Finance & Banking

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

Stuart Munton

Stuart Munton

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004.

Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 person start-up in 2014 and led the set-up and evolution of ways of working as they grew to 1000+ consultants. He has honed practices for ~50 clients across various industries - Retail, eCommerce, Insurance, Leisure, Hospitality, Media, Publishing etc.

Currently, as Chief for Group Operations & Technology, Stuart directs AND’s internal technology functions consisting of Information Technology, Software Development, DevSecOps, ISO, and guiding AND’s AI enablement. He also regularly advises on AND’s complex and scaled engagements.

In 2020 Stuart co-founded the Agile Reading meet-up group. He has organised 50+ Agile and Digital external speaker monthly sessions, recently re-launching as FutureSkills:Reading to cover AI, Data, VR / AR, and other technologies.

External public speaker and keynote at international conferences (e.g. Agile on the Beach, ACE Krakow, XP2023, ScanAgile, Global Scrum Gathering, Agile2025 etc.)

Stuart lives with his family in Reading Berkshire where he is a coach and semi-retired player at his local rugby club and is a lifelong Leicester Tigers rugby team fan.

Community and Curiosity are Stuart’s core values spanning his 20+ year digital career. Starting with pivotal transformations for major players like ASDA / Walmart and the NHS, he became an agile advocate in 2004. Stuart joined AND Digital as a 10 ... Show more

Mickie Brewer

Mickie Brewer

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Service Adoption Specialist, I lead companies into the Modern Workplace by focusing on user adoption and building more efficiencies for teams and individuals, so the organization realize the full potential and ROI of M365.

Over the years I have built specialties in; training, cloud migrations, designing engaging Intranets, planning site and information architecture as well as security and compliance for records management.

I am a leader in user groups that include both M365 focus and Women in tech.

I love to bring back the focus on people in technology. "Work is no longer a place, but the people and culture they foster." ~ Mickie

I am Mickie Brewer owner of 360Cloud, Inc., a Consulting & Training company that specializes in Office 365/Microsoft 365. Since 2010 I have been helping clients learn and implement SharePoint as well as other M365 apps. As a certified Microsoft Servi... Show more

Bibiana Souza

Bibiana Souza

Bibiana is a Community Manager, software engineer, and entrepreneur with a passion for building inclusive tech ecosystems. Originally from Brazil and now based in Canada, she focuses her work on growing open source and developer communities, supporting DEI initiatives, and strengthening local tech networks in Vancouver. Outside of work, she channels her curiosity and discipline into martial arts, games, weightlifting, and travel.

Bibiana is a Community Manager, software engineer, and entrepreneur with a passion for building inclusive tech ecosystems. Originally from Brazil and now based in Canada, she focuses her work on growing open source and developer communities, supporti... Show more

Chris Pipito

Chris Pipito

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder of DDD Philly, a community group focused on helping people learn & practice Domain-Driven Design (DDD). He is a public speaker sharing his experiences, both in-person and virtual, to help people and teams improve. Chris is currently writing a book on Flow and Teaming, drawing on his hands-on experience coaching organizations and teams. Since 2022, Chris has been coaching teams and organizations in the dojo, an immersive learning environment where teams learn, practice, and improve their capabilities all while delivering their real-world work within the constraints of their organization.

Sites of Interest: chrispipito.com; chrispipito.substack.com; dojoandco.com; softwareteaming.com; dddunitedstates.com

Chris Pipito is a software product development coach. Since 2012, Chris has been coaching organizations in multiple industries including Automotive, Financial, Insurance, Retail, Health Care, and Scientific and Technical Services. He is the founder o... Show more

Scott Bock

Scott Bock

Scott has developed Java, Groovy, Kotlin, Go, and Javascript applications for industries as varied as Financial, Defense, Health Care, Energy, Agriculture, Education and Commercial. Scott is also spends time shaping the culture of the Omaha office and career path coaching. Scott's favorite aspects of being a developer are solving problems, learning new technologies, and mentoring newer developers.

Scott has developed Java, Groovy, Kotlin, Go, and Javascript applications for industries as varied as Financial, Defense, Health Care, Energy, Agriculture, Education and Commercial. Scott is also spends time shaping the culture of the Omaha office an... Show more

Katie McMillan

Katie McMillan

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security frameworks and influence security strategy.

As well as being Katie has led large Security driven Digital Transformation Programmes across multiple industries. This has included ISO 27001 certifications, rollout of Security Assurance frameworks, SDLC, SIEM, IDAM, Vulnerability Management and Threat Intelligence from legacy on prem to Public Cloud in both Azure and AWS. She has extensive knowledge and experience of Stakeholder management, bid response, Risk & Compliance, Cyber Essentials Plus, PCI DSS, GDPR, Business Continuity, Incident Management and Disaster Recovery.

