I am an AI Engineer and Researcher holding a PhD in Computer Science, driven by a desire to unravel complex mysteries and build elegant, scalable solutions. My career spans across high-impact domains—including cybersecurity, FinTech, Blockchain, and gaming—giving me a unique perspective on applying cutting-edge machine learning to real-world challenges.
Most recently, my work has focused on the frontier of intelligent automation and autonomous decision-making. Across my last two professional endeavors, I have deeply specialized in designing and implementing advanced AI agents for vulnerability reports classification and developing prediction Agents within open-source frameworks. By leveraging modern architectures and distributed systems, I focus on taking complex AI models from the research phase and building them into production-ready platforms.
Outside of engineering, I stay curious about the world by exploring astrophysics, organizing tech community events or giving talks around AI, and volunteering in urban family gardens. Let’s connect to talk about the future of AI agents, machine learning, or open-source innovation!

I am an AI Engineer and Researcher holding a PhD in Computer Science, driven by a desire to unravel complex mysteries and build elegant, scalable solutions. My career spans across high-impact domains—including cybersecurity, FinTech, Blockchain, and ... Show more

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Je suis l'un des tous premiers Français à être devenu formateur professionnel avec ProKanban.org. J'ai 20ans d'expérience dans différents domaines (Bancaire, RH, Data, Handicap etc.), principalement dans l'IT et la création de produit numérique. J... Show more

Stefan Grasmann is an independent voice on digital assets and the new financial system. He advises financial institutions and Web3 companies on digital-asset strategy, serving as the bridge between the two, after 23 years at Zühlke, most recently as Partner, Chief of Blockchain and Group Head of Thought Leadership.

A hands-on crypto and DeFi user since 2017, Stefan is a frequent speaker and moderator at leading industry conferences, among them Point Zero Forum, the Singapore Fintech Festival and Frankfurt Digital Finance. He co-hosts the podcast Bitcoin, Fiat & Rock'n'Roll, writes the monthly newsletter Future settles here, and follows the intersection of digital assets and AI: agentic payments and machine-to-machine money.

Stefan Grasmann is an independent voice on digital assets and the new financial system. He advises financial institutions and Web3 companies on digital-asset strategy, serving as the bridge between the two, after 23 years at Zühlke, most recently as ... Show more

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Developer Groups (GDG) Jinja Organizer and community mentor. With experience spanning AI, cloud computing, web technologies, and payment systems, Francis regularly speaks at developer conferences, sharing practical approaches to building modern software that creates meaningful impact.

Francis Akol is a Software Engineer and Head of Engineering focused on building secure, scalable financial technology products. He leads engineering initiatives in digital payments while contributing to Africa's technology ecosystem as a Google Devel... Show more

Samuel Adekunle is a passionate software engineer and product builder with a track record of creating practical solutions that solve real, everyday problems. He is the founder of MyVista, a simple and elegant personal finance tracker that helps users automatically understand their earnings, spending, and money management. He also serves as the lead engineer for ChopGrub, a fast-growing food and grocery delivery platform that makes access to meals and essentials easier in Nigerian cities, and has been a key engineer on 1app, a leading fintech platform powering global payments, bill payments, and financial services for Nigerians.

Breaking the typical software engineer stereotype by actively engaging beyond coding, diving into marketing, sales, and business strategy. My goal is to contribute more holistically to any company I'm part of or ventures I'm building, ensuring I understand and impact every aspect of the business, not just the technical side.

Explore my software engineering journey in my portfolio: portfolio.techwithsam.dev.

Samuel Adekunle is a passionate software engineer and product builder with a track record of creating practical solutions that solve real, everyday problems. He is the founder of MyVista, a simple and elegant personal finance tracker that helps users... Show more

Stacie Bacon is a Leader in Technology at Rocket, the nation's largest mortgage lender, which is based in Detroit, Michigan. She spent the first part of her 20+ year career writing software for various industries, including telephony and internet communications. While facilitating courses at a local college, Stacie realized her love for mentoring and educating others outweighed the joy she received resolving git merges or converting legacy systems into microservices as a developer. Thus, she reinvented herself as a technology leader. Today, she speaks around the country sharing her personal journey from programmer to servant leader and inspiring others to reinvent themselves. In a past life, Stacie wrote, directed, and helped produce a TV show pilot and hopes one day to make it to the big screen. You can follow her on Twitter @StacieBacon.

