With her CPA firm The Dancing Accountant, Nancy has been on a lifelong mission to support small businesses and their communities – as well as educate the professionals who serve them. Known for her fun, personal and direct style, it’s no surprise she insists that the future of accounting is built on relationships.

She also runs the 'Ask a CPA' community: a non-judgmental, safe space for bookkeepers who want to learn more about preparing tax-ready books, collaborating with CPAs, booking complex accounting transactions, and breaking into advisory services.

Named one of the Top 10 ProAdvisors by Insightful Accountant, as well as one of Ignition’s Top 50 Women in Accounting, she writes an award-winning blog with insights and resources for business-owners and accounting professionals, and is an engaging speaker… and 60’s go-go dancer!

With her CPA firm The Dancing Accountant, Nancy has been on a lifelong mission to support small businesses and their communities – as well as educate the professionals who serve them. Known for her fun, personal and direct style, it’s no surprise she... Show more

With nearly a decade of experience across sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, gaming, open-source, and cybersecurity, within both large enterprises and agile startups, Shivam brings a creative, solutions-driven approach to complex challenges. Committed to community engagement, he actively mentors early-career cybersecurity professionals, judges prestigious tech awards, peer-reviews academic research, and contributes to tech-for-good initiatives with nonprofit organizations. He currently leads cloud security efforts at JPMorganChase, driving robust solutions to support the firm’s ongoing growth.

With nearly a decade of experience across sectors such as e-commerce, healthcare, gaming, open-source, and cybersecurity, within both large enterprises and agile startups, Shivam brings a creative, solutions-driven approach to complex challenges. Com... Show more

My work sits at the intersection of real estate, finance, and digital infrastructure. I’ve researched and operated in this space since 2020, though I had been tracking blockchain and digital assets closely since 2017. I first founded a company focused on tokenized investment syndication, a path that led me to explore how AI, blockchain, and IoT could bring new levels of transparency, efficiency, and liquidity to real estate.

That experience grew into Building, a company focused on turning messy real estate data into something organized, trusted, and usable. We work with developers and asset managers to streamline their information and get their properties ready for valuations, compliance, and tokenization. The aim is to make every project finance-ready from the start.

I’m extremely cross-disciplinary, juggling a wide range of fields daily: architecture, engineering, construction, operations, urban planning, sustainability, blockchain, artificial intelligence, data science, capital markets, compliance, banking, and policy.

Outside of running a startup, I travel the world speaking publicly—keynotes, panels, and roundtables—while collaborating with startups, institutions, and government officials. My work advocates for RWA tokenization, data standards, and smarter cities. Improving the built environment and all its dependencies is one of the most challenging, but rewarding, pursuits.

I also host Code & Concrete, a podcast exploring real estate, technology, and the systems that hold cities together.

My work sits at the intersection of real estate, finance, and digital infrastructure. I’ve researched and operated in this space since 2020, though I had been tracking blockchain and digital assets closely since 2017. I first founded a company focuse... Show more

James has been working on commercial software since the late 1990s, when TDD was something you studied but never did, pipelines were something that carried oil and Agile and Lean were words used to describe gymnasts. In 2006 he joined a startup and worked there for 9 years which included rewrites, cloud migration and Agile transformation.

In 2015 he started life as a consultant and worked with a variety of clients trying to effect real organisational change by focusing on code quality, culture, a belief in outcomes over processes and a drive for continuous improvement. After leaving consultancy James worked as Head of Platform in a Fintech before it was acquired for $1Bn by Visa and VP of Engineering in a startup, where he learnt how to apply his knowledge of Agile and DevOps to drive positive outcomes in Platform and Cyber Security Teams.

James now works as an independent consultant and is mainly driving transformation in Cyber Security at a major UK bank.

James has been working on commercial software since the late 1990s, when TDD was something you studied but never did, pipelines were something that carried oil and Agile and Lean were words used to describe gymnasts. In 2006 he joined a startup and w... Show more

My name is Spyridon Amvrakidis, a 25-year-old Cloud Operations Lead working with secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure for government and large financial enterprises. I focus on cloud security, automation, Kubernetes and hybrid architecture. I also run my own company to educate new engineers on building secure, reliable infrastructure. I believe in cloud-agnostic security and strong teams through education and open collaboration.

