Pratik Waghela is a Data Solution Architect with 12+ years of experience building data and technology solutions for the financial world. He started as a full-stack developer at an investment bank, where he built deep functional and technical expertise in settlement systems, the plumbing that makes sure trades actually settle correctly. From there, he moved to a forex product company, working as a solution and backend engineer on cross-currency transfer systems, keeping money moving accurately across borders and currencies.

For the past 8 years, Pratik has led core telemetry insights at his organization, where data is central to how institutional investors, portfolio managers, and investment bankers operate. He specializes in uncovering user behavioral patterns from product usage, and more recently, in evaluating how effectively the AI built into these products actually serves the people using it.

Part data architect, part full-stack engineer, part analyst, Pratik has spent over a decade making sure the financial world's data tells the truth, one settlement, one transfer, and one dashboard at a time.

Pratik Waghela is a Data Solution Architect with 12+ years of experience building data and technology solutions for the financial world. He started as a full-stack developer at an investment bank, where he built deep functional and technical expertis... Show more

I over 25 år har jeg arbeidet med å forstå, håndtere og redusere risiko i møte med stadig mer komplekse trusler. Erfaring fra politi, forsvar, konsulentvirksomhet og finanssektoren har gitt meg et bredt perspektiv på hvordan etterretning kan omsettes til bedre beslutninger og reelle strategiske fortrinn.

Min styrke ligger i skjæringspunktet mellom etterretning, sikkerhet og forretningsforståelse. Jeg bistår beslutningstakere og ledere med å forstå hva som faktisk kan påvirke virksomheten, skille vesentlig informasjon fra støy og ta beslutninger på et bedre grunnlag. Det siste 15 årene har jeg særlig arbeidet med etterretning, risikostyring og bekjempelse av finansiell kriminalitet og sanksjonsomgåelser.

I over 25 år har jeg arbeidet med å forstå, håndtere og redusere risiko i møte med stadig mer komplekse trusler. Erfaring fra politi, forsvar, konsulentvirksomhet og finanssektoren har gitt meg et bredt perspektiv på hvordan etterretning kan omsettes... Show more

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachkalkulation im Kundengeschäft der Sparkassen. Darüber hinaus betreut sein Bereich das zentrale Data Warehouse für alle vertriebsrelevanten Daten. Seit der Übernahme dieser Rolle Ende 2023 treibt er die Modernisierung der Anwendungsarchitektur voran – mit dem Ziel, zentrale Mainframe-Systeme in skalierbare, dezentrale Komponenten zu überführen.

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung... Show more

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect technology with real-work impacts. Throughout her career, she worked with startups, financial institutions and government agencies to develop innovation ecosystems, and support inclusive economic growth. She co-founded FADO Go, a blockchain ecommerce company that provides loyalty solutions to businesses. Currently, she leads the development of a large-scale cultural infrastructure project that combines culture, education, technology and community engagement through collaboration between government and private-sector partners in Vietnam. The initative explores how emerging technologies can strengthen public trust, cultural participation, and long-term sustainability.
As a speaker, Thuy has spoken at blockchain and innovation conferences in Vietnam and internationally, advocating for decentralization and real-world applications that improve everyday life.

Thuy is an entrepreneur and business executive with international experience across Vietnam, India, Cambodia, Ghana, Nigeria, and the United States. Her work spans fintech, blockchain, banking, digital transformation and innovation that connect techn... Show more

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterprises, delivering real-world impact through deep learning, computer vision, and scalable MLOps pipelines.

Currently, at Schneider Electric, I'm a part of the Global Finance team working on AI-based solutions for financial intelligence. Previously, I led aerial imagery computer vision-based pipelines at MGGP Aero and developed end-to-end MLOps infrastructure at AI Clearing. My academic work at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on deep learning models for mammographic diagnostics where I published research articles at international IEEE conferences.

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterp... Show more

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM).

Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in directing enterprise-wide software development, engineering, and architecture efforts in education, manufacturing, financial services, and investment management industries. I have worked for large global multinationals to small entrepreneurial companies.

In his current role, Vinny is lucky to work with an excellent, results-oriented team and plays the role of a practitioner, mentor, advisor, or influencer based on the need and the situation.

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM). Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in dire... Show more

Riddhi Bhure is a Cloud Administrator at Trust Fintech Ltd, specializing in cloud infrastructure and AWS technologies. She works on managing and optimizing cloud environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support modern financial technology operations.
With growing expertise in Amazon Web Services (AWS), Riddhi is passionate about cloud computing, infrastructure management, and exploring innovative solutions that improve system performance and efficiency. She actively engages in learning and discussions around AWS and cloud technologies while contributing to the evolving landscape of fintech and cloud-based solutions.

