Finance & Banking

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

Ola Hallengren

Ola Hallengren

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution".

Ola Hallengren is a Microsoft Data Platform MVP and the creator of the "SQL Server Maintenance Solution". Show more

Eilon Cohen

Eilon Cohen

That kid who took apart all his toys to see how they worked.
Currently breaking (and fixing) things in the Research group at Checkmarx. Education spans from Mechanical Engineering and Robotics to Computer science, but a self-made security personnel. Ex-IBM as a security engineer, securing multiple complex cloud and IT environments, now researching and analyzing security vulnerabilities in the wild.

That kid who took apart all his toys to see how they worked. Currently breaking (and fixing) things in the Research group at Checkmarx. Education spans from Mechanical Engineering and Robotics to Computer science, but a self-made security personnel.... Show more

Evgeny Borzenin

Evgeny Borzenin

I am a Microsoft Azure MVP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, technical architect and developer with more than 25 years of experience, strong communication skills and love for automation.
I am currently working as a senior consultant at Konsulentselskapet Ensō AS.
I have a very strong development background working with complex distributed back-end systems at the medium to big size enterprises in the financial sector. During the past 8 years, my focus has shifted towards Azure infrastructure, mainly because I feel that cloud infrastructure in general is becoming a central component of any IT.
Azure, DevOps, Automation, Infrastructure as Code, Immutable Infrastructure, CI/CD were on my daily agenda for the past few years.

I am a Microsoft Azure MVP, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, technical architect and developer with more than 25 years of experience, strong communication skills and love for automation. I am currently working as a senior consultant at Konsulentse... Show more

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj Pandey

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes the challenge of creating new tools and applications, and is an active speaker with talks and tutorials presented at multiple conferences.

Neeraj is the co-founder of Vivid Climate, a climate management and accounting platform. Neeraj is a polyglot. Over the years, he has worked on a variety of full-stack software and data-science applications, as well as computational arts, and likes t... Show more

Beat Bucher

Beat Bucher

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003.

He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS.

He has been awarded the GPUG All Stars title at the GPUG Summit 2013 in Tampa FL for his contribution to the Dynamics GP community and active participation as a presenter at several events like Convergence and GPUG Summit. Was a Microsoft MVP from 2015 to 2018.

In 2018 Beat started his own consulting business around Dynamics GP, called GP Geek Inc.

Beat is using Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains since version 7.x back in 2003. He has been working with SQL server for several years, using various reporting tools like Crystal Reports, Excel, Report writer in GP and SSRS. He has been awarded th... Show more

Stephan Torres

Stephan Torres

With nearly two decades of experience in the tech industry, I have built a career at the crossroads of cloud architecture, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I worked with businesses across Latin America and Europe, helping them design, implement, and optimize scalable cloud and data architectures that drive real transformation.

My expertise spans across Azure cloud solutions, modern data architectures, application modernization, and cloud-native integrations. I have an in-depth understanding of data warehousing, data lakes, event-driven architectures, and hybrid cloud solutions, making me a trusted advisor for companies looking to future-proof their infrastructure. While I thrive in cutting-edge Azure-based environments, I also have hands-on experience with legacy enterprise systems, enabling me to bridge the gap between past and future technologies.

Today I'm CTO for Microsoft Cloud in Devoteam, helping customers to transform their business one architecture at a time.

With nearly two decades of experience in the tech industry, I have built a career at the crossroads of cloud architecture, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. As a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft, I worked with businesses across Latin ... Show more

Clément Nussbaumer

Clément Nussbaumer

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄
Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺

🇨🇭 Systems Engineer living on a farm 🐄 Kubernetes Clusters during the day, helping out on the farm whenever needed, and playing music in the evening 🎺 Show more

Jesko Mueller

Jesko Mueller

Jesko Mueller is an experienced IT consultant and cloud architect with a strong focus on aligning technology with organizational capabilities and business goals. He works across sectors including public administration, finance, healthcare, energy, and telecommunications, supporting organizations throughout their entire cloud journey — from strategy and architecture to securing workloads and ensuring stable operations.

