Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutions, consistently delivering transformative solutions that harness the power of large-scale data processing. Ram’s technical acumen is highlighted by his recognition as an Apache Spark , Scala Gold Badge award, reflecting his deep expertise in distributed computing and high-performance analytics. He also holds multiple gold badges on Stack Overflow, underscoring his commitment to technical excellence and community-driven knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Ram continues to shape the future of Data engineering and AI in the financial sector and beyond.

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutio... Show more

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación internacional por FICEO-Federación Internacional de Consultores y Entrenadores organizacionales.

Administrador Financiero de la Universidad UFPS, Especialista en Gerencia de Mercadeo de la Universidad Autónoma UNAULA.

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación in... Show more

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powered bookkeeping and expense-tracking platform that empowers individuals to achieve financial control through data-driven insights and positive psychology.

With expertise spanning full-stack development, cloud architecture, and machine learning, Josh holds AWS certifications in Solutions Architecture, Development, and Machine Learning and more. His got-to tech-stack encompasses Golang, TypeScript, Python, Rust, AWS, Kubernetes, and React. Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering from Penn State while drawing upon his Business Administration foundation from the University of Pittsburgh, Josh represents the intersection of academic rigor and real-world application. As a graduate of a startup accelerator program, he brings proven entrepreneurial methodology to the challenge of bridging complex technical innovations with transformative consumer experiences.

Josh has delivered compelling insights on expert panels about leveraging artificial intelligence to catalyze business growth and drive disruptive innovation. His authoritative perspective stems from intensive hands-on experience architecting AI-powered products that elegantly solve complex everyday challenges in FinTech and EdTech. Through Mudget, he exemplifies how sophisticated development practices and intelligent AI implementation can democratize financial tools for consumers.

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powe... Show more

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through human capital. Champion of DEI and seasoned speaker on the importance of people and talent in web3. Through his unique insight and partnership style, Paul has enabled notable startups and scale-ups to grow successfully across Europe.

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through ... Show more

I work at the intersection of enterprise architecture, business strategy, data, and artificial intelligence, helping organizations translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions.

My experience spans business architecture, enterprise data platforms, cloud modernization, requirements strategy, and AI enablement in highly regulated environments. I specialize in connecting business objectives with technical execution, establishing clear requirements, facilitating stakeholder alignment, and guiding cross-functional teams through complex transformation initiatives.

Much of my recent work focuses on modernizing financial technology platforms, defining enterprise data models, and enabling AI-driven business processes. I collaborate with business leaders, product owners, architects, and engineering teams to shape solution requirements, evaluate architectural tradeoffs, prioritize capabilities, and establish a shared understanding of delivery outcomes.

I bring a practical approach to Agile delivery, balancing evolving business priorities with architectural integrity, technical dependencies, and release readiness. My focus extends beyond defining a solution to ensuring teams understand what needs to be delivered, why it matters, how success will be measured, and what must be validated before implementation.

I believe successful technology transformation depends on strong requirements, thoughtful architecture, effective stakeholder facilitation, and the human judgment needed to turn promising technology into reliable business outcomes.

I work at the intersection of enterprise architecture, business strategy, data, and artificial intelligence, helping organizations translate complex business needs into scalable technology solutions. My experience spans business architecture, ente... Show more

Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, incident response practitioner, digital forensics specialist, and global speaker with more than 13 years of experience across banking, consulting, cyber defense, offensive security, and forensic investigations.

Currently serving as Head of Cyber Defense & Offensive Security and Senior Vice President at Habib Bank Limited (HBL), Ubaid leads multidisciplinary cybersecurity teams spanning Security Operations, Incident Response, Digital Forensics, Offensive Security, Application Security, and cyber threat management. His work focuses on helping organizations move beyond simply detecting cyberattacks toward understanding how a breach happened, how far an attacker went, what business assets were affected, and how organizations can recover without leaving the door open for the attacker to return.

