Mike is an engineer working on production systems where governance, reliability, and auditability are non-negotiable. His experience spans fintech, cloud platforms, and decentralized systems, with a focus on designing boundaries that keep complex systems operable under real-world constraints.

He has been trained through competition-based systems engineering and has spent years building and operating systems where decisions are difficult to reverse. He now applies the same engineering discipline to AI-assisted workflows, focusing on how agents can be governed once they interact with code, infrastructure, and delivery pipelines. His current work explores how individual engineering disciplines can be transformed into organizational governance.

Mike is an engineer working on production systems where governance, reliability, and auditability are non-negotiable. His experience spans fintech, cloud platforms, and decentralized systems, with a focus on designing boundaries that keep complex sys... Show more

Lidera la unidad de Datos y Analítica Avanzada en BANPRO Grupo Promerica (Nicaragua), donde ha desarrollado soluciones de forecasting financiero, análisis de sentimiento, segmentación geográfica, tableros ejecutivos y aplicaciones con Power Platform. Con más de 10 años de experiencia integrando ciencia de datos con inteligencia de negocio, combina R, Python y DAX para resolver problemas reales en banca y transformación digital.
Economista con formación en Dirección de Proyectos y cursa actualmente un Máster en Big Data & Analytics en OBS Business School (España).

Lidera la unidad de Datos y Analítica Avanzada en BANPRO Grupo Promerica (Nicaragua), donde ha desarrollado soluciones de forecasting financiero, análisis de sentimiento, segmentación geográfica, tableros ejecutivos y aplicaciones con Power Platform.... Show more

Marc is an experienced software developer and product manager. He started Spin42 with Loïc Vigneron and Thibault Poncelet in 2013 after several years freelancing. Together, they have built Ibanity in 2016, a financial institution aggregator written in Elixir that was sold in 2017. They have been working on Ibanity and other related products until the end of 2023 and are now tinkering and searching for new challenges. Marc has been an invited teacher at the university of Louvain-la-Neuve in Belgium for 10 years where he introduces students in their third bachelor year to Agile software development practices.

Marc is an experienced software developer and product manager. He started Spin42 with Loïc Vigneron and Thibault Poncelet in 2013 after several years freelancing. Together, they have built Ibanity in 2016, a financial institution aggregator written i... Show more

Internal auditor specializing in risk management, compliance, and digital resilience.
My work focuses on the strategic role of internal audit as a pillar of organizational and systemic security — especially in the context of NIS2, cybersecurity governance, and hybrid threats.
I speak about: – audit as a resilience mechanism
– risk-based decision frameworks
– governance in high-risk environments
– strengthening institutional stability through audit
I aim to translate complex regulatory and security frameworks into practical, decision-oriented insights.

Internal auditor specializing in risk management, compliance, and digital resilience. My work focuses on the strategic role of internal audit as a pillar of organizational and systemic security — especially in the context of NIS2, cybersecurity gove... Show more

Victor hopes to be part of the solution that drives value for a sustainable and inclusive digital economy across the world.
Having worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana and Ethiopia, Victor will continue to contribute to financial systems development projects through MojaLoop Foundation, where he hopes to resolve financial challenges that affect the bottom of the pyramid, micro and small enterprises.
With over 25 years in banking, 10 years in not-for-profit, and a total of 35 years collaborating with key players in Government and non-government organizations in the Financial Sector, Victor has made a tremendous impact in Digital Finance, Payments Systems, Policy & Regulation, Social Protection, Affordable Housing and Data. His most wins over the years include leading the collaborative Payment Association of Kenya team mandated to regulate retail payments per the NPS Act to delivering the 1st digital credit solution (M-Shwari) that changed the face of consumer credit to having designed the Inua Jamii Choice model and then engaged with key decision-makers in the implementation of the solution.
thought leadership to the sector, Victor was instrumental in the development of the Medium-Term Plan II & III for the financial sector as per vision 2030 for the National Treasury. Victor was instrumental in the development of the Central Bank of Kenya’s Vision & Strategy 2022 to 2032. In addition, Victor conceptualised and designed the Pesalink solution before developing a business case and finally having the Kenya Bankers Association invest in the solution

Victor hopes to be part of the solution that drives value for a sustainable and inclusive digital economy across the world. Having worked in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Seychelles, Mauritius, Botswana and Ethiopia, Victor will continue to contribute to... Show more

Gaurav is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of experience in developing scalable, high-performance systems for the fintech industry. With expertise in enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and cloud architecture, Gaurav has led cross-functional teams to deliver resilient and innovative solutions that serve millions of users daily. Gaurav is passionate about driving technological advancements, mentoring emerging talent, and contributing to the evolution of the fintech landscape through thought leadership and active participation in industry forums.

