Finance & Banking

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

Nirup Baer

Nirup Baer

Nirup Baer is a seasoned Technical Program Manager with over 24 years of global experience leading large-scale technology initiatives across the financial services, government, defense, and telecom sectors. He has successfully delivered high-impact programs for renowned organizations including Wells Fargo, London Stock Exchange, and MassMutual. Nirup specializes in cloud transformation, infrastructure modernization, and enterprise-scale data migration, with deep expertise in building secure, compliant data pipelines on Google Cloud and implementing scalable infrastructure using PowerFlex VMs and OpenShift. Currently, at Wells Fargo, he is leading critical Data Center Exit and Migration efforts that enable secure and scalable access to enterprise-wide data, while minimizing business disruption and ensuring compliance.
Previously, at Barings, Nirup was instrumental in the delivery of the Domino Program, a multi-year initiative that transformed Barings’ asset management platforms through the integration of BlackRock’s Aladdin. At the London Stock Exchange, he contributed to the Index Data Processing Service program, enhancing enterprise data management and governance. His earlier career includes key roles in high-impact transformation projects for UK government entities through IBM, HP, and Capgemini.
Nirup blends technical proficiency with cross-functional leadership and excels in driving Agile delivery using SAFe, Jira, and Azure DevOps. He is adept at stakeholder engagement, risk mitigation, and translating complex technical challenges into business-aligned outcomes. He holds a Master's degree in Data Science from the University of Colorado and a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication from the University of Madras. Nirup is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified ScrumMaster, and is well-versed in financial platforms like Charles River and BlackRock Aladdin, as well as data tools such as Informatica, Oracle, and Mongo.

Nirup Baer is a seasoned Technical Program Manager with over 24 years of global experience leading large-scale technology initiatives across the financial services, government, defense, and telecom sectors. He has successfully delivered high-impact p... Show more

Benjamin Peter

Benjamin Peter

Benjamin Peter is the Head of Data & Business Solutions/CTO at Bank Avera since September 2022. He has extensive experience in data science, data engineering and IT, having worked as a Lead Data Scientist at Bank Avera and as a Team Leader in Software Development at Glarner Kantonalbank, and a Senior Application Manager at finnova AG Bankware. He also lectures on Big Data, AI, and Applications Engineering at KV Luzern Berufsakademie. His expertise includes enterprise architecture, solution design, software development as well as leadership in various tech and banking roles.

Benjamin Peter initiated and led the development of the Finnova DWH Framework, now maintained by a dedicated team and used by 18 banks. He also created the EDWH Framework for Glarner Kantonalbank, later sold to Inventx for their Open Finance Platform. Additionally, he developed the Control Engine, a financial reporting tool, and established a pioneering Cloud Data Platform at Bank Avera using Microsoft Azure, which has been adopted as a model by other banks.

He is enthusiastic about technology and loves working with data. His career is fueled by an unwavering drive to seek out new challenges and opportunities, always ready to discover and embrace what lies ahead.

Benjamin Peter is the Head of Data & Business Solutions/CTO at Bank Avera since September 2022. He has extensive experience in data science, data engineering and IT, having worked as a Lead Data Scientist at Bank Avera and as a Team Leader in Softwar... Show more

Gaurav Malik

Gaurav Malik

10+ years of Exp

10+ years of Exp Show more

Justin Hunsaker

Justin Hunsaker

Justin Hunsaker is a Lead Consultant of John Polk & Associates with over 20 years of people management experience. He won the Barlow Monarch Innovation Honorable Mention for KeyBank’s Small Business Review and regularly achieved an impressive 90% employee engagement rate. Justin earned an Executive Master’s of Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School. Throughout his career, Justin has launched new products and coached associates at all levels at multiple Fortune 500 banks and several FinTechs.

Justin is a highly skilled workshop facilitator and consultant, with a passion for human-centered design that he applies to improve all aspects of his coaching. For over five years, he taught and developed content for the "Creating Effective Presentations" workshop for Capital One.

With John Polk, Justin is on a mission to rid the world of poor presentations and empower leaders with the tools they need to communicate their ideas effectively. Justin teaches workshops and consults with corporations and individuals on a variety of topics, including presentations, communication and influence, people management, product management, and career transitions.