Stacie Bacon is a Leader in Technology at Rocket, the nation's largest mortgage lender, which is based in Detroit, Michigan. She spent the first part of her 20+ year career writing software for various industries, including telephony and internet com... Show more

Fowmy Abdulmuttalib is a Microsoft-certified business intelligence professional with extensive experience in finance, accounting and data analytics. Currently, he is employed by McDonald's Saudi Arabia as the Head of ERP and Business Intelligence. Interested in everything data-related, he would like to share his passion and knowledge with the data community.

Fowmy Abdulmuttalib is a Microsoft-certified business intelligence professional with extensive experience in finance, accounting and data analytics. Currently, he is employed by McDonald's Saudi Arabia as the Head of ERP and Business Intelligence. In... Show more

Reid is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in data visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, and artificial intelligence. In his professional capacity, Reid specializes in consulting on IT processes to drive improvement and efficiency. In addition to his role, Reid is deeply involved in developing Power Platform solutions, integrating artificial intelligence, and advocating for enhanced end-user technology experiences.

Before transitioning into tech, Reid built a successful career in the finance industry. From broker and trader to consultant, where he assisted Financial Advisors in scaling and marketing their businesses, while also serving as a trusted expert in investments and strategy.

Reid is a proud graduate of Kansas State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration specializing in Finance with a minor in Leadership Studies.

Outside of work, Reid enjoys spending quality time with his wife and son. He also enjoys the company of his dogs, Finley and Bentley, and enjoys the occasional lake trip, serving on nonprofit boards, reading, continuous learning, sharing knowledge, and working on side projects.

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Reid is a seasoned data professional with a wealth of experience in data visualization, Microsoft Power Platform, and artificial intelligence. In his professional capacity, Reid specializes in consulting on IT processes to drive improvement and effic... Show more

Balogun David Taiwo is a Data Scientist, AI Expert, AI Researcher, and Lead Analyst with over six years of experience building machine learning solutions, credit risk models, and real-time analytics platforms across venture-backed fintechs, financial institutions, edtech, and technology-focused NGOs. He specializes in the intersection of artificial intelligence, financial risk, business intelligence, and data engineering, transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that drive strategic business decisions.

Throughout his career, David has designed and deployed predictive models, automated analytics workflows, and business intelligence solutions that have enhanced operational efficiency, strengthened risk management, and empowered executives to make data-driven decisions. He is experienced in leading end-to-end data projects—from data engineering and model development to dashboard design and stakeholder engagement—bridging the gap between technical implementation and business strategy.

Beyond industry, David is an active AI researcher whose work focuses on practical machine learning systems, edge AI, and scalable data infrastructures for resource-constrained environments. Currently, his research has been accepted for presentation at the 10th International Conference on Cloud and Big Data Computing (ICCBDC 2026) at the University of Cambridge, United Kingdom, where he will be presenting his paper, "Designing a Full-Stack Pipeline: From Data Collection to Edge Deployment in Low-Bandwidth Environment." Also presenting, "Crop Disease Detection Using Convolutional Neural Networks in Low-Resource Agricultural Settings," at the Faculty of Computing, University of Ibadan, Nigeria.

David is equally passionate about developing the next generation of data professionals. He has mentored and trained nearly 3,000 aspiring data scientists and analysts across Europe, Africa, and the United States through technical training, coaching, and community initiatives.

By combining technical excellence, research, and business acumen, David leverages data science, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to solve complex business challenges, advance AI research, and deliver measurable impact for forward-thinking organizations.