Gaurav is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of experience in developing scalable, high-performance systems for the fintech industry. With expertise in enterprise applications, cybersecurity, and cloud architecture, Gaurav has led cross-... Show more

Shivani Chaudhary is an AI Data professional at Kensho Technologies, S&P Global’s artificial intelligence innovation hub, where she works at the intersection of advanced data systems, large language models, and capital markets workflows. She specializes in designing and evaluating AI pipelines that operate on complex, unstructured financial data, with a focus on reliability, data architecture, and real-world deployment constraints.

Prior to transitioning into AI, Shivani worked as an investment banking professional advising on M&A, capital raises, and strategic transactions across healthcare, technology, and business services. Her experience on live deals informs her applied research and technical work, particularly in areas such as diligence automation, document intelligence, entity resolution, and financial data governance.

Shivani’s work bridges finance and artificial intelligence, reframing common AI failures in capital markets as data systems problems rather than purely modeling limitations. She is interested in how institutional AI can be made economically reliable, auditable, and decision-grade at scale. Her perspectives draw from hands-on banking experience, enterprise AI deployment, and emerging research in financial NLP and data infrastructure.

Shivani Chaudhary is an AI Data professional at Kensho Technologies, S&P Global’s artificial intelligence innovation hub, where she works at the intersection of advanced data systems, large language models, and capital markets workflows. She speciali... Show more

Born 1964, diploma in mathematics, 5 years at Westdeutsche Landesbank, since more than 25 years with Sopra Steria Consulting, working mainly in banks

Born 1964, diploma in mathematics, 5 years at Westdeutsche Landesbank, since more than 25 years with Sopra Steria Consulting, working mainly in banks Show more

I am working as a Data Analyst.

I am working as a Data Analyst. Show more

Olawale is a CNCF Kubestronaut and Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focusing on AWS Container Services. He has over a decade of experience across various industries. With a strong background in the financial sector, he spent about 10 years managing complex cloud infrastructure and security for large-scale enterprises.
Currently, he is dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of container technologies on AWS. As a trusted advisor, he guides organizations through seamless cloud migrations and modernization initiatives, ensuring optimal efficiency and security.

Olawale is a CNCF Kubestronaut and Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focusing on AWS Container Services. He has over a decade of experience across various industries. With a strong background in the financial sector, he spent about 10 yea... Show more

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, Tolletaten og Mattilsynet. I dag er han Partner i Gritera-konsernet og daglig leder for Gritera Security som leverer sikkerhetsrådgivning.

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, To... Show more

Monica Houston is a multifaceted business advisor. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Master of Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP), she serves clients in the corporate, entrepreneurial, and personal finance arenas. In the corporate arena, she has overseen the risk assurance function for numerous entities as the Chief Audit Officer for 10+ years including South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission, National Futures Association, City of Modesto, CA and Cuyahoga County, OH. An inaugural alumnus of Ernst & Young, her audit and consulting experience spans over 30 years and includes numerous Fortune 500 companies. As principal of Monica Houston CPAs, she shepherds clients in the areas of business foundation, operations, strategy, and succession; helping them to successfully live out their dreams of entrepreneurship. She is co-author of The Black Woman’s Business Bible & Workbook. Her passion for legacy building and generational living, as well as her innate understanding of finances, has afforded her the opportunity to positively influence the financial futures of countless families as a teacher, mentor, coach, author, advocate, and board member of financial literacy programs.
A consummate professional, Monica is committed to her work and serves as a beacon for such in her community. She serves on the Academic Executive Committee of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She also serves on the Audit Committee for Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia’s largest credit union with 26 branch offices and over $6 Billion in assets. She further serves as a member of the Syracuse University Multicultural Advancement Council, an organization that supports and advocates for African American and Latino alumni and students as well as manages and raises funds for the $3M+ Our Time Has Come Scholarship endowment fund. In the spirit of establishing legacy, she recently committed to the endowment of the SU Black and Latino Accounting Scholarship Fund.

Monica Houston is a multifaceted business advisor. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Master of Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP), she serves clients in the co... Show more

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift from a pipeline-focused approach to internal self-service platforms.

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift ... Show more

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negocios. No sólo he abordado los conceptos teóricos sino que me tocado enfrentar los obstáculos que se presentan en el día a día en la empresa, intentando expresar de manera práctica y accesible al cliente cómo se compone la producción de valor en una compañía.