Justin Hunsaker is a Lead Consultant of John Polk & Associates with over 20 years of people management experience. He won the Barlow Monarch Innovation Honorable Mention for KeyBank’s Small Business Review and regularly achieved an impressive 90% emp... Show more

Gaurav Mehta

Gaurav Mehta

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

Neeraj Kakrania

Neeraj Kakrania

As a Cybersecurity Specialit at Discover Financial Services, I leverage my 21+ years of experience in the IT industry to protect the company's assets and data from cyber threats. I have a strong background in Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Obfuscation, and project management, with certifications such as CISSP and SAFe6 Agilist.

As a Cybersecurity Specialit at Discover Financial Services, I leverage my 21+ years of experience in the IT industry to protect the company's assets and data from cyber threats. I have a strong background in Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Obfuscation, ... Show more

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha acompañado procesos de transformación desde distintos niveles. Es coach ontológico profesional y Agile Coach certificado, con un enfoque que combina agilidad, estrategia y desarrollo de liderazgo desde una mirada crítica y evolutiva del rol del agilista.

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha... Show more

Krishna Mula

Krishna Mula

Krishna Mula is a seasoned Engineering Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation in financial technology, secure transaction systems, and AI-based fraud prevention. With a background in both Computer Science and Business Administration, he brings a unique blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to solving complex challenges in digital finance.

His core expertise spans AI-powered transaction security, platform architecture, DevSecOps, and cloud-native engineering. Krishna has led the design and deployment of high-impact solutions that have resulted in measurable outcomes, including a 70% increase in system resilience, 60% improvement in deployment cycles, and significant reductions in operational risk.

He has spearheaded digital transformation initiatives across critical infrastructure environments, architecting scalable systems that enhance uptime, streamline transaction validation, and ensure regulatory compliance. His work in financial systems engineering has enabled the seamless integration of transaction security and AI-driven fraud prevention into core platforms, enhancing system integrity, reducing risk, and improving real-time decision-making.

An active voice in the FinTech and engineering communities, Krishna contributes to top-tier publications and is recognized for his insights on secure systems design, intelligent automation, and financial data infrastructure. He holds several industry certifications and is committed to advancing innovation in financial security through cutting-edge technologies and collaborative leadership.

Krishna Mula is a seasoned Engineering Leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation in financial technology, secure transaction systems, and AI-based fraud prevention. With a background in both Computer Science and Business Administrati... Show more

Darrell B Howell

Darrell B Howell

Darrell B Howell is a highly accomplished and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over two decades of experience guiding financial operations and fostering business growth in a wide range of industries. Throughout his career, he has successfully led numerous financial transformations, implemented effective cost-saving strategies, and expanded companies from single locations into multi-million-dollar enterprises. His ability to strategically navigate the complexities of corporate finance has made him a sought-after leader in industries such as construction, real estate, technology, service franchises, and roofing.

One of his core strengths is his extensive experience in financial leadership. Darrell has a proven track record of overseeing all aspects of corporate finance, including Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial reporting. His ability to manage and optimize financial processes has consistently led to increased profitability and operational efficiency within the organizations he has served. His leadership skills are complemented by a keen understanding of how financial decisions impact business performance, positioning him as a strategic partner in the success of any enterprise.

Howell is also recognized for his exceptional ability to drive process improvements. He has streamlined financial operations across various companies, implementing internal controls and leveraging technology to enhance efficiency. His work at Kenco Distributors & Entities is a prime example of how he improved financial operations, resulting in more productive auditor relationships and overall operational efficiency. His analytical thinking and ability to foresee financial trends have helped businesses thrive in competitive markets, making him a key player in the growth of multiple companies.

In addition to his technical expertise, Darrell Howell has demonstrated a strong business acumen that spans multiple industries. He expanded Bluebird Roofing's commercial division, increasing the company's annual target revenue from $28 million to $40 million in just one year. His leadership also extended to service franchises, as seen in his successful expansion of a Pizza Hut franchise from one location to ten across three states. This accomplishment not only highlighted his ability to manage rapid growth but also resulted in significant sales increases, demonstrating his capacity to lead large-scale operations with success.

Education has played a crucial role in Darrell's journey to becoming a successful CFO. After finishing high school, he focused on taking business courses, eventually concentrating on accounting and management. He graduated from the University of North Alabama in 1989 with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Management. His time at the university holds special significance, as it was during this period that he met his wife, whom he married in June 1990. In pursuit of further academic growth, he earned a Master of Business Administration in Accounting from Middle Tennessee State University. His education has provided a solid foundation for his career in finance, equipping him with the skills to navigate complex financial landscapes.

