Finance & Banking

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

Markus Päivinen

Markus Päivinen

Markus is an innovative speaker with a strong focus on efficiency. His expertise in M365, Azure, Monitoring and Device Management continues to deepen, particularly in the areas of security, product stack, and user identities. Additionally, Markus possesses extensive knowledge in consulting and training, specializing in the latest Microsoft security products and features.

Markus is an innovative speaker with a strong focus on efficiency. His expertise in M365, Azure, Monitoring and Device Management continues to deepen, particularly in the areas of security, product stack, and user identities. Additionally, Markus pos... Show more

Filippo Cappellaro

Filippo Cappellaro

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System, MS DCCP, W365 and Azure Virtual Desktop. Complex migration and M365 adoption projects. Management of the pre-sales phase with relations with C-Level customers, definition of economic targets, High-Level and Low-Level project, staffing resources for delivery, management of economic, legal, contractual and capability components.
Supervision and management of projects during delivery and post go-live service.

SISA certified Solution Architect in the Modern Workplace area at Avanade. For enterprise, corporate and SMB level projects in all markets, managing complete solutions on Microsoft Platform Modernization technologies: Mffice 365, Intune, Phone System... Show more

Brackly Murunga

Brackly Murunga

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech.

He was the Lead AI/ML Engineer at Phindor LTD before transitioning to BAT Kenya as a data scientist. He currently is a portfolio data scientist at M-KOPA.

Brackly Murunga is a Machine learning researcher with a professional background in applied data science and machine learning with a career spanning half a decade in multiple industries including Tech, FMCG and Fintech. He was the Lead AI/ML Engine... Show more

Christopher Geckert

Christopher Geckert

I've started 2014 into the consulting business and had several projects, with all SQL Server components, regarding data plattforms. Since 2020 I'm doing only Azure Projects, starting from Setup Data Landing Zones, transforming, analyze and display data. On 2022 I've started my own business.

I've started 2014 into the consulting business and had several projects, with all SQL Server components, regarding data plattforms. Since 2020 I'm doing only Azure Projects, starting from Setup Data Landing Zones, transforming, analyze and display da... Show more

Andre ÁGIL Sanches

Andre ÁGIL Sanches

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000!

* “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets

* Results man: $3 billion in benefits generated, +500 companies transformed, +150K people impacted, R$500 million projects, +1K live podcasts, +2K people as a manager, +700 mentoring sessions and +600 lectures given

* From the dirt road to international speaker, from intern to CEO, proud of his son Bernardo’s overcoming when dealing with near death

* Recognized Executive and Mentor with an active presence in several startup, corporate, business, entrepreneurial, event and in-company ecosystems

* Bachelor’s/Master’s in Analytics USP, 2 post-graduate degrees, electronics technician, +100 courses, Serial Learner

* Expert Speaker and Professional Mentor most sought after on the topic of AGILITY

* Successful serial executive for large companies SPTuris, Citibank, Itaú, everis, Ambev

* Founder/CEO of the first AGILITY HUB in the world UNIVERSO ÁGIL, Agile Women movement, Rádio ÁGIL, Ágil Store and we are just getting started...

* AMATEUR KART driver, Founder of CKC Copa Kart dos Camaradas 2008, Blood donor, Supporter of dozens of Communities

* Andre was born Sanches and adopted ÁGIL as his surname for ACCELERATION OF RESULTS, being a PIONEER in BRAZIL in AGILITY since 2000! * “Businessman” with 5 startups: 1 marriage, 2 children and 2 pets * Results man: $3 billion in benefits gene... Show more

Luiz Eduardo Labriola

Luiz Eduardo Labriola

Curioso, palestrante, docente.
Venho contribuindo tanto no mundo empresarial quanto no mundo acadêmico compartilhando o melhor que possuo para ajudar as pessoas e as organizações a atingirem seus resultados.
+ de 10 anos atuando dentro do delivery em diversas funções (Gerente de Projetos, Delivery Manager, Agilista) entregando resultados.
+ de 5 anos compartilhando conhecimento em projetos, agilidade, experiência do cliente.
Autor do Livros Transformação Digital no Brasil e Experiência do Cliente pela Jornada Colaborativa.
Atualmente exercer a função de Vice Presidente de Desenvolvimento Profissional no PMI Rio de Janeiro.