Riddhi Bhure is a Cloud Administrator at Trust Fintech Ltd, specializing in cloud infrastructure and AWS technologies. She works on managing and optimizing cloud environments, ensuring reliable, secure, and scalable systems that support modern financ... Show more

Enyo Sam is the Founder and CTO of Easner, a stablecoin-powered banking and payments platform designed to expand access to global financial services, particularly across emerging and underserved markets. Since founding Easner in 2025, Enyo has led the development of its technical architecture, stablecoin payment infrastructure and partner integrations while helping validate market demand through early real-world payment flows. He currently focuses on product and technical vision, engineering leadership, security and building infrastructure capable of supporting compliant, scalable cross-border payments. His multidisciplinary background spans International Management, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Enyo is committed to solving complex challenges in global payments and designing secure financial infrastructure that makes stablecoins practical and accessible for individuals and businesses worldwide.

Enyo Sam is the Founder and CTO of Easner, a stablecoin-powered banking and payments platform designed to expand access to global financial services, particularly across emerging and underserved markets. Since founding Easner in 2025, Enyo has led th... Show more

Most businesses are stuck at "we have ChatGPT accounts but nobody really uses them." James Harmon fixes that.

He has spent 30+ years training developers and building software for Facebook, Microsoft, eBay, and Foot Locker, and is the author of "Claude Code: The Unofficial Guide." He now helps organizations move from AI curiosity to AI competency, building agent harnesses for teams in regulated environments and writing production MCP servers.

He runs the Naperville AI Enthusiasts meetup and speaks on practical AI adoption, including for the Illinois CPA Society. He is also a CPA.

Most businesses are stuck at "we have ChatGPT accounts but nobody really uses them." James Harmon fixes that. He has spent 30+ years training developers and building software for Facebook, Microsoft, eBay, and Foot Locker, and is the author of "Cl... Show more

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree
- spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems
- digital nomad for 7 years
- ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people
- now building AI agents that run compliance processes at banks

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree - spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems - digital nomad for 7 years - ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people - now building AI agents that run compliance p... Show more

With a seven-year career building and leading technical teams in the payments industry, I've seen firsthand how compliance can be a bottleneck to growth. As the Backend Engineering Lead at Mono, I have contributed as an engineering leader on building the open finance and identity infrastructure that powers of African digital businesses. This experience led me to building Tewo, an open-source, AI-native compliance co-pilot. Tewo is built on a single premise: to help businesses close enterprise deals faster. It achieves this by using AI to automate the most complex parts of compliance, including control setup, evidence gathering, and vetting system architecture, turning a major business hurdle into a competitive advantage.

With a seven-year career building and leading technical teams in the payments industry, I've seen firsthand how compliance can be a bottleneck to growth. As the Backend Engineering Lead at Mono, I have contributed as an engineering leader on building... Show more

Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube.
Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede transformar la industria. Fuera del trabajo, creo contenido tech y recargo energías practicando diferentes deportes.

Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube. Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede trans... Show more

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment to integrity, excellence, and client success, he has built the firm on the principles of trust, transparency, and practical financial solutions.

With a strong background in accounting and business management, Sayyid Abid works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, and established organizations to help them navigate financial challenges, maintain regulatory compliance, and achieve sustainable growth. His approach combines technical expertise with a clear understanding of each client's business objectives, enabling organizations to make informed financial decisions with confidence.

Throughout his career, he has focused on delivering value through accurate financial reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, tax compliance, internal controls, and business advisory services. His leadership has enabled HF Accounting & Consulting to become a trusted partner for businesses seeking dependable financial guidance and long-term success.

Beyond his professional work, Sayyid Abid is passionate about leadership, knowledge sharing, and community development. As a public speaker, he frequently addresses topics related to entrepreneurship, financial literacy, ethical business practices, and organizational leadership. He believes that empowering individuals and businesses with the right knowledge is essential for building resilient organizations and thriving communities.

His dedication to professional excellence extends beyond the boardroom through active participation in social, educational, and community initiatives. By supporting programs that encourage learning, leadership, and responsible business practices, he strives to make a meaningful and lasting contribution to society.

At the heart of his work is a simple philosophy: strong financial foundations create stronger businesses. Through integrity, innovation, and a client-first approach, Sayyid Abid continues to help organizations achieve financial stability, operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Vision

To be a trusted leader in accounting and business consulting by delivering innovative financial solutions that empower businesses to grow with confidence and integrity.