Katie is a Cybersecurity enthusiast, strategist and an advocate for Women in Technology. As a CISSP certified professional with a background in Infrastructure, she is often sought out to develop and influence approaches to standards, produce security... Show more

Vitthal Mirji

Vitthal Mirji

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a Staff Data Engineer and Software Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Robert Treat

Robert Treat

A veteran free software developer and advocate, Robert spent his early years building data-intensive, rapid-time web systems within the Fortune 500. Perhaps best known from his work with the Postgres project where he was recognized as a Major Contributor, he is an author and international speaker on topics including Open Source, databases, DevOps, and large scale web operations. Employed as a Principle Database Engineer for Amazon Web Services, you can find his personal work online at https://pgtreats.info.

A veteran free software developer and advocate, Robert spent his early years building data-intensive, rapid-time web systems within the Fortune 500. Perhaps best known from his work with the Postgres project where he was recognized as a Major Contrib... Show more

Michael Gummel

Michael Gummel

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting, Michael had exposure to many industries and has used this experience to provide well founded solutions to the business issues.
Michael has been a frequent speaker at many industry events and has authored a number of magazine articles that have been published.

Michael has been a member of the Paradigm team since its inception and has more than 30 years of professional experience in accounting, technology, tax and auditing. During his previous position as product engineer for Paradigm Technology Consulting,... Show more

Brian Loomis

Brian Loomis

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of software as a service for true customer value (if it can be done on a peloton or with AI, bonus points). Supportive dad with two YAs in college going well beyond where i could imagine, and a supportive spouse on a global fabric journey.

Director of architecture at Progress, formerly CTO and VP development at some startups, own my own software architecture consultancy, and lived the .NET & Azure launches at Microsoft. Mostly interested in pattern-based software architecture of soft... Show more

Rodrigo Lombana R.

Rodrigo Lombana R.

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando roles como analista de datos y especialista en inteligencia de negocios para diversas compañías líderes en sus sectores. Apasionado por el data storytelling y comprometido con la implementación de herramientas que faciliten y potencien la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando... Show more

Tathagata Dasgupta

Tathagata Dasgupta

Tathagata Dasgupta (T) loves building things. As an Engineering Manager and Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Low Latency Group at London Stock Exchange Group, he focuses on making every line of code’s journey to production fast and reliable. Whether building pipelines for autonomous driving or large-scale financial systems, he has come to accept that Python is the second-best language for everything. Beyond the keyboard, T is passionate about building tech communities, mentoring engineers, and designing hands-on workshops. When he’s not building or managing, you’ll find him losing high-stakes wrestling matches to a five-year-old or hauling overweight luggage through last-minute airport sprints across unlikely travel destinations.

Tathagata Dasgupta (T) loves building things. As an Engineering Manager and Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Low Latency Group at London Stock Exchange Group, he focuses on making every line of code’s journey to production fast and reliable. W... Show more

Ayantunji Timilehin

Ayantunji Timilehin

Timmy is a seasoned software engineer with experience leading impactful projects in the fintech industry, specializing in developing scalable web applications. He has a strong background in engineering and additional expertise in leading teams and mentoring emerging tech talent.

As the tech lead of Newbii, a platform aimed at helping newcomers break into the tech industry, Timilehin has played a key role in guiding aspiring professionals to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the field.

Timmy is a seasoned software engineer with experience leading impactful projects in the fintech industry, specializing in developing scalable web applications. He has a strong background in engineering and additional expertise in leading teams and me... Show more

Antonio Pedro

Antonio Pedro

Software Engineer with proven years of experience in the industry. Currently, contributing to the design and building of software financial solutions at Devexperts. Antonio Pedro is a Computer Science and Engineering graduate from Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi, India. With a strong interest in distributed systems, cloud-native and related technologies, Antonio is also an LFX mentorship graduate contributing to Strimzi, a CNCF's incubating project. Apart from coding contributions, Antonio runs the Angola Open-source Community, a non-profit organisation that aims to promote the adoption and development of FOSS in Angola.