Curioso, palestrante, docente. Venho contribuindo tanto no mundo empresarial quanto no mundo acadêmico compartilhando o melhor que possuo para ajudar as pessoas e as organizações a atingirem seus resultados. + de 10 anos atuando dentro do delivery... Show more

Jonathan Ward

Jonathan Ward

Agile transformation expert and author Jon Ward drives tangible results in global enterprises. With improvement exemplars slashing delivery times by 50% and reducing effort by 40%, Jon's pragmatic approach revolutionises how businesses operate. Recognised as a Thought Leader by the Agile Business Consortium, he's your go-to guide for modernising work practices in the digital age. Jon's approach blends cutting-edge agile principles with practical, real-world applications, ensuring organisations can swiftly adapt to market changes and customer demands. His innovative strategies have been successfully implemented across diverse industries, demonstrating their versatility and effectiveness. As a sought-after speaker and consultant, Jon has empowered countless teams and their leaders to embrace agile mindsets, fostering cultures of continuous improvement and innovation. His workshops and training sessions are renowned for their interactive nature and immediate applicability, leaving participants equipped with actionable insights to drive change within their organisations.

Agile transformation expert and author Jon Ward drives tangible results in global enterprises. With improvement exemplars slashing delivery times by 50% and reducing effort by 40%, Jon's pragmatic approach revolutionises how businesses operate. Recog... Show more

Rupali Ahlawat

Rupali Ahlawat

Results-Driven Marketing Strategist | Expertise in Product Marketing, GTM, Market Research & Gen AI/LLM Technologies

Results-Driven Marketing Strategist | Expertise in Product Marketing, GTM, Market Research & Gen AI/LLM Technologies Show more

V. Lee Henson

V. Lee Henson

V. Lee Henson, President and Chief Edu-tainment Officer of AgileDad, is not just an Agile coach—he’s a catalyst for transformation and a master storyteller. With over 20 years of experience and the distinction of being one of only 300 Certified Scrum Trainers worldwide, Lee has inspired thousands at global conferences and events. Known for his high-energy, down-to-earth style, he translates complex Agile concepts into relatable, actionable strategies. From working with Fortune 100 companies to empowering startups, Lee’s passion is simple: helping individuals, teams, and leaders unlock their full potential with a smile and a whole lot of impact.

V. Lee Henson, President and Chief Edu-tainment Officer of AgileDad, is not just an Agile coach—he’s a catalyst for transformation and a master storyteller. With over 20 years of experience and the distinction of being one of only 300 Certified Scrum... Show more

Mayuresh Krishna

Mayuresh Krishna

Mayuresh Krishna is the CTO and Co-Founder of initializ.ai, where he drives product engineering, building AI models and private AI services. He has previously worked at VMware Tanzu as a Solution Engineering Leader & Pivotal Software as a Senior Platform Architect.

Mayuresh Krishna is the CTO and Co-Founder of initializ.ai, where he drives product engineering, building AI models and private AI services. He has previously worked at VMware Tanzu as a Solution Engineering Leader & Pivotal Software as a Senior Plat... Show more

Guilherme Diaz-Berrio

Guilherme Diaz-Berrio

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketing analytics at Kindred Group and authored “Data Analytics for Marketing” by Packt Publishing.

With over a decade of experience in analytics, Guilherme has a proven track record in transforming data into actionable insights across various industries, including automotive with BMW Group and financial services with BMW Bank. He also led marketin... Show more

Luan Oliveira

Luan Oliveira

Managing Director with a large experience in portfolio management focused on high-end technologies to enable digital product development and lean-agile techniques to improve organizational efficacy and efficiency.

+15 years’ experience in Finance, Telecom and Public Sectors playing different roles as Digital Transformation Leader, Delivery Manager, Technical Solutions Consultant, Technical Team Leader, Developer, Business Analyst and Agile Coach.

Innovation-driven professional, always looking for solutions based on feasible technology resources that result in more effective working relationships and have a positive impact on internal and external clients.

Managing Director with a large experience in portfolio management focused on high-end technologies to enable digital product development and lean-agile techniques to improve organizational efficacy and efficiency. +15 years’ experience in Finance,... Show more

Hakim Taoussi

Hakim Taoussi

Passionné de technologie et un attrait tout particulier aux produits Microsoft, j'ai commencé dans le monde de la messagerie assez tôt en passant par MS Mail et Exchange 5.5 à maintenant Exchange Server 2019 et Exchange Online.

