Finance & Banking

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

Ronny de Jong

Ronny de Jong

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and regional governments strengthen their security posture with the aim making the Dutch society more cyber resilient. Lead by example. Learning over knowing. Make the complex simple.

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and r... Show more

Carlos Solís Salazar

Carlos Solís Salazar

I am one of the Leaders of the DOJO Community Foundation in Panama, I am organizer of the Microsoft Azure Panama User Group and a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OZ Digital Consulting

I have over 20 years of experience in Information Security, Cybersecurity, Incident Management, systems auditing, computer forensics, and cloud computing in organizations in the public sector, banking, insurance, and recently in customer service.

In the DOJO Community Foundation, I lead the DOJO Cloud community, where I organize events, workshops, and training related to the cloud. I oversee delivering those associated with Microsoft Azure.

As a member of the Microsoft Community Champions for Q&A program, I have collaborated answering to date +300 questions in “Microsoft Learn Q&A”, an activity that I continue to do daily.

In my role as Cloud Solutions Architect at Business IT, I have working sessions with our customers where I advise them on the implementation of cloud solutions.

I am one of the Leaders of the DOJO Community Foundation in Panama, I am organizer of the Microsoft Azure Panama User Group and a Senior Cloud Solutions Architect at OZ Digital Consulting I have over 20 years of experience in Information Security,... Show more

Priyam Ganguly

Priyam Ganguly

Priyam Ganguly is a seasoned data analyst with considerable exposure in the FinTech, energy, and telecommunication sectors. As a present data analyst for Hanwha QCells America, he creates effective business dashboards and automated data processes that assist the high levels of management in making decisions. With the use of Tableau Prep Builder software, Priyam can turn data into insights, viewing analytics as an integral part of organizational strategy and business operations.

The evolution of Priyam’s career at S&S Truck Parts and SBI Cards further showcases his adaptability within analytics. At S&S Truck Parts, he optimized supply chain analytics through the creation of an automated dashboard, while at SBI Card he employed market basket analysis to increase the penetration of credit cards. His insights that were directed at the client assisted SBI Cards in working out how best to improve the product coverage.

He is also a data storyteller, so it takes no time for him to turn analytics into a story for the layperson, integrating technical details with real business consequences. He holds an IEEE publication in the areas of machine learning and predictive analytics and also engages in academic research, aside from his industry practice.

Additionally, Priyam has engineered a robust database schema and flexible stored procedures that handle complex incremental report generation models, showcasing technical excellence in data management. He has also created adaptable Excel DLLs that transformed traditional Excel formulas into efficient code, revolutionizing the validation process and ensuring data accuracy.

Priyam Ganguly is a seasoned data analyst with considerable exposure in the FinTech, energy, and telecommunication sectors. As a present data analyst for Hanwha QCells America, he creates effective business dashboards and automated data processes tha... Show more

Cleyra Uzcategui

Cleyra Uzcategui

Cleyra is a Venezuelan Software Engineer based in United Kingdom. Her passion for web development and user experience have led her to focus her career on creating products that are easy to use and accessible to everyone. She is also a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the tech industry and is always looking for ways to promote equal opportunity and representation, in her role as Women Techmakers ambassador, Women Developer Academy Mentor, Google Developers Group organiser and in her role as Affiliate Professor at University of Glasgow.

Cleyra is a Venezuelan Software Engineer based in United Kingdom. Her passion for web development and user experience have led her to focus her career on creating products that are easy to use and accessible to everyone. She is also a promoter of div... Show more

Tim Damen

Tim Damen

I'm a front-end developer from Amsterdam, NL. I am currently working for ABN AMRO. I'm also accessibility lead, leading a guild of 20 FE developers helping everyone create accessible web applications.

Qualifications: 10 years+ as front-end developer, BA in Computer Science, Vue.js certified, CPACC certified.

I'm a front-end developer from Amsterdam, NL. I am currently working for ABN AMRO. I'm also accessibility lead, leading a guild of 20 FE developers helping everyone create accessible web applications. Qualifications: 10 years+ as front-end develop... Show more

Walter Calcagno Lucares

Walter Calcagno Lucares

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastructures to the cloud and implementing cutting-edge solutions for handling large volumes of data.