Balogun David Taiwo is a Data Scientist, AI Expert, AI Researcher, and Lead Analyst with over six years of experience building machine learning solutions, credit risk models, and real-time analytics platforms across venture-backed fintechs, financial... Show more

Rafael works as Software Architect Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO, known for his expertise in Java, backend systems, high-performance applications, DevOps, and software architecture. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he relishes in solving complex problems. In his free time, he enjoys automating his home and is currently exploring the integration of Kafka for controlling lights.

Rafael works as Software Architect Chapter Lead at ABN AMRO, known for his expertise in Java, backend systems, high-performance applications, DevOps, and software architecture. With over a decade of experience in the industry, he relishes in solving ... Show more

Nithesh Gudipuri is Associate Director of Technology at Raymond James Financial, with 13+ years across financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare. He modernized 100+ services supporting $1.3 trillion in assets, holds two USPTO patents, and leads SEC regulatory implementations ( T1 Settlement, USTC). Named Innovation Champion (top 1% of 1,800 technologists), he advises on blockchain strategy and has presented research at IEEE/ACM conferences.

Nithesh Gudipuri is Associate Director of Technology at Raymond James Financial, with 13+ years across financial services, telecommunications, and healthcare. He modernized 100+ services supporting $1.3 trillion in assets, holds two USPTO patents, an... Show more

Constance Etiosa is a Developer Advocate at Moniepoint, where he's building out the Developer Relations function for the Monnify payments API from the ground up covering documentation strategy, developer community outreach, and technical content. He's spent his career at the intersection of developer experience and technical writing, having documented 200+ APIs at VertoFX and led AI-augmented documentation workflows at Nutrient (PSPDFKit). His current focus is on how documentation needs to evolve as AI agents become active consumers of developer content, drawing on hands-on work with llms.txt, semantic Markdown, and AI-native documentation tooling. He also writes TechSpective, a Substack on technical topics.

Constance Etiosa is a Developer Advocate at Moniepoint, where he's building out the Developer Relations function for the Monnify payments API from the ground up covering documentation strategy, developer community outreach, and technical content. He'... Show more

Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm managing 10 operating companies and 20+ passive investments across healthcare staffing, technology, engineering, and professional sports.

Matt is available to speak on topics including: M&A strategy and execution, financial management for growth-stage companies, building and exiting micro-cap businesses, private investment strategy, and operational leadership in diversified portfolios. He holds an MBA in Finance and a BBA in Accounting from the University of North Florida.

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Matt Fenner is a finance and operations executive with more than 30 years of experience helping entrepreneurs and investors build scalable, high-value businesses. He currently serves as COO of Caplin Ventures, a Jacksonville, Florida investment firm ... Show more

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology.

He is leading the development of SELF OS, an AI-native operating environment designed to bring intelligent agents, decentralized applications, digital identity, and user-controlled computing into a unified ecosystem. He is also developing ESSENCE, a blockchain-based utility and economic layer intended to reward verified participation and contributions within the SELF network.

Through SELF Labs, Milan works across artificial intelligence, decentralized infrastructure, robotics, real estate technology, digital economies, and next-generation human-computer interaction.

His broader mission is to build technology that gives individuals greater ownership of their data, intelligence, devices, and economic value—helping move society from centralized digital platforms toward more personalized and user-owned technological systems.

Milan Cheeks is the founder and CEO of SELF Labs Inc., a technology company developing AI-powered products and infrastructure designed to improve how people live, work, create, and interact with technology. He is leading the development of SELF OS... Show more

Shailesh Apte is a Director Solution Architect at Mercurius IT, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. UK-based, he is a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW; FCA, ICAI) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP); a combination that lets him work on both sides of a finance transformation: the system, and the standards it has to honor.

He writes bcforfinance.com, an IFRS-for-Business-Central series translating standards like IFRS 15, IFRS 16 and IFRS 9 into practical BC configuration, and speaks regularly at Dynamics user groups including D365PPUG UK, focusing on where IFRS meets real-world BC configuration.

