I am a Data Scientist at ING's Engineering & Reliability department, working on AIOps cases with a focus on IT change and incident data. Also, part-time a PhD Candidate at Delft University of Technology's Software Engineering Group.

I am a Data Scientist at ING's Engineering & Reliability department, working on AIOps cases with a focus on IT change and incident data. Also, part-time a PhD Candidate at Delft University of Technology's Software Engineering Group. Show more

Mirabror is a software engineering consultant at IBM specialising in backend/AI engineering. He has several years of experience across fintech and insurance sectors in IT consulting, including design, building and deployment of scalable software solutions and pipelines. With a strong background in mathematics and computer science, Mirabror challenges himself in solving complex engineering problems.

Mirabror is a software engineering consultant at IBM specialising in backend/AI engineering. He has several years of experience across fintech and insurance sectors in IT consulting, including design, building and deployment of scalable software solu... Show more

Two decades of creating software in financial services and the thrill of seeing solutions come to life is still there. Enthusiastic champion of gender parity in STEM education, and inclusion in software development. She once built a LEGO Death Star.

Two decades of creating software in financial services and the thrill of seeing solutions come to life is still there. Enthusiastic champion of gender parity in STEM education, and inclusion in software development. She once built a LEGO Death Star. Show more

Nancy Amandi is a data engineer at a FinTech company. She began her career as a data analyst. She quickly made a name for herself in the Nigerian data industry through her insightful articles and impressive performances in hackathons, where she often emerged as a winner.

Her passion for community involvement led her to actively participate in various data communities, including the Data Engineering Community, Young Data Professionals, and Women in Data Africa. In these groups, she not only assisted fellow professionals with technical challenges but also helped stimulate some important discussions by asking insightful questions.

Her significant contributions were recognized when she received the Fast Rising Star award from the Young Data Professionals Community. Outside of work, Nancy enjoys watching light horror and thriller K-dramas, Sci-Fi movies, and data-related books.

Nancy Amandi is a data engineer at a FinTech company. She began her career as a data analyst. She quickly made a name for herself in the Nigerian data industry through her insightful articles and impressive performances in hackathons, where she often... Show more

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

Sandeep Jayashankar is a security strategist and architect with 20 years protecting fast-moving fintechs such as SoFi and PayPal. He blends offensive insight and defensive rigor, turning threat models into live attack simulations that expose gaps before adversaries do. A champion of purple-team drills, he builds feedback loops that hone detection and response. A frequent speaker and published thought-leader, Sandeep supplies proactive, business-aligned security guidance across all levels.

Sandeep Jayashankar is a security strategist and architect with 20 years protecting fast-moving fintechs such as SoFi and PayPal. He blends offensive insight and defensive rigor, turning threat models into live attack simulations that expose gaps bef... Show more

Result-Oriented, self driven and committed Software Engineer with a on-time, go-getter spirit and more than 5+ years experience in Product Management and Software Development defining roadmaps, product strategies, delivering high quality sprints, developing and maintaining various features, detailed documentation, accurate monitoring capabilities and providing product training to teams of multiple domains. Delivered 5+ mobile and web applications working on various technology platforms in Retail and Banking Domain.

Result-Oriented, self driven and committed Software Engineer with a on-time, go-getter spirit and more than 5+ years experience in Product Management and Software Development defining roadmaps, product strategies, delivering high quality sprints, dev... 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

Richard is a lead developer and chapter lead at Rabobank. He has more than 30 years of experience working both in the U.S. and in Europe. Richard has worked on numerous projects from small to large-sized companies and has developed software tools and enterprise applications for finance, medical, logistics, business services, and database mining. He has an MBA from a U.S. AACSB-certified school which he hopes can help companies build better products and provide better services with the goal of increasing quality, customer satisfaction, and ultimately higher profitability.

Richard is a lead developer and chapter lead at Rabobank. He has more than 30 years of experience working both in the U.S. and in Europe. Richard has worked on numerous projects from small to large-sized companies and has developed software tools and... Show more

I am a Systems Engineering graduate from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC). I also hold a technical specialist degree in Networks and Data Communications from the Tecsup N1 Higher Technological Institute. Currently, I am a Java Backend Tech Lead at Entelgy Perú SAC with 10 years of experience designing and implementing IT solutions for the Marketing and Sales functional areas (Salesforce CRM and Pardot). I have experience as a Solutions Architect and Scrum Master in Digital Banking and Digital Transformation projects within the financial sector. My strengths include working well under pressure and as part of a team, and I am a fast learner.

I am a Systems Engineering graduate from the Peruvian University of Applied Sciences (UPC). I also hold a technical specialist degree in Networks and Data Communications from the Tecsup N1 Higher Technological Institute. Currently, I am a Java Backen... 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

Solutions Architect at PAYONE GmbH, FinTech, Payments, Speaker, Writing Blogposts, OpenSource, Husband & Father / Family, Cooking

Solutions Architect at PAYONE GmbH, FinTech, Payments, Speaker, Writing Blogposts, OpenSource, Husband & Father / Family, Cooking Show more

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift from a pipeline-focused approach to internal self-service platforms.

Jairo Espinoza is a DevOps Engineer in the banking sector, with over 3 years of experience in automation and infrastructure. With a background in software development, he drives the adoption of IaC and modern practices that help software teams shift ... Show more

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negocios. No sólo he abordado los conceptos teóricos sino que me tocado enfrentar los obstáculos que se presentan en el día a día en la empresa, intentando expresar de manera práctica y accesible al cliente cómo se compone la producción de valor en una compañía.

