Dave Coles brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in IT, security, and managed services, working everywhere from small nonprofits to heavily regulated financial firms. As the Managing Partner in charge of Technical Services at Castle Rock Sky and creator of Zero Trust for Humans™, he focuses on the real front line of modern security: the people who move money, approve changes, and answer “just one quick question” in the middle of a busy day.

His work sits at the intersection of identity, fraud, and human behavior. Dave helps organizations—especially RIAs, financial services firms, and MSPs—design verification workflows that assume every request is fake until it proves itself real, without turning staff into robots or killing productivity. He takes concepts like Zero Trust, SEC/HIPAA/industry compliance, and wire-fraud risk and translates them into clear language, simple rules, and repeatable processes that real people can follow.

Dave also cares deeply about the humans doing the work. Through talks like Zen and the Art of IT Support, he addresses burnout, emotional load, and how support and security teams can stay grounded while living in always-on, high-stakes environments. His sessions are candid, practical, and built from real incidents and real tickets—not theory.

Whether he’s speaking to financial executives, compliance teams, or front-line MSP techs, Dave’s goal is the same: help humans stay human while making it brutally hard for attackers to win.

Dave Coles brings more than 20 years of hands-on experience in IT, security, and managed services, working everywhere from small nonprofits to heavily regulated financial firms. As the Managing Partner in charge of Technical Services at Castle Rock S... Show more

Aman Sardana is a technology professional in the financial services and payments domain. He is a hands-on technology leader, enabling business capabilities by implementing cutting-edge, modernized technology solutions. He is skilled in designing, developing, and implementing innovative financial technology solutions that drive business results and establish best-in-class operations.

Aman did his Masters in Information Technology from Northwestern University. This unique program straddles between the business and technical side of information technology, focusing on data mining, information security, enterprise architecture, statistics, innovation, marketing and finance.

Aman Sardana is a technology professional in the financial services and payments domain. He is a hands-on technology leader, enabling business capabilities by implementing cutting-edge, modernized technology solutions. He is skilled in designing, dev... Show more

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with hands-on skills in penetration testing, exploit development, and digital forensics before choosing a career in governance, risk, and compliance, I bring a hacker’s mindset into the world of audits.

I’m also the author of a top-ranked digital forensics blog on the Autopsy tool, with over 75,000 views and the #1 spot on Google. Today, I lead the integration of Generative AI into internal audit processes, architecting a multi-phase roadmap that transforms legacy governance systems into dynamic, AI-powered frameworks. Alongside strategy, I actively design techniques for generating highly targeted GenAI prompts, enabling audit teams to extract precise, actionable intelligence while reducing noise and false positives.

By combining hacker-style curiosity with AI-driven execution, I offer a unique perspective on the future of IT audits. My talks challenge the perception of audits as checklist exercises and present a vision for Audit 2.0, where passion-driven professionals and AI together redefine assurance as resilience-building rather than compliance alone.

I’m a Senior IT Internal Auditor at American Express Global Business Travel, specializing in cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance frameworks including ISO 27001, SOX, and PCI DSS. As a cybersecurity professional who began with ha... Show more

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history.
His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background as Advisor to V. Prime Minister.

Mr. Schlesinger expertise spans various regions including EU, ME and Asia having lived there for 10 years with proven achievements. He operates in the High-Tech and Investment sectors as well as Infrastructure & international projects.
He has previous experience from in the Aviation sector as commercial pilot and high-tech related activities in the sector.

Alon's expertise is in technology investments, Innovation adoption for companies, and strategic global cooperation.

Alon Schlesinger is a globally experienced executive with over 25 years of demonstrated international business history. His background spans via the private sector business, from startups to Fortune 100 companies as well as governmental background ... Show more

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade data lakes, lineage-aware pipelines, and ML-enabled analytics on cloud—translating governance into measurable business outcomes.

Recent speaking includes SQL Saturday Minnesota 2025, where he presented “From Ingestion to Insights: Building Robust Data Pipelines in AWS” to an in-person community audience. He has also contributed to international research forums and science conferences, and is invited to speak at ICDPN-2025 (International Conference on Data Processing & Networking), engaging practitioners and scholars on data engineering, governance, and analytics at scale. Santosh actively publishes/curates work via Google Scholar and shares practical playbooks for data quality, metadata/lineage, and operating models that connect data platforms to financial decisioning.