Suivant l'évolution des technologies et du marché, je me suis orienté dans la sécurité et plus précisément dans la sécurisation des accès, des identités et des données avec un focus particulier sur la messagerie.
Pourquoi la messagerie ? Celle ci reste l'outil collaboratif le plus utilisé et de ce fait la première des cibles d'attaques pour y voler des données ou comme rebond pour le vol d'identité et commettre des attaques de plus grandes ampleurs.

Passionné de technologie et un attrait tout particulier aux produits Microsoft, j'ai commencé dans le monde de la messagerie assez tôt en passant par MS Mail et Exchange 5.5 à maintenant Exchange Server 2019 et Exchange Online. Suivant l'évolution... Show more

Saidolim Djuraev

Saidolim Djuraev

Managed projects in FinTech, GPS and education. Worked in the FinTech industry for more than 9 years. Last 5 years working for the UK company Moneff as CTO. Passed the way from full-stack developer to IT director/CTO. Interested in improving the software development in Uzbekistan.

Managed projects in FinTech, GPS and education. Worked in the FinTech industry for more than 9 years. Last 5 years working for the UK company Moneff as CTO. Passed the way from full-stack developer to IT director/CTO. Interested in improving the soft... Show more

Sofwan Lawal

Sofwan Lawal

A seasoned Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience, primarily focusing on Backend systems. Throughout my career journey, I have had the privilege of crafting exceptional applications, leading projects with finesse, and assisting in nurturing long-lasting relationships with esteemed clients.

A seasoned Engineer with over 8 years of diverse experience, primarily focusing on Backend systems. Throughout my career journey, I have had the privilege of crafting exceptional applications, leading projects with finesse, and assisting in nurturing... Show more

Caleb John

Caleb John

John Caleb is a civil and software engineer. He has a passion for explaining complex technical concepts through clear and interesting documentation. As a technical writer, John has contributed to major platforms like FreeCodeCamp, Baeldung, and LogRocket, helping developers and tech enthusiasts in developing their skills. With a background in civil engineering and a strong interest in software development, John promotes learning through writing and believes that everyone in technology can benefit from sharing their knowledge and experience.

John Caleb is a civil and software engineer. He has a passion for explaining complex technical concepts through clear and interesting documentation. As a technical writer, John has contributed to major platforms like FreeCodeCamp, Baeldung, and LogRo... Show more

Sabjan Sama

Sabjan Sama

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformations globally. Passion about community support with learn and share and an obsessed runner.

Customer success focused, community support enthusiast and Mentor. Worked with Microsoft business applications ecosystem over 15 years delivering complex solutions with Advisory and delivery, span across several industries as part digital transformat... Show more

Pratinav Seth

Pratinav Seth

Pratinav Seth is a research scientist at Arya.ai, where he works on enhancing the reliability and interpretability of AI models. His expertise spans multiple AI domains, with a particular emphasis on creating resource-efficient models and promoting AI trustworthiness through Explainability and uncertainty quantification. A recent graduate of the Manipal Institute of Technology, he was recognized as an AAAI Undergraduate Consortium Scholar in 2023. His research has been showcased at prestigious conferences, including CVPR and NeurIPS.

Pratinav Seth is a research scientist at Arya.ai, where he works on enhancing the reliability and interpretability of AI models. His expertise spans multiple AI domains, with a particular emphasis on creating resource-efficient models and promoting A... Show more

Kris Jenkins

Kris Jenkins

Kris Jenkins is a Developer Advocate, podcast host, veteran contractor, and former Co-Founder of a successful gold-trading business. He's particularly interested in software design, functional programming, real-time systems and electronic music.

Kris Jenkins is a Developer Advocate, podcast host, veteran contractor, and former Co-Founder of a successful gold-trading business. He's particularly interested in software design, functional programming, real-time systems and electronic music. Show more

Marco Klaassen

Marco Klaassen

My name is Marco.

My passion is the development of complex software architectures, to enable companies and their developers to build scalable and high-performance software.

New technologies and open source making it possible to solve complex problems in the simplest way - they inspire me.

In my free time I like to go flying. My vacations are usually spent in the mountains to go skiing or hiking.