He has led BC finance implementations across Manufacturing, Wholesale & Distribution, Construction & Utilities, Financial Services & Asset Financing, Public Sector & Not-for-Profit, Retail, and Life Sciences; working alongside ISV partners including Continia, GYDE 365, Yavrio, EMBAT, Jet Reports, Dimension Path and LS Retail. At Mercurius IT he has also served as Solution Architect for in-house ISV solutions covering CIS (Construction Industry Scheme), ProCon (Projects & Construction), Purchase Requisition, and Commitment Accounting. He holds Microsoft's Business Central & Power Platform certifications.

Shailesh Apte is a Director Solution Architect at Mercurius IT, specializing in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. UK-based, he is a Chartered Accountant (ACA, ICAEW; FCA, ICAI) and a certified Project Management Professional (PMP); a combinat... Show more

12x Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Cloud Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov also building Dynamics 365 Managed Environments for large business. Experienced in regulated envs like Banking and Insurance.

12x Microsoft Azure MVP . Founder of the Polish Microsoft Azure User Group. Cloud Lead and Azure Lead Architect working with enterprises and gov also building Dynamics 365 Managed Environments for large business. Experienced in regulated envs like Ba... Show more

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Lead Full-Stack Developer at SDH Systems specializing in high-resilience, mission-critical systems. Known for building complex platforms from the ground up, his work ranges from contributing to ground-segment software for the Mastcam-Z instrument on NASA's Mars 2020 Perseverance rover to architecting the master data platform for a Fortune 500 global retail enterprise with tens of thousands of locations, a foundational layer for its next-generation point-of-sale system.

A technical pioneer in both the startup and enterprise worlds, Vishwak was the founding full-stack engineer at AirWorks, an MIT-born GeoAI company, where he built the platform from zero through its $7.9M Series A. He has led industry-first credit and banking initiatives serving 18 million users and directed blockchain-logistics pilots for UPS. Vishwak bridges the gap between deep-tech research and large-scale production reality. His latest open-source project, LambdaForge, is a serverless algorithmic trading engine built on AWS Lambda and EventBridge that empowers engineers to run professional-grade financial automation with near-zero operational overhead.

Vishwak Thatikonda is a Lead Full-Stack Developer at SDH Systems specializing in high-resilience, mission-critical systems. Known for building complex platforms from the ground up, his work ranges from contributing to ground-segment software for the ... Show more

Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, based in Chicago, with deep expertise in cloud architecture, data and analytics, containers, and application modernization. He partners with financial service industry customers to translate business goals into secure, scalable, and compliant cloud solutions that deliver measurable value. Venu is passionate about using technology to drive innovation and operational excellence.

Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, based in Chicago, with deep expertise in cloud architecture, data and analytics, containers, and application modernization. He partners with financial service industry customers to translate business goals into secu... Show more

Antonio has +20 years experience developing software solutions across 3 different continents. He has worked for organizations like Wise or the European Commission.
He started his career as a software engineer and held IC positions for almost 10 years before jumping into the leadership path.
For the last 10 years he has had multiple positions (from engineering manager to VP of Engineering or currently CPTO) in different companies and industries but the last 7 years he has focused on the fintech industry leading teams and solving problems in domains like cross currency transfers, trade financing or open banking.

Antonio has +20 years experience developing software solutions across 3 different continents. He has worked for organizations like Wise or the European Commission. He started his career as a software engineer and held IC positions for almost 10 year... Show more

Larry Larmeu is a technology and transformation executive based in London. Over twenty years he has led large-scale mergers, integrations, and organisational change programmes in financial services, holding leadership roles at major consulting firms and building delivery organisations from the ground up.

He writes and speaks about why transformation fails at the people layer rather than the technology layer, drawing on two decades of watching both go wrong. His work covers digital transformation, AI adoption, post-merger integration, and what leaders consistently misjudge about how organisations absorb change.

He is the author of subMERGED: A Business Novel on Leading Through Change, published in 2026, and has written for Digital First Magazine on organisational change in technology leadership.

Larry Larmeu is a technology and transformation executive based in London. Over twenty years he has led large-scale mergers, integrations, and organisational change programmes in financial services, holding leadership roles at major consulting firms ... Show more

Brendon Falconer is a senior financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking, analytics, treasury, and corporate finance. He has built his professional reputation on a disciplined, data-driven approach and a steady, collaborative executive style. His work centers on transforming complex financial data into practical insights that guide operational execution and long-term strategy.