My name is Spyridon Amvrakidis, a 25-year-old Cloud Operations Lead working with secure cloud and on-premise infrastructure for government and large financial enterprises. I focus on cloud security, automation, Kubernetes and hybrid architecture. I a... Show more

Hi, I’m Naki Dejo, a Technical Lead at BCP with over six years of experience building high-transaction distributed systems in the financial sector. I specialize in Java development and have also worked as a Solutions Architect and Scrum Master, leading both legacy and modern projects, including large-scale technology migrations and the development of critical enterprise components.

I am currently focused on integrating artificial intelligence and cloud technologies into scalable, inclusive software solutions. I am passionate about creating systems that not only perform at enterprise scale but also promote accessibility, fairness and long-term sustainability.

Hi, I’m Naki Dejo, a Technical Lead at BCP with over six years of experience building high-transaction distributed systems in the financial sector. I specialize in Java development and have also worked as a Solutions Architect and Scrum Master, leadi... Show more

Meu nome é Alexandre e sou co-fundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, escritor, professor, e especialista em educação de filhos e relacionamentos familiares. Além dessas atividades, também pratico jiu-jitsu, karatê e boxe.

Minha trajetória profissional é marcada por uma ampla e diversificada experiência. Já atuei como gerente de projeto, gerente de contrato, auditor, coordenador de auditoria, e Scrum Master. Ao longo dos anos, formei diversos times de gestores e funcionários em Scrum e metodologias ágeis, contribuindo significativamente para a evolução profissional de muitos.

Minha formação acadêmica inclui pós-graduação em Governança em Tecnologia, MBA em Auditoria Interna, MBA em Gestão de Operações e Serviços, e graduação em Tecnologia em Processamento de Dados, além de uma pós-graduação em Redes de Computadores. Além disso, sou graduando em Psicanálise e Teologia. Esse conjunto de qualificações me permite abordar temas complexos com profundidade e clareza.

Sou autor de vários livros, que refletem tanto minha paixão pela escrita quanto meu compromisso com a disseminação do conhecimento. Entre minhas obras estão:

Amores Perdidos: Contos e Poesias de um Coração que Transborda Sentimentos
Auditoria com a Utilização de Métodos Ágeis e Uso de Analytics: Metodologia Ágil a Serviço da Auditoria
Pai de Multidões: Cura e Libertação na Paternidade
Casei de Novo e Agora?: Os Meus, os Dela e os Nossos
Então Você Quer Ser um Scrum Master?
Do You Want to Be a Scrum Master? (English Edition)
Histórias Não Contadas do Banco
Reuniões Ágeis
Minha abordagem combina rigor técnico com uma visão prática e acessível, o que torna minhas palestras informativas e envolventes. Estou confiante de que minha experiência e habilidades podem agregar valor ao seu evento, proporcionando aos participantes insights valiosos e aplicáveis.

Meu nome é Alexandre e sou co-fundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, escritor, professor, e especialista em educação de filhos e relacionamentos familiares. Além dessas atividades, também pratico jiu-jitsu, karatê e boxe. Minha trajetória profissional ... Show more

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph with enterprise cloud solutions to deliver scalable, AI-driven applications. A Delaware AWS Community Leader (AWS Builder) and active IEEE member, Seetaram has co-authored research papers in data science and is recognized for his contributions to fraud detection, cloud-native architectures, and performance optimization. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, he frequently conducts workshops and mentors teams on building secure, reliable, and high-impact AI solutions.

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Gen... Show more

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this by providing mentoring sessions, guest lectures to university courses and helping to lead D&I initiatives.

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this... Show more

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore accounting truly transformative.

He leads with clarity, compassion, and conviction, creating solutions that help businesses elevate. At Indian Muneem, his focus remains steadfast: driving innovation, delivering impact, and creating a legacy that empowers growth on a global scale.