Syed Ubaid Ali Jafri is an internationally recognized cybersecurity leader, incident response practitioner, digital forensics specialist, and global speaker with more than 13 years of experience across banking, consulting, cyber defense, offensive se... Show more

Kedarnath Goud Kothinti is an Engineering Leader with more than 15 years of experience building secure, scalable technology solutions across fraud prevention, identity verification, authentication, payments, and digital banking. He has led the design and delivery of enterprise platforms focused on real-time fraud detection, open banking, customer identity verification, multi-factor authentication, and personalization, with deep domain expertise in financial services and risk analytics.
Across roles at AvidXchange, Bank of America engagements, Lowe’s, and Infosys, Kedarnath has consistently driven end-to-end execution of complex engineering programs, from requirements analysis and architecture design to development, testing, deployment, and production support. He is known for leading cross-functional and distributed teams, mentoring engineers, and aligning technical solutions with business goals to deliver high-quality, resilient systems.
His technical background spans Java, Python, SQL, Spring Boot, Kafka, Spark, Cassandra, Kubernetes, Docker, cloud platforms, and machine learning techniques including classification, anomaly detection, and predictive analytics. With advanced academic training in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Kedarnath brings a strong combination of engineering leadership, domain knowledge, and data-driven problem solving to next-generation financial security and digital transformation initiatives.

Kedarnath Goud Kothinti is an Engineering Leader with more than 15 years of experience building secure, scalable technology solutions across fraud prevention, identity verification, authentication, payments, and digital banking. He has led the design... Show more

I’m a Software Engineer and Consultant focused on building scalable, maintainable backend systems with technologies like Kotlin, Axon, Event Sourcing, and CQRS.
My work also includes experience with React.js and Vue, enabling me to design solutions that connect backend logic with clear, effective user interfaces.

I’ve gained experience in industries such as energy and financial services, which has given me a solid understanding of domain-driven, business-oriented system design.

CQRS and Event Sourcing are particular areas of interest for me — I see them as powerful approaches to achieving clarity, traceability, and long-term stability in complex systems.

I value collaboration, knowledge sharing, and working in flexible environments that support thoughtful, well-crafted software.

I’m a Software Engineer and Consultant focused on building scalable, maintainable backend systems with technologies like Kotlin, Axon, Event Sourcing, and CQRS. My work also includes experience with React.js and Vue, enabling me to design solutions ... Show more

Krishna Chaitanya Saride is a Senior Software Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in software development, product innovation, and technical leadership. His work spans payment systems, retail systems, and spatial computing, with a focus on designing and delivering high-performance, scalable distributed platforms.
Krishna helped architect and deliver an enterprise payments gateway capable of handling up to 1 million transactions a minute with only 20 ms of processing overhead. The platform reduced dependence on third-party payment processors. He led the platform's evolution from a modular monolith to a microservices architecture, designing service discovery, a client-side load-balancing library, a health-aware intra-service TCP protocol, and rolling-deployment playbooks that upgrade services without losing in-flight traffic.
He also built a cloud-native buy-now-pay-later repayment processor, redesigning its authentication, authorization, service discovery, health check, and observability stack using Istio and Temporal.io. His other contributions include a distributed configuration management service for instance-level A/B testing, a compliance framework for card network CIT/MIT mandates, and EMV "Chip and Pin" payment integration for retail devices deployed globally.
In his current role, Krishna leads the technical direction of a shared developer platform that engineering teams build their services on. The platform provides security, API management, traffic and integration, and observability as ready-made capabilities. Teams get consistent security and reliability from the platform instead of rebuilding them for each service. He decides which problems the platform solves centrally, defines the standards teams follow, and leads the cross-functional work that delivers these capabilities. He also drives performance, power, and thermal optimization for real-time 3D video telephony on an AR/VR spatial computing platform. That work includes defining performance KPIs, automating energy-regression analysis, and building experiences that adapt to thermal pressure.
Krishna holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering and is a Sun Certified Java Programmer. In 2025 he was the sole author of four journal articles. They cover high availability and fault tolerance in distributed financial systems, AI and machine learning in payment systems, the ethics of AI-driven financial systems, and AI-driven thermal management in wearable technology. He was a peer reviewer for five international conferences in 2025, including as a Program Committee Member for ICDSA 2025.

