Finance & Banking

Experienced individuals involved in financial services, including banking, investment, insurance, and real estate

Ashita Jain

Ashita Jain

UX designer with 7+ years of design experience and academic background in Human Computer Interaction, HCI & Communication Design. Experience of working in cross-functional multidisciplinary teams across various domains like financial services, education, health & wellness, and security, from the early-stage startups to high-growth companies like
JP Morgan & ServiceNow.

UX designer with 7+ years of design experience and academic background in Human Computer Interaction, HCI & Communication Design. Experience of working in cross-functional multidisciplinary teams across various domains like financial services, educat... Show more

Snehal Dhumane

Snehal Dhumane

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations.
Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based on sensors technology for Indian parliament and few of the premium pharmaceutical clients followed by handling process automation projects for Siemens, General Motors and Hindalco.
Since November 2010, she started working in Banking and Finance wearing different hats as Business Analyst, System Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Owner, Data Modeler across Investment Banking, Regulatory, Risk, Compliance, Wealth Management in close collaboration with Enterprise Data Management, Governance and Architecture functions.
She has been associated with organizations like Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and KPMG.

Snehal has a keen interest in Yogasana, Pranayams and is a great promoter of mindful eating habits that she believes are key to prioritize one's wellbeing. Snehal has been a zonal level singer and has profound interest in music, sand-art, painting and crafting.

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations. Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based... Show more

Jihai Zhou

Jihai Zhou

Jihai Zhou graduated from Imperial College London as a PhD. He has ever worked in different global banks (such as Barclays bank, HSBC) and Tencent (Top Internet company in China) on DevOps and DevSecOps transformation for more than 10 years. Between 2018 and 2023, Jihai was invited by 20+ technical conferences as the speaker to share DevOps/DevSecOps experience. In Dec 2021, Jihai’s book – “DevSecOps Implementation”, which is the first book about the DevSecOps in China, was published by Mechanical Industry Press in China. In June 2022, Jihai contributed to the book – “The Future and Fintech: ABCDI and Beyond” as the fourth author and the book was published by World Scientific in Singapore. In July 2023, Jihai was invited by Nanjing University (Top 10 in China) Software Institute DevOps+ Research Lab as the “Industry mentor” to provide guide to postgraduate students on DevSecOps.

Jihai Zhou graduated from Imperial College London as a PhD. He has ever worked in different global banks (such as Barclays bank, HSBC) and Tencent (Top Internet company in China) on DevOps and DevSecOps transformation for more than 10 years. Between ... Show more

Logan Williams Energy Finance

Logan Williams Energy Finance

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North America. Her responsibilities extended to liaising with commercial banks and hedge funds and overseeing internal rate of return calculations and periodic updates of tax equity tracking models.

She holds a BA in Political Science from Columbia University and gained valuable early career experience through a year-long veterans apprenticeship at Goldman Sachs. Additionally, her commitment to service is evidenced by her five years of active duty in the United States Coast Guard.

Her expertise spans several vital areas of the energy and finance sectors, including tax equity, debt capital markets, sell-side mergers and acquisitions, and renewable power finance and development.

Beyond Logan Williams Energy Finance's professional activities, she is keenly interested in adventure sports like kitesurfing, scuba diving, and skiing. Growing up in a small beach town on the coast of the Carolinas, her water connection profoundly influences her recreational pursuits and her dedication to environmental initiatives, including her upcoming project to restore coral reefs in Indonesia.

Logan Williams was pivotal at EDP Renewables, a global wind energy development leader. There, she maintained relationships with institutional investors and managed tax equity finance models for a broad portfolio of wind and solar assets across North ... Show more

Engr. Abdul-Rahman Mahmood

Engr. Abdul-Rahman Mahmood

26 years of software development experience, working as Principal IT / Security Consultant, and Assistant Professor at FAST-NUCES. Dynamic, experienced and result oriented professional with a successful track record in the field of software development, IT Security & Audit, Cryptography, Fintech and Banking Sector.

26 years of software development experience, working as Principal IT / Security Consultant, and Assistant Professor at FAST-NUCES. Dynamic, experienced and result oriented professional with a successful track record in the field of software developme... Show more

Tanumoy Samanta

Tanumoy Samanta

Tanumoy is a Data and Analytics Engineer with 14+ years of experience in digital and data transformation implementation in Banking and Finance Services. He has led Cloud Data Migration and Integration projects using Snowflake, DBT, DataStage, Oracle PL/SQL. At Ally Bank, he is focused on driving their data mesh initiative leveraging dbt and Snowflake.