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore acc... Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more

Marco Kelderman is een ervaren Enterprise Architect bij AZL, met meer dan 25 jaar ervaring in de financiële sector. Hij behaalde een Master Degree in Enterprise IT Architecture aan de Antwerp Management School. Gedurende zijn carrière heeft Marco verschillende grote bedrijfstransformaties ontworpen

Marco Kelderman is een ervaren Enterprise Architect bij AZL, met meer dan 25 jaar ervaring in de financiële sector. Hij behaalde een Master Degree in Enterprise IT Architecture aan de Antwerp Management School. Gedurende zijn carrière heeft Marco ve... Show more

Vivaldo Cândido é Engenheiro Informático e Especialista em Desenvolvimento de Soluções Tecnológicas, reconhecido pela sua capacidade de transformar desafios complexos em soluções digitais inovadoras. Actua como Responsável pelo Departamento de IT da Mwango Brain, onde lidera iniciativas de modernização tecnológica, integração de plataformas e transformação digital orientada a resultados.

Paralelamente, desempenha funções como Técnico de Análise e Desenvolvimento de Soluções na Unitel, contribuindo para a construção de sistemas de grande escala e processos críticos que sustentam milhões de utilizadores a nível nacional.

Scrum Master certificado e Especialista em Jira, Vivaldo domina metodologias ágeis, gestão de processos, modelação empresarial e frameworks modernas de produtividade. É igualmente formado em BPM e BPMN, reforçando a sua capacidade de alinhar tecnologia, processos e estratégia organizacional.

Recentemente, consolidou o seu posicionamento no panorama tecnológico global através da certificação Advanced Digital Transformation & AI, fortalecendo a sua competência na aplicação de inteligência artificial em projectos corporativos. Participou também no Function1, um dos eventos mais avançados de AI e inovação tecnológica realizado no Dubai, onde teve contacto direto com líderes mundiais, tendências emergentes e práticas de ponta em AI/ML.

Nos últimos anos, tem aprofundado o seu foco em componentes de Inteligência Artificial e Machine Learning, integrando estas tecnologias nos seus projectos, nos seus estudos e na sua visão de futuro para o ecossistema digital angolano.

Além da sua vertente técnica, é Educador Financeiro, Investidor e Empreendedor, dedicando-se a promover literacia financeira, autonomia económica e mentalidade de crescimento entre jovens profissionais. A sua abordagem multidisciplinar faz dele uma das vozes mais influentes na interseção entre tecnologia, inovação, negócios e desenvolvimento humano em Angola.

Vivaldo Cândido é Engenheiro Informático e Especialista em Desenvolvimento de Soluções Tecnológicas, reconhecido pela sua capacidade de transformar desafios complexos em soluções digitais inovadoras. Actua como Responsável pelo Departamento de IT da ... Show more

As a Digitalisation Expert within the Finance sector, my background spans over 6 years of dedicated experience in data analysis and visualization. Specializing in the development of user-friendly, visually engaging dashboards, my focus lies in enabling businesses to derive data-informed decisions. Proficiency extends to the utilization of essential tools like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL, integral to my role in executing BI projects while adhering to agile and scrum methodologies. Proficiently operating both autonomously and as part of collaborative teams, my aim is to ensure optimal efficiency in project outcomes.

As a Digitalisation Expert within the Finance sector, my background spans over 6 years of dedicated experience in data analysis and visualization. Specializing in the development of user-friendly, visually engaging dashboards, my focus lies in enabli... Show more

