Experienced Data & Business Analyst with experience in fintech, telecom, and consulting, specializing in credit risk analytics, portfolio performance monitoring, and data-driven strategy. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, and predictive modeling to deliver actionable insights and optimize lending decisions.

Experienced Data & Business Analyst with experience in fintech, telecom, and consulting, specializing in credit risk analytics, portfolio performance monitoring, and data-driven strategy. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, and predictive modeling to de... Show more

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

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

Paul is a seasoned data professional with over 30 years in Ireland’s financial services industry, bringing deep expertise in data transformation, analytics, and business intelligence.

Paul is a seasoned data professional with over 30 years in Ireland’s financial services industry, bringing deep expertise in data transformation, analytics, and business intelligence. Show more

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

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

Ravi Rane, Senior Software Engineering Manager, is a technology lead on the Enterprise Data team, bringing over 18 years of experience in developing scalable and resilient data platforms. His background spans both startups and major corporations within the payment and banking sectors, including Capital One. Ravi is dedicated to fostering collaborative environments that prioritize clean code, scalable architecture and continuous delivery, ensuring the successful launch of impactful products.

Ravi Rane, Senior Software Engineering Manager, is a technology lead on the Enterprise Data team, bringing over 18 years of experience in developing scalable and resilient data platforms. His background spans both startups and major corporations with... Show more

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

I am a Microsoft Data Platform MVP | aMicrosoft Certified Data analyst Associate, a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant with professional qualifications from Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana(ICAG) and Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK (CIMA).

I am also a Microsoft Certified Trainer and Microsoft Certified Excel 2016 Expert.

As a Data analyst and Finance Professional, I am passionate about using emerging technologies and tools to generate forward looking and actionable insights to support business decisions.

I have 4+ working experience in the Banking and Investment industry in Ghana. I have expertise in Data analytics, financial modeling, Data visualization and storytelling, Dashboard designing, financial analytics and reporting.

I am a Microsoft Data Platform MVP | aMicrosoft Certified Data analyst Associate, a Chartered Accountant and a Chartered Global Management Accountant with professional qualifications from Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana(ICAG) and Chartered ... Show more

25 years in the Financial Services industry, 12 of those years focused on data.

25 years in the Financial Services industry, 12 of those years focused on data. Show more

Joris is a seasoned technology enthusiast whose journey began with early explorations on Microsoft DOS. From navigating command lines to launching games, his curiosity has evolved into a passion for making a significant impact in the tech world.

As the Lead Developer of an international team at ING, he plays a pivotal role in ensuring seamless and secure transactions through Bancontact, Payconiq, and Wero payments. With a commitment to excellence, Joris drives innovation and efficiency, enhancing the customer experience globally.

A dedicated mentor and motivator, Joris thrives on sharing knowledge and inspiring colleagues to reach their full potential. Continuous improvement is at the heart of his professional ethos, with a daily focus on personal and team growth.

Outside of work, he enjoys quality time with friends and family, engaging in sports, and running. A tech-savvy individual, Joris also indulges in home automation projects and self-hosted IT solutions, blending a love for technology with everyday life.

Joris is a seasoned technology enthusiast whose journey began with early explorations on Microsoft DOS. From navigating command lines to launching games, his curiosity has evolved into a passion for making a significant impact in the tech world. A... Show more

Yamini Kannan is a Network Engineer at Jane Street Capital with a Master's in Information Systems from NYU. She has extensive experience in network infrastructure at leading companies including Meta and Cisco, focusing on automation and network reliability improvements. Currently specializing in financial services infrastructure, she brings expertise in cloud security and FinTech applications. She holds multiple Cisco certifications and has a strong background in network engineering and cybersecurity.

Yamini Kannan is a Network Engineer at Jane Street Capital with a Master's in Information Systems from NYU. She has extensive experience in network infrastructure at leading companies including Meta and Cisco, focusing on automation and network relia... Show more

Global Audit and Risk Leader with over 18 years of experience in internal auditing, cybersecurity, technology risk, and enterprise governance within banking, capital markets, and multilateral development institutions. Proven track record of leading strategic audit transformations, driving innovation in risk-based audit methodologies, and advising C-suite executives and Boards. Currently serving as Chief Information Technology Auditor at the African Development Bank Group, with direct involvement in institutional governance, strategic planning, and oversight of a multinational audit team. Known for championing technology integration in audit, promoting agile methodologies, and strengthening organizational resilience.