Over the years, Brendon’s responsibilities have included financial reporting, asset and liability management, analytics, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise-level performance strategy. He has consistently focused on strengthening institutions through careful planning, strong governance, and measurable outcomes. Alongside institutional results, he has placed importance on mentoring teams and building internal capabilities that support sustainable growth.

Brendon Falconer was raised in York, Pennsylvania, where he developed an early commitment to both academics and athletics. As a competitive track and field athlete, he gained discipline, focus, and resilience. At the same time, he pursued technical and business-centered academics that shaped his interest in finance. He later earned an accounting degree from Kent State University and completed an MBA at Indiana State University. His formal education in management, strategy, and organizational leadership provided a solid base for his advancement in the banking industry.

Technically, Brendon has developed expertise in financial accounting, asset and liability management, management reporting, and data analytics. His analytical background includes econometric modeling, ACL development, and stress testing frameworks. He also has experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, investment portfolio oversight, and the design of hedging and derivatives strategies. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and thoughtful risk assessment.

In February 2014, Brendon became senior vice president at Old National Bank, where he led management reporting and data analytics. In that role, he oversaw enterprise financial, operational, and credit reporting while advancing the bank’s analytical capabilities. He later transitioned to treasurer in September 2016, taking responsibility for liquidity, capital planning, market risk sensitivity, investment portfolio oversight, and treasury operations. During this period, he contributed to the development of centralized pricing frameworks and enhanced market risk analysis.

Since May 2019, he has served as Old National Bank's senior executive vice president and chief financial officer. His leadership responsibilities include financial accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, data analytics, management reporting, facilities, procurement, and oversight of finance teams across the organization. Under his financial leadership, Old National Bank expanded significantly, surpassing $46 billion in combined assets and completing the acquisition of a $20 billion Chicago bank. His role in supporting this growth reflected disciplined planning and strategic coordination.

Beyond his executive work, Brendon Falconer has contributed to industry dialogue as a speaker at the “Acquired or Be Acquired” banking conference in both 2022 and 2023. His discussions addressed core banking system selection after mergers and the growing importance of enhanced credit analytics in performance and risk management.

Outside of finance, athletics remains an important part of his life. He placed third in the decathlon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. He also remains active in community initiatives, supporting nonprofit and educational organizations and serving in financial advisory roles.

Brendon Falconer is a senior financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking, analytics, treasury, and corporate finance. He has built his professional reputation on a disciplined, data-driven approach and a steady, collaborat... Show more

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadership, and operations. Tony teaches tax law and small-business finance, delivering energetic, plain-language sessions with real-world takeaways. An alum of the Intuit Partner Council, he’s recognized for credibility, integrity, and professionalism. Off the clock, he’s spending time with his family, bowling a few strikes, or riding his sportbike.

Tony Proctor is an Enrolled Agent and a firm owner with nearly two decades of experience, as well as a former IT manager with over 20 years, including a decade in parallel with his firm. He brings a practical, training-first lens to culture, leadersh... Show more

Seasoned backend-focused full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience, specializing in Python and Django. Previously worked as a Senior Developer at Paysika, contributing to the development of financial systems, and currently serve as CTO at QuickerPay, where I lead the design and development of scalable technology solutions.

With a strong background in FinTech, I focus on building reliable, secure, and high-performance systems. I am also a former computer science educator, passionate about sharing knowledge and supporting developers' growth in the Python ecosystem.

Seasoned backend-focused full-stack developer with over 7 years of experience, specializing in Python and Django. Previously worked as a Senior Developer at Paysika, contributing to the development of financial systems, and currently serve as CTO at ... Show more

Product Designer and entrepreneur building fintech, SaaS, and Web3 products for clients and companies across Nigeria and internationally. He serves as Design Lead (UI/UX) for Port Harcourt Talent Tribe under ATC Africa, where he mentors and supports emerging tech talent. He combines product design with AI and no-code tools to build and ship production-ready interfaces. His work and speaking focus on product design, AI, emerging tools, and the evolving ways modern digital products are designed and built.