Tanumoy is a Data and Analytics Engineer with 14+ years of experience in digital and data transformation implementation in Banking and Finance Services. He has led Cloud Data Migration and Integration projects using Snowflake, DBT, DataStage, Oracle ... Show more

Viacheslav Mikhailov

Viacheslav Mikhailov

Senior Solution Architect from DataArt with more than 25 years of experience software development with focus to .NET, Microservices, Finance and Insurance.

Senior Solution Architect from DataArt with more than 25 years of experience software development with focus to .NET, Microservices, Finance and Insurance. Show more

Richard Firth

Richard Firth

Richard Firth is the Chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, a South African Fintech that supplies administration systems to the financial services industry. MIP’s "Progress first" systems cover the lives of some 24 million beneficiaries in South Africa and MIP has a staff compliment of more than 600 technology experts with 75% or 450 of the Peopleware at MIP being Progress Software engineers.

A stalwart of the South African technology industry, Firth’s successful software engineering career has spanned many roles. He has held numerous board positions, chaired the Board of Governors at a private local school for girls pioneering the use of technology in the learning process, he provides mentorship for technology start-ups, for example Matric Live a multifunctional education app that is reinventing the way pupils learn that currently has more than 400,000 South African learners using the platform, and he has acted as an advisor to a USA NASDAQ-listed multinational software and database company.

Firth recently won a “365 Men of the year” award from the Gauteng Government for being a positive role model and asset to the country, stemming from the work he does using technology to combat gender-based violence.

MIP have built an internship where they train Progress software engineers how to design, build and support world class solutions. MIP's strength in the Progress international community has culminated in MIP building a strong relationship with Progress worldwide to supply and manage large Progress outsourced projects. These projects include managing, building, supporting, maintaining and consulting on 3rd party Progress applications around the world. MIP have had amazing feedback in terms of the outsourced agile methodology that they deploy to remotely manage these projects.

Richard Firth is the Chairman and CEO of MIP Holdings, a South African Fintech that supplies administration systems to the financial services industry. MIP’s "Progress first" systems cover the lives of some 24 million beneficiaries in South Africa an... Show more

David Bartolomei

David Bartolomei

David is Data Lead and Engineering Manager at Nave Bank, a neo-bank based in Puerto Rico. Previously at Red Ventures.

David is Data Lead and Engineering Manager at Nave Bank, a neo-bank based in Puerto Rico. Previously at Red Ventures. Show more

Pedro Camacho

Pedro Camacho

Pedro Camacho is the CEO and co-founder of NEARSOFT Solutions, revolutionizing Digital Banking since 2017.
With over 25 years in software engineering and leadership, Pedro Camacho drives innovation and inclusivity in financial technologies.
At NEARSOFT, Pedro Camacho merges technical expertise with strategic foresight, focusing on accessible, transformative banking solutions.
Pedro Camacho is committed to fostering collaboration and advancing global financial empowerment.

Pedro Camacho is the CEO and co-founder of NEARSOFT Solutions, revolutionizing Digital Banking since 2017. With over 25 years in software engineering and leadership, Pedro Camacho drives innovation and inclusivity in financial technologies. At N... Show more

Ismael Magalhães Pedrosa Rocha

Ismael Magalhães Pedrosa Rocha

Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentoring, training and coordinating one of the most strategic sectors of the company. He also works as teacher, having taught classes in undergraduate, graduate and in company training.

Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentorin... Show more

Maanoj Shah - Finsmart Accounting

Maanoj Shah - Finsmart Accounting

Maanoj is a CA, CISA and expert outsourcing professional with 25 years of experience.

Maanoj is a CA, CISA and expert outsourcing professional with 25 years of experience. Show more

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho, born on August 19, 1970, carries the dual heritage of Venezuelan and Italian nationalities and has carved out a distinguished 25-year career at the intersection of finance and insurance. His approach combines deep expertise in accounting with a nuanced understanding of strategic business development, fueling a series of successful enterprises under his leadership.

Educated at Santa Maria University, where he earned his degree in public accounting, he further broadened his academic horizons with a Global MBA from the University of Miami and a Marketing degree from the University of Berkeley, California. His education was further enhanced by completing two Executive Programs at Singularity University in Silicon Valley. He began his professional career at KPMG, acquiring a diverse skill set that would be the foundation for his later achievements in business leadership.

