian Ybarra

Founder, Optivance Advisory