Mission

To provide reliable, ethical, and value-driven accounting, taxation, and business advisory services that enable clients to achieve financial excellence while building lasting relationships based on trust, professionalism, and measurable results.

Sayyid Abid Al Aidaroosi Yemmemadu is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of HF Accounting & Consulting, a firm dedicated to providing professional accounting, financial advisory, taxation, and business consulting services. Guided by a commitment... Show more

I am a Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in enterprise-scale cloud platforms, distributed systems, and AI-enabled infrastructure. I lead and contribute to the design of secure, scalable, and highly resilient cloud-native architectures supporting mission-critical financial systems.

My expertise spans AWS, Kubernetes, platform engineering, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering, with a strong focus on building self-service infrastructure platforms and enabling large engineering organizations to operate at scale. I work extensively on multi-account cloud architectures, infrastructure automation, reliability engineering, and integrating AI and machine learning workloads into modern cloud environments.

Over the past decade, I have focused on designing high-performance systems that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and platform reliability in complex enterprise environments. I am passionate about advancing cloud architecture standards, mentoring engineers, evaluating innovative technology solutions, and contributing to the broader technology community through speaking, technical publications, and industry judging initiatives.

I am a Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in enterprise-scale cloud platforms, distributed systems, and AI-enabled infrastructure. I lead and contribute to the design of secure, scalable, and highly resilien... Show more

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, and Microsoft partners in understanding how small operational gaps can create major financial risk if they go unnoticed.

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, ... Show more

Jimish Jitendra Kadakia is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing strategic data transformation solutions across diverse industries. His expertise lies in cloud migration, data visualization, modern data stack tools, and business intelligence, with deep proficiency in technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, Alteryx, Tableau, Thoughtspot etc.
Currently serving as a Senior Technical Architect/Solutions Architect at Snowflake, Jimish leads enterprise-grade implementations across sectors like financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and fintech. He plays a pivotal role in helping organizations architect complex data solutions, aligning technical delivery with business strategy, and advising executive leadership on future-state architecture, roadmaps and execution plans.
Previously, as a Senior Consultant at Slalom, Jimish co-led the Center of Excellence for Starburst, ThoughtSpot, and dbt. He drove modernization projects using data lakes and cloud platforms, developed visualizations and architecture for cross-industry clients, and mentored consultants across multiple U.S. markets. He also led architectural and engineering efforts at a startup in travel/hospitality, a global telecom firm, and a multinational insurance company, implementing solutions ranging from Snowflake cost optimization to Databricks Medallion architecture.
From 2020 to 2022, Jimish worked at 14 West (an Agora Company) as a Sr. Business Intelligence Developer/Architect, supporting over 700 users and spearheading a large-scale ThoughtSpot cloud migration. His role emphasized business-driven analytics, data democratization, and operational efficiency through BI tools and dashboards.
His earlier experience includes analytics roles at Morgan Stanley and the National Stock Exchange of India, where he honed his expertise in business analysis, risk management, and systems integrations.
Jimish holds a Master’s in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai. He has also completed postgraduate certifications in Business Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Fintech. He continues to pursue advanced certifications, including those from AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and ThoughtSpot.

Jimish Jitendra Kadakia is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing strategic data transformation solutions across diverse industries. His expertise lies in cloud migration, data visualiza... Show more

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business.

Certified in Sustainable Investing by CFA Institute; Azure Fundamentals by Microsoft; SAFe® 5; Scrum PSPO I; Agile PM by IAPM; Google Analytics IQ & all Ads.

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business. Certified in Sustainable ... 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 cloud native system for GenAI 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

Bruno is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leading companies across the banking, telecommunications, insurance and financial markets sectors. Starting his career in software engineering, his focus quickly evolved towards a profound understanding of business process visions, solution architecture design, and the strategic delivery of quality information to decision-makers.

He holds an MBA specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data from the University of São Paulo (ICMC/USP), where his thesis laid the theoretical groundwork for the presented Meta-Architecture. This research culminated in an article submitted (PROPOR 2026), demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic rigor with practical enterprise solutions. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Information Science at UFSCar, deepening his expertise in knowledge management and semantic design.

His core expertise lies in Data and Process Strategy, Corporate Architecture, and holistic Solution Design, always focusing on translating complex data and architectural insights into actionable business decisions. This blend of technical foundation (AI, Graph) and methodological rigor (Information Science) positions him as a strong advocate for building resilient, trustworthy, and governed AI systems, such as the Neo4j Intelligent Proxy presented in this session.