Beyond his professional achievements, Howell is deeply committed to philanthropy and community service. His faith plays a significant role in his life, and he actively gives back to his local community. He serves as the treasurer for Donelson First Baptist Church, where he applies his financial expertise to support the church's operations. Additionally, he and his family are devoted to volunteering with Gobble Gobble Give every Thanksgiving, ensuring that those in need within their community can enjoy a warm holiday meal. His dedication to philanthropy has also left a lasting impact on his children, as he instills in them the importance of giving back and being active members of their community.

Through Darrell B. Howell's remarkable financial leadership, strategic thinking, and unwavering commitment to his career and his community, he continues to make a lasting impact on the organizations he leads and the lives he touches. His passion for business and philanthropy reflects his holistic approach to success, making him a well-rounded and respected leader in his field.

Darrell B Howell is a highly accomplished and results-driven Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with over two decades of experience guiding financial operations and fostering business growth in a wide range of industries. Throughout his career, he has suc... Show more

Jan Sehnal

Jan Sehnal

15 years between IT and Business, handling Innovations in Banking

15 years between IT and Business, handling Innovations in Banking Show more

Chigozie Madubuko

Chigozie Madubuko

Chigozie Madubuko is the Backend Engineering Team Lead at Kora, a leading fintech company dedicated to building scalable payment infrastructure and breaking down financial barriers across Africa. At Kora, Chigozie focuses on designing and optimizing robust backend systems that power seamless and efficient payments, enabling businesses to transact effortlessly.

Beyond Kora, Chigozie is actively shaping the future of banking through Open Banking Nigeria. Collaborating with international and local industry players, he has helped develop Open Banking standards and specifications that provide would secure access to customer financial data for financial institutions.

In addition to his work in fintech and banking, Chigozie also guides aspiring engineers on ADPList, sharing expertise in software development, scalability, and career growth

Through his work in fintech infrastructure, Open Banking, and mentorship, Chigozie is driving financial innovation, inclusion, and talent development across Africa.

Chigozie Madubuko is the Backend Engineering Team Lead at Kora, a leading fintech company dedicated to building scalable payment infrastructure and breaking down financial barriers across Africa. At Kora, Chigozie focuses on designing and optimizing ... Show more

Zack Shelton

Zack Shelton

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and delivering excellence under pressure—capabilities that would prove invaluable throughout his career evolution.
Moving from the culinary world to customer-facing design, he applied his creative expertise and attention to detail in creating custom countertops. This role merged his understanding of practical workflows from his chef experience with the technical precision required in custom design. Combining these skills enhanced his ability to translate complex customer requirements into precise technical specifications while focusing on practical functionality.
His progression into industrial engineering and continuous improvement was a natural evolution, drawing on his experience in optimizing workflows from both kitchen management and custom design. This background developed into a Continuous Improvement Change Agent role, where he led business transformation initiatives that bridged operational challenges with technological solutions. His diverse experience proved particularly valuable in understanding how processes impact people at every level of an organization.
His transition into development within the finance sector leveraged his comprehensive background in process optimization and systematic thinking. In this role, he specialized in creating solutions that streamlined financial operations through innovative technology and automation applications, drawing on his experience managing complex workflows from his culinary and manufacturing backgrounds.
Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer at SHI, he focuses on Data and AI initiatives, bringing together his multifaceted experience to deliver comprehensive solutions. His unique career path, from Professional and long-term care kitchens and manufacturing to advanced technology implementation, enables him to approach AI and data challenges with a holistic perspective that considers both technical capabilities and practical business applications.
This diverse background provides him with a distinctive ability to bridge the gap between traditional business operations and emerging AI technologies, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences while delivering practical, results-driven solutions that genuinely work in real-world environments.

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and deliver... Show more

Utkarsh Mishra

Utkarsh Mishra

Working in Mitra AI as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Banking & Financial Services domain with top Australian banks spearheading their Observability journey.

Also worked in Tata Elxsi CTO’s Office as a Platform engineer as part of the Network Transformation Group.

Actively involved in the SDN/NFV domain, Open Source Contributor to OSM by ETSI (European Telecom Standards Institute).

On a daily basis, I build control planes for a living which helps provide uber development experience and healthy developer relations all in the name of Platform Engineering.