Software Engineer with proven years of experience in the industry. Currently, contributing to the design and building of software financial solutions at Devexperts. Antonio Pedro is a Computer Science and Engineering graduate from Indraprastha Instit... Show more

Natalia Paola Hernández Herrera

Natalia Paola Hernández Herrera

* Natalia Paola Hernández Herrera
*Ingeniera en Informática en IPN-UPIICSA
Soy pionera de corazón, emprendedora de vocación, modelo y maquillista.
Mis habilidades son desenvolvimiento social, liderazgo, servicial y disciplinada.
Mis actividades extracurriculares son el participar activamente en comunidades tecnológicas además de ser organizadora en comunidades estudiantiles en IPN-UPIICSA de tecnología y Finanzas.
Mis pasatiempos favoritos son visitar museos, amante de la música con instrumentos de cuerda y canto, en lo tecnológico actualizarme constantemente con ponencias en tendencia.

* Natalia Paola Hernández Herrera *Ingeniera en Informática en IPN-UPIICSA Soy pionera de corazón, emprendedora de vocación, modelo y maquillista. Mis habilidades son desenvolvimiento social, liderazgo, servicial y disciplinada. Mis actividades ... Show more

JA Asuquo

JA Asuquo

Joseph Augustine Asuquo is a software engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He began his tech journey as a full-stack developer during an internship at Decagon, working with Golang and React. With a natural affinity for logic and systems thinking, Joseph gravitated toward backend development with Go, leveraging his engineering mindset to solve complex problems efficiently.

Over the years, he has contributed to and led impactful engineering projects at organizations such as BFREE Africa, Propchain (UAE), and Partna (formerly Payourse). At Partna, he spearheaded the re-architecture of their systems, enabling the platform to scale and deliver robust B2B financial services.

Joseph is passionate about mentorship and knowledge sharing. He runs a YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@jaasuquo) where he teaches beginner-friendly Golang concepts to aspiring developers. He was also a featured speaker at GopherCon Africa in Nairobi, Kenya.

Joseph Augustine Asuquo is a software engineer with a background in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria. He began his tech journey as a full-stack developer during an internship at Decagon... Show more

Erwin Manders

Erwin Manders

I am an architect in the CIAM department of Rabobank. I have ten years experience in Java and working as an architect for the past four years. As a side hustle I regularly do public speaking to grow my community and share what I have learned with others. Besides identity access management, I like to talk about java and security related topics.

I am an architect in the CIAM department of Rabobank. I have ten years experience in Java and working as an architect for the past four years. As a side hustle I regularly do public speaking to grow my community and share what I have learned with oth... Show more

Ken Muse

Ken Muse

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community speaker and has appeared at GitHub Universe, VSLive!, DevOps World, SQLSaturday, All Day DevOps, Global Azure, and TAG DevOps panels. When not speaking or coding, Ken enjoys playing multiple instruments and composing.

Ken is a Staff DevOps Architect on the FastTrack team at GitHub. He is a 4-time Microsoft Azure MVP and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, and he was both an ALM | DevOps Ranger and a member of the Microsoft Azure Advisors. Ken is a frequent community sp... Show more

Piha Adhikari

Piha Adhikari

Over 13 years of experience in IT, Data Engineering and DevOps.

Over 13 years of experience in IT, Data Engineering and DevOps. Show more

Nat Pryce

Nat Pryce

Nat has been programming for *coughty-cough* years, in various languages, platforms, application domains and industries.

Nat has been programming for *coughty-cough* years, in various languages, platforms, application domains and industries. Show more

Noam Levy

Noam Levy

Certified AWS solution architect, leading the Data group FinOps domain, designing complex architectures while bringing performance and cost-effectiveness to the top level.

Certified AWS solution architect, leading the Data group FinOps domain, designing complex architectures while bringing performance and cost-effectiveness to the top level. Show more

Ronny de Jong

Ronny de Jong

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and regional governments strengthen their security posture with the aim making the Dutch society more cyber resilient. Lead by example. Learning over knowing. Make the complex simple.

At my best navigating at the intersection of technology and business. As a former multi-year Microsoft MVP, more than connected with technology to generate value for the business. As Security Technical Specialist at Microsoft, I'm helping local and r... Show more

Pranav Saji

Pranav Saji

Pranav Saji is the Head of AI at Symosis Security, where he leads AI driven security and compliance initiatives focused on building production ready automation for SaaS integration risk signals and continuous evidence collection. His work helps security teams move from manual, periodic reviews to continuous monitoring using practical signals, least privilege access patterns, and audit friendly reporting. He builds end to end systems spanning secure API integrations, data pipelines, and AI assisted workflows that reduce operational load while improving governance and reliability.

Pranav Saji is the Head of AI at Symosis Security, where he leads AI driven security and compliance initiatives focused on building production ready automation for SaaS integration risk signals and continuous evidence collection. His work helps secur... Show more

Shreyan Fernandes

Shreyan Fernandes

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technical expertise and clear communication to every engagement. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.
His experience spans developing and implementing innovative solutions, exploring the practical applications of cutting-edge technologies, and advocating for open-source contributions. As a former Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador, Shreyan is committed to sharing his knowledge and inspiring others in the tech community.