Jesko studied robotics and intelligent systems at ETH Zurich and MIT, and began his career as a software and firmware engineer before transitioning into infrastructure and cloud consulting. This hands-on engineering background continues to shape his approach to building practical, future-ready IT architectures.

Going beyond platform enablement, Jesko develops integral, context-aware concepts that connect architecture, operations, and governance with an organization’s actual needs and capabilities. His projects often involve defining cloud strategies, designing target architectures, and enabling secure and efficient delivery models tailored to the client's organizational maturity.

With a structured, pragmatic mindset and strong communication skills across all levels — from developers to top management — Jesko combines deep technical understanding with a collaborative approach. He currently serves as a senior expert and advisor at Cyberfy Consulting, helping clients design and operate cloud-native environments that deliver long-term value — and avoid the common pitfalls that undermine technologically leveraged initiatives.

Jesko Mueller is an experienced IT consultant and cloud architect with a strong focus on aligning technology with organizational capabilities and business goals. He works across sectors including public administration, finance, healthcare, energy, an... Show more

Festus Idowu

Festus Idowu

Idowu Festus is a Software Engineer with a focus on Frontend and Blockchain development having accessibility and performance in mind. He is currently in his final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering. He is a Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador, Google Developer Student Club member, and Open-Source Community Africa member. He is passionate about Web technologies, sharing knowledge, and contributing to Open-Source Software.
Outside software engineering, he plays the guitar, violin, keyboard, and reads about the financial markets.

Idowu Festus is a Software Engineer with a focus on Frontend and Blockchain development having accessibility and performance in mind. He is currently in his final year at the Obafemi Awolowo University studying Electronic and Electrical Engineering. ... Show more

Jana Sloane

Jana Sloane

Jana is an experienced privacy professional and licensed attorney born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Jana graduated from Wake Forest University in 2013, and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Cum Laude in 2019.

In 2019 while leading the Privacy Program for Routematch Software (now Uber), Jana published legal research focusing on raising data privacy standards in the United States. For the past 5 years, she has worked as a Data Privacy Consultant for multiple financial institutions and technology companies where she was responsible for privacy-by-design implementation into lifecycle development and enterprise wide cloud migration projects.

Currently, Jana is working as a Senior Privacy Program Manager at Microsoft in their Identity organization working closely with developers and engineers to drive data privacy initiatives across Microsoft authentication and token services.

Jana is an experienced privacy professional and licensed attorney born and raised in Atlanta, GA. Jana graduated from Wake Forest University in 2013, and from Atlanta's John Marshall Law School Cum Laude in 2019. In 2019 while leading the Privacy... Show more

Aivars Kalvāns

Aivars Kalvāns

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer, software architect, and consultant. He spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, accounting and utility payments through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS terminals. At the moment he is a contractor for Ebury exploring the Foreign Exchange area of the FinTech landscape.

Aivars Kalvāns is a FinTech developer, software architect, and consultant. He spent more than 18 years developing and architecting payment card software for acquiring and issuing, accounting and utility payments through mobile phones, ATMs, and POS t... Show more

Mihaly Kavasi

Mihaly Kavasi

Mihaly discovered Power BI 8 years ago and has since become an expert on Power Platform.
His deep understanding of business processes and decision drivers makes him a valuable adviser for customers looking to derive the most value from their assets.
Mihaly helps customers define optimal governance structure and implement the right mix of governed self-service BI, as well as advises them on security and performance optimization and managing large scale deployments.
He nurtures the next generation of analysts with an emphasis on user needs and UX.

Certified Trainer since 2018, Fast Track Recognized Solution Architect for Power BI since 2021.

Mihaly discovered Power BI 8 years ago and has since become an expert on Power Platform. His deep understanding of business processes and decision drivers makes him a valuable adviser for customers looking to derive the most value from their assets... Show more

Ananthakrishnan Potti

Ananthakrishnan Potti

Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager and Security Engineer leading threat detection, incident response, and cloud security initiatives. Expert in AI-driven threat intelligence systems, SASE tools, and SOC maturity assessments. Trusted by leadership to design dashboards, model threats, and promote operational excellence across teams. Speaker at Null + OWASP Bangalore 2023 and 2025

Security Operations Center (SOC) Manager and Security Engineer leading threat detection, incident response, and cloud security initiatives. Expert in AI-driven threat intelligence systems, SASE tools, and SOC maturity assessments. Trusted by leadersh... Show more

Daniel Bron

Daniel Bron

At just 22 years old, Daniel Bron has built and scaled multiple ventures, generating seven-figure revenues and collaborating with companies at the forefront of technology and innovation. As the CEO of Deployo.ai, he is leading the next wave of AI deployment—making it possible for businesses to launch and manage custom AI models in minutes, not months.