Product Designer and entrepreneur building fintech, SaaS, and Web3 products for clients and companies across Nigeria and internationally. He serves as Design Lead (UI/UX) for Port Harcourt Talent Tribe under ATC Africa, where he mentors and supports ... Show more

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positions, I have successfully designed and executed numerous projects involving Microsoft products, including Dynamics CRM for Sales, Service, and Marketing, as well as Office 365 Administration. Additionally, I have been actively engaged in the community, contributing my skills and knowledge to further our collective goals.

I am a seasoned Solution Architect with over a decade of experience in delivering technology solutions within the Non-profit, Medical, and Investment firm industries. My expertise spans a mix of consulting and industry-specific roles. In these positi... Show more

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil.

After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software developer while learning about people, processes and systems thinking as a consultant at ThoughtWorks. Following a stint as Head of Platform in a Fintech and VP of Engineering in a Proptech startup, James went back to consultancy with Forrow where he is mainly working on Cyber Security and Post Quantum Cryptography while never drifting too far away from people, systems and delivery of useful outcomes.

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil. After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software develope... Show more

Ishween Kaur is a Senior Software Engineer in Crypto and AI at SoFi, where she works on bringing AI thinking into the crypto space and building AI-native experiences that make her Ops teams' work easier so they can better serve SoFi members.

She was previously a founding engineer on Salesforce's AgentForce, an agentic platform serving 6,000+ enterprise customers across 17+ languages, where she built the harness, memory, guardrails and evaluation that keep agents reliable under real load and debugged them when they failed in ways a prompt could not explain.

She is Communications Lead, Women in AI California and DEIB Lead for Society of Women Engineering, and served as an AI advisor with Cornell Tech's Break Through Tech program. She speaks and runs workshops regularly, and shows working demos rather than slides.

Ishween Kaur is a Senior Software Engineer in Crypto and AI at SoFi, where she works on bringing AI thinking into the crypto space and building AI-native experiences that make her Ops teams' work easier so they can better serve SoFi members. She ... Show more

Joyjit Roy is a recognized leader in AI, Machine Learning, and Information Technology, with expertise in cloud-native platforms and large-scale digital systems. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, he has led digital transformation initiatives across insurance, financial services, and global eCommerce sectors, including Fortune 500 companies.

His research interests focus on enterprise AI systems, Agentic AI architectures, intelligent automation, and distributed cloud platforms supporting production-scale digital ecosystems. Roy contributes to the community through research, peer review, mentorship, and technical leadership.

He frequently speaks at AI, distributed systems, and enterprise technology transformation conferences and summits.

Joyjit Roy is a recognized leader in AI, Machine Learning, and Information Technology, with expertise in cloud-native platforms and large-scale digital systems. With over two decades of experience in the IT industry, he has led digital transformation... Show more

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France), with a FinTech oriented educational background. With years of experience in various roles, including mobile development and banking applications, Edwige has navigated through many technologies and business domains. Since joining Swissquote in 2012, she has contributed to technical stacks and software delivery across multiple domains and layers, from Banking operations to Trading Systems Management. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, best practices and innovative perspective earned her a promotion to Vice Director in 2022, where she now oversees Methodologies, Program Management and Tech Talent teams within Software Engineering.
Despite her many accomplishments, Edwige remains eager to learn from others. She actively contributed to many talks, in Switzerland, or at International for Women In Tech or Lead Dev track!

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France... Show more

Kosi builds smarter, faster data platforms for the real world. With a background across data science, engineering, and platform management, Kosi now drives data and AI initiatives at a major investment bank. Focused on scaling systems, streamlining workflows, and pushing the boundaries of what data can do, Kosi is passionate about making AI and infrastructure work better, not just bigger.

Kosi builds smarter, faster data platforms for the real world. With a background across data science, engineering, and platform management, Kosi now drives data and AI initiatives at a major investment bank. Focused on scaling systems, streamlining w... Show more