Krishna Chaitanya Saride is a Senior Software Engineer with more than 20 years of experience in software development, product innovation, and technical leadership. His work spans payment systems, retail systems, and spatial computing, with a focus on... Show more

Desi Ramananda Kishore Katuri is an accomplished Application Programmer and Technical Lead with over 18 years of experience delivering large-scale ERP transformation projects across Finance and Human Capital Management (HCM) using PeopleSoft. He currently serves as Senior Application Programmer IV at the University of California, Berkeley, within the Berkeley Financial Systems team, where he spearheads the implementation of the Travel & Expenses module and drives enhancements to streamline operations while ensuring compliance with university policy.
Prior to UC Berkeley, Desi spent over a decade at Infosys Ltd., progressing from Software Engineer to Technology Lead, and led major PeopleSoft engagements for clients including Charles Schwab, Dick's Sporting Goods, CSX, Lowe's, Delhaize, Limited Brands, LexisNexis, and Nationwide. His expertise spans Procure to Pay, Acquire to Retire, and Record to Report business processes, along with ERP architecture, data conversion, systems integration, and process automation.
Desi holds a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from JNT University, India, and has furthered his skills with certifications in Python programming and machine learning from UC Berkeley Extension, along with PeopleSoft Test Framework specialization.
He is a Senior Member of IEEE, Fellow of IETE and IAEME, and a Full Member of Sigma Xi. Desi actively contributes to the technical community as a judge and peer reviewer for several hackathons and academic conferences and has received multiple industry awards recognizing his leadership and innovation in ERP-driven financial services.

Desi Ramananda Kishore Katuri is an accomplished Application Programmer and Technical Lead with over 18 years of experience delivering large-scale ERP transformation projects across Finance and Human Capital Management (HCM) using PeopleSoft. He curr... Show more

Princess is the founder of Poolfi, a platform helping communities across Nigeria coordinate money seamlessly and transparently. Her work sits at the intersection of financial inclusion, product design, and community-rooted fintech, drawing on firsthand field research with communities to understand how money actually moves outside formal banking systems. Trained in Medical Laboratory Science before moving into product design and startup building, she is currently viewing informal financial systems as infrastructure worth building for. She writes and speaks on the data gaps in informal finance, and is currently building toward speaking engagements at forums focused on financial inclusion in emerging markets.

Princess is the founder of Poolfi, a platform helping communities across Nigeria coordinate money seamlessly and transparently. Her work sits at the intersection of financial inclusion, product design, and community-rooted fintech, drawing on firstha... Show more

Dr. Arlene Garcia, PhD, is an educator, author, speaker and consultant. She has worked as an educator since 2001, more than 25 years, and speaks to colleges, schools, conferences, community groups and employers.

An Afro-Latina, first-generation college graduate and daughter of an immigrant, Dr. Garcia knows the gap she speaks about from the inside. In many working-class families, we learn to earn, pay bills and save what we can. We are not always taught the rules of investing, compound growth, fees and retirement accounts. She experienced that gap herself.

Then she saw her financial literacy students choose savings over investing because they feared losing money. She created Money Moves so they would have a safe place to learn, ask questions and build confidence. Money Moves lets students experience 40 simulated years of financial decisions, with changing markets and life happening along the way, without risking real money.

Her message: "Breaking the cycle means passing down financial knowledge alongside the work ethic."

Dr. Garcia is the author of Abundance Unleashed: The Money Moves Edition and Oh What Will You Do? Her keynote, "Earning Isn't Wealth: Breaking the Cycle," can be tailored for college and first-gen audiences, K-12 educators and conferences, and community groups and employers.

