Ammar Jubril is a Technology Consultant at KPMG with experience across data science, analytics, business intelligence, software solutions, and product strategy within consulting, banking, and mobility sectors.

He has worked on analytics and technology initiatives that improved operational efficiency, strengthened decision-making, enhanced revenue performance, and supported risk and fraud management across fast-growing organizations. His work spans financial services, digital products, data platforms, and emerging technology solutions.

Beyond consulting, Ammar is the founder of Rizara, an African-origin, AI-powered halal wealth management platform focused on helping underserved investors access ethical and intelligent wealth-building opportunities through Sharia-compliant investment tools, financial education, and AI-driven portfolio insights.

His interests sit at the intersection of financial technology, artificial intelligence, wealth management, Islamic finance, and emerging markets innovation. He is particularly passionate about building globally relevant technology products from Africa that solve real financial problems at scale.

Ammar frequently speaks on topics related to data science, AI, fintech innovation, behavioral analytics, product intelligence, and the future of ethical finance in emerging markets.

Ammar Jubril is a Technology Consultant at KPMG with experience across data science, analytics, business intelligence, software solutions, and product strategy within consulting, banking, and mobility sectors. He has worked on analytics and techno... Show more

Lead Data Engineer with extensive experience designing and operating large-scale enterprise data platforms and analytics infrastructure in the financial services industry.

My work focuses on building highly reliable, scalable, and cloud-native data systems that support mission-critical analytics, regulatory reporting, and data-driven decision making.

I specialize in:

• Enterprise data platform architecture

• Modernizing legacy ETL ecosystems into scalable cloud data pipelines

• Distributed data processing and analytics infrastructure

• Data reliability engineering and operational excellence

• Large-scale cloud data platforms using Databricks and Google Cloud

In my current role I contribute to the architecture, modernization, and operational reliability of enterprise data platforms supporting critical banking analytics workloads.

I frequently collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams, architects, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, compliant, and scalable data solutions that align with long-term platform strategy.

My professional interests include:

• Data platform reliability engineering

• Cloud-native analytics architectures

• Scalable data pipeline orchestration

• Data engineering automation and observability

Lead Data Engineer with extensive experience designing and operating large-scale enterprise data platforms and analytics infrastructure in the financial services industry. My work focuses on building highly reliable, scalable, and cloud-native dat... Show more

With over 16 years of experience as a software and solutions architect, I specialize in modernizing large-scale financial systems through cloud transformation and AI-driven innovation. My work spans enterprise architecture, secure cloud modernization, and the responsible adoption of intelligent systems within regulated environments. I have led critical banking platform migrations, designed reusable architectural frameworks, and delivered scalable cloud solutions for major U.S. financial institutions.

With over 16 years of experience as a software and solutions architect, I specialize in modernizing large-scale financial systems through cloud transformation and AI-driven innovation. My work spans enterprise architecture, secure cloud modernization... Show more

Angel Hsu is a Senior Engineering Leader covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Core Infrastructure, leading teams and organizations to develop and optimize ML models and scalable infrastructure to support ML-based fraud detection and related horizontal initiatives, such as foundation models, shared embeddings, and one-click CI/CD auto-train and auto-deploy ML pipelines. Prior to Stripe, Angel led and worked on computation-based initiatives across leading financial payments companies such as J.P. Morgan.

Angel holds a Master of Science (S.M.) in Engineering and Applied Sciences from Harvard University and Bachelors Degrees and Certificates in Economics, Finance, and Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley.

Angel Hsu is a Senior Engineering Leader covering Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning and Core Infrastructure, leading teams and organizations to develop and optimize ML models and scalable infrastructure to support ML-based fraud detection and... Show more

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Automotive, Payroll & HR, Financial, Telecom, Music, and Retail industries includes building predictive models using machine learning, implementing advanced vision modeling, and developing automation solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

With over 15 years of experience, I have led teams in creating advanced AI systems across various sectors. In the P&C industry, I developed vision-based systems and NLP models to automate property reviews and predict home outcomes. My work in the Aut... Show more

A Tedx speaker and a 15-year veteran in the financial technology industry, Armando Pantoja has successfully led technology growth and innovation at some of the world’s largest companies including Home Depot & AAA. in 2016, Armando transitioned from his software engineering leadership role at AAA to the blockchain and crypto world when he created ICORanker, an AI-driven web application that allowed investors to easily assess new crypto projects. After a multimillion-dollar buyout by a publicly traded company, Armando has become a respected thought leader in the cryptocurrency space and known worldwide as a disciplined, focused and influential cryptocurrency, finance & technology innovator.