He is the driving force behind One Alliance Insurance Group, which he founded in 2013 in Puerto Rico. The group specializes in health, property, and casualty insurance and has expanded under his guidance to include operations in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Since its inception, particularly after the strategic acquisition of One Alliance Insurance Company in 2019, the group has experienced substantial growth, achieving a revenue CAGR of 37.1% from 2019 to 2023. His leadership is marked by his direct involvement in strategic planning and operational management, ensuring the company's robust growth and market position.

His initial foray into the insurance industry was marked by the formation of his first insurance company in 2013, which was assembled with a select group of investors. This venture has grown significantly, stretching its presence across Latin America and the United States, with licensing in several states, including Texas, New Jersey, and North Carolina. His strategic vision and innovative approaches have been vital in identifying lucrative markets and spearheading growth initiatives.

He has placed a high priority on integrating technology into his business operations. His initiatives include the development of One Alliance Travel Assist, an insurtech platform that allows customers to manage their insurance efficiently online. He has also implemented producer portals and virtual offices in the Dominican Republic, leveraging technology to streamline operations and improve customer service.

Looking forward, he maintains a visionary perspective that guides his strategic decisions, focusing on sustainable practices and innovative business solutions. He proactively addresses disaster preparedness and corporate social responsibility challenges, reflecting his holistic approach to business and community leadership.

In addition to his professional accomplishments, he is recognized for his industry insights, contributing as a guest writer to Demotech magazine and participating in various media discussions about industry trends. His personal life reflects a balance of disciplined pursuits, including a passion for vintage cars and active engagement in sports such as karate and golf, which mirror his strategic and disciplined business philosophy.

He is also deeply committed to philanthropy, regularly supporting St. Agnes Catholic Church and various health and community organizations through donations and active involvement. His philanthropic work underscores his dedication to effecting positive change in the community.

Through visionary leadership and strategic initiatives, Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho has significantly impacted the insurance industry across Latin America and the United States, demonstrating his prowess as a forward-thinking entrepreneur and a committed benefactor to the communities he serves.

Rafael Eduardo Cedeno-Camacho, born on August 19, 1970, carries the dual heritage of Venezuelan and Italian nationalities and has carved out a distinguished 25-year career at the intersection of finance and insurance. His approach combines deep exper... Show more

Adeola Adedewe

Adeola Adedewe

Adeola is a first-generation African immigrant who migrated into the US many years ago and has carved a unique path in the business world, blending social consciousness with entrepreneurial drive. With academic foundations laid at the City University of New York (BS & MS in Accounting & Finance) and an MBA in Social Economics in Emerging Markets from Harvard Business School, Adeola's journey is one marked by perseverance, insight, and a profound understanding of diverse economic landscapes.

Having successfully navigated two business exits, Adeola is now building Kredete, a financial software platform that helps African Immigrants in the diaspora send money back home instantly to over 20+ countries with low fees, while also helping users build credit through the utilization of web3 technology.

Adeola is a first-generation African immigrant who migrated into the US many years ago and has carved a unique path in the business world, blending social consciousness with entrepreneurial drive. With academic foundations laid at the City University... Show more

Oliver Hebnes

Oliver Hebnes

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned MLOps Engineer in SR-Bank, where he specializes in the integration of machine learning methodologies with robust coding practices to enhance financial operations. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at the University of Oslo (UiO), where he studied new quantum material platforms using machine learning methods. Transitioning from computational physics to the practical realms of technology, Oliver's professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including energy and educational technology.

At SR-Bank, Oliver leverages this expertise to oversee the machine learning lifecycle, ensuring models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. His work is key in ensuring the bank's reputation for innovation and security.

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned MLOps Engineer in SR-Bank, where he specializes in the integration of machine learning methodologies with robust coding practices to enhance financial operations. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in comput... Show more

Ikechukwu Okoli

Ikechukwu Okoli

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech startup which promotes sustainable manufacturing through the use of AM as an alternative approach for producing components of manufacturing plants.

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech s... Show more

Shan Edwards

Shan Edwards

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy.

Shan has held executive leadership positions with several organizations, including a cloud services firm where he led the development and launch of a cloud service offering providing security, financial and engineering solutions for over 175 businesses.