Hriday Gabhawalla is a rising professional in business process solutions, currently working at Deloitte in India, where he leverages his expertise to drive efficiency and innovation in operational workflows. Holding a commerce background from Narsee Monjee College of Commerce & Economics and pursuing the globally recognized ACCA qualification, Hriday combines academic excellence with hands-on industry experience.
He is also the creator of the LinkedIn newsletter The Automated Advantage, where he delivers weekly insights on practical frameworks for harnessing AI to transform business processes.
His passion for rebuilding workflows isn't just theoretical. While still a student, he was struck by how most accounting software failed to enforce fundamental financial controls, forcing users into manual bypasses. He realized this "control gap" was an architecture problem.
This led him to build "ProAcc," a full-stack MVP to prove that robust, auditable controls—like Segregation of Duties—can be embedded directly into a modern web app. For the project, he used Next.js 15, TypeScript, and Google's Genkit to build a system that enforces a "Maker-Checker" workflow and immutable audit trails from the ground up.
An engaging and forward-thinking speaker, Hriday excels at demystifying automation and its impact on finance. His talk offers a unique perspective: he doesn't just discuss theory; he provides an actionable, code-level blueprint drawn from his multifaceted journey.
Beyond the professional realm, Hriday is a dedicated HYROX athlete, having recently competed in the 2025 Mumbai event, demonstrating his commitment to holistic growth.

Hriday Gabhawalla is a rising professional in business process solutions, currently working at Deloitte in India, where he leverages his expertise to drive efficiency and innovation in operational workflows. Holding a commerce background from Narsee ... Show more

Ambica Dixit is a Principal Partner for Data, AI & Robotics at VedArc, where she leads large-scale data modernisation and AI strategy initiatives across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in enterprise AI, modern data platforms, and agentic systems, with a strong focus on the responsible, secure, and sustainable use of AI in complex organisations. Ambica is known for guiding enterprises from early experimentation toward safe, governed, and production-grade AI adoption, ensuring strategic alignment while enabling high-quality execution across multidisciplinary teams. She works extensively with regulated sectors including energy, forestry, finance, and public service agencies, bringing together strategy, technology, and governance to deliver measurable, real-world outcomes.

Ambica Dixit is a Principal Partner for Data, AI & Robotics at VedArc, where she leads large-scale data modernisation and AI strategy initiatives across New Zealand and Australia. She specialises in enterprise AI, modern data platforms, and agentic s... Show more

I spent my career in designing and managing enterprise scale data solutions with fundamental building blocks of Reliability, Security, Scalability, Governance and Maintainability in business-critical private and public cloud data platforms in financial domain.
Architecting the operationalization aspect in a client facing role, delivering relational and advanced analytics solution for large scale Operational and Data Warehouse implementations with focus on learning and innovation remained a constant part of my data journey.
Currently I am leading enterprise scale cloud data migrations in SQL Server/Snowflake/Azure SQL/Managed Instance/PostgreSQL and am involved with delivery of next generation Data & AI solutions using various data platforms. Also, I am managing large on/offshore teams, applying inclusive leadership, vendor management and technical skills.
As a woman in tech and part of data community, I have advanced with grit to create an impact, work with the mindset of ‘how I can’, passion for continuous learning and delivering results.
** I am board member of the New England SQL Server User Group, part of Snowflake Data Superhero 2025 program, member of PASS, speaker in PAAS Summit/Snowflake User Group/Azure Data User Groups/Data Saturdays/SQLBits. **

I spent my career in designing and managing enterprise scale data solutions with fundamental building blocks of Reliability, Security, Scalability, Governance and Maintainability in business-critical private and public cloud data platforms in financi... Show more

Aki Asahara, Ph.D., is an AI systems performance engineer and the Chief Marketing Officer at Fixstars. With a doctorate in astrophysics and more than 15 years of hands-on engineering and project management experience, he specializes in GPU performance engineering for large-scale AI training and inference workloads. His work spans autonomous driving, finance, healthcare, and industrial AI applications, with expertise in distributed training, mixed-precision optimization, and cluster-level observability on NVIDIA H100/H200/B200 architectures.

Aki serves as a Session Chair and Speaker at HPC Asia 2026 and has delivered invited talks at multiple GenAI-focused conferences in Japan. He also represents Fixstars as an exhibitor at the Supercomputing Conference (SC). He contributes to publications in AI systems performance engineering and leads industry projects that significantly improve throughput and cost efficiency.