In 2017, Pantoja chose to sell ICORanker.com to Codebase Ventures, a publicly traded company for $2.5 million. This choice made him a millionaire and gave him the foundation and funds to start Quant Index, a company focused on investing and developing emerging tech.

In 2020, Armando was awarded the IBM Blockchain Award for his innovations in using Blockchain to Crowdsource COVID-19 Solutions.

in 2022, Along with Kevin O’leary, Armando was added to the Benzinga Advisory Council for Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Advanced Bio
College Education
- 2001-2005 – Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee
- 2000-2005 – Bachelor of Arts, Languages and Literature, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee
Post college
A regular contributor to CompTIA (the largest certification company in the country) as a Subject Matter Expert. I offer my expertise to write and prepare new certification exams for software security.
Regular Contributor to 2600 Magazine.
Continued research in software security, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Presented at conferences in US, Latin America, and Europe as a Thought Leader on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Considered one of the foremost Financial Technology experts in the world.

A Tedx speaker and a 15-year veteran in the financial technology industry, Armando Pantoja has successfully led technology growth and innovation at some of the world’s largest companies including Home Depot & AAA. in 2016, Armando transitioned from h... Show more

Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience building production data platforms at NatWest, Accenture, and Dpoint. Specialized in cloud-native architectures, real-time processing with Kafka and Spark, and data quality frameworks. Published technical writer on Medium, sharing practical lessons from production systems. Passionate about making data platforms reliable and trustworthy.

Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience building production data platforms at NatWest, Accenture, and Dpoint. Specialized in cloud-native architectures, real-time processing with Kafka and Spark, and data quality frameworks. Published technical wri... Show more

Tuesay Singh is a seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI, fintech, and cloud engineering. She is currently a Product Lead at Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, and provides AI Engineering as a Service to banking clients. Prior to Deloitte, she was as a Senior Technical Product Manager at Amazon's Hazardous Goods Compliance vertical, leading OCR optimization across Seattle and European Union. She has an MBA from the Kelley School of Business and an MS from the University of Southampton. Outside of her professional role, she is a Board Advisor, Chapter Lead for Girls Who Code, member of Women in Product.

Tuesay Singh is a seasoned technology leader with over a decade of experience at the intersection of AI, fintech, and cloud engineering. She is currently a Product Lead at Deloitte Consulting in San Francisco, and provides AI Engineering as a Service... Show more

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a technical constant through four major organizational acquisitions from Lundquist Consulting to Verisk, TransUnion, and now G2 Risk Solutions consistently delivering scalable, high-impact systems for financial institutions, law firms, and credit bureaus.
Diliprao is the architect behind the Bankruptcy Cloud Monitor, a cloud-native platform built on AWS, Apache Spark, Airflow, and Terraform that processes over 100,000 dockets per day and eliminates 99% of manual errors in compliance pipelines. He also led the design and development of CADET, a real-time docket search platform that reduced PACER retrieval costs by 50% and enabled matching of over one billion accounts against 50 million filings and 120 million deceased records.
His technical expertise spans Python, .NET Core, Node.js, Databricks, PySpark, Terraform, and a deep specialization in regulatory technologies including PACER automation, BNC notice parsing, and SCRA verification. He holds an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential and is a two-time recipient of the Verisk "Way to Go" Award for system innovation and engineering excellence.
Diliprao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, California.

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a tec... Show more

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS; used Dataflows and Power Automate to write files back out to SharePoint and email them to leadership; and architected a multi-lakehouse environment enabling self-service for multiple teams without breaching information barriers using OneLake security.

On the personal side, he enjoys making his own pizza (more data-driven than you think) and tinkering with his 3D printer.

Zack is a Data Analyst at Vanguard, where he is a leader in Vanguard’s Fabric journey. He’s guided his division’s onboarding to Fabric, the first in the company. He’s written custom bidirectional ETL in Fabric notebooks leveraging data stored in AWS;... Show more

I am a Digital Transformation Product Owner and Solutions Architect with experience in integrating technology, data, and processes within companies in the financial, insurance, and retail sectors.
I have led projects in automation, data governance, and business intelligence in the financial sector, applying frameworks such as COBIT 2019 and agile methodologies to drive organizational improvement within teams.
My career spans more than seven years in data analysis, process improvement, and technology development at companies such as Banco General, Dell Technologies, and NTT Data, driving operational efficiency and digital innovation in Panama.