Driven by his passion for finance and the power of the cloud to accelerate business growth, Shan now guides finance and professionals to become Cloud Finance Leaders by utilizing their core finance expertise. Through a series of cloud-centered trainings or bootcamps, finance professionals acquire a sound understanding of cloud technologies and learn how to actively participate in their organization’s FinOps efforts. With Cloud Finance Leader status, finance professionals are then able better understand how to dramatically improve their cloud ROI by implementing proven cloud reporting and savings techniques.

Shan earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and MBA from Utah State University and began his career with KPMG before pivoting to the corporate world. In his free time, Shan enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, reading, and trail running in the Wasatch mountains with his wonder dog Oakley.

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy. Shan has held executive l... Show more

Jillian Funes

Jillian Funes

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to product. Passionate about promoting and mentoring women in tech, Jillian brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to the table.

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to... Show more

Kris Read

Kris Read

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits.

Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a better banking experience for everyone in Canada. Before starting Neo, Kris helped launch and run several other Canadian fintech startups spanning payments, equities, gaming, and even cryptocurrency. A former ThoughtWorks consultant, Kris has worked with the best and brightest all around the world. Kris focuses on Neo's vision, culture, of course the technology team.

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits. Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a bett... Show more

Jolie Tanigawa-Dillon

Jolie Tanigawa-Dillon

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform offers, especially from a Finance perspective.

Hello, I'm Jolie, and I'm truly passionate about Dynamics 365 Finance and Supply Chain Management. Since 2018, this ERP has been at the center of my professional journey. My sole mission is to help companies recognize the immense value this platform ... Show more

Michael Fleming

Michael Fleming

Mike is the founder of Sales Tax and More, a thriving consulting and services firm. Mike’s career began on Wall Street in 1986 with Bear Stearns, who moved Mike to Dallas, Texas, in 1989. Mike switched from finance to more of a compliance role in 1998 and, from there into state taxes. Prior to founding Sales Tax and More, Mike was a director with the CPA firm of Peisner and Johnson, which has focused almost exclusively on sales tax since its founding in 1992. Over the years, Mike has literally assisted thousands of taxpayers, both foreign and domestic, with their tax issues in all United States and Canada. Mike is often quoted
by the press and is a frequently requested speaker for webinars and at events across the United States as well as all around the world. Mike’s state tax knowledge is very well-rounded, and he has helped companies in all industries with their state tax
needs. However, he is best known for his work in and around eCommerce issues. Mike is a member of the Institute for Professionals in Taxation and holds the professional designation of Certified Member of the Institute or CMI.

Mike is the founder of Sales Tax and More, a thriving consulting and services firm. Mike’s career began on Wall Street in 1986 with Bear Stearns, who moved Mike to Dallas, Texas, in 1989. Mike switched from finance to more of a compliance role in 199... Show more

Kyle Butler

Kyle Butler

Kyle Butler is CEO and Founder of Hidden Keyz. He is a business consultant for Chairman, executives, and founders.
His firm helps clients navigate capital and debt needs, risk mitigation and insurance, business development and strategies for growth.

Hidden Keyz works closely with over 200 family offices, boutique banks, private equity and venture capital firms, appointed as a Co-Broker of Marsh & McLennan and Willis Tower Watson respectively, and specializes in business marketing and consultative services.

Hidden Keyz passion for the most impactful businesses, including blockchain, AR/VR, AI, Space, Deep Tech, SAAS, ESG, sustainable, charitable and non profit organizations is a key ingredient to its success.

No matter the search, journey or destination we can: Unlock Your Potential!

Kyle Butler is CEO and Founder of Hidden Keyz. He is a business consultant for Chairman, executives, and founders. His firm helps clients navigate capital and debt needs, risk mitigation and insurance, business development and strategies for growth.... Show more

Max Sadlowski

Max Sadlowski

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a results-driven professional with a passion for driving innovation and creating impactful solutions. I excel in problem-solving and thrive on overcoming complex challenges, combining strong technical knowledge with a deep understanding of customer needs to develop and implement tailored solutions. I have a proven track record of successfully integrating Wise with banks and enterprise fintechs globally, fostering strong relationships and delivering tangible results, and building workable solutions quickly to solve problems.

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, I am a results-driven professional with a passion for driving innovation and creating impactful solutions. I excel in problem-solving and thrive on overcoming complex challenges, combining strong... Show more

Yasin Ali Badruddin

Yasin Ali Badruddin

I am a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), having professional experience of around 13 years and worked in various sectors such as Hospital, Oil and Energy and Foods and Resources.