Beyond delivery, Santosh serves the community as a peer reviewer of scholarly work on data/ML methodologies and as a judge/mentor for select industry and academic competitions, reinforcing peer validation and public recognition. He champions modern data culture—mentoring engineers and product leaders, and advocating automation (incl. AI agents) to elevate reliability, speed, and auditability in regulated environments. Santosh recently completed his Executive MBA, sharpening strategy and value-creation at the intersection of data, risk, and growth

Santosh Durgam is a data engineering & analytics leader with 20+ years building governed, high-scale data platforms across retirement/401(k), broader financial services, and healthcare. He leads cross-functional teams that deliver production-grade da... Show more

Visionary CTPO who led teams across Amazon, Yahoo, Oracle and have held leadership roles at Walmart, Indeed, Coupang etc Currently CTPO with Actionable Analytics a TaaS firm leveraging Gen AI, cloud, data to provide exceptional CX to enterprises across the world. Focus on eCom, FinTech, Telco, AdTech, EdTech and HealthTech

Visionary CTPO who led teams across Amazon, Yahoo, Oracle and have held leadership roles at Walmart, Indeed, Coupang etc Currently CTPO with Actionable Analytics a TaaS firm leveraging Gen AI, cloud, data to provide exceptional CX to enterprises acro... Show more

With over 18 years of experience at Bridgeview Financial Partners, Ben Francis specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of retirement and distribution planning. A native of Chattanooga, Ben is an expert in Social Security strategies, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), income maximization, tax management, long-term care planning, and other critical areas affecting retirees.
He works closely with clients to address unique challenges during the transition from accumulation to decumulation, providing ongoing reviews of Social Security, distribution planning, income generation, investment strategies, and risk management to ensure their financial well-being.
In addition to his client work, Ben is a highly regarded speaker known for his engaging presentations at private companies, public events, and conferences. His ability to simplify complex retirement topics into understandable and actionable insights has made him a favorite among audiences.
Ben holds a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His professional designations include CFP® (Certified Financial Planner™), RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional), WMCP® (Wealth Management Certified Professional), ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant), and CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter). He is also licensed with Series 7, 6, and 63.

With over 18 years of experience at Bridgeview Financial Partners, Ben Francis specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of retirement and distribution planning. A native of Chattanooga, Ben is an expert in Social Security strategies, R... Show more

Vincent Caldeira, CTO of Red Hat in APAC, is responsible for strategic partnerships and technology strategy. Named a top CTO in APAC in 2023, he has 20+ years in IT, excelling in technology transformation in finance. An authority in open source and cloud-native technologies, Vincent frequently speaks on data analytics, AI/ML, and IT sustainability. He is a Technical Advisor of OS-Climate, a member of the GSF Green AI Committee, FINOS Technical Oversight Committee and contributes to LF AI & Data GenAI Commons as well as CNCF AI Initiatives.

Vincent Caldeira, CTO of Red Hat in APAC, is responsible for strategic partnerships and technology strategy. Named a top CTO in APAC in 2023, he has 20+ years in IT, excelling in technology transformation in finance. An authority in open source and c... Show more

Andersen LLP is an award-winning tax advisory firm with a specialist Web3 tax and accounting team. It offers a range of services, from international token structuring, token incentives, fractional CFO services and back-office financial support for businesses to personal income-tax planning and compliance.

Having advised crypto clients since 2018, Ben is a member of numerous digital asset working groups focussing on tax policy and financial reporting and was awarded Spears' 500 Top Recommended Cryptocurrency Advisor in 2022 & 2024 and City Wealth's Top 50 Professionals in Crypto in 2023.

Ben is a seasoned speaker and contributor for media outlets such as Bloomberg, the FT and Tax Journal, Ben is committed to the furtherance of the UK as a jurisdiction for crypto to thrive.

Andersen LLP is an award-winning tax advisory firm with a specialist Web3 tax and accounting team. It offers a range of services, from international token structuring, token incentives, fractional CFO services and back-office financial support for bu... Show more

Soy un profesional con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector financiero, habiendo trabajado en varios bancos en Ecuador y en startups innovadoras como Kushki Pagos. Actualmente, soy Cloud Engineer en Banco Bolivariano. Este año, me he convertido en Community Builder en el área de Serverless, donde me dedico a fomentar la comunidad y compartir conocimientos. Además, soy un activo creador de contenido, publicando regularmente en blogs de Medium y otras plataformas.