Bruno is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leading companies across the banking, telecommunications, insurance and financial markets sectors. Starting his career in software engineering, his focus quickly evolved towards a p... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

Maurice Sardison is a highly experienced Business and Finance Consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Sardison, with over 20 years of experience supporting ambitious start-ups, high-growth SMEs, technology-led companies, property investors, and scale-up businesses across the UK.

With a strong background in financial services, strategic business development, marketing, commercial consultancy, and investor readiness, Maurice has built his career around helping businesses become more fundable, investable, and positioned for sustainable growth. He works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them understand their funding options, strengthen their commercial proposition, and prepare the right documents, strategy, and positioning needed to access finance.

Through Sardison, Maurice has supported UK-based businesses in raising over £300 million in funding. His work spans debt finance, equity investment, grants, property finance, business loans, growth capital, and strategic partnerships. He has also advised on enterprise programmes and government-backed initiatives designed to help domestic and international businesses grow, expand, and succeed in the UK market.

Maurice specialises in helping early-stage and growth-focused businesses develop clear funding strategies, compelling business plans, financial projections, pitch decks, executive summaries, and investor-ready propositions. His sector experience includes technology, property, construction, entertainment, media, consumer products, professional services, and innovation-led businesses.

Known for his positive, proactive, and commercially focused approach, Maurice combines financial expertise with strong communication, strategic thinking, and a powerful ability to connect people, opportunities, and capital. His extensive network across the private and public finance sectors enables him to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, lenders, investors, funders, and strategic partners.

Beyond consultancy, Maurice is also a speaker, mentor, interviewer, event host, and business connector. Through his events, training programmes, pitch panels, masterclasses, and founder conversations, he is building a trusted platform that helps entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and access to the right funding opportunities.

Maurice’s mission is simple: to help ambitious businesses become finance and investment ready, secure the right funding, and scale with confidence, credibility, and long-term commercial success.

Maurice Sardison is a highly experienced Business and Finance Consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Sardison, with over 20 years of experience supporting ambitious start-ups, high-growth SMEs, technology-led companies, property investors, and scal... Show more

Ursula Spencer is an eDiscovery and information governance SME with deep roots in enterprise Microsoft ecosystems. She pioneered and led the Federal Reserve System’s eDiscovery function following the 2008 financial crisis, designing defensible data collection and review workflows across 12 Reserve Banks. Her work supported Congressional investigations, regulatory audits, and high risk litigation, reducing manual processing by over 80 percent while maintaining NIST and FISMA aligned audit readiness. She has since led system wide migrations to Microsoft 365, designed governance ready collaboration environments, and advised public and private sector organizations on secure, people centered M365 adoption.

Today, Ursula designs secure, people centered adoption strategies for public sector, education, and enterprise organizations. She specializes in translating emerging technologies including AI, XR, VR, and AR into governed, scalable solutions that accelerate transformation while protecting data and compliance posture. Her approach blends deep technical expertise with change leadership, helping organizations safely navigate AI’s inflection point.

An award winning technologist, she has spoken at Politico LIVE, Microsoft Elevate and Innovate, BaddieCon, CIAA Tech Summit House, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture, where she shares practical frameworks for AI readiness, collaboration at scale, and career reinvention in emerging tech.

Ursula Spencer is an eDiscovery and information governance SME with deep roots in enterprise Microsoft ecosystems. She pioneered and led the Federal Reserve System’s eDiscovery function following the 2008 financial crisis, designing defensible data c... Show more

Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a decade securing cloud environments at regulated financial institutions and international organizations. Currently based in Geneva. I have worked across Canadian banks and a UN agency where I kept encountering the same problem: when audits or incident reviews required proof of what governed a system at a specific past moment, no tool was designed to answer that question. I built APEX Verity to solve it, a governance infrastructure platform for regulated enterprises operating cloud and AI systems. I present complex security and governance concepts to audiences ranging from executive leadership to engineering teams.

Senior Cloud Security Engineer with a decade securing cloud environments at regulated financial institutions and international organizations. Currently based in Geneva. I have worked across Canadian banks and a UN agency where I kept encountering the... Show more

Joyce Temiloluwa Daramola, also known as Temilolu TTJ, is a Senior Product Manager with experience across fintech, SaaS, AI, and IoT products. With a unique background in law and technology, she brings a strategic and user-centered approach to building digital products that solve real business and customer problems.

She currently manages products within the fintech ecosystem, leading initiatives around payments, collections, disbursement systems, and digital platforms. Over the years, Joyce has worked with startups and established companies across Nigeria and the United Kingdom, contributing to products in payments, AI-generated media, device management, and crowdfunding.

