# Tom Shen

> Tom Shen is a banking technology entrepreneur, investor and board director based in Calabasas, California. He founded Software Dynamics in 1982, sold it to S1 in 2001, and co-founded Malauzai in 2010, serving as CEO before its 2018 acquisition by Finastra. His later work includes board service at CSI and ZSuite Technologies, mentoring executives and supporting his Tennessee alma mater.

- **Role:** Board Member at CSI and ZSuite Technologies; co-founder and former CEO of Malauzai
- **Organizations:** Software Dynamics, S1 Corporation, Digital Insight, Q2, Malauzai, CSI, ZSuite Technologies, Shastic, Tyfone, Axiom Bank, Larky, Information Venture Partners
- **Nationality:** American (self-described Chinese American)
- **Education:** Harrison-Chilhowee Academy (now The King’s Academy), Bachelor’s degree in Christian Ministries, summa cum laude, The Master’s University (formerly The Master’s College)
- **Known for:** Built Software Dynamics, whose banking products served more than 1,200 institutions worldwide., Co-founded and led Malauzai, serving more than 350 US institutions at its 2018 acquisition., Graduated summa cum laude in Christian Ministries.

## Career timeline

- **1982** — Founded Software Dynamics.
- **2001** — Sold Software Dynamics to S1 Corporation.
- **—** — Served as an executive at Digital Insight and a board member at Q2.
- **2010** — Co-founded Malauzai with Robb Gaynor and Danny Piangerelli.
- **2018** — Finastra acquired Malauzai; deal closed June 15 and was announced June 18.
- **2022** — Shastic announced his board appointment in April; CSI board expansion included Shen in December.
- **2026** — Appeared with Bob Ashley on Inspiring Founders, published April 8.

## Achievements

- Built Software Dynamics, whose banking products served more than 1,200 institutions worldwide.
- Co-founded and led Malauzai, serving more than 350 US institutions at its 2018 acquisition.
- Graduated summa cum laude in Christian Ministries.
- Supported the JT Shen Science Wing and endowed a scholarship for Asian students at The King’s Academy.

## Latest updates

- **2026-04** — Radi8 published an Inspiring Founders episode with Shen and Bob Ashley discussing humility, leadership and their 23-year partnership.
- **2026-06** — CORA Group acquired the MalauzAi Digital Banking business from Finastra; this is a company ownership update, not a new role for Shen.

## Links

- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shentom/

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Last updated: 2026-10-26