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I am a Digital Transformation Product Owner and Solutions Architect with experience in integrating technology, data, and processes within companies in the financial, insurance, and retail sectors. I have led projects in automation, data governance... Show more

Bruce Kane CPA is an Expert Tax Professional based in Syracuse, New York. He specializes in tax planning and business mergers and acquisitions. Bruce S. Kane CPA works closely with entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, offering clear tax guidance tailored to each situation. Bruce Kane CPA helps clients understand complex tax issues and make smart financial decisions. He is a frequent speaker on tax-related topics and is respected for his analytical yet practical approach. Known for his accuracy and dedication, Bruce Sherwood Kane focuses on solutions that support long-term stability, confidence, and informed planning for both businesses and individuals seeking clarity, trust, and steady financial outcomes for clients.

Bruce Kane CPA is an Expert Tax Professional based in Syracuse, New York. He specializes in tax planning and business mergers and acquisitions. Bruce S. Kane CPA works closely with entrepreneurs, executives, and organizations, offering clear tax guid... Show more

Oluwatoba Oyetola is an Enterprise Solutions Architect and CTO at Tekhify Software Solutions Limited with over 7 years of experience designing, automating, and scaling cloud-native platforms across AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid infrastructure environments. He has extensive experience within the fintech and banking sector, leading cloud modernization, reliability engineering, security, and infrastructure automation initiatives for high-traffic systems supporting millions of users.

He specializes in AWS cloud architecture, Kubernetes, CI/CD automation, Infrastructure as Code, observability, and DevSecOps practices. Throughout his career, he has led the deployment of secure PCI DSS-compliant environments, implemented Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) best practices, and optimized cloud platforms for performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency.

Currently, Oluwatoba focuses on helping organizations build resilient and scalable cloud platforms using technologies such as Amazon EKS, ECS, Terraform, GitHub Actions, and cloud-native security solutions. As a trusted technical leader, he collaborates closely with engineering, product, and security teams to accelerate software delivery while maintaining operational excellence, governance, and platform reliability.

Oluwatoba Oyetola is an Enterprise Solutions Architect and CTO at Tekhify Software Solutions Limited with over 7 years of experience designing, automating, and scaling cloud-native platforms across AWS, Google Cloud, and hybrid infrastructure environ... Show more

Santosh Kamala is a PRODUCT MANAGER, Microsoft AI Professional, and Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) with expertise in Microsoft Excel, AI-powered analytics, Power BI, and digital transformation. He serves as an MCT Community Lead from India and has trained thousands of professionals in AI and business analytics technologies.

With strong functional expertise in Banking & Finance, Santosh combines technology, finance, and leadership through his PMP certification from PMI and CFA qualification from India. He is passionate about helping business professionals leverage Microsoft AI and Excel to drive smarter decision-making, productivity, and innovation in the modern workplace.

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Hina Dixit is the Founder & CEO of Decompute, a company pioneering AI for decentralized, high-performance infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience at the forefront of venture capital, software engineering and AI innovation, Hina is a recognized leader driving the future of intelligent systems. With her previous experience as a Partner at Microsoft’s venture arm and Samsung, Hina’s has led investments in multiple unicorns. Hina was previously AI leader at Apple for around a decade.

Hina Dixit is the Founder & CEO of Decompute, a company pioneering AI for decentralized, high-performance infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience at the forefront of venture capital, software engineering and AI innovation, Hina is a recogniz... Show more

Especialista en Estrategia, Producto y Finanzas por UPenn y London Business School. Becado Internacional en Innovation & AI por la IE university. Desarrollador de agentes y agencia IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos.

Especialista en Estrategia, Producto y Finanzas por UPenn y London Business School. Becado Internacional en Innovation & AI por la IE university. Desarrollador de agentes y agencia IA para la optimización de análisis financieros y corporativos. Show more

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) with more than 25 years of experience from various analyst roles. Has been working within the financial industry (Experian and Danske Bank A/S) for the past 10 years, but has experience from a broad variety of industries.