As co-founder of Unlearni, I lead the way in digital education, facilitating continuous learning and practical application of business intelligence and data analytics. My mission is to empower organizations to make data-driven strategic decisions, and I achieve that through my experience as a Microsoft MVP Data Platform and my passion for sharing knowledge in the field of data engineering.

I have also had the fortune to write the book "Arquitectura e Ingenieria de Datos" by Editorial Anaya Multimedia where I intend to democratize the understanding of these roles and functions in data for spanish spoken people who are starting out on the path of data.

In my professional career, I have contributed to the digital transformation of the mining, retail and finance sectors, specializing in the creation of analytical architectures in both Microsoft and AWS. My focus is on migrating analytical infrastruct... Show more

Martin Bonelli

Martin Bonelli

I'm building the Azure platform for a major Swiss Bank. Active MCT and speaker.

I'm building the Azure platform for a major Swiss Bank. Active MCT and speaker. Show more

Vaishnavi Venkata Subramanian

Vaishnavi Venkata Subramanian

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and giving back to their communities in a small way.

I am passionate about empowering Women in Technology, a champion of Neurodiversity, Accessibility, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and improving culture in the workplace. I love supporting women in technology and working towards creating impact and gi... Show more

Toddy Mladenov

Toddy Mladenov

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Jan Moser

Jan Moser

Since many years, Jan works in different software architecture positions all over the globe. With a background in software engineering, he successfully planned, designed and helped implement solutions in various business fields such as defence, automotive, pharma or finance. As an ISAQB accredited software architecture instructor he loves to share his knowledge and enable others to grow in their career paths. Jan at the moment is working as a senior consultant for NFQ worldwide.

Since many years, Jan works in different software architecture positions all over the globe. With a background in software engineering, he successfully planned, designed and helped implement solutions in various business fields such as defence, autom... Show more

Todd Ginsberg

Todd Ginsberg

Todd Ginsberg is the Lead Engineer for Payments at a large multinational bank. He has been programming professionally using Java since 1995, Kotlin since 2016, and co-organizes the Triangle JUG. Todd lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and their dog. When not programming, he enjoys reading, walking/hiking, and doughnuts.

Todd Ginsberg is the Lead Engineer for Payments at a large multinational bank. He has been programming professionally using Java since 1995, Kotlin since 2016, and co-organizes the Triangle JUG. Todd lives in Raleigh, NC with his wife and their dog. ... Show more

Jan Asmus

Jan Asmus

Jan Asmus began his career as a credit analyst in the corporate industry, where his interest in process automation was sparked by the repetitive and time-consuming nature of manual tasks like copy-pasting. After automating processes as a Power User, he transitioned to the automotive industry as a Project Manager, where he led the establishment of an Automation Center of Excellence. This role introduced him to the Microsoft Power Platform as a key tool for process automation.

Building on his experience, Jan returned to the financial industry and joined Eraneos Automation GmbH as a Managing Consultant, focusing on projects within the investment banking sector.

With six years of experience in automating business processes, Jan has witnessed the evolution of Low-Code development from its early stages to its advancement through Generative AI. Throughout his journey, he has addressed numerous challenges arising during project implementations, deepening his expertise in the field.

Jan Asmus began his career as a credit analyst in the corporate industry, where his interest in process automation was sparked by the repetitive and time-consuming nature of manual tasks like copy-pasting. After automating processes as a Power User, ... Show more

Gaurav Thadani

Gaurav Thadani

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience.
Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes.

Passionate about test driven development, continuous delivery and event driven architectures.