My name is Marco. My passion is the development of complex software architectures, to enable companies and their developers to build scalable and high-performance software. New technologies and open source making it possible to solve complex pr... Show more

Karina Gutierrez

Karina Gutierrez

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces.
He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden replicar sus sistemas con una imagen estandarizada.
Actualmente trabajo en Multiplica para el Banco Compartamos en el que he implementado un sistema de diseño y he ayudado a optimizar sus procesos en la manera de diseñar sus productos digitales.

Con más de 14 años de experiencia en el mundo del diseño. Entre los que me he especializado en experiencia de usuario y diseño de interfaces. He ayudado a empresas a encontrar su identidad y he logrado crear sistemas de diseño con los que pueden re... Show more

Arsalan Ellahi

Arsalan Ellahi

Arsalan is an emerging thought leader from New Zealand. He has one and half decades of experience including over a decade experience with DDD and event-driven architectures diversified across various industries like FinTech, FitTech, AgriTech and Banking. He has full spectrum exposure from startups, scaleups to enterprise digital transformations and modernizations. He is in the process of publishing 11 Architectural IMPAIRMENTS (a.k.a. Coupling Patterns) in Sociotechnical Systems. As a Principal Architect, he is currently leading the integration practice in Kiwibank's digital transformation journey.

Arsalan is an emerging thought leader from New Zealand. He has one and half decades of experience including over a decade experience with DDD and event-driven architectures diversified across various industries like FinTech, FitTech, AgriTech and Ban... Show more

Derek Zumsteg

Derek Zumsteg

Builder of great products and great product teams. Formerly of Expedia, Zillow, Simple Finance, and the startup world.

Builder of great products and great product teams. Formerly of Expedia, Zillow, Simple Finance, and the startup world. Show more

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins

Josh Hankins is a seasoned IT professional and leader with nearly 30 years of experience. In 1996, he started as a network engineer and transitioned to the cybersecurity field 10 years later. Beginning 2006, he worked in various cybersecurity roles, such as: a security architect, analyst, engineer and incident handler. These roles spanned businesses ranging from a Fortune 500 financial institution, a credit card processor and a global consulting company. Next, he served 9 years as the Director of Security & Incident Response for a data analytics subsidiary for the 5th largest retailer in the world. During this time, Josh successfully built and matured several cyber security programs, such as: Vulnerability Management, DevSecOps, Cyber Risk Metrics, and Incident Response for both on-prem & the cloud, respectively. Before returning to his consulting roots, as a Consulting CISO at CBTS, Josh served as the Americas Chief Technical Security Officer for a global SaaS security & compliance vendor. Here, he assisted customers in achieving their strategic business goals in a secure manner. He holds many industry certifications (a CISSP and 3 different GIAC designations.) Josh frequently presents at conferences across North America, the UK, and Europe. Lastly, he volunteers his time by mentoring others and serving on the board for a local startup.

Josh Hankins is a seasoned IT professional and leader with nearly 30 years of experience. In 1996, he started as a network engineer and transitioned to the cybersecurity field 10 years later. Beginning 2006, he worked in various cybersecurity roles, ... Show more

Costin Busioc

Costin Busioc

Product Manager with solid technical background in Engineering, Software Development, NLP/ML/AI, SaaS and Cloud technologies, with a Master Degree in NLP/AI. I love being part of innovative teams and designing solutions, from product specifications until it makes it in the hand of users.

I'm really interested in sharing ideas, discussing problems, solutions, and traveling. Colleagues know me as a creative person, dedicated, teamwork and technology enthusiast and a truly positive thinking kind of person.

Happy to hear about new opportunities and ideas.

Specialities:
- Communication, aligning multiple stakeholders on topics and planning efficient roadmaps
- Critical thinking, data-driven solution research and improving product experience through innovation
- Public Speaking & Presentations
- Teamwork & Time Management
- Golang, Python, Django, NLP/ML/AI
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Cloud technologies, SaaS
- Blockchain, Crypto, Finance
- Social Media

Fun facts:
- Traveled to 45 countries and 14 US states
- Created a TikTok video that received 22 Million Views
- Been highlighted in the Netflix series "Formula 1 Drive to Survive" - Season 6
- Lived in London and New York
- Been the Team Manager for a racing team that won #1 in the Romanian Endurance Series
- Ran 1 Marathon (4h8m / 5:53/km)
- Tried skydiving
- Had a career/tech podcast on Spotify, Apple and Youtube
- Did snorkeling between 2 tectonic plates in Iceland
- Hiked the 4-day Salkantay Trek to Machu Picchu
- Won the Best Business Award in Romania as part of the ogor.ro startup (2020)
- Finalist for the Student of the Year in Romania (2020)
- Attended Tomorrowland
- Volunteered for 10 years
- Published 2 research papers

My motto: "Be happy with what you have, while working for what you want."