Has extensive experience working between business stakeholders, legal & compliance teams, and technology organisations. Passionate about stakeholder collaboration, requirements management, and creating practical solutions in complex environments - especially where regulation and business goals must work hand in hand.

Certified Business Analysis Professional (CBAP) with more than 25 years of experience from various analyst roles. Has been working within the financial industry (Experian and Danske Bank A/S) for the past 10 years, but has experience from a broad var... Show more

I am an accomplished professional with solid background in providing strategic financial insights, driving financial planning/analysis, and optimizing business performance.
I excel at analyzing complex financial data, conducting in-depth financial modeling, and providing actionable recommendations.
I have demonstrated expertise in monitoring financial processes, ensuring compliance with regulations, and implementing internal controls.
I possess strong business acumen and ability to translate financial data into meaningful insights while driving financial excellence, optimizing profitability, and contributing to overall business success.
I am skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting to support decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

I am an accomplished professional with solid background in providing strategic financial insights, driving financial planning/analysis, and optimizing business performance. I excel at analyzing complex financial data, conducting in-depth financial ... Show more

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microsoft’s global ecosystem—helping businesses simplify payments and scale smarter.

Leslie’s sessions blend real-world insights with relatable energy, turning complex financial topics like fraud prevention, cash flow optimization, AP automation, and workflow efficiency into engaging, actionable discussions. Audiences walk away inspired, informed, and ready to rethink what modern financial operations can be.

When she’s not sparking collaboration across the Microsoft ecosystem, you’ll find Leslie in Fort Collins, Colorado, chasing her three kids, mountain views, and the next great cup of coffee.

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microso... Show more

When Curtis is not out enjoying the finest BBQ that Kansas City has to offer, he is mentoring others to help them grow into whatever butterfly or moth they want to be.

When Curtis is not out enjoying the finest BBQ that Kansas City has to offer, he is mentoring others to help them grow into whatever butterfly or moth they want to be. Show more

I am a motivational speaker and coach with over 10 years of experience across capital markets, investment banking, regulatory reporting and asset management, currently working in consulting. My career has given me first-hand insight into high-performance environments, and I use that experience to help individuals and organisations build resilience, clarity, and strong leadership under pressure.

I hold an Executive MBA from Trinity College Dublin and an MSc in Management Science from VUB Brussels, combining a strong academic foundation with real-world business experience. Alongside my corporate career, I have delivered international workshops, coaching sessions, and talks focused on leadership, public speaking, and work-life balance, working with diverse audiences across Europe and beyond.

My approach blends practical business insight with mindfulness and performance techniques, helping people improve focus, manage stress, and achieve sustainable success. I am passionate about empowering others to perform at their best while maintaining balance and wellbeing.

I am a motivational speaker and coach with over 10 years of experience across capital markets, investment banking, regulatory reporting and asset management, currently working in consulting. My career has given me first-hand insight into high-perform... Show more

Gagan is a senior quant developer working on latency-sensitive trading systems, where correctness, performance, and confidentiality are tightly coupled. His work involves designing infrastructure that handles sensitive data and proprietary strategies under strict performance constraints.

Gagan is a senior quant developer working on latency-sensitive trading systems, where correctness, performance, and confidentiality are tightly coupled. His work involves designing infrastructure that handles sensitive data and proprietary strategies... Show more

Diniz Muanza é um jovem líder africano, Chairman Leader e investidor, reconhecido pela sua visão estratégica sobre o futuro da economia global, centrada na colaboração entre criadores de valor e construtores de negócios.

Com atuação orientada para mercados de alto desempenho, dedica-se à construção de ecossistemas empresariais que conectam talento, influência e capital. Nas suas palestras, aborda de forma prática como parcerias estratégicas podem gerar riqueza sustentável e legado geracional.

Atualmente, Diniz Muanza expande a sua presença para o cenário internacional, com interesse em integrar e ser destacado em revistas empresariais globais, contribuindo com insights sobre inovação, liderança e crescimento de mercados emergentes.

Diniz Muanza é um jovem líder africano, Chairman Leader e investidor, reconhecido pela sua visão estratégica sobre o futuro da economia global, centrada na colaboração entre criadores de valor e construtores de negócios. Com atuação orientada para... Show more

Alex Reis is a Experience Strategist and Service Design leader with 10+ years of experience leading user-centered transformations in high-complexity sectors including Finance, Telecom, and Agribusiness.