A software generalist with over 13 years of consulting experience. Recognized for being versatile, picking up new tools and technologies, driving value for clients and achieving outcomes. Passionate about test driven development, continuous deli... Show more

María José Vidal Paz

María José Vidal Paz

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales
Certificada en PL 300 MICROSOFT

Licenciada en Ciencias Económicas y Empresariales Certificada en PL 300 MICROSOFT Show more

Fabrizio Sgura

Fabrizio Sgura

I embarked on my programming journey at the tender age of 12, delving into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines in the early 80s, laying a foundation for my future career. In the late 80s, during college, I explored PC architecture, 8088, MSDOS, and Borland tools like Turbo C and Turbo Pascal. In 1990, I expanded my knowledge into Mainframe, UNIX systems, OS2, and IBM PC DOS, and ventured into Apple machines using BNC hardware network cards. Academic pursuits provided insights into IBM and Olivetti PCs, featuring 286 and 386 Intel processors, and enterprise solutions like the IBM s390. My programming repertoire grew to include Delphi, Turbo C++, MS Visual C, and Visual Basic. I honed skills in Turbo Assembler, and navigating tools like Turbo Profiler and Turbo Debugger. Synthesizing programming and electronics, I integrated expertise with PICS and Atmel 8048/8051 microcontrollers, developing circuits. After my studies, I joined Alleanza Assicurazioni, maintaining internal accounting software. Assuming roles as a developer and system administrator, I focused on evolving control software for parking services, emphasizing hardware programming and microcontroller circuit design. The pinnacle was a server-based C++ application on a SCO Unix system, integrating with Ball and COBOL. Operators used offline terminals, transferring data to the central server via serial ttyS0/9600 based on the MAX RS232. This laid the foundation for my role with OTI OnTrackInnovations Ltda., my last real electronics experience. Since then, I switched to a full information technology experience, enjoying the constant evolution of IT systems and technologies, programming languages, being a hungry learner and a proficient engineer. Scaling and flexibility are my passions. My job is my favorite game.

I embarked on my programming journey at the tender age of 12, delving into Basic and Assembler for Sinclair and Commodore machines in the early 80s, laying a foundation for my future career. In the late 80s, during college, I explored PC architecture... Show more

Sam Hogarth

Sam Hogarth

Sam is Tesco Bank's Principal Engineer for Platform Engineering.
Day-to-day, his head is in the clouds: AWS, Azure and Kubernetes.

He loves coding for the web and places a strong focus on agility, technical practices and helping teams to work better together.
With 15 years experience working n highly-regulated environments across finance, biotech and energy, whether it's mobile, desktop, web, server or cloud, he has the battle scars.

Sam is Tesco Bank's Principal Engineer for Platform Engineering. Day-to-day, his head is in the clouds: AWS, Azure and Kubernetes. He loves coding for the web and places a strong focus on agility, technical practices and helping teams to work bet... Show more

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and when not doing that, Clifford freelances as a .NET developer. An active member of the .NET community, he is a regular speaker at conferences and meet-ups around the world.

Clifford graduated as an engineer from the Ford Technical Training Centre in 1995. After 11 years as an electrical/mechanical engineer working with Robotics and PLC Programming, he trained to become an Airline Pilot in 2001. Clifford became a Microsoft Valued Professional (MVP) in 2020.

Clifford Agius, Freelance .NET Developer and also blogs from time to time, is currently a three-time Developer Technologies & IoT MVP, specialising in Xamarin/.NET MAUI and IoT. By day, an airline pilot flying Airbus A320 aircraft around Europe and w... Show more

Leon Gordon

Leon Gordon

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and founder of Onyx Data.

During the last decade, he has helped organisations improve their business performance, use data more intelligently, and understand the implications of new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data.

Leon is a chair for the Microsoft Power BI – UK community group and the DataDNA data visualization community as well as an international speaker and advisor.

Leon Gordon, is a leader in data analytics. A current Thought Leader at the Forbes Technical Council, an Executive Contributor to Brainz Magazine, a Thought Leader in Data Science for the Global AI Hub, Microsoft Data Platform MVP based in the UK and... Show more

Farooque Kadri

Farooque Kadri

A versatile professional with 17 years of experience in roles like Architecture and Consulting. In addition to authoring a book on Kubernetes, he shares his expertise on YouTube and blogs, empowering professionals worldwide. His consulting focuses on helping organizations achieve seamless digital transformation. Having worked in dynamic environments across banking and technology, he is adept at implementing solutions like observability platforms and scalable infrastructures.