Dr. Arlene Garcia, PhD, is an educator, author, speaker and consultant. She has worked as an educator since 2001, more than 25 years, and speaks to colleges, schools, conferences, community groups and employers. An Afro-Latina, first-generation co... Show more

Vamsi Krishnam Raju Kaduthuri is a Vice President at BNY with 8+ years delivering AML and compliance technology for global financial institutions. His expertise spans transaction monitoring, CDD, SAR and alert optimization. He conducts applied research on graph-based and explainable AI for detecting hidden laundering networks. Vamsi holds an MS in Information Systems from Central Michigan University and is an Actimize Certified Implementation Engineer (AML-SAM, AML-STAR).

Vamsi Krishnam Raju Kaduthuri is a Vice President at BNY with 8+ years delivering AML and compliance technology for global financial institutions. His expertise spans transaction monitoring, CDD, SAR and alert optimization. He conducts applied resear... Show more

Sowmith Javvaji is a Lead AI Engineer at Transient AI in New York, where he designs multi-agent AI systems and AI-driven analytics for wealth management and financial services. He leads the AI capabilities of ClarityRIA, an AI-powered RIA intelligence platform covering 21,000+ registered investment advisers, and has built a declarative multi-agent framework, AI portfolio analysis, and fund research and recommendation systems using LangGraph, LangChain, MCP and RAG.

With 6+ years of experience, including as a Senior Software Engineer in infrastructure at Target Corporation, Sowmith specializes in building trustworthy, observable and secure AI for regulated industries. He is a published IEEE author, holds an M.S. in Computer Engineering from UC Riverside, and is an AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer and Developer.

Sowmith Javvaji is a Lead AI Engineer at Transient AI in New York, where he designs multi-agent AI systems and AI-driven analytics for wealth management and financial services. He leads the AI capabilities of ClarityRIA, an AI-powered RIA intelligenc... Show more

Karthikeyan Subramaniam is a Principal Solution Architect at BMO N.A. with nearly 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, cloud modernization, and Generative AI initiatives in banking and wealth management. Operating in an extended leadership capacity reporting to the CIO, he shapes the Wealth digital roadmap, including cloud migration strategies, evaluation of emerging AI/ML technologies, and build-versus-buy analysis, and serves as Technology Governance Advisor for the Wealth Canada application portfolio.
He architected a governed, cloud-native GenAI solution that automated the identification of high-value trust litigation leads, increasing qualified leads two to three times, raising attorney contact data enrichment from under 20% to around 73%, and reducing processing time from hours or days to under 40 seconds, with an estimated annual incremental revenue opportunity of $12M to $30M+. He also architected VERA, an enterprise Generative AI platform serving use cases such as lead generation, intelligent document data extraction, call-record sentiment analysis, and JobAID assistance, and delivered parallel retrieval-augmented generation AI assistants for Wealth Advisors on AWS Bedrock and Azure OpenAI, introducing an “AI-to-test-AI” validation approach well received by the enterprise architecture community.
His earlier work includes a $1.5M data aggregation platform designed for approximately 2,000 transactions per second, leading the Wealth Management Group integration following BMO’s acquisition of Bank of the West, the MYCA relationship manager application that replaced a legacy system in roughly four months, and GLIA, a real-time audio, video, and text engagement capability for remote advisor-client interaction.
Karthikeyan holds a Master of Computer Applications from Anna University, Chennai, and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Bharathiar University, Coimbatore. He holds 13 AWS certifications, including Solutions Architect Professional, DevOps Engineer Professional, and Machine Learning Specialty, along with multiple Google Generative AI and Responsible AI credentials. He is a recipient of the AWS Golden Jacket and the Destination Digital Innovator award (2024).

Karthikeyan Subramaniam is a Principal Solution Architect at BMO N.A. with nearly 20 years of experience driving digital transformation, cloud modernization, and Generative AI initiatives in banking and wealth management. Operating in an extended lea... Show more

Praveen Siva is a banking technology and transformation professional with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of financial services, technology, and enterprise transformation. His work spans complex program delivery, embedded banking, payment systems, and the evolving technology landscape shaping the future of financial services.

