Governing the Pipeline: Fusing CALM with Open SDLC | Karl Moll, FINOS

Governing the Pipeline: Fusing CALM with Open SDLC | Karl Moll, FINOS

Author: FINOS June 17, 2026 Duration: 32:57

Karl Moll (Technical Project Advocate at FINOS) sits down with Grizz Griswold to discuss how CALM (Common Architecture Language Model) is acting as the structural glue connecting compliance projects across the banking ecosystem. He breaks down the momentum behind the Open SDLC Controls Framework and how these tools together build a secure, governable pipeline for unpredictable AI deployments.🇬🇧 Join us in London! Attend our free technical pre-forum workshops on June 23-24, right before OSFF London on June 25, 2026: https://hubs.ly/Q041YV9Z0 (Use Code: 26YTOSFFLN20C)🕒 Timestamps:0:00 CALM as the Glue for Governable Pipelines0:35 Podcast Intro, Forum Dates, and Venue Logistics0:55 Thank You to Our Sponsors: VMware by Broadcom & Global Partners2:20 Who is Karl Moll? The Role of a FINOS Project Advocate3:50 The June 23-24 Workshops: Free Technical Hands-On Sessions4:40 Deep Dive into CALM: Machine-Readable Enterprise Architecture6:30 Why Standard Architecture Specs Speed Up Bank Delivery8:55 Introducing Open SDLC: Codifying Software Development Controls10:45 The Duplication Pain: Why Banks Waste Millions on Custom Compliance12:55 Connecting CALM and Open SDLC into a Single Delivery Vector14:10 Shifting Left on Governance: Validating Architecture via CI/CD Pipelines15:30 Managing Opaque and Mission-Critical Financial AI Deployments17:45 Project Maturity Lifecycles: Launching vs. Firm-Wide Implementation19:50 Wrap-Up: How to Join the Free Open Workshops in London📊 The Problem: The High Cost of Isolated Governance SilosGlobal banks burn an astronomical amount of capital independently drafting manual, text-heavy architectural guidelines and software compliance controls. Because these definitions are trapped in static text files or slide decks, there is a total disconnect between enterprise architects, security teams, and developers. When dealing with highly complex, non-deterministic AI workloads, this manual verification bottleneck stops innovative features from making it to production safely.🏗️ The Solution: The Interconnected, Machine-Readable Delivery PipelineKarl Moll explains how FINOS is uniting distinct open-source projects to create an automated pipeline that validates itself:CALM as the Common Language: Moving architecture out of static diagrams and into a structured, machine-readable syntax that software pipelines can evaluate instantly.Open SDLC as the Rulebook: Standardizing the compliance taxonomy across institutions to prevent banks from reinventing software risk controls from scratch.Shifting Architecture Left: Merging CALM blueprints directly into Open SDLC validation engines so architecture patterns are automatically verified and audited during the standard git commit loop.⚙️ Why This Matters for Financial EngineeringCritical Momentum Windows: Catching these projects at an ideal evolutionary step—where CALM is actively being deployed to monitor core systems and Open SDLC is launching its V1 specification.Free Foundational Training: Bypassing vendor-locked educational programs to get engineers hands-on with neutral, industry-wide compliance infrastructure before the main conference.🌐 More about FINOS: https://www.finos.org/📧 Join our newsletter: https://www.finos.org/sign-up🎙️ Listen to our Open Source in Finance Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@FINOS/podcastsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/finosfoundation#FINOS #OSFFLondon #CALM #OpenSDLC #ArchitectureAsCode #DevSecOps #ComplianceAutomation #FinancialEngineering #EnterpriseArchitecture


The FINOS Open Source in Finance Podcast, presented by FINOS, delves into the practical realities of applying open source principles within the financial sector. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a series of conversations with industry experts who share their direct experiences implementing specific technologies. Episodes explore the tangible benefits and challenges of projects focused on areas like desktop interoperability, which streamlines how complex applications work together, and low-code platforms that accelerate development. Listeners will hear detailed analysis on using synthetic data for testing and innovation, as well as approaches to effective data modeling. The dialogue extends into organizational strategy, covering best practices for establishing successful inner source programs and fostering collaborative development cultures inside large institutions. Each episode of this podcast focuses on a concrete use case or a pressing question at the intersection of finance and open collaboration, providing actionable insights rather than abstract concepts. It's a resource for professionals who want to understand how open source is actively shaping tools, processes, and competitive advantages in financial services today.
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