A versatile professional with 17 years of experience in roles like Architecture and Consulting. In addition to authoring a book on Kubernetes, he shares his expertise on YouTube and blogs, empowering professionals worldwide. His consulting focuses on... Show more

Karim El-Melhaoui

Karim El-Melhaoui

Karim is a seasoned and renowned thought leader within cloud security. At O3 Cyber, he conducts research and development and works with our clients, primarily in Financial Industry. Karim has a background in building and operating platform services for security on private and public clouds, developing and executing a cyber security strategy for the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, and overseeing the execution of adapting a traditional security organization to a ‘cloud operating model.’

Karim blogs at https://blog.karims.cloud

Karim is a seasoned and renowned thought leader within cloud security. At O3 Cyber, he conducts research and development and works with our clients, primarily in Financial Industry. Karim has a background in building and operating platform services f... Show more

Bhaskar Dutta

Bhaskar Dutta

Bhaskar Dutta is Chief Product Officer at Canopus Networks, where he is reinventing cloud-native network intelligence for observability and cybersecurity. He was a founding engineer of Guavus Big Data AI platform, one of the pioneers of real-time streaming analytics, where his platform supported dozens of Tier-1 CSPs globally since 2010. Guavus was acquired by Thales in 2017, where Bhaskar led applied-AI and Data platforms for Cybersecurity, Telco and Defence industries. With over two decades of industry experience, Bhaskar has led global teams in both product management and engineering. He studied Computer Science at the University of Delhi.

Bhaskar Dutta is Chief Product Officer at Canopus Networks, where he is reinventing cloud-native network intelligence for observability and cybersecurity. He was a founding engineer of Guavus Big Data AI platform, one of the pioneers of real-time str... Show more

Michael John Pena

Michael John Pena

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a half. He is a Microsoft MVP in Azure and an active community contributor to emerging data technologies.

He works as the Data and AI Director at Playtime Solutions, an Australian tech consulting company. He uses technology to create new solutions like data warehouses, real-time analytics, and reports. In his previous life, he held many positions, such as CTO, Solutions Architect, and Technical Lead.

MJ is an entrepreneur who co-founded and raised funding for a venture in Cryptocurrency and mobile development. He is adept at stakeholder management, team leadership, and business operations. MJ is a balanced individual who enjoys outdoor activities with his family, such as biking and running. He is always eager to learn new things and share his knowledge with others.

Michael John “MJ” Pena is a passionate engineer and business leader who loves Data and AI. He has been working with cutting-edge technologies such as cloud computing, big data analytics, blockchain, IoT, and machine learning for over a decade and a h... Show more

Santhosh Kumar Dhanasekaran

Santhosh Kumar Dhanasekaran

Santhosh Kumar aka Sandy is a Data Engineer by profession, has an everlasting curiosity to try out new technologies, and shares his experience at community events.

Delivered five conference talks at Microsoft London office, Microsoft Bangalore office, Microsoft Chennai office, The Leela Palace, Chennai, and 10+ sessions for Azure Developer Community, won twelve hackathons participating solo (~$14,600+) from Microsoft, Atlassian, GitHub, Citi Bank, and other startups.

He is also a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) since 2021, teaching about Azure AI capabilities, and has the following certifications under his belt DP-203, DP-100, PL-900, AI-900, DP-900, AZ-900, and Lead for Azure Developer Community - Chennai region.
Once a coder, Always a coder - Sandy

Coder By heart!!!
GitHub Profile - https://github.com/Santhoshkumard11

Santhosh Kumar aka Sandy is a Data Engineer by profession, has an everlasting curiosity to try out new technologies, and shares his experience at community events. Delivered five conference talks at Microsoft London office, Microsoft Bangalore of... Show more

Gabriel Vaz

Gabriel Vaz

Husband, Father, Speaker, Coach, Co-author.
Luana's husband for 18 years, the most beautiful woman on earth.
Father of 6 (yes, I have a Squad indoors).
Corporate speaker on Productivity, Career, Agile Methods. (on Agile Trends since 2018)

I have already worked in an Agile Transformation directly developing 26 agilists + 14 leaders and indirectly 160 leaders.