With a practitioner-first perspective, Praveen explores how financial institutions can navigate modernization, build resilient payment ecosystems, and translate emerging technologies into meaningful business outcomes. His areas of interest include embedded banking, ISO 20022, payment orchestration, AI-driven financial services, and technology governance.

Praveen is particularly interested in bridging the gap between strategic vision and execution, bringing together industry experience, structured problem-solving, and forward-looking ideas to examine the opportunities and challenges facing modern banking.

Through his speaking and knowledge-sharing, he aims to spark practical conversations, challenge conventional thinking, and help technology and business leaders make better decisions as financial services continue to evolve.

Praveen Siva is a banking technology and transformation professional with 18+ years of experience at the intersection of financial services, technology, and enterprise transformation. His work spans complex program delivery, embedded banking, payment... Show more

Naresh Goolla is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of industry experience, bringing a rare combination of technical depth and strategic leadership. He has spent a decade each as a Pega Technical Lead and an IBM Mainframe Solution Architect, designing and delivering enterprise-level solutions across sectors including finance, healthcare, and insurance. Naresh’s expertise spans business process automation, case management, system integrations, data reporting, and enterprise security, with a strong track record of modernizing legacy systems and implementing AI-driven functionalities to meet evolving business needs.
Throughout his career, Naresh has led high-impact projects for clients such as Truist Bank, AIG, and Express Scripts. At IMR Soft LLC, he has been instrumental in architecting advanced Pega-based workflows, integrating external systems via REST/SOAP APIs, and implementing real-time reporting and robust security measures. Notably, he played a critical role in the merger of BB&T and SunTrust banks by leading the redesign of customer and legal forms to ensure seamless compliance and enhanced user experience. His work has consistently improved operational efficiency, reduced processing times, and enhanced decision-making capabilities through automation and analytics.
Naresh began his career developing mainframe-based systems for organizations including HSBC, Citi, and American Express, where he honed his skills in COBOL, JCL, DB2, CICS, and other core technologies. His breadth of experience in both legacy and modern platforms allows him to bridge traditional infrastructure with contemporary digital transformation strategies. He is a certified Pega Senior System Architect, Pega Decisioning Consultant, and holds Microsoft certifications in Azure AI Engineering and Fundamentals. A graduate of Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University, Hyderabad, Naresh is recognized for his collaborative approach, problem-solving acumen, and commitment to delivering scalable, secure, and innovative technology solutions.

Naresh Goolla is a seasoned IT professional with over 20 years of industry experience, bringing a rare combination of technical depth and strategic leadership. He has spent a decade each as a Pega Technical Lead and an IBM Mainframe Solution Architec... Show more

Profesional con experiencia en automatizaciones y analítica de datos en el sector financiero en Santander Consumer y BCP, Se especializa en el desarrollo de soluciones empresariales con herramientas Low-code y RPA, logrando reducir tiempos de ejecución en un 70% en implementaciones integrales. Posee certificaciones PL-900 ( PL-900: Microsoft Certified: Power Platform Fundamentals) y PL-300 ( PL-300: Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate).

Profesional con experiencia en automatizaciones y analítica de datos en el sector financiero en Santander Consumer y BCP, Se especializa en el desarrollo de soluciones empresariales con herramientas Low-code y RPA, logrando reducir tiempos de ejecuc... Show more

Umesh Rawat is a senior technology leader with 22+ years of experience building large-scale enterprise systems across financial technology, data integration, workflow orchestration, and operational platforms.

His work focuses on enterprise architecture, intelligent automation, and modern data systems, with particular interest in applying AI responsibly within complex, high-stakes environments.

As a speaker, Umesh shares practical insights on AI, enterprise systems, data platforms, architecture, and the future of intelligent operations.