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negoc... Show more

20+ year of experience as a consulting professional in roles like Program/Product manager/Business Analyst with a robust Industry familiarity in Finance, Banking, and WAM. Solid Techno- Functional experience in managing product development cycle and collaborating with Business, technical, and customer teams to execute, create, and deliver innovative product solutions. Recently, working with a leading Wealth Management Saas firm as Solution Consultant responsible for configuring the data platform for aggregating investment data for reporting & analytics purposes for single family offices and enterprises

20+ year of experience as a consulting professional in roles like Program/Product manager/Business Analyst with a robust Industry familiarity in Finance, Banking, and WAM. Solid Techno- Functional experience in managing product development cycle and ... Show more

Max is the co-founder of AssetCut, a B2B tokenization platform powering compliant digital asset infrastructure across real estate, commodities, and data. With over a decade of experience in fintech and Web3, he works directly with regulators, developers, and family offices to deploy real-world tokenization systems across the GCC, Europe, and Asia.

Max is the co-founder of AssetCut, a B2B tokenization platform powering compliant digital asset infrastructure across real estate, commodities, and data. With over a decade of experience in fintech and Web3, he works directly with regulators, develop... Show more

Thorsten has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics environment for 25 years. Previously, he was employed in industry as a financial controller. After 15 years of project business at various VARs, he has now been in charge of CKL Software GmbH for 10 years.

Thorsten has been a consultant and key account manager in the Dynamics environment for 25 years. Previously, he was employed in industry as a financial controller. After 15 years of project business at various VARs, he has now been in charge of CKL S... Show more

Ali Khawaja (Ventnor City, NJ) is a dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with over six years of experience across audit, financial reporting, and investment management accounting. Currently serving as a Staff Accountant at Cohen & Company in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Ali brings a deep commitment to precision, client service, and continuous learning in the ever-evolving field of accounting.

Ali Khawaja (Ventnor City, NJ) is a dedicated and results-driven accounting professional with over six years of experience across audit, financial reporting, and investment management accounting. Currently serving as a Staff Accountant at Cohen & Com... Show more

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consider myself a proactive and collaborative person with leadership skills. I have participated in several academic projects as a team leader, where I have demonstrated my ability to listen, communicate and make decisions together.

Currently I am a BaBI, and not precisely because of age, but because I have been learning about Business Intelligence (BI) as a little one, taking small steps, looking, interacting with data and tools and sometimes I have even run a little 🤓.

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consi... Show more

I am an experienced Product Owner at ING with a strong background in IT and a passion for agile leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in designing and implementing platform solutions and automation strategies that drive efficiency, reduce operational complexity, and elevate customer experience within the financial industry.

I am an experienced Product Owner at ING with a strong background in IT and a passion for agile leadership. Throughout my career, I’ve specialized in designing and implementing platform solutions and automation strategies that drive efficiency, reduc... Show more

She is an operations strategist and Web3 trailblazer with 6+ years of experience across crypto, fintech, and banking. She specializes in building scalable backend systems, designing token liquidity strategies, and solving real-world pain points like tradability, treasury management, and compliance.

From navigating the chaos of 24/7 crypto markets to leading go-to-market strategies for emerging tokens, Ekanshi brings hands-on insights that aren’t found in textbooks or Twitter threads. She’s been instrumental in launching token ecosystems, setting up market-making infrastructure, and educating audiences on the lesser-discussed realities of crypto ops—including the scams, loopholes, and lessons no one talks about.

When she’s not working behind the scenes, she’s on the mic—decoding complexity, sharing case studies, and sparking real conversations about what it takes to make crypto work beyond the hype.

Topics she covers:

-Token Ops & Liquidity Playbooks
-Web3 Treasury & Inventory Management
-Crypto Taxation & Indian Compliance Realities
-Market Making from the Ground Up
-De-Risking Crypto Projects Operationally
-Tradability & Regulatory Blind Spots

She is an operations strategist and Web3 trailblazer with 6+ years of experience across crypto, fintech, and banking. She specializes in building scalable backend systems, designing token liquidity strategies, and solving real-world pain points like ... Show more

Daniel Pries is a polyglot engineering manager who loves the science of telling electrons how to behave across a metal substrate, so that it brings people together. Whether its creating experiences for customers, solving unique technology problems, or coaching engineers to be the best versions of themselves.

For 8 hours a day, I have the unique privilege of running a DevEx and Tooling organization at M&T Bank. I spend the other 16 hours on many amazing adventures and side quests with my wife and our five amazing children.

Daniel Pries is a polyglot engineering manager who loves the science of telling electrons how to behave across a metal substrate, so that it brings people together. Whether its creating experiences for customers, solving unique technology problems, ... Show more

IT consulting and corporate professional with strongly positive attitude and significant experience
- Business intelligence modeling, using various tools, with 10+ years of finance industry knowledge
- Strong business orientation and strategic sense with hands-on experience in building and managing very efficient teams, leading successful organization wide projects, acting as key player and facilitator of significant organizational changes
- Embracing and interested in advanced technology and analytical methods used to create real value in organization’s decision making process
- More than a decade of development experience in databases and object oriented programming, using tools like Microsoft SQL Server, .NET, Oracle, Informatica, Business Objects and Tableau

Fluent with English and using German as a working language. I'm also experienced in holding lectures, conference presentations as well as trainings.