A serial entrepreneur and AI strategist, Daniel has spent nearly a decade at the intersection of technology, business, and regulation—transforming complex innovations into operational companies. He has supported digital innovation efforts tied to Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, advised industry leaders, and led blockchain initiatives for DeLorean. His work focuses on AI infrastructure, commercialization, and regulatory strategy.

Daniel began his entrepreneurial journey at age 12 with a profitable online venture. By his mid-teens, he was working with major celebrities, flipping high-value assets, and launching creative marketing campaigns that helped accelerate early-stage brands. His hands-on experience scaling startups, optimizing operations, and navigating regulatory landscapes has made him a trusted voice in AI, emerging tech, and venture growth.

Expert Topics:

✔ AI Deployment & Infrastructure
✔ Startup Growth & Execution Strategy
✔ AI & Tech Regulation (U.S. and Global)
✔ Emerging Technologies & Commercialization
✔ Business Models for Deep Tech

Select Achievements & Speaking Engagements:

• CEO of Deployo.ai — simplifying AI deployment across industries
• Built multiple companies generating seven-figure revenue
• Exited first startup at age 20
• Led blockchain strategy initiatives for DeLorean
• Spoke at the Javits Center (NYC) and LA Convention Center on AI & innovation
• Advised on AI strategy, digital transformation, and regulation

At just 22 years old, Daniel Bron has built and scaled multiple ventures, generating seven-figure revenues and collaborating with companies at the forefront of technology and innovation. As the CEO of Deployo.ai, he is leading the next wave of AI dep... Show more

Haider Raza

Haider Raza

Haider has over 25 years of experience pre-dominantly in data. He has designed and implemented multiple greenfield business intelligence applications, data lake and data warehouses. He has worked across industries, across geographies and across customer segments. He is currently working with Microsoft and participate actively in various forums and events talking on topics such as Data strategy, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data modernisation and Open source database technologies

Haider has over 25 years of experience pre-dominantly in data. He has designed and implemented multiple greenfield business intelligence applications, data lake and data warehouses. He has worked across industries, across geographies and across custo... Show more

Jan Asmus

Jan Asmus

Jan Asmus began his career as a credit analyst in the corporate industry, where his interest in process automation was sparked by the repetitive and time-consuming nature of manual tasks like copy-pasting. After automating processes as a Power User, he transitioned to the automotive industry as a Project Manager, where he led the establishment of an Automation Center of Excellence. This role introduced him to the Microsoft Power Platform as a key tool for process automation.

Building on his experience, Jan returned to the financial industry and joined Eraneos Automation GmbH as a Managing Consultant, focusing on projects within the investment banking sector.

With six years of experience in automating business processes, Jan has witnessed the evolution of Low-Code development from its early stages to its advancement through Generative AI. Throughout his journey, he has addressed numerous challenges arising during project implementations, deepening his expertise in the field.

Jan Asmus began his career as a credit analyst in the corporate industry, where his interest in process automation was sparked by the repetitive and time-consuming nature of manual tasks like copy-pasting. After automating processes as a Power User, ... Show more

Hao Xu

Hao Xu

I currently serve as a Lead Software Engineer at Apple within the Maps team, having previously held a position on the ML Platform team at JP Morgan, Affirm etc. My specialization lies in developing feature stores, data pipelines, and ML serving systems, with a strong focus on efficient data analysis and modeling. I employ advanced tools such as Feast, Apache Spark, and Flink to enhance data processing capabilities at scale. Committed to innovation, I am dedicated to crafting scalable machine learning solutions that propel business growth and success.