Umesh Rawat is a senior technology leader with 22+ years of experience building large-scale enterprise systems across financial technology, data integration, workflow orchestration, and operational platforms. His work focuses on enterprise archite... Show more

Jorge Rojas es auditor interno en el sector financiero. Lidera auditorías internas para Paraguay y Chile en un banco internacional. Es miembro de la comisión directiva de ISACA Capitulo Asunción. Tiene las certificaciones CISA, AAIA, AMLCA y Certified in Cybersecurity (ISC²) . Es docente en USIL e investiga la aplicación de la inteligencia artificial en la auditoría interna. Es autor del libro Auditoría Interna en la Era de la Inteligencia Artificial. Cursa el Doctorado en Contabilidad y Auditoría en la UNAE, con una tesis sobre cómo la corrección y la explicabilidad de las recomendaciones de IA afectan el juicio profesional de los auditores internos.

Jorge Rojas es auditor interno en el sector financiero. Lidera auditorías internas para Paraguay y Chile en un banco internacional. Es miembro de la comisión directiva de ISACA Capitulo Asunción. Tiene las certificaciones CISA, AAIA, AMLCA y Certifie... Show more

As an ISTQB Certified QA Professional with 8 years in fintech and entertainment, I champion diversity in tech. Passionate about tackling bias in software development, I led a project recognized as Best Women-Led Project at a Vista Equity hackathon. With dual Master's degrees, I'm dedicated to innovation. Actively volunteering, I mentor aspiring women and non-binary individuals. Eager to give back to the community, I'm excited about Oredev which I have previously attended with Pink.

As an ISTQB Certified QA Professional with 8 years in fintech and entertainment, I champion diversity in tech. Passionate about tackling bias in software development, I led a project recognized as Best Women-Led Project at a Vista Equity hackathon. W... Show more

Prateek Dehran is a Software Quality Engineering Manager at Mountain America Credit Union, where he leads the testing teams for Digital Banking, AI, and Fraud. He works where release speed meets regulatory risk: keeping fast-changing member-facing apps reliable without letting test coverage quietly erode.

Prateek has hands-on experience designing cloud test automation architecture, including Kubernetes-based enterprise QA platforms. His current research focuses on self-healing test automation and the governance needed to keep it honest, along with approaches to testing AI systems in financial services.

He holds a B.Tech. in Computer Science and Engineering and is completing a Master of Engineering Management at the University of Utah. Outside of work, he’s usually found on a cricket field.

Prateek Dehran is a Software Quality Engineering Manager at Mountain America Credit Union, where he leads the testing teams for Digital Banking, AI, and Fraud. He works where release speed meets regulatory risk: keeping fast-changing member-facing ap... Show more

I'm a Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), specializing in Financial Institutions Pricing, revenue optimization, and banking profitability.

My work focuses on helping financial institutions navigate complex pricing challenges, develop data-driven pricing strategies, and identify opportunities for sustainable revenue growth.

I'm passionate about sharing practical perspectives on banking pricing, commercial strategy, and the evolving role of analytics and AI in financial services. Through speaking engagements and industry discussions, I aim to make complex pricing concepts accessible and actionable for banking professionals, business leaders, and aspiring consultants.

I'm a Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), specializing in Financial Institutions Pricing, revenue optimization, and banking profitability. My work focuses on helping financial institutions navigate complex pricing challenges, develop data-d... Show more

Rahul is a security researcher with deep expertise in offensive security and red teaming. He specializes in malware development, AV/EDR evasion, and bypassing security controls in heavily defended environments. As a full-time red teamer, he builds tools and develops techniques that hold up against real-world security stacks. He currently serves as Manager of Offensive Security and Threat Assessment with a leading financial organization in the Middle East, where he works alongside red, blue, and purple teams to identify and remediate security gaps across enterprise infrastructure. He has spoken at international conferences including Black Hat, CONFidence, and Hacktivity. His work spans enterprise security and cloud infrastructure, with a particular focus on uncovering and exploiting design flaws in hardened environments.