Soy un profesional con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector financiero, habiendo trabajado en varios bancos en Ecuador y en startups innovadoras como Kushki Pagos. Actualmente, soy Cloud Engineer en Banco Bolivariano. Este año, me he convertido... Show more

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, agentic AI, and advanced machine learning to build explainable, reliable, and scalable solutions.

Diogo Ribeiro Braga is the Lead Data Scientist of Erste Group’s Risk AI Lab, the bank’s innovation center for AI in Risk Management. His work combines data architecture and software design principles with innovative approaches in graph technology, ag... Show more

Francesco is a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO of the Contextual-based vulnerability management platform from code to cloud Phoenix Security, author of several books, host of multi-award Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast, speaker known in the cybersecurity industry and recognized for his visionary views. He is on the UK&I Cloud Security Alliance Chapter board and is a professor at IANS on application security and cloud security. Previously, Francesco headed HSBC's application and cloud security and was a Senior Security Consultant at AWS. Francesco has been keynoting at global conferences and has authored and co-authored several books and whitepapers; outside of work, you can find me running marathons, snowboarding on the Italian slopes, and enjoying single malt whiskeys in one of my favourite London clubs.

Francesco is a seasoned entrepreneur, CEO of the Contextual-based vulnerability management platform from code to cloud Phoenix Security, author of several books, host of multi-award Cyber Security & Cloud Podcast, speaker known in the cybersecurity i... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Shubhangi is an award winning experienced professional in data and AI from companies like Tata Consultancy Services to agile start-ups. She has a background in computer science engineering with an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath, UK. She works as a Senior Analyst at a leading FTSE100 company in financial services and insurance in the UK. Previously, she led the data function of ICS AI Ltd, which is a Microsoft UK inner circle partner, focusing on artificial intelligence at the forefront of technology for the public sector in the UK. She has worked in data analytics, data science, data strategy, and AI, leveraging algorithms to extract insights, identify patterns, and understand human language in large datasets. She leads the London Chapter for Women In Data which is a platform for tech enthusiasts of all backgrounds to connect, grow and learn together. She is a verified expert and mentor at TopMate. She has also been the judge of Datathon 2024 and has delivered sessions in over 10 countries. She has also been nominated for several awards including WomenTechNetwork global awards.

Shubhangi is an award winning experienced professional in data and AI from companies like Tata Consultancy Services to agile start-ups. She has a background in computer science engineering with an MSc in Business Analytics from the University of Bath... Show more

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph with enterprise cloud solutions to deliver scalable, AI-driven applications. A Delaware AWS Community Leader (AWS Builder) and active IEEE member, Seetaram has co-authored research papers in data science and is recognized for his contributions to fraud detection, cloud-native architectures, and performance optimization. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, he frequently conducts workshops and mentors teams on building secure, reliable, and high-impact AI solutions.

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Gen... Show more

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this by providing mentoring sessions, guest lectures to university courses and helping to lead D&I initiatives.

Samia leads the pre sales and delivery of large scale and complex security projects across a diverse portfolio of financial services clients. Samia is passionate about encouraging people from diverse backgrounds into technology careers. She does this... Show more

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore accounting truly transformative.

He leads with clarity, compassion, and conviction, creating solutions that help businesses elevate. At Indian Muneem, his focus remains steadfast: driving innovation, delivering impact, and creating a legacy that empowers growth on a global scale.

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore acc... Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more

Vivaldo Cândido é Engenheiro Informático e Especialista em Desenvolvimento de Soluções Tecnológicas, reconhecido pela sua capacidade de transformar desafios complexos em soluções digitais inovadoras. Actua como Responsável pelo Departamento de IT da Mwango Brain, onde lidera iniciativas de modernização tecnológica, integração de plataformas e transformação digital orientada a resultados.

Paralelamente, desempenha funções como Técnico de Análise e Desenvolvimento de Soluções na Unitel, contribuindo para a construção de sistemas de grande escala e processos críticos que sustentam milhões de utilizadores a nível nacional.

Scrum Master certificado e Especialista em Jira, Vivaldo domina metodologias ágeis, gestão de processos, modelação empresarial e frameworks modernas de produtividade. É igualmente formado em BPM e BPMN, reforçando a sua capacidade de alinhar tecnologia, processos e estratégia organizacional.