I currently serve as a Lead Software Engineer at Apple within the Maps team, having previously held a position on the ML Platform team at JP Morgan, Affirm etc. My specialization lies in developing feature stores, data pipelines, and ML serving syste... Show more

Akshat Khanna

Akshat Khanna

Akshat Khanna is currently working as SDE 2, building High Performance Trading Platform at Angel One and previously worked as MTS 2 at VMware Tanzu. He has been working on Kubernetes solution for the edge and also actively contributing to open-source. He has good experience of developing products and services around Kubernetes and cloud technologies.

Akshat Khanna is currently working as SDE 2, building High Performance Trading Platform at Angel One and previously worked as MTS 2 at VMware Tanzu. He has been working on Kubernetes solution for the edge and also actively contributing to open-source... Show more

Dr. Rahul Gaikwad

Dr. Rahul Gaikwad

Dr. Rahul is a Solutions Architect at AWS, specializing in migrating and modernizing customer workloads on the AWS Cloud. He is a technology enthusiast with a keen interest in Generative AI and DevOps. He is recognised as APJC HashiCorp Ambassador. He received his Ph.D. in AIOps in 2022. He is recipient of the Man of Excellence Award (2025), Indian Achievers’ Award (2024), Best PhD Thesis Award (2024), Research Scholar of the Year Award (2023) and Young Researcher Award (2022).

Dr. Rahul is a Solutions Architect at AWS, specializing in migrating and modernizing customer workloads on the AWS Cloud. He is a technology enthusiast with a keen interest in Generative AI and DevOps. He is recognised as APJC HashiCorp Ambassador. H... Show more

Michael Reichenbach

Michael Reichenbach

Michael is a Senior Platform Engineer at 1KOMMA5°, leveraging over ten years of experience building developer-centric platforms. Michael has pioneered Helm-based deployments for Google Cloud Run, introduced service catalogues, and implemented Backstage in multiple organizations. It all started with hosting and developing a popular Minecraft server, which eventually led to migrating hundreds of microservices from on-premise to Azure, introducing Terraform Automation and Collaboration Tools along the way.

Michael is a Senior Platform Engineer at 1KOMMA5°, leveraging over ten years of experience building developer-centric platforms. Michael has pioneered Helm-based deployments for Google Cloud Run, introduced service catalogues, and implemented Backsta... Show more

Haddougui Hamza

Haddougui Hamza

Je suis Haddougui Hamza, ingénieur d'État en Informatique et Réseaux appliqués à la gestion des Entreprises, lauréat de l'École Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI, Casablanca, Maroc), I'm a 3-year professional. J'ai conçu et développé des applications innovantes dans divers domaines, notamment :

- La gestion des processus de télécommunication.
- La recommandation intelligente et automatisée de biens immobiliers.
- Le traitement de masse des fichiers de transactions bancaires et de paiement électronique.

Je suis Haddougui Hamza, ingénieur d'État en Informatique et Réseaux appliqués à la gestion des Entreprises, lauréat de l'École Marocaine des Sciences de l'Ingénieur (EMSI, Casablanca, Maroc), I'm a 3-year professional. J'ai conçu et développé des ap... Show more

Marcel Chabot

Marcel Chabot

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

Sunand Bhatia

Sunand Bhatia

Hi, my name is Sunand Sr.Technical Solution Specialist at Microsoft, with background in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, and Cloud Consulting. my extensive experience spans across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, making him a versatile Multi-Cloud Engineer.
I runs the Cloud with Bhatia Shaab YouTube channel, where I shares his knowledge and expertise on cloud-related technologies. In my free time, I enjoys dancing, cooking, meeting new people, and helping others.

Hi, my name is Sunand Sr.Technical Solution Specialist at Microsoft, with background in DevOps, Infrastructure Engineering, and Cloud Consulting. my extensive experience spans across multiple cloud platforms, including Azure, AWS, and GCP, making him... Show more

Rahul Bhatia

Rahul Bhatia

Rahul Bhatia is an accomplished Digital Finance Transformation Leader and Cloud Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience driving finance modernization across global enterprises. Specializing in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, ERP, and end-to-end solution architecture, Rahul Bhatia has led numerous large-scale finance transformations, enabling organizations to transition from legacy systems to agile, cloud-native platforms. His expertise spans financial system integration, cloud migration strategies, and designing intelligent, scalable architectures that align technology with business goals. Passionate about innovation and future-ready finance, Rahul Bhatia continues to shape the next era of enterprise systems through strategic consulting, architecture leadership, and digital enablement.