Aki Asahara, Ph.D., is an AI systems performance engineer and the Chief Marketing Officer at Fixstars. With a doctorate in astrophysics and more than 15 years of hands-on engineering and project management experience, he specializes in GPU performanc... Show more

Chris Plank is a Enterprise Architect, Product Owner and Platform as a Product evangelist working for NatWest Bank in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been leading a Platform as a Product initiative within the Bank SINCE 2023 looking to radically change the Banks approach to provisioning and maintaining services. Outside of work, Chris is a passionate catch-and-release Fly Fisherman and Landscape Photographer.

Chris Plank is a Enterprise Architect, Product Owner and Platform as a Product evangelist working for NatWest Bank in Edinburgh, Scotland. He has been leading a Platform as a Product initiative within the Bank SINCE 2023 looking to radically change t... Show more

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial services industry.

As Founder and Principal of The Real Wealth Coterie, a financial planning and wealth management firm, and Lazetta & Associates, a speaking and business consulting firm, Lazetta equips individuals and leaders to align their finances with their vision and values and achieve sustainable wealth. She is passionate about amplifying culture, talent, life, and money, and extends her expertise through public speaking, writing, consulting, and coaching.

Lazetta was named one of Crain's New York Business Notable Black Leaders and Executives and one of the top 10 of Investopedia’s 100 Top Financial Advisors for three consecutive years. Lazetta's national media presence includes TV appearances on NBC, CNBC, and CheddarNews and mentions in the WSJ, NY Times, LA Times, and Black Enterprise.

Lazetta Rainey Braxton, MBA, CFP® is a high-impact, solution-oriented founder with a proven track record of building successful entrepreneurial ventures, driving innovation, and navigating the complexity of cultural competency in the financial servic... Show more

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With a legacy of scaling engineering teams and managing complex transformations, I excel in integrating strategic thinking with hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and cloud solutions.

Over the last 15 years I have built and led engineering teams in Financial Services and Insurance, cloud infrastructure and startups. I also contributed to global communities such as Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF), co-authored several research papers on AIOps and Decision Making and publicly spoken on different events such as Kubecon, Deloitte NextGen(AI) Cloud Transformation Summit and Cloud Native Days.

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With... Show more

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer and passionate about solving complex emerging finance, digital payment, identity and payment product problems using scalable, secure, future-proof and innovative approach. Vijay also led multiple EMVCo, eCommerce, Mobile SE/HCE Payments technology initiatives as lead architect and engineer. Vijay has worked on large industry led financial services & payments technology integration projects including Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Click to Pay and FDX Open Banking integrations, Pay with Rewards, Contactless Mass Transit acceptance etc.

Vijay Soni is an Expert Architect & Engineer at Discover's business technology department. He architected and designed Discover's cloud native Open banking and Click to Pay ecommerce Digital Wallet Payments platforms. He is seasoned software engineer... 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

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solutions that shape the future of enterprise technology.

He is the Co-founder of Quantum Computing India and previously served as a Developer Advocate at the London Stock Exchange Group, where he bridged advanced engineering with real-world application across global developer ecosystems. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert for AI/ML (GenAI) and an AWS Community Builder, Shadab also holds certifications in AWS Machine Learning Specialty and Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineering.

A TEDx speaker and active contributor to the Davos Digital Council, Shadab operates at the intersection of emerging technologies, policy, and innovation strategy. He has presented at premier global platforms including the Data Engineering Summit, Quantum Innovation Summit, Google Developer Groups (GDG), and AWS events, where he actively champions AI governance, workforce development, and national innovation ecosystems.

An accomplished author and researcher, Shadab is the co-author of a book on Quantum Computing in Finance, merging academic insight with practical execution. Through ongoing mentorship, technical workshops, and hackathon leadership, he plays a pivotal role in addressing the global AI & Quantum talent gap—particularly in the United States—and advancing the responsible deployment of frontier technologies.

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solution... Show more

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has guided over 50 small businesses to transform their operations, achieve sustainable profitability, and build confidence in their financial decisions. Specializing in cash flow optimization, strategic planning, and due diligence for business transactions, she brings a unique blend of expertise and accessibility to her work.

A passionate speaker and educator, Natalie is known for breaking down complex financial concepts into practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her recent engagements include workshops like the Small Business KPI Workshop and live sessions on cash flow management. As a trusted advisor, she helps business owners move beyond gut feelings to data-driven decisions.