Working in Mitra AI as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Banking & Financial Services domain with top Australian banks spearheading their Observability journey. Also worked in Tata Elxsi CTO’s Office as a Platform engineer as part of the N... Show more

Kamal Lidder

Kamal Lidder

Kamal Lidder is a respected senior wealth advisor at CG Wealth Management, a top Canadian firm with worldwide reach. With over 18 years of experience in investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth management, Kamal is dedicated to guiding clients in growing and protecting their wealth. He takes a hands-on, personalized approach, crafting financial strategies that reflect each client’s unique goals. Kamal is known for his integrity and commitment to building strong, lasting relationships. Whether it’s navigating complex markets or planning for the future, he offers clear, strategic advice to help clients achieve long-term financial success

Kamal Lidder is a respected senior wealth advisor at CG Wealth Management, a top Canadian firm with worldwide reach. With over 18 years of experience in investment strategies, retirement planning, and wealth management, Kamal is dedicated to guiding ... Show more

Santosh Kamala

Santosh Kamala

Santosh is a qualified CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) from India with having 13.5Yrs+ of Exp as Functional Consultant in multiple banking and finance industry. He is a MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) with proficiency in Data Analytic, reporting and Dashboard design. He is a global corporate trainer on MS-Excel (Advance Data Analytic) and Power BI (Power Query and DAX). He trained more than 2000 professionals on data analytic in banking and finance domain with Microsoft Excel and Power BI.

Santosh is a qualified CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) from India with having 13.5Yrs+ of Exp as Functional Consultant in multiple banking and finance industry. He is a MCT (Microsoft Certified Trainer) with proficiency in Data Analytic, reporting ... Show more

Ellen de Vasconcelos da Silva

Ellen de Vasconcelos da Silva

Ellen de Vasconcelos is a tech woman from Rio de Janeiro, married, and has been won over by São Paulo for the past 18 years. She is the mother of Carol, loves her family, her home, and traveling.

She holds a degree in Data Processing from PUC-Rio, a postgraduate degree in Project Management from FGV, as well as an AWS certification and specialization in Data/GenAI from the University of Chicago.

She is a Technology Manager at Banco Itaú and is part of the Integrated Investment Service and Global Investments (Wholesale) communities, leading several cross-cutting initiatives within these groups.

Additionally, she serves as a Diversity Ambassador for the Gender Pillar in Technology at Itaú.

Ellen de Vasconcelos is a tech woman from Rio de Janeiro, married, and has been won over by São Paulo for the past 18 years. She is the mother of Carol, loves her family, her home, and traveling. She holds a degree in Data Processing from PUC-Rio,... Show more

Julian Kanjere

Julian Kanjere

Software developer driven by a desire to advance society using tech. PhD Econ researcher at the University of Cape Town. Winner of the 2020 Schmidt Futures Reimagine Challenge (Eric Schmidt).

Software developer driven by a desire to advance society using tech. PhD Econ researcher at the University of Cape Town. Winner of the 2020 Schmidt Futures Reimagine Challenge (Eric Schmidt). Show more

Roberto Delgado Castro

Roberto Delgado Castro

Roberto Delgado Castro is a data scientist, researcher and compliance officer of Direccion General de Desarrollo Social y Asignaciones Familiares (DESAF), part of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security.
He has degrees in finance and banking, marketing and sales and management. He also holds a specialization in E-Learning.
For the last ten years, he has developed important data science projects in DESAF.
He is the author of the books DT Quantum Model, Metadatology and Correlations in R,

Roberto Delgado Castro is a data scientist, researcher and compliance officer of Direccion General de Desarrollo Social y Asignaciones Familiares (DESAF), part of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security. He has degrees in finance and banking, mar... Show more

Priscilla Orozco-Garcia

Priscilla Orozco-Garcia

Priscilla possesses over two decades of experience in the accounting industry. Her resilience allowed her to launch YTD Bookkeeping Service’s following a job layoff during the great recession. Respected by her former employers for her financial acumen, they provided Priscilla with her first referral for bookkeeping services. Growing her business from scratch, Priscilla has become a go-to within the small business community through the two organizations that she consults in Denver Metro SBDC and Colorado Enterprise Fund – guiding hundreds of small businesses and leading countless small business financial literacy trainings in Spanish & English.