Global Audit and Risk Leader with over 18 years of experience in internal auditing, cybersecurity, technology risk, and enterprise governance within banking, capital markets, and multilateral development institutions. Proven track record of leading s... Show more

10+ years of Exp

10+ years of Exp Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liquid Terminal, the first all-In terminal to provide best-execution across all tradable assets.

Alpha Transform Holdings (ATH) has three distinct business lines. Asset Management and Venture Investing, this includes Alpha Sigma Capital Web 3 Fund and Alpha Liquid OTC Momentum Fund. ATH second business line are Products and Services that assist digital asset market participants. These products include Content Syndicate and Blockchain Wire. With over 4500 customers, Blockchain Wire is the leading press release news distribution in crypto.

Enzo is the founder of the Alpha Liquid Terminal, dedicated to creating a single terminal that can be leveraged across market participants for research, investing and trading in cryptocurrencies, RWAs, private share markets, equities, and options, empowered by AI.

Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer of Transform Group. Transform Group represented the launch of over 47% of the alt-coin market capitalization in 2019 and was the head of international strategy and innovation at OKX.

Throughout his career, Enzo has raised $1B as a corporate strategist, private equity partner and M&A entrepreneur. Mr. Villani was co-founder of Nasdaq Global Corporate Solutions, and two strategic M&A consolidations focused in the areas of public company stakeholder solutions. Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer representing over 10,000 public company including the Nasdaq 100, DJIA, and FTSE 50. Mr. Villani holds an MBA from The Johnson School at Cornell University.

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liqu... Show more

Leading the charge for Backpack in Europe, an ecosystem comprising Backpack Exchange, a fully regulated crypto exchange, Backpack Wallet, a self-custodial wallet, and Mad Lads, the top NFT community on Solana.

Brings 14+ years of experience working at global financial institutions, new ventures and regulated virtual assets service providers, lectures about Crypto at the College of Europe, the leading postgraduate school for European public policy, and is a proud MadLad.

Leading the charge for Backpack in Europe, an ecosystem comprising Backpack Exchange, a fully regulated crypto exchange, Backpack Wallet, a self-custodial wallet, and Mad Lads, the top NFT community on Solana. Brings 14+ years of experience workin... Show more

With 13+ years at Barclays, Deloitte and now at 3VRM, Andrew drives digital transformation through strategic expertise and global technology implementations

With 13+ years at Barclays, Deloitte and now at 3VRM, Andrew drives digital transformation through strategic expertise and global technology implementations Show more

Jamie Trull is a Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist who helps small business owners understand the finance side of their business. Prior to becoming an online entrepreneur, Jamie spent her career rising in the ranks of Finance Leadership in the Coca-Cola System. After leaving the Corporate world in search of a more balanced and fulfilling life, Jamie leveraged her background and her CPA designation to serve women-owned businesses as a Virtual CFO. Recognizing that there was a lack of truly accessible and understandable financial education resources for small business owners, Jamie pivoted her business toward creating resources to help fill that gap and impact more people. Today Jamie has helped tens of thousands of business owners feel more confident about their finances through her resources and programs.
Jamie recently founded a second business, Power in Numbers, which is a marketplace designed to allow small business owners to access digital products and services offered by a variety of financial professionals.

Jamie Trull is a Financial Literacy Coach and Profit Strategist who helps small business owners understand the finance side of their business. Prior to becoming an online entrepreneur, Jamie spent her career rising in the ranks of Finance Leadership ... Show more

Henry Gilbert, PhD is Head of AI & Data Infrastructure at Arta Finance, where he leads global teams building low‑latency trading pipelines, large‑scale data‑ingestion systems, and the LLM‑powered advisory agents that serve Arta’s clients. A former principal engineer in quantitative finance, Henry has spent the past year translating that rigor into safe, regulator‑ready large‑language‑model tooling for wealth management. He is a seasoned presenter, with talks ranging from deep‑tech LLM conferences to live investor demos, and is equally comfortable coding on the front line or steering cross‑functional engineering roadmaps. ​

Henry Gilbert, PhD is Head of AI & Data Infrastructure at Arta Finance, where he leads global teams building low‑latency trading pipelines, large‑scale data‑ingestion systems, and the LLM‑powered advisory agents that serve Arta’s clients. A former pr... Show more

Denis joined Morgan Stanley in March, 2023 as an Enterprise Architect within Tech Strategy. In this role, he partners with the divisional architecture groups maturing the architectural culture and enabling Tech Strategy and Modernization initiatives across the firm.