There are more than 9,000 students on Udemy, and many more on Hotmart, Sympla.
Co-author in the Collaborative Journey of the books Product, Remote Work, Career Transition, Lean and others.
He is co-founder of Cocrie.org, agile courses for those who can't afford it.

Apply Scrum / Kanban / Values / Agile Principles since 2010 in all my circles: Shalom Catholic Community, Spread, CAIXA, Homeschooling, Claro, INCRA, Ministry of Education, UNESCO, etc.

ITIL certified in 2010, PSM I in 2014, PMP 2018, PSM II in 2019, PACC Expert, KMP (KSD and KSI), KCP (KMM), OKR (2023).

Husband, Father, Speaker, Coach, Co-author. Luana's husband for 18 years, the most beautiful woman on earth. Father of 6 (yes, I have a Squad indoors). Corporate speaker on Productivity, Career, Agile Methods. (on Agile Trends since 2018) I hav... Show more

Indranil Chandra

Indranil Chandra

Data Ninja

Data Ninja Show more

Tobias Voß

Tobias Voß

Tobias works as a modernization architect at viadee Unternehmensberatung. He supports customers of the insurance and finance sector in the modernization and migration of individual software systems. At viadee he leads the competence cluster Java & Architecture.

Tobias works as a modernization architect at viadee Unternehmensberatung. He supports customers of the insurance and finance sector in the modernization and migration of individual software systems. At viadee he leads the competence cluster Java & Ar... Show more

Ian Okumu

Ian Okumu

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications.

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications. Show more

Manik Kashikar

Manik Kashikar

Manik is a Technology Leader with 20 years of experience in consulting, design & implementation of digital transformation, legacy modernization , Journey to cloud strategy, Cloud modernization, securing cloud & Technology solutions for Banking & retail industry clients.Manik has held various leadership roles in the technology domain, overseeing crucial deals and achieving key milestones.

Manik is a Technology Leader with 20 years of experience in consulting, design & implementation of digital transformation, legacy modernization , Journey to cloud strategy, Cloud modernization, securing cloud & Technology solutions for Banking &... Show more

Berny During

Berny During

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneurship to being a driving force in some of Africa's largest partners. Berny's expertise extends across fields like Production and Inventory Management, Business Administration, Computer Sciences, Law, Taxation, and Labour Law.

Over 27 years, he's empowered thousands worldwide through NAV/BC training, in 20+ countries. Currently, he nurtures Business Central practices, consultants, and developers, also aiding partners to grow, and promoting Dynamics 365 Business Central. Berny's voice has resonated at industry conferences like Tech-Ed, Directions, Days of Knowledge and hosted the Navision Africa partner conference.

Passionate about knowledge sharing, he finds joy in inspiring business growth and personal development among partners.

Berny During, MCT CPIM BBA(UNISA), boasts a 27-year tenure as a Microsoft Certified Trainer. With a rich background, he began as product manager at Navision South Africa, later co-founding a successful partner. His impact spans roles from entrepreneu... Show more

Tobias Koprowski

Tobias Koprowski

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaboration and ITIL, DR, BCM, and SLA.

Love licensing stuff. Microsoft Certified Trainer, freelancer, and consultant. Subject Matter Expert at Microsoft. Member of Microsoft Terminology Community, Friends of RedGate PLUS, PASS, ISSA, ACM and several communities in the world. Since 1st July 2010 Data Platform MVP.

Former President of the Polish SQL Server User Group. Creator of SQL DAY Conference and Conference CEO 2009-2011. Co-Leader of PASS East Midlands Group. Speaker at group meetings and conferences. STEM Ambassador. After hours cyclist, traveller, and photographer. Coffee Addicted.

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaborati... Show more

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