Priscilla possesses over two decades of experience in the accounting industry. Her resilience allowed her to launch YTD Bookkeeping Service’s following a job layoff during the great recession. Respected by her former employers for her financial acume... Show more

Eva Padilla

Eva Padilla

Eva Padilla, CEO of Founder Access, is a funding expert with 20 years of experience working with CDFI's and traditional banks such as JP Morgan Chase & Bank of America. This has brought a great advantage in helping entrepreneurs by bringing diverse insight and knowledge when providing access to capital solutions.
She is passionate in helping under resourced Startup, BIPOC, and Women entrepreneurs grow and develop their businesses by providing expert advice and consultation that help promote sustainability for startup and existing businesses.

Eva Padilla, CEO of Founder Access, is a funding expert with 20 years of experience working with CDFI's and traditional banks such as JP Morgan Chase & Bank of America. This has brought a great advantage in helping entrepreneurs by bringing diverse i... Show more

Marcell Markus

Marcell Markus

More than 10 years’ experience in finance domain as market researcher and business analyst. I was supporting various projects and using various methods; tools (like SPSS statistics, SQL, Excel). I am also a certified Microsoft PowerBI user.

More than 10 years’ experience in finance domain as market researcher and business analyst. I was supporting various projects and using various methods; tools (like SPSS statistics, SQL, Excel). I am also a certified Microsoft PowerBI user. Show more

Koushal Dutt

Koushal Dutt

Koushal Dutt is a Senior Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads customer engagement and guides them through their cloud transformation journeys. With over two decades of experience in the banking and IT sectors, Koushal brings deep domain expertise and a passion for continuous learning in cutting-edge technologies.

Previously, Koushal held various leadership roles at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), including Head of Enterprise and Group Projects, and Vice President of Program Management. In these positions, he led large teams, managed multi-million dollar projects, implemented strategic business transformations, and drove cost reduction and revenue growth initiatives.

Prior to FAB, Koushal spent 12 years at HSBC, where he held roles such as Vice President of Project Management and Assistant Vice President of Project Management. In these roles, he was responsible for defining strategic business requirements, providing analysis and consultancy services, and implementing major change projects and programs across the bank's various business lines.

Koushal holds certifications from AWS as an Accredited Partner in both Business and Technical domains. He is skilled in areas such as financial services, program and project management, and organizational effectiveness, which he leverages to drive digital transformation and customer success for his clients.

Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Koushal is committed to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in cloud-native architecture and generative AI to ensure his customers stay ahead in the competitive financial services landscape.

Koushal Dutt is a Senior Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads customer engagement and guides them through their cloud transformation journeys. With over two decades of experience in the banking and IT sectors, Koush... Show more

Shyam Balagurumurthy Viswanathan

Shyam Balagurumurthy Viswanathan

As a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, and researcher in the AI and ML sector, I specialize in creating solutions for finance, marketing, and engineering productivity in Fortune 100 companies.

As a seasoned professional, entrepreneur, and researcher in the AI and ML sector, I specialize in creating solutions for finance, marketing, and engineering productivity in Fortune 100 companies. Show more

Stacey Feldman

Stacey Feldman

Stacey Feldman is an experienced CPA that has spent the last 10 years scaling internal finance & accounting operations for various start-ups ranging from $0-$300MM in revenue. As the COO at Full Send Finance, Stacey is passionate about helping her clients elevate financial data and build tech-forward financial ecosystems that are built to scale.

Stacey Feldman is an experienced CPA that has spent the last 10 years scaling internal finance & accounting operations for various start-ups ranging from $0-$300MM in revenue. As the COO at Full Send Finance, Stacey is passionate about helping her cl... Show more

Peter Nolan

Peter Nolan

Dublin-raised and Europe-based risk / data analyst and communicator specialising in financial and economic analysis

Dublin-raised and Europe-based risk / data analyst and communicator specialising in financial and economic analysis Show more

Rishi Bhatnagar

Rishi Bhatnagar

Rishi Bhatnagar joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 and currently leads Banking Architecture, while also leading and contributing to various firmwide initiatives as an Enterprise Architect. Rishi is involved in various technology philanthropy and innovation initiatives and holds multiple patents.

Rishi Bhatnagar joined Morgan Stanley in 2016 and currently leads Banking Architecture, while also leading and contributing to various firmwide initiatives as an Enterprise Architect. Rishi is involved in various technology philanthropy and innovatio... 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

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