Natalie is committed to making finance approachable, often drawing from her deep industry knowledge across professional services, construction, SaaS, and manufacturing. Outside of her professional life, she is dedicated to supporting small business communities and fostering financial literacy.

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has... Show more

Director of Data and AI with 18 years of extensive experience specializing in architecting and implementing complex data solutions tailored for the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance sectors. My expertise encompasses Digital Solution Architecture, Advanced Data Engineering, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Regulatory Reporting, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and data integrity.

I possess niche skills in AI model development and deployment, including proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) algorithms that enhance predictive analytics capabilities. In Data Architecture, I excel in designing cloud-native architectures, implementing data lakes, and optimizing data warehousing solutions. My Data Governance expertise includes establishing frameworks for data stewardship, data quality management, and compliance with regulations such as HIPPA and GDPR.

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed scalable data models and architectures that support real-time analytics and machine learning initiatives, driving enhanced decision-making and operational efficiencies. In the Healthcare industry, I have led projects that align data governance practices with regulatory standards, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information while maximizing the utility of health data for clinical insights. In the Life Insurance sector, I have engineered data solutions that optimize underwriting processes and claims management through the integration of advanced analytics. In Finance, I have focused on improving compliance reporting mechanisms, employing sophisticated analytics to ensure accuracy and timeliness in submissions to regulatory bodies.

My leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning data architecture strategies with overarching business goals. I advocate for a culture of innovation, empowering teams to explore emerging technologies and methodologies that promote continuous improvement. I am passionate about mentoring emerging data professionals and sharing best practices in data management and governance to foster organizational growth.

In summary, my extensive background as a Director of Data and AI equips me to deliver sophisticated data solutions that effectively address the unique challenges within the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance industries, while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational capabilities.

Director of Data and AI with 18 years of extensive experience specializing in architecting and implementing complex data solutions tailored for the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance sectors. My expertise encompasses Digital Solution Architectur... Show more

Suresh Nageswaran is a hands-on engineer with over 25 years of building solutions for wealth management and investment banking. An AWS-certified architect, he codes in Rust to deliver real-time payment systems, AI-driven advisor tools, and regulatory compliance platforms for Fortune 50 clients. Also a Linux enthusiast and open source contributor, Suresh collaborates with business and technology leaders to solve business challenges with practical, high-impact technology platforms.

Suresh Nageswaran is a hands-on engineer with over 25 years of building solutions for wealth management and investment banking. An AWS-certified architect, he codes in Rust to deliver real-time payment systems, AI-driven advisor tools, and regulatory... Show more

Pradeep is an accomplished technology leader with over 17+ years of experience in driving digital transformation across banking, IoT, and cloud domains. As Head of Architecture at Danske Bank, Pradeep has led large-scale modernization projects, including the migration of legacy systems to cloud-native solutions using cutting-edge technologies like event-driven architecture and domain-driven design. He is a NEXT100 CIO Awardee, recognized for his expertise in building scalable, future-ready platforms. A passionate advocate for innovation and collaboration, Pradeep regularly contributes to thought leadership through industry events, sharing insights on architecture, IoT, and agile practices.

Pradeep is an accomplished technology leader with over 17+ years of experience in driving digital transformation across banking, IoT, and cloud domains. As Head of Architecture at Danske Bank, Pradeep has led large-scale modernization projects, inclu... Show more

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Management for Ippon USA, a technology consultancy that supports digital transformation, data & cloud modernization and organizational change management. Recently Grant finds passion coaching regional & community banks on data & AI strategy.

Favorite successes -
1) taking a 2-sided market startup redesign from seed round to multi-million Series A;
2) reducing a community bank's account opening by more than 300% that helped support more than $1B in new assets; and
3) playing a leading role in a F500 bank's deployment and rollout of custom agent servicing app for +1500 agents.

Problem obsessed for +15 years, Grant's path to product started in traditional advertising before spending the last dozen years shaping digital products from startup to enterprise. Grant operates as Banking Strategist and Head Coach of Product Manage... Show more