I am a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (UK), having professional experience of around 13 years and worked in various sectors such as Hospital, Oil and Energy and Foods and Resources. Show more

Wouter Sligter

Wouter Sligter

For more than 5 years Wouter has led and consulted for Conversational AI implementations of all kinds, most notably in Financial Services, Healthcare and Real Estate. He recently created 2 new generation chatbots powered by both traditional NLU and ChatGPT.
Building on his former career as an IELTS teacher and lecturer Wouter knows how to present in an engaging and immersive manner. There is a good chance he'll entice you to join the growing club of people who see Conversational AI as a passion as much as a profession.

For more than 5 years Wouter has led and consulted for Conversational AI implementations of all kinds, most notably in Financial Services, Healthcare and Real Estate. He recently created 2 new generation chatbots powered by both traditional NLU and C... Show more

Philippe Sebag

Philippe Sebag

Philippe Sebag began his career as a security consultant at Microsoft France for the Consulting 23 years ago, before joining Thales Secure Solution as assistant to the technical director. Philippe then spent over 20 years with IT services companies pure players Microsoft, setting up security offerings, managing the infrastructure/security entity and developing business in the banking sector and luxury n particular

Philippe is now Regional Security Lead France for Avanade where he developped the security business since 4 years.

Philippe Sebag began his career as a security consultant at Microsoft France for the Consulting 23 years ago, before joining Thales Secure Solution as assistant to the technical director. Philippe then spent over 20 years with IT services companies ... Show more

Masha Almazova

Masha Almazova

MA began her initial career in finance at top tear banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, went on to create a financial consultancy Hestia Capital Advisors, which provides strategic and financial consultancy services, mainly in capital raising. She is also a multidisciplinary serial entrepreneur having created a fashion brand for kids Atelier Bonbons, social club Culture Club Marbella, Bodegas Alma Gil winery and a agro-alimentary franchise Sibaritas & Co. in Spain.
She applies her financial knowledge and passion for art to crypto & NFT trading, expanding her art collection. In 2023, she and her partner founded Fundación Alma Gil dedicated to supporting young talents in their artistic pursuits and technological developments.

MA began her initial career in finance at top tear banks including JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs, went on to create a financial consultancy Hestia Capital Advisors, which provides strategic and financial consultancy services, mainly in capital raising. ... Show more

Dominic Black

Dominic Black

Dom is a founding engineer at Encore, the Go-based backend development engine which frees developers up to escape the complexity of building distributed scalable backends.

Previous to Encore, Dom was a staff engineer at Monzo Bank and has spent over a decade building scalable distributed FinTech systems such as core ledgers, reporting, reconciliation & trading systems serving millions of end-users in both Go & Scala.

Dom is a founding engineer at Encore, the Go-based backend development engine which frees developers up to escape the complexity of building distributed scalable backends. Previous to Encore, Dom was a staff engineer at Monzo Bank and has spent ov... Show more

Saïdou Kanté

Saïdou Kanté

Saïdou is a world traveler, technology expert with over 10 years of recognized experience in delivering cross-sector business value.
Holding a degree in Computer Engineering from “Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal” and an MBA specialized in project management, he has hands-on experience from world leading companies, such as SAP and BNP Paribas. He has embarked on the Web3 journey, and co-founded Korix to unlock and scale the creative potential in sub-Saharan Africa, using NFTs for the entertainment industry.

As a certified Blockchain Expert, and further leveraging his extensive experience with Software Engineering, IT for finance, and Blockchain infrastructure he has joined the Outsource Monetic Group as a VP of Technology, where he is now focused on building and deploying long term growth strategies within the payment and Fintech ecosystem.

Saïdou is a world traveler, technology expert with over 10 years of recognized experience in delivering cross-sector business value. Holding a degree in Computer Engineering from “Ecole Polytechnique de Montréal” and an MBA specialized in project m... Show more

Anna Semjen

Anna Semjen

Passionate about solving complex problems with well-scaling solutions. I aim to bridge the gap between business and software engineering by creating proof of concepts and testing solutions to ensure smooth delivery of the final product. I worked a bit in finance a bit in IT and has just received my MBA from Imperial College. Here at Confluent, I aim to enable all our clients to a successful data in motion journey.

Passionate about solving complex problems with well-scaling solutions. I aim to bridge the gap between business and software engineering by creating proof of concepts and testing solutions to ensure smooth delivery of the final product. I worked a bi... Show more

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