Interested in B- and C-level positions in banking, and CTO and similar roles in other industries.

IT consulting and corporate professional with strongly positive attitude and significant experience - Business intelligence modeling, using various tools, with 10+ years of finance industry knowledge - Strong business orientation and strategic sens... Show more

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences to get the right people in the same room to work together and create innovative solutions.

As Product Owner of the EKS and AKS platforms at NN Group, a leading Dutch financial enterprise, Laurens leads a team focused on platform engineering. The team's goal is to deliver more than just a container runtime, as they are building a standardized platform for building platforms. Their mission is to deliver a universal and extensible cloud-native API in order to improve the developer experience on the platform.

Laurens is a technology and innovation enthusiast with an academic background in humanities. He is passionate about linguistics, effective communication, and fostering collaboration to drive business value. Laurens aims to combine these competences t... Show more

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automation and financial technology innovation. At Verra Mobility, Raksha led groundbreaking projects including an in-house payment automation solution processing over million monthly in invoice volume and a transformative ERP implementation. Her previous role as a Payment Processing Specialist has showcased her ability to streamline financial workflows, reducing processing time by 40%. As a recognized voice at global WomenInTech conferences, Raksha advocates for technology-driven financial innovation while sharing insights on payment solutions, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration in the evolving AI-powered payments landscape.

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automatio... Show more

SuryaPrakash Nalluri is an accomplished cybersecurity executive, mentor, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience leading high-impact security initiatives in the banking and financial services industry. As a Senior Vice President at a global financial institution, he drives large-scale programs in application security, DevSecOps, and software supply chain protection. A passionate advocate for secure-by-design principles and AI-driven threat detection, SuryaPrakash has led global teams, developed innovative solutions, and holds multiple patents in security automation and data governance. He is also the creator of DVTA (Damn Vulnerable Thick Client App), a widely adopted platform for training in desktop application security. Beyond his technical expertise, SuryaPrakash is deeply committed to mentoring the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. He regularly coaches emerging leaders, contributes to research as a journal editorial board member and peer reviewer, and supports industry-academic collaboration through workshops, conferences, and mentoring programs. Known for his collaborative leadership style and focus on building high-performing, security-aware teams, SuryaPrakash empowers mentees to grow both technically and strategically in their cybersecurity careers.

SuryaPrakash Nalluri is an accomplished cybersecurity executive, mentor, and thought leader with over 20 years of experience leading high-impact security initiatives in the banking and financial services industry. As a Senior Vice President at a glob... Show more

With over 8 years of experience at the intersection of audit, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Jessica specializes in user access governance and privileged access management within financial institutions. She has spearheaded strategic initiatives integrating IT general controls with advanced analytics to enhance detection and mitigation of cyber risks. Currently, she drives cross-functional collaboration between audit and cybersecurity teams to strengthen organizational defenses.

With over 8 years of experience at the intersection of audit, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Jessica specializes in user access governance and privileged access management within financial institutions. She has spearheaded strategic initiatives ... Show more

Bet es Tech lead en Nu, el neobanco más grande de LATAM, donde transforma líneas de código en productos financieros que usan millones. Con background en full stack y pasión por el backend, disfruta resolver retos complejos con soluciones elegantes. Fintech lover, fan del Clojure y creyente del poder del software bien hecho.

Bet es Tech lead en Nu, el neobanco más grande de LATAM, donde transforma líneas de código en productos financieros que usan millones. Con background en full stack y pasión por el backend, disfruta resolver retos complejos con soluciones elegantes. F... Show more

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where he found his calling in accounting. The hands-on experience during his internship reinforced his decision to pursue a career in the field, where he could apply his skills to help clients navigate their financial landscapes.

Known for his precision and commitment to excellence, Noah ensures that every financial document he handles is accurate and well-organized. As a CPA, he is fully aware of the impact of even minor errors on a client’s economic situation. Whether preparing taxes, offering strategic financial advice, or performing audits, his focus on detail and accuracy has earned his clients' trust. His dedication to delivering reliable and efficient financial services has become a cornerstone of his career.

Noah also values continuous learning in a constantly evolving profession. With changes in tax laws and financial regulations, he actively pursues opportunities to expand his knowledge. Whether through professional development courses, attending industry seminars, or staying updated on the latest financial news, he ensures that his clients benefit from the most current information and best practices in accounting.

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where ... Show more