Recentemente, consolidou o seu posicionamento no panorama tecnológico global através da certificação Advanced Digital Transformation & AI, fortalecendo a sua competência na aplicação de inteligência artificial em projectos corporativos. Participou também no Function1, um dos eventos mais avançados de AI e inovação tecnológica realizado no Dubai, onde teve contacto direto com líderes mundiais, tendências emergentes e práticas de ponta em AI/ML.

Nos últimos anos, tem aprofundado o seu foco em componentes de Inteligência Artificial e Machine Learning, integrando estas tecnologias nos seus projectos, nos seus estudos e na sua visão de futuro para o ecossistema digital angolano.

Além da sua vertente técnica, é Educador Financeiro, Investidor e Empreendedor, dedicando-se a promover literacia financeira, autonomia económica e mentalidade de crescimento entre jovens profissionais. A sua abordagem multidisciplinar faz dele uma das vozes mais influentes na interseção entre tecnologia, inovação, negócios e desenvolvimento humano em Angola.

Vivaldo Cândido é Engenheiro Informático e Especialista em Desenvolvimento de Soluções Tecnológicas, reconhecido pela sua capacidade de transformar desafios complexos em soluções digitais inovadoras. Actua como Responsável pelo Departamento de IT da ... Show more

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practices in​ software development and product delivery and adopting an agile mindset. Always interested in trying new approaches that would lead to continuous improvement and better delivery.
Backing this up with previous experience as a software developer, where my passion for agile and lean approaches started.

Agile Coach with close to 20 years' experience in the IT industry in different domains such as insurance, finance, banking, public sector. Passionate about agile methodologies, providing guidance and mentorship on applying agile techniques and practi... Show more

Avira is a Cyber threat Intelligence enthusiast with deep experience in banking cybersecurity. She focuses on building automated defense capabilities, enhancing SOC operations, and strengthening enterprise resilience against evolving threats. Active in regional cyber communities, Avira also shares insights through workshops and career talks on threat landscapes and security automation.

Avira is a Cyber threat Intelligence enthusiast with deep experience in banking cybersecurity. She focuses on building automated defense capabilities, enhancing SOC operations, and strengthening enterprise resilience against evolving threats. Active ... Show more

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am also dedicated to mentor young talents to success. In my spare time, I do speaking engagement to increase public awareness about Generative AI, and I work on personal projects, exploring the space of possible offered by AI.

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am... Show more

Alex Ischenko, SVP of Engineering at Rebrandly (The #1 platform for branded short URLs), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles.

Recently, Alex was included in the Top 100 Leaders @ CTO Craft, shaping the future of technology.

Alex is an AI-driven CTO focused on building scalable, high-impact products and empowering elite engineering teams.
He turns visionary ideas into global technology platforms that raise the bar for performance, innovation, and customer experience.

His extensive experience includes:

15+ years building and leading development teams
10+ years in startup environments
Managed 100+ FTE teams

Solid expertise in AI, GenAI, ML, SaaS, Insurtech, Healthcare and Fintech.

Alex is passionate about mentorship, eagerly sharing his leadership and architectural knowledge.

Alex Ischenko, SVP of Engineering at Rebrandly (The #1 platform for branded short URLs), began his career as a Software Engineer over 20 years ago, and moved to Senior Management roles. Recently, Alex was included in the Top 100 Leaders @ CTO Craf... Show more

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Jonna Keller has become a trusted figure in wealth management as the Managing Partner and Owner of First Security Investment Inc. (FSI), a Sarasota, Florida-based financial services firm. FSI focuses on helping families protect and grow their wealth through tailored financial strategies involving insurance, estate planning, and portfolio management. Her approach prioritizes understanding each client’s goals, market conditions, and risk appetite over offering financial products.

Keller’s dedication to her clients runs deep. She always puts their best interests above commission-driven transactions or fees. This commitment has allowed her to cultivate long-lasting relationships based on transparency and trust. Clients rely on her for unbiased advice to secure their financial futures.

Serving primarily high-net-worth individuals, Keller offers an independent viewpoint on wealth management. She emphasizes education and mentorship, guiding clients through complex financial decisions with personalized plans shaped by her extensive investment experience. Her style is clear, direct, and free of hidden agendas.

A significant aspect of Keller’s expertise is family wealth planning. Jonna Keller helps clients design strategies that protect assets and enable smooth wealth transfer across generations. This involves tools such as asset protection trusts, wills, estate distribution plans, and tax-deferred insurance policies. Her plans also account for unexpected life events and long-term care, ensuring clients are prepared for a range of possibilities.