Prior to joining Morgan Stanley, Denis served as a Director of Transformation & Innovation for the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC). In that role, he was responsible for architecture frameworks, enablement pipelines and product/service lines for Private and Public Cloud. Prior to that role, Denis led the firms first DevOps Program that included the introduction of Agile, Application and Infrastructure Modernization and Developer Productivity initiatives. In both roles, he was an active advocate for developer productivity, architecture as a service and open-source initiatives.

Denis passionate about client impact, delivering value and maturing the organization by bringing technology and business together.

Denis joined Morgan Stanley in March, 2023 as an Enterprise Architect within Tech Strategy. In this role, he partners with the divisional architecture groups maturing the architectural culture and enabling Tech Strategy and Modernization initiatives ... Show more

Ionut Sontea is an experienced Agile Organizational Coach with more than 12 years’ experience working in different agile roles from Scrum Master to Agile Coach.

Working in the Head-Office team of Agile Coaches that supports the change of the entire Group into an adaptive organization.

While extensively supporting 2 of the Raiffeisen Network Banks in their overall adaptive transformation, he has worked on all levels of the organization, wearing different hats based on the needs: change agent, organizational coach, scrum master, personal coach, team coach, trainer or mentor.

In his role he is working with different areas of the organization from platform to product and customer journey teams, helping business and IT work together in their agile journey.

Ionut Sontea is an experienced Agile Organizational Coach with more than 12 years’ experience working in different agile roles from Scrum Master to Agile Coach. Working in the Head-Office team of Agile Coaches that supports the change of the enti... Show more

Alan is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years in digital transformation and operational excellence across the investment banking sector. Spearheading multimillion-pound initiatives in technology change, pricing and regulatory compliance in the UK, Europe, and the US, he's known for driving strategy and commercial success using disruptive technology and customer-centric delivery.

Alan is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years in digital transformation and operational excellence across the investment banking sector. Spearheading multimillion-pound initiatives in technology change, pricing and regulatory compliance in the ... Show more

John has been in the world of card present and card not present for the last 20+ years. John has partnered and implemented B2C and B2B global payment solutions with some of the most influential software companies (including Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, Epicor, Intuit, Eci Solutions, McKesson, and NCR, etc.) in the world.

John has a strong background in Microsoft F&O and BC payments, Marketplaces, mobile payments, Installment payments, PCI, VISA VMPI, PSD2, GDPR, e-wallets, ACH, tax management, Card Account Updater, Level 2 & 3, and end to end encrypted payment solutions.

John has been in the world of card present and card not present for the last 20+ years. John has partnered and implemented B2C and B2B global payment solutions with some of the most influential software companies (including Microsoft, Oracle, Salesfo... Show more

David is a Senior DevOps Engineer / Technical Manager with a strong background in software engineering. He leverages his diverse expertise to consult for both local and international companies, with a particular focus on startups. David brings significant experience from the FinTech industry, where he has honed his skills in designing and implementing robust, scalable cloud solutions. Passionate about knowledge sharing and community building, he actively volunteers and speaks at technology events, contributing to the growth of the tech ecosystem.

David is a Senior DevOps Engineer / Technical Manager with a strong background in software engineering. He leverages his diverse expertise to consult for both local and international companies, with a particular focus on startups. David brings signif... Show more

Started in Systems and Security Engineering, shifted into Enterprise Risk and Privacy, and been building API platforms for the last 15 years for banks and fintechs. My motivations include using APIs as value accelerators, working with startups to drive innovation with the right guardrails, and connecting companies in new ways.

Started in Systems and Security Engineering, shifted into Enterprise Risk and Privacy, and been building API platforms for the last 15 years for banks and fintechs. My motivations include using APIs as value accelerators, working with startups to dr... Show more

Andrei Moskalev is the CEO of Integrated Technology Laboratory LLC and the founder of several innovative ventures & continues to channel his passion for technology into creating cutting-edge solutions across diverse industries, including Healthcare, Cybersecurity, Finance & Human Resource. Andrei is a strong advocate for youth engagement in technology & organized global "Kids in Technology" bootcamp series, inspiring children to explore the possibilities of technology through hands-on learning.

Andrei Moskalev is the CEO of Integrated Technology Laboratory LLC and the founder of several innovative ventures & continues to channel his passion for technology into creating cutting-edge solutions across diverse industries, including Healthcare, ... Show more

Vinod is a influential technology leader at the forefront of AI applications in the financial sector. With a deep passion for artificial intelligence, he has extensive expertise in developing and implementing LLMs and GenAI systems. Vinod's innovative work focuses on leveraging these cutting-edge technologies to transform market analysis, risk assessment, and trading strategies. He is a strong advocate for ethical AI and responsible implementation of AI solutions in sensitive financial environments. Vinod's expertise extends to architecting cloud-scale AI/ML platforms, where he consistently pushes the boundaries of what's possible in financial technology. As an avid explorer of open-source AI technologies, he is committed to harnessing the power of data-driven insights to drive innovation in global markets. His unique blend of AI expertise and financial acumen establishes Vinod as a thought leader.