Rahul is a security researcher with deep expertise in offensive security and red teaming. He specializes in malware development, AV/EDR evasion, and bypassing security controls in heavily defended environments. As a full-time red teamer, he builds to... Show more

Michelle Mitchell is the CEO and founder of Mitchell Consulting and the creator of The CEO Shift™, a leadership and delegation framework designed to help service-based business owners step out of bottleneck roles and lead with clarity and confidence.

After building her own accounting firm from a one-woman practice into a thriving, self-managing business, Michelle became a sought-after speaker, trainer, and coach. She combines over 15 years of experience in financial strategy, operational efficiency, and leadership development with a relatable, down-to-earth teaching style that leaves audiences feeling empowered and equipped to act.

Michelle is known for turning complex topics—like delegation, financial systems, and team accountability—into practical tools leaders can apply immediately. Her sessions at Scaling New Heights, national podcasts, and industry conferences consistently earn top ratings for their actionable frameworks, interactive exercises, and genuine connection with participants.

Through her talks and programs, Michelle helps firm owners and service providers reclaim their time, build confident teams, and design businesses that thrive—without burning themselves out.

Michelle Mitchell is the CEO and founder of Mitchell Consulting and the creator of The CEO Shift™, a leadership and delegation framework designed to help service-based business owners step out of bottleneck roles and lead with clarity and confidence.... 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

With 20 years of experience from creating solutions, I have seen a lot. The last 6 years I have worked primarily in healthcare and Fin-Tech. Both domains have similarities and are both seen as complex. By using the right mindset, technology and just being polite, I try to reduce complexity and make things happen. And sometimes great things do happen.

With 20 years of experience from creating solutions, I have seen a lot. The last 6 years I have worked primarily in healthcare and Fin-Tech. Both domains have similarities and are both seen as complex. By using the right mindset, technology and just ... Show more

I am the CTO of Scott Logic, a growing UK-based software consultancy that tackles challenging software problem. I'm a keen open source advocate, and a frequent personal contributor. I am a board member of FINOS, and chair both the Technical Oversight Committee and the newly-formed AI Readiness Special Interest Group. I've also written numerous industry reports in collaboration with Linux Foundation Research.

I am the CTO of Scott Logic, a growing UK-based software consultancy that tackles challenging software problem. I'm a keen open source advocate, and a frequent personal contributor. I am a board member of FINOS, and chair both the Technical Oversight... Show more

Kenneth Togbo is a Senior Analyst in the Digital Business and Innovation Department at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), where his work spans trade facilitation, digital commercialization, and partner engagement across African corridors.
Over more than seven years in multilateral banking, he has supervised a trade finance portfolio exceeding USD 21 billion, contributed to a USD 3.5 billion trade finance pipeline across 48 African and 13 Caribbean markets, and participated in the closure of a USD 3.3 billion pre-export finance transaction. He has also closed more than USD 210 million in trade finance transactions supporting 1,200 indirect jobs, and helped establish an African energy-focused financial institution with a USD 5 billion total capital base.

Kenneth Togbo is a Senior Analyst in the Digital Business and Innovation Department at the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), where his work spans trade facilitation, digital commercialization, and partner engagement across African corridors. ... Show more

I am a dedicated finance professional pursuing a Master of Science in Finance (STEM) at Brandeis International Business School. Currently, I am a Summer Investment Analyst at Traub Capital Management, where I enhance stock selection and portfolio performance through quantitative models.

During my time at Brandeis, I gained proficiency in Bloomberg through various projects, and at Traub Capital Management, I further honed my skills using Morningstar.

With achievements such as winning the 14th GMIC Annual Stock Pitch Competition and the Heller Startup Challenge, I am committed to making a positive impact through finance. I am actively seeking opportunities in Investment Banking, Finance Analyst, Finance Associate, Investment Analyst, and Private Equity Analyst roles. Let's connect to explore collaboration in the financial sector.

I am a dedicated finance professional pursuing a Master of Science in Finance (STEM) at Brandeis International Business School. Currently, I am a Summer Investment Analyst at Traub Capital Management, where I enhance stock selection and portfolio per... Show more