Tax reduction planning is a key component of FSI's services. Keller and her team work proactively to minimize tax burdens during clients’ working years and into retirement. This includes balancing capital gains and losses, advising on the timing of withdrawals from retirement accounts such as 401(k)s and IRAs, and helping clients manage tax brackets through long-term versus short-term capital gains strategies.

Retirement income planning is another critical area in which Keller provides tailored solutions. She assesses each client’s financial picture to develop reliable cash flow distribution plans. These strategies typically combine passive and active income streams, savings plans, and asset management tailored to individual needs.

Estate planning support is crucial for many of Keller’s clients, who often have diversified portfolios that include investments, real estate, and cash. She assists families in valuing their estates accurately and developing strategies to distribute assets efficiently while minimizing tax impacts.

Keller holds professional designations, including Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF®) and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor (CRPC®), in addition to Series 7, 63, and 65 securities registrations. She has served as Chair of the Women’s Leadership Council and received accolades, including the AssetMark National Community Inspiration Award.

Beyond her professional work, Keller is deeply engaged in philanthropy. She volunteers extensively with the Boys and Girls Clubs of Sarasota County and has been recognized for her dedication. She also contributes to fundraising efforts for arts and education nonprofits such as the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and the Sarasota Pops Orchestra.

Outside her career and volunteer efforts, Jonna Keller enjoys spending time with loved ones, traveling, maintaining an active lifestyle, and cooking with fresh local ingredients. Her life reflects a commitment to integrity, thoughtful financial planning, and meaningful community involvement.

With a career spanning more than 25 years, Jonna Keller has become a trusted figure in wealth management as the Managing Partner and Owner of First Security Investment Inc. (FSI), a Sarasota, Florida-based financial services firm. FSI focuses on help... Show more

Ed is a chartered accountant with over 25 years implementing finance systems for some of the biggest and smallest organizations in the world.
He is the founder and managing director of GK EPM an Oracle specialist consultancy.
Ed has experience running finance teams, managing large IT projects and delivering for the best Oracle partners.

Ed is a chartered accountant with over 25 years implementing finance systems for some of the biggest and smallest organizations in the world. He is the founder and managing director of GK EPM an Oracle specialist consultancy. Ed has experience runn... Show more

I spent my career in designing and managing enterprise scale data solutions with fundamental building blocks of Reliability, Security, Scalability, Governance and Maintainability in business-critical private and public cloud data platforms in financial domain.
Architecting the operationalization aspect in a client facing role, delivering relational and advanced analytics solution for large scale Operational and Data Warehouse implementations with focus on learning and innovation remained a constant part of my data journey.
Currently I am leading enterprise scale cloud data migrations in SQL Server/Snowflake/Azure SQL/Managed Instance/PostgreSQL and am involved with delivery of next generation Data & AI solutions using various data platforms. Also, I am managing large on/offshore teams, applying inclusive leadership, vendor management and technical skills.
As a woman in tech and part of data community, I have advanced with grit to create an impact, work with the mindset of ‘how I can’, passion for continuous learning and delivering results.
** I am board member of the New England SQL Server User Group, part of Snowflake Data Superhero 2025 program, member of PASS, speaker in PAAS Summit/Snowflake User Group/Azure Data User Groups/Data Saturdays/SQLBits. **

I spent my career in designing and managing enterprise scale data solutions with fundamental building blocks of Reliability, Security, Scalability, Governance and Maintainability in business-critical private and public cloud data platforms in financi... Show more

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France), with a FinTech oriented educational background. With years of experience in various roles, including mobile development and banking applications, Edwige has navigated through many technologies and business domains. Since joining Swissquote in 2012, she has contributed to technical stacks and software delivery across multiple domains and layers, from Banking operations to Trading Systems Management. Her unwavering dedication to excellence, best practices and innovative perspective earned her a promotion to Vice Director in 2022, where she now oversees Methodologies, Program Management and Tech Talent teams within Software Engineering.
Despite her many accomplishments, Edwige remains eager to learn from others. She actively contributed to many talks, in Switzerland, or at International for Women In Tech or Lead Dev track!

Edwige is an accomplished technologist deeply committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in STEM* (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). She holds a BSc in mathematics and an MSc in Computer Science from the University Lyon 1 (France... Show more

Como desarrollador experto en Flutter con más de 5 años de experiencia, inicié mi camino fundando Snap Eats, una startup de delivery que me permitió enfrentar los retos de construir y escalar productos móviles reales. Esa experiencia marcó mi pasión por crear soluciones digitales con impacto.