Product Manager with solid technical background in Engineering, Software Development, NLP/ML/AI, SaaS and Cloud technologies, with a Master Degree in NLP/AI. I love being part of innovative teams and designing solutions, from product specifications u... Show more

Diogo Ribeiro Braga

Diogo Ribeiro Braga

Diogo Braga is a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in the intersection of AI and Graph Technology. As the lead engineer of Graph AI solutions at the globally operating Austrian IT service company EBCONT, Diogo leverages a deep understanding of algorithms to help organizations navigate complex data challenges, focusing on knowledge management and explainable AI to empower well-informed, data-driven decisions. His expertise in managing data resources and integrating advanced technologies ensures that organizations stay ahead to the rapidly evolving AI landscape.

Diogo Braga is a Machine Learning Engineer specializing in the intersection of AI and Graph Technology. As the lead engineer of Graph AI solutions at the globally operating Austrian IT service company EBCONT, Diogo leverages a deep understanding of a... Show more

Jason Bell

Jason Bell

Jason Bell, considered an elder statesperson in the world of data, machine learning, streaming data and BigData.

Over the last 18 years he's pioneered digital brokerage from commercial aviation to desk space and advised dozens of startups in the area around AI, machine learning and data governance.

During 2022 he setup ATX Global Ventures, using quant theory for startup investment strategies.

In 2014 he authored Machine Learning : Hands on for Developers and Technical Professionals, published by Wiley, a second edition was published in 2020. He also appeared in Machine Learning and the City, the uses of Machine Learning in urban planning and population studies.

Jason is also actively involved in reviewing future publication proposals for Wiley and writes the news section for Quant Finance publication wilmott.com.

Jason Bell, considered an elder statesperson in the world of data, machine learning, streaming data and BigData. Over the last 18 years he's pioneered digital brokerage from commercial aviation to desk space and advised dozens of startups in the a... Show more

Pochineni Lakshmi priyanka

Pochineni Lakshmi priyanka

I am an experienced software professional with 13 years of experience in API design & development. Currently part of API platform management team where I work on developing and hosting API gateways on Kubernetes. I am part of design and development of API Platform control plane apis or management apis for Business teams to onboard to API platform and to manage user subscriptions in the platform.

I am an experienced software professional with 13 years of experience in API design & development. Currently part of API platform management team where I work on developing and hosting API gateways on Kubernetes. I am part of design and development o... Show more

Gaynor Meilke

Gaynor Meilke

Chief Opportunity Officer, Charisma Ink, MS, CBC, CTC, CTRC-E
Gaynor Meilke is a business strategist and certified business and transformational coach. She is the owner of Charisma Ink, a marketing and B2B consulting firm that specializes in personal branding, partnerships, and digital marketing services for accounting and tax professionals. She is a ghostwriter and the author of multiple books, including Avoiding App-athy: Your Step-by-Step Guide to Winning More Sales and Customer Advocates in the Accounting Channel, The Bank Your Brain Blueprint™, and The Market Ownership Method which are available on Amazon.

Chief Opportunity Officer, Charisma Ink, MS, CBC, CTC, CTRC-E Gaynor Meilke is a business strategist and certified business and transformational coach. She is the owner of Charisma Ink, a marketing and B2B consulting firm that specializes in persona... Show more

Kay Cordewener

Kay Cordewener

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Kay is originally from the academic field of Cognitive Neuropsychology where he did research using generational AI technology at the Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam. Currently working in the field of IT in Data Analysis and Visualization.

Several years of experience working in the field of BI Visualisation and reporting for the top banks in the Dutch financial sector, with a focus on Continuity Management and Customer Journey.

Experienced in Data Profiling, Analysis, pattern recognition and scientific methodology. Power BI certified and working with Azure Cloud development on a daily basis.

Hobbies include boardgame design, reading, traditional crafts.

Born and raised in the Netherlands, Kay is originally from the academic field of Cognitive Neuropsychology where he did research using generational AI technology at the Vrije Universiteit te Amsterdam. Currently working in the field of IT in Data Ana... Show more

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