Vinod with his extensive experience in high-frequency, low-latency fixed-income electronic trading platforms excels at aligning business goals with technology strategies to maximize product value, translating complex strategies into effective engineering solutions. Committed to quality and efficiency, Vinod focuses on empowering cross-functional teams, delivering incremental features, and consistently seeking stakeholder feedback. He is adept at leading the design of complex architectures and finding workable solutions through practical experimentation and proofs of concept (POCs).

Beyond his professional work, Vinod is a strong advocate for community knowledge sharing. He writes for InfoQ on AI, ML, and Data Engineering.

Vinod is a influential technology leader at the forefront of AI applications in the financial sector. With a deep passion for artificial intelligence, he has extensive expertise in developing and implementing LLMs and GenAI systems. Vinod's innovativ... Show more

Brian O'Kane serves as the distinguished President and CEO of the O'Kane Group of Companies and as the head of Klarke Investments, managing a diverse real estate portfolio that includes multi-family buildings, office spaces, commercial properties, and industrial sites. With over twenty years of leadership, his extensive knowledge in financial management, cost accounting, and financial modeling has established him as a key figure in real estate development and investment.

In 2002, Brian founded several property development and contracting firms, significantly contributing to the transformation of Calgary's urban landscape. His role as President of Vectus from 2011 to 2015 was marked by strategic oversight of numerous redevelopment projects and the launch of new construction initiatives, significantly enhancing the city's development.

Before his immersion into real estate, Brian was pivotal in leading an oilfield equipment manufacturing company through a significant growth phase, culminating in its successful sale to an American competitor in 2001. His subsequent executive positions included CEO of Capitan Overlay Technologies, where he led a significant turnaround, and Vice President and CFO of Flotek Industries, where he spearheaded expansion and introduced innovative technological advancements.

Brian's early career involved managing the financial operations at Cassola Management, overseeing a conglomerate of 32 companies across various sectors. He also served as State Finance Manager for the Salmat Group in Australia, responsible for the financial operations of the group's New South Wales division.

Originally from Toronto, Brian moved to Sydney, Australia, at the age of seven but returned to Canada in 1991, settling in Calgary after living in Vancouver and Edmonton. He graduated with a Bachelor of Economics from Macquarie University and obtained professional accounting designations in Australia and Canada.

Brian's passion for the outdoors is evident in his love for rally racing, skiing, and boating. These activities cater to his adventurous spirit and allow him to engage with the stunning natural environment that Calgary and its surroundings offer.

Deeply committed to his community, Brian actively supports mental health and animal welfare initiatives. He advocates for pet-friendly living spaces and shares his life with Benny, a rescued dachshund, and two cats, reflecting his commitment to animal welfare.

Family is central to Brian’s life, especially his cherished time with his two grandchildren. Despite the geographical distance, they are an integral source of joy and are always a highlight of family gatherings.

Brian O'Kane's career and personal life blend professional excellence, individual passion, and community involvement. His story is a testament to his ability to lead in business while maintaining a profound commitment to his family and community, making him a respected and inspiring figure in his industry and beyond.

Brian O'Kane serves as the distinguished President and CEO of the O'Kane Group of Companies and as the head of Klarke Investments, managing a diverse real estate portfolio that includes multi-family buildings, office spaces, commercial properties, an... Show more

Vinicius is a Product Manager at iBanFirst, where he leads client experience for the company’s web platform and mobile app. With a focus on UX/UI, Open Finance, Authentication, and Foreign Exchange (FX), he is dedicated to delivering seamless and innovative solutions for B2B clients in the fintech space.

Previously, Vinicius gained experience at Stone, Startupbootcamp, and Accenture’s Innovation Lab, working on Open Banking APIs, innovation strategies, and entrepreneurship. He has also built several products leveraging AI, including an automatic translation platform integrated with OpenAI and a bulk payment processor.

Vinicius is a Product Manager at iBanFirst, where he leads client experience for the company’s web platform and mobile app. With a focus on UX/UI, Open Finance, Authentication, and Foreign Exchange (FX), he is dedicated to delivering seamless and inn... Show more