Desde entonces he liderado el desarrollo de aplicaciones en los sectores fintech y healthtech en Latinoamérica, impulsando la adopción por miles de usuarios y resolviendo desafíos técnicos complejos con un enfoque en escalabilidad y experiencia de usuario.

Actualmente, como Frontend Tech Lead en Monet, guío equipos móviles y decisiones de arquitectura, promoviendo buenas prácticas y asegurando entregas de calidad en entornos dinámicos.

Estoy comprometido en aprovechar la tecnología para resolver problemas reales, empoderar a los usuarios y llevar la innovación móvil al siguiente nivel.

Como desarrollador experto en Flutter con más de 5 años de experiencia, inicié mi camino fundando Snap Eats, una startup de delivery que me permitió enfrentar los retos de construir y escalar productos móviles reales. Esa experiencia marcó mi pasión ... Show more

Matthew J Smith has built a professional path centered on investment leadership and operational experience across the energy, power, and data center industries. With nearly twenty years of work, he has developed a practical understanding of how financial strategy connects to real-world performance. His background includes responsibilities in both hedge funds and public companies, allowing him to approach decisions with balance and clarity. Through every stage, he has focused on steady progress and responsible management.

He started his career as an analyst, where he gained valuable experience in studying companies, assets, and market cycles. In these early roles, he learned how to evaluate financial data, forecast potential results, and assess business risks. Those lessons shaped his careful and structured way of thinking about investments. His time in these positions provided him with the tools to interpret economic patterns and enhance his ability to make informed, disciplined decisions in complex environments.

Matthew advanced into senior research and portfolio management roles within established investment firms. His work focused on the industrial and energy sectors, where changing market trends demanded thoughtful analysis. By concentrating on the relationships between cyclical and long-term market forces, he refined an approach that valued consistent research and sound judgment. His contributions supported institutional portfolios managing significant assets, where he maintained an emphasis on careful evaluation, long-term focus, and risk control in rapidly evolving markets.

He carried those principles into his own firm when he founded Deep Basin Capital. As Managing Partner and Chief Investment Officer, he created a strategy that combined detailed industry analysis with teamwork and structured processes. Matthew led efforts in recruiting, technology development, and investment execution, prioritizing investor trust at every step. Under his guidance, the firm grew and ultimately completed its operations successfully, reflecting his commitment to disciplined leadership and long-term value creation.

He later extended his experience into the public company space, serving as both a board member and Chief Financial Officer for a merchant power and data center operator. In this capacity, he managed financial reporting, operational planning, and asset oversight during a period of organizational challenge. His steady leadership supported financial recovery, strategic development, and a sale that provided strong results for stakeholders. The experience strengthened his understanding of governance and operational responsibility.

Matthew J Smith continues to value community involvement alongside professional work. He founded a food drive that helps families in need and has sustained the initiative over several years with consistent local support. Outside of his career, he enjoys sports, outdoor activities, and creative projects that balance his demanding professional life. His outlook combines financial understanding, operational discipline, and a genuine commitment to steady improvement. He remains focused on making meaningful contributions to both his field and the community.

Matthew J Smith has built a professional path centered on investment leadership and operational experience across the energy, power, and data center industries. With nearly twenty years of work, he has developed a practical understanding of how finan... Show more

Aki Asahara, Ph.D., is an AI systems performance engineer and the Chief Marketing Officer at Fixstars. With a doctorate in astrophysics and more than 15 years of hands-on engineering and project management experience, he specializes in GPU performance engineering for large-scale AI training and inference workloads. His work spans autonomous driving, finance, healthcare, and industrial AI applications, with expertise in distributed training, mixed-precision optimization, and cluster-level observability on NVIDIA H100/H200/B200 architectures.

Aki serves as a Session Chair and Speaker at HPC Asia 2026 and has delivered invited talks at multiple GenAI-focused conferences in Japan. He also represents Fixstars as an exhibitor at the Supercomputing Conference (SC). He contributes to publications in AI systems performance engineering and leads industry projects that significantly improve throughput and cost efficiency.

Aki Asahara, Ph.D., is an AI systems performance engineer and the Chief Marketing Officer at Fixstars. With a doctorate in astrophysics and more than 15 years of hands-on engineering and project management experience, he specializes in GPU performanc... Show more