As the founder of Cliente Sempre, Alex facilitates the intersection of User Research and Product Ownership, ensuring that design decisions are treated as strategic business investments. His career is defined by measurable impact: from saving $1M in operational costs through automation to scaling support operations for over 1 million active users.

Holding certifications in Design and Strategy Execution from Harvard Business School, Alex provides a pragmatic, data-grounded approach to CX that prioritizes revenue, risk mitigation, and operational efficiency.

Alex Reis is a Experience Strategist and Service Design leader with 10+ years of experience leading user-centered transformations in high-complexity sectors including Finance, Telecom, and Agribusiness. As the founder of Cliente Sempre, Alex facil... Show more

For Reuters, I focus on securities regulation, consumer finance and prudential oversight. I was previously a Congo-focused anticorruption investigator for a transparency organization and have covered war crimes trials, resource corruption and human rights. My reporting sparked a foreign bribery probe of a publicly traded mining company.

For Reuters, I focus on securities regulation, consumer finance and prudential oversight. I was previously a Congo-focused anticorruption investigator for a transparency organization and have covered war crimes trials, resource corruption and human r... Show more

I am a Vice President in Quantitative Research at JP Morgan Chase, where I build AI-powered tools for regulatory risk modeling infrastructure. My current work focuses on applying agentic AI and LLM-driven automation to data governance challenges across large-scale regulatory frameworks, including CCAR and CECL. Previously, as an Analytics Manager at AWS, I led data science initiatives spanning ML-based anomaly detection, LLM-powered business intelligence, and A/B experimentation for product development.

Outside of work, I love exploring hiking trails and experimenting with my love for cooking (my recent experiment was an asparagus lemon omelette).

I am a Vice President in Quantitative Research at JP Morgan Chase, where I build AI-powered tools for regulatory risk modeling infrastructure. My current work focuses on applying agentic AI and LLM-driven automation to data governance challenges acro... Show more

Francisco Zompa is CEO of Delibanez IT and Finx, two Mexican startups focused on software development and financial technology. With experience leading engineering teams and building scalable products, he is passionate about open source, developer culture, and technology innovation in Latin America.

Francisco Zompa is CEO of Delibanez IT and Finx, two Mexican startups focused on software development and financial technology. With experience leading engineering teams and building scalable products, he is passionate about open source, developer cu... Show more

Kattya García, Ingeniera de sistemas con 5 años de experiencia, que a lo largo de todo este tiempo uno de mis principales objetivos es apoyar e inspirar a más generaciones de mujeres a que se adentren en el mundo de la tecnología, demostrándoles que el talento y la pasión no tienen género.

Kattya García, Ingeniera de sistemas con 5 años de experiencia, que a lo largo de todo este tiempo uno de mis principales objetivos es apoyar e inspirar a más generaciones de mujeres a que se adentren en el mundo de la tecnología, demostrándoles que ... Show more

I am a senior technology and procurement transformation leader with 17+ years of experience helping global enterprises drive Source to Pay (S2P) modernization, digital procurement, and finance transformation. I specialize in aligning procurement strategy with enterprise goals, implementing cloud based platforms, redesigning operating models, and leveraging AI to improve compliance, cost management, and supplier collaboration. My work bridges the gap between technology adoption and measurable business outcomes, enabling procurement leaders to scale digital capabilities while managing change and risk. I bring a practitioner’s perspective, actionable insights, and real world lessons for peer led discussions, panels, and roundtables.

I am a senior technology and procurement transformation leader with 17+ years of experience helping global enterprises drive Source to Pay (S2P) modernization, digital procurement, and finance transformation. I specialize in aligning procurement stra... Show more

I am a tech founder and recognized data science leader with over 10 years of experience in financial intelligence and advanced data engineering. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I lead the technical vision for an intelligence platform that uses Python, AI, and graph databases to uncover hidden corporate risks. With past leadership roles including Head of R&D at Urus Advisory and data consulting at Deloitte and PwC, I specialize in turning complex, messy data into clear networks.

I am an active speaker in the global tech community (OpenTalks.AI, PyCon), dedicated to sharing practical strategies for building resilient, AI-driven business tools.

I am a tech founder and recognized data science leader with over 10 years of experience in financial intelligence and advanced data engineering. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I lead the technical vision for an intelligence platform that uses ... Show more