Rahul Bhatia is an accomplished Digital Finance Transformation Leader and Cloud Solution Architect with over 19 years of experience driving finance modernization across global enterprises. Specializing in SAP S/4HANA Cloud, ERP, and end-to-end soluti... Show more

Francesco Esposito

Francesco Esposito

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Head of Engineering & Data at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordina... Show more

Uedson Carlos

Uedson Carlos

Head de Governança Digital e Produtividade na Dasa | Criador do Framework PM Skills

Apaixonado por ajudar pessoas a potencializar resultados. Especialista práticas de mercado na Dasa atuando com metodologia ágeis e portfólio

Apaixonado por aprender e implementar as melhores técnicas de administração para auxiliar profissionais e organizações na obtenção de sucesso em seus empreendimentos estabelecendo um ambiente que possibilite uma jornada agradável e prazerosa para todos, usando SAFe, SCRUM e Kanban.

Head de Governança Digital e Produtividade na Dasa | Criador do Framework PM Skills Apaixonado por ajudar pessoas a potencializar resultados. Especialista práticas de mercado na Dasa atuando com metodologia ágeis e portfólio Apaixonado por apr... Show more

CJ Holler

CJ Holler

CJ is a Sr. Technical Product Manager at NorthMark strategies, a multi-strategy investment advisory firm. Previously he was at Walmart leading product initiatives around Trip Planning, Optimization, and Routing algorithms. CJ has also spent time in consulting, building 0 to 1 products across Financial Services, Pharma, and Healthcare. CJ considers himself a 'chronic learner', considering that his favorite thing about Product Management is that 'you will never know enough.'

CJ holds a Bachelor's degree in biology from Wheaton College, and will be completing his MBA from Baylor Univeristy in August, 2025.

CJ is a Sr. Technical Product Manager at NorthMark strategies, a multi-strategy investment advisory firm. Previously he was at Walmart leading product initiatives around Trip Planning, Optimization, and Routing algorithms. CJ has also spent time in c... Show more

Sanath Chilakala

Sanath Chilakala

Sanath Chilakala is a Director of Data Engineering with nearly two decades of experience delivering data solutions across Healthcare, Insurance, and Finance industries.
At NTT Data, he leads a 40-person team implementing Data Lakehouse, Analytics, and Application Integration solutions for Life Insurance on Azure, generating over $2 million in annual revenue.
Sanath has transformed technology operations through modern data-driven approaches, achieving 30% margin improvements. His Life Insurance Medallion model, built on Data Bricks and Azure Data Lake, processes 16+ business lines serving 5+ million customers.
His expertise includes cloud migration, data governance, and AI implementation. He pioneered ML algorithms that reduced insurance underwriting time by 40% and implemented NLP solutions cutting document review time by 65%.
A thought leader in generative AI for Insurance and Financial Services, Sanath has developed an AI governance framework adopted as standard across multiple enterprise clients.
Previously at Centene, Comprehensive Healthcare Management, and HSBC, he designed end-to-end architecture models for critical financial systems.
Sanath holds an MS from Oklahoma State University and a BTech from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.

Sanath Chilakala is a Director of Data Engineering with nearly two decades of experience delivering data solutions across Healthcare, Insurance, and Finance industries. At NTT Data, he leads a 40-person team implementing Data Lakehouse, Analytics, a... Show more

Rif Kiamil

Rif Kiamil

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data.

As a Google Developer Expert, I teach and educate minorities and marginalised groups on Data, SQL & Google BigQuery using sports and blockchain data. Show more

Dennis Wagner

Dennis Wagner

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing.
In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully develop software better.
Being open, curious, surely extrovert and agilist by heart since he first discovered XP and Scrum more than a decade ago.
Today he is helping teams and organisations of all sizes as full stack coach to constantly identify improvements and live up to their full potential.

Since selling his first software product at the age of 17 Dennis is all about developing. In such different roles as software architect, team lead, developer or product manager he has searched for and travelled on different paths to successfully dev... Show more

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