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technic... Show more

Bill Wilder

Bill Wilder

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP.

Bill is an AI-first consultant with deep background spanning software architecture, Azure, and cybersecurity. Boston Azure AI founder. Microsoft MVP. Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT). CISSP. Show more

Miklos Philips

Miklos Philips

Lead UX/Digital Product Designer with over 20 years of experience and certification in design strategy. My career spans major tech hubs, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, where I've delivered impactful digital solutions across diverse industries.

Beyond client work, I'm committed to advancing the design community through thought leadership and mentorship. I regularly publish insights on UX and product design, speak at industry conferences and events, and mentor emerging designers. My work has built an engaged audience of 10,000+ followers across Medium, LinkedIn, and X.

Lead UX/Digital Product Designer with over 20 years of experience and certification in design strategy. My career spans major tech hubs, including New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and London, where I've delivered impactful digital solutions acro... 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

Frederick Anaafi (MCT)

Frederick Anaafi (MCT)

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer with 8+ years of extensive experience in data analytics, utilizing powerful tools such as Power BI, Azure Fundamentals, Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint. My expertise spans across various professional domains, and I am committed to enhancing organizational excellence through dedication, diligence, and perseverance.

My proficiency extends beyond data analytics to include team leadership, business management, student group coordination, and the development of training resources. I am also passionate about sharing my knowledge through complementary online video tutorials available on YouTube under the username @Fredexcel.

In addition to my practical experience, I hold a Master's degree in Business Administration with a specialization in Finance, as well as a Master's degree in Science in Industrial Mathematics. My educational background includes an undergraduate degree in Mathematics.

On a personal note, I am have three lovely children and possess a deep passion for data analysis and visualization. I am eager to continue making a meaningful impact in the field and contributing to the success of diverse organizations.

Let us connect on my LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/frederick-anaafi

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer with 8+ years of extensive experience in data analytics, utilizing powerful tools such as Power BI, Azure Fundamentals, Tableau, Excel and PowerPoint. My expertise spans across various professional domains, and I am... Show more

Brian Alementi

Brian Alementi

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and elevating teams, Brian brings his experience as a previous leader within a Fortune 500 company’s Hall of Fame learning and development division, where his dedication to growth and excellence shaped high-performing teams across the organization. His impact reaches far and wide, with numerous features on major television networks and invitations to speak on prominent stages, including TEDx. Brian’s influence continues to expand as he empowers audiences to unlock their full potential and achieve remarkable results.

His sessions blend dynamic energy, expertise, and actionable takeaways, making them impactful and memorable. His MVP Performance Model aligns individual drive with team goals, creating a foundation for extraordinary achievement. With his PG3 Leadership Model, Brian cultivates a culture of resilience, collaboration, and growth within organizations. In addition, his inspirational talk focuses on the importance of unleashing the magic within individuals and teams to elevate a positive growth mindset for success. These frameworks enable companies to positively shape their culture to boost productivity, morale, and performance.

With over three decades of public speaking experience, he has empowered audiences by delivering transformative sessions that provide clear, practical strategies for enhancing productivity and connection. Known for his infectious energy and authentic delivery, Brian resonates across industries, making his sessions both unforgettable and actionable.

A testament to his commitment, Brian’s personal life reflects the drive and resilience he talks to. With the accomplishment of completing several marathons, a strong marriage of over twenty years, and the joy of raising two remarkable children, Brian brings a genuine authenticity to every talk, inspiring audiences to pursue their goals with passion and purpose

Brian Alementi is an acclaimed Inspirational Keynote Speaker, award-winning leader, and certified Master Trainer renowned for engaging presentations that combine inspiration with practical, actionable insights. With a rich background in guiding and e... Show more

Johan Heimar Prieto Benavides

Johan Heimar Prieto Benavides

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom.

Besides his main job, he's passionate about being a speaker and a writer. Johan has even written a book in Spanish called 'DevOps en nuestra lengua', sharing his knowledge and experiences.

He's worked in various fields like state banking and telecoms, always bringing his practical skills to each project. Johan likes to mix new ideas with good management, which has helped many businesses.

On the other hand, constantly seeking to train, learn, and explore new areas in the field of computer engineering.

Johan is a Systems Engineer with over 15 years of experience. He began as a software developer and grew to be a leader in software architecture and DevOps projects, especially in banking and telecom. Besides his main job, he's passionate about bei... Show more

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