Soy contador, con Master en Finanzas Corporativas y Master en Inteligencia de Negocios. Los últimos años he trabajado en relacionar e intentar producir valor en mis clientes a través del mix óptimo de las Finanzas Corporativas e Inteligencia de Negoc... 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

Justin is a complete TypeScript nerd and expert in building financial systems. He's been building finance software for over 13 years and has invented a completely new ledgering method to create systems where it's impossible to create loss.

Justin is a complete TypeScript nerd and expert in building financial systems. He's been building finance software for over 13 years and has invented a completely new ledgering method to create systems where it's impossible to create loss. Show more

Erin Sykes’ perseverance and ability to anticipate trends are what have driven her success. Erin strives to help clients reach their unique goals with discreet, individualized attention and action-orientation.

Specializing in helping clients year-round in Palm Beach, The Hamptons, New York City, and the New Jersey coast, Erin utilizes her combined background in finance and construction to take an analytical and qualitative approach to amplifying clients’ return on investment.

With a background in commercial and luxury residential construction at her family’s 120+ year-old firm and certification as a LEED AP – New Construction, Erin understands how to optimize new development and intricate renovation using sustainable and architecturally-appropriate materials and methodology.

As a business news contributor, Erin is responsible for developing and translating real estate trend data into consumer and industry insights. She reports on monthly housing starts, new developments, rate changes and general industry trends for all major news outlets.

Erin is often interviewed by Fox Business News, CNBC, TODAY, CNN, NBC Nightly News, The Real Deal, Bloomberg, Mansion Global, Forbes, TechCrunch, and Inc. She holds an MBA from Pepperdine University and a Bachelor's in Finance and International Business from Villanova University.

Erin resides between Palm Beach, NYC & Longport, NJ and is deeply involved with the Historical Society of Palm Beach County, Opportunity, Inc., and the Southampton Hospital Foundation.

Follow Erin on Instagram and Twitter @SykesStyle

Erin Sykes’ perseverance and ability to anticipate trends are what have driven her success. Erin strives to help clients reach their unique goals with discreet, individualized attention and action-orientation. Specializing in helping clients year... Show more

Soy un apasionado del Product Management con más de 15 años de experiencia desarrollando y escalando productos en la industria financiera, tanto en B2C como en B2B. Mi trayectoria se ha centrado en liderar y construir equipos de producto con un enfoque en el growth mindset, fomentando la colaboración, la innovación y la orientación a resultados para desarrollar negocios de impacto.

Mi enfoque combina estrategia basada en datos, comprensión profunda de los usuarios y un liderazgo centrado en el growth mindset. Creo firmemente en el poder de los equipos bien liderados: ágiles, autónomos y orientados a resultados. Juntos, logramos construir productos que no solo destacan, sino que también tienen un impacto duradero en los negocios.

Además, como mentor y coach en Product Management, apoyo a líderes y profesionales emergentes a superar desafíos, perfeccionar sus habilidades y crecer en sus carreras. Acompaño a Product Managers, CPOs y CEOs a desarrollar equipos alineados con la innovación, la colaboración y el crecimiento continuo.

Soy un apasionado del Product Management con más de 15 años de experiencia desarrollando y escalando productos en la industria financiera, tanto en B2C como en B2B. Mi trayectoria se ha centrado en liderar y construir equipos de producto con un enfoq... Show more

Martin is a Cyber & AI specialist at Jyske Bank with 20+ years of experience across blue-team defense, red-team offense, security architecture, and leadership. His driving passion is to rethink security and solve cyber challenges the right way—shifting the asymmetric advantage from attackers to defenders.

Martin is a Cyber & AI specialist at Jyske Bank with 20+ years of experience across blue-team defense, red-team offense, security architecture, and leadership. His driving passion is to rethink security and solve cyber challenges the right way—shifti... Show more

With over 18 years of experience in the IT software industry as a Technology Leader, I am an dedicated to spearheading digital transformation initiatives using cutting-edge technologies like AI, microservices ,APIs and .net. My role has involved driving impactful projects for major corporations, focusing on developing transformative software solutions primarily in the sectors of B2B banking, media, and healthcare.

With over 18 years of experience in the IT software industry as a Technology Leader, I am an dedicated to spearheading digital transformation initiatives using cutting-edge technologies like AI, microservices ,APIs and .net. My role has involved dr... 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

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

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both startup & enterprise environments, I’ve delivered products & projects in Banking, FinTech, Telecom and e-Commerce domain. Recently I started deep diving into ESG & CSR topics as continuation of my professional activities. Outside of working hours I am adept of healthy lifestyle, yoga & fitness practitioner.

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both st... 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

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

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native application technology practice in recent years. He is seasoned in the application management system and is responsible for building large-scale financial platform engineering for China Merchants Bank.

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native... 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

Kalyan Gottipati is a seasoned Vice President and Principal Solution Architect at Citizens Bank, where he has pioneered significant advancements in digital banking technology. With over 16+ years of experience in the tech industry, Kalyan specializes in digital transformation, software architecture, and cloud solutions, focusing on creating innovative, customer-centric digital services.

Kalyan holds several patents, including a Dynamic UI framework that has revolutionized user interaction in financial services.

Kalyan is an active member of IEEE and serves on the Arizona Technology Council Cyber Security. He regularly shares his insights as a keynote speaker at international tech conferences and contributes to various professional publications.

Kalyan's commitment to technology and education is demonstrated through his mentorship of upcoming engineers and involvement in community-oriented tech initiatives, making him a driving force behind innovative solutions that advance the financial sector and tech industry alike.

Kalyan Gottipati is a seasoned Vice President and Principal Solution Architect at Citizens Bank, where he has pioneered significant advancements in digital banking technology. With over 16+ years of experience in the tech industry, Kalyan specializes... Show more