Beyond product delivery, Joyce is passionate about mentoring and community building. She is the founder of ItXcellerate, a growing tech community focused on helping aspiring tech professionals learn, connect, and grow. She has also mentored upcoming product managers through programs such as Utiva Product School and Web3Ladies.

As a speaker, Joyce shares practical insights on product management, fintech innovation, career transitions into tech, building customer-centric products, and navigating growth in emerging markets. Her sessions combine real-world experience, honest lessons, and actionable strategies for professionals looking to build impactful digital products.

Joyce Temiloluwa Daramola, also known as Temilolu TTJ, is a Senior Product Manager with experience across fintech, SaaS, AI, and IoT products. With a unique background in law and technology, she brings a strategic and user-centered approach to buildi... Show more

In 2024, I co-founded Get A Financial Life NYC, the first money curriculum specifically designed for the 700,000 students in the NYC public school system. We're now working with 50 city schools to deliver lessons on topics from budgeting to work to investing. And through creative collaboration with individual schools, districts, and key leaders in the NYC Department of Education, we've delivered stipends to students, teachers, and community members.

Along the way, I've learned and observed a ton about how kids interact with money. The fact that they don't see physical cash, and what this means for awareness of their spending; the fact that gambling is often equated with investing; the fact that convenience reigns supreme, even when it runs counter to best financial practices. As one high school junior put it: "When it comes to money, all I have is Cash App and my pocket.” I love discussing topics such as:
- Are young girls or young boys better with money, and is social media to blame?
- What is the actual cost of convenience, and is it worth it?
- What's really behind the rise of youth gambling, prediction markets, the creator economy, and crypto?

At the same time, I've become aware of the growing need for AI/digital literacy. I explore questions in my writing related to tech and society, such as:
- What does it means when your "escape" starts taking up more time than the thing—i.e., real life—that you're escaping from?
- What are the impacts of how technology enables and even fuels rampant misinformation, from white lies (like men lying about their height on dating apps) to the Big Lie?
- What role should AI play in the classroom, if any?

In 2024, I co-founded Get A Financial Life NYC, the first money curriculum specifically designed for the 700,000 students in the NYC public school system. We're now working with 50 city schools to deliver lessons on topics from budgeting to work to i... Show more

Fauwaz is the Sr. Director of B2B Strategy with 15 years of experience in electronic payment technology, specializing in ERP integration, payment security, and sales. He has a strong background in leading software sales teams at Nodus and EVO Payments, contributing significantly to strategic acquisitions. With expertise in various ERP systems like Microsoft Dynamics, Acumatica, Sage, and SAP, Fauwaz excels in driving partner success and customer satisfaction in the payment industry.

Fauwaz is the Sr. Director of B2B Strategy with 15 years of experience in electronic payment technology, specializing in ERP integration, payment security, and sales. He has a strong background in leading software sales teams at Nodus and EVO Payment... Show more

I build web applications and write about what happens when AI meets fintech in production. My talks cover the practical side of integrating intelligent systems into financial products, from architecture decisions to compliance trade-offs that most tutorials skip over.

I build web applications and write about what happens when AI meets fintech in production. My talks cover the practical side of integrating intelligent systems into financial products, from architecture decisions to compliance trade-offs that most tu... Show more

Tanvi Mittal is an experienced QA professional with over 14 years in test automation, software quality, and DevOps practices. She has worked across enterprise and banking systems, solving complex testing challenges where reliability and compliance are critical. In recent years, Tanvi has focused on integrating AI into QA—pioneering self-healing frameworks, predictive defect analysis, and intelligent pipelines that reduce test maintenance and accelerate delivery. Beyond her technical expertise, she mentors professionals transitioning into AI-enabled QA careers and speaks about the evolving role of quality engineering. She is passionate about building resilient systems and empowering QA professionals to thrive in the AI era.

Tanvi Mittal is an experienced QA professional with over 14 years in test automation, software quality, and DevOps practices. She has worked across enterprise and banking systems, solving complex testing challenges where reliability and compliance ar... Show more

Deep Patel is a senior data engineering and analytics leader with over a decade of experience designing and scaling large-scale data platforms across fintech and technology organizations. He has led enterprise-critical initiatives spanning executive metrics, real-time analytics, and AI-driven decision systems, helping leadership teams measure ROI, manage risk, and operate with data they can trust. Deep frequently speaks and writes on modern data infrastructure, AI governance, and translating complex systems into clear business outcomes.

Deep Patel is a senior data engineering and analytics leader with over a decade of experience designing and scaling large-scale data platforms across fintech and technology organizations. He has led enterprise-critical initiatives spanning executive ... Show more