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

Josh Dunn is the co-founder and CEO of Hyperlinear, an AI-native automation platform for financial services. He brings over 15 years of experience building and operating large-scale trading, data, and compliance systems at institutional hedge funds. Josh’s current focus is on agentic AI and context engineering for regulated environments, where using advanced data architectures is necessary to ensure correctness, auditability, and alignment with operational reality.

Josh Dunn is the co-founder and CEO of Hyperlinear, an AI-native automation platform for financial services. He brings over 15 years of experience building and operating large-scale trading, data, and compliance systems at institutional hedge funds. ... 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

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

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

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutions, consistently delivering transformative solutions that harness the power of large-scale data processing. Ram’s technical acumen is highlighted by his recognition as an Apache Spark , Scala Gold Badge award, reflecting his deep expertise in distributed computing and high-performance analytics. He also holds multiple gold badges on Stack Overflow, underscoring his commitment to technical excellence and community-driven knowledge sharing. Driven by curiosity and a passion for innovation, Ram continues to shape the future of Data engineering and AI in the financial sector and beyond.

Ram Ghadiyaram is a seasoned Data Analytics & AI professional, mentor, and innovator with over 20 years of extensive software engineering experience in Big Data, Analytics, and Fintech. He has led major data initiatives at global financial institutio... Show more

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With a legacy of scaling engineering teams and managing complex transformations, I excel in integrating strategic thinking with hands-on expertise in AI, DevOps, and cloud solutions.

Over the last 15 years I have built and led engineering teams in Financial Services and Insurance, cloud infrastructure and startups. I also contributed to global communities such as Linux Foundation and Cloud Native Computing Foundation(CNCF), co-authored several research papers on AIOps and Decision Making and publicly spoken on different events such as Kubecon, Deloitte NextGen(AI) Cloud Transformation Summit and Cloud Native Days.

I have a proven track record in transforming, scaling and managing large and distributed organisations operating in complex regulatory environments. What sets me apart is my ability to drive change at the intersection of business and technology. With... Show more

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación internacional por FICEO-Federación Internacional de Consultores y Entrenadores organizacionales.

Administrador Financiero de la Universidad UFPS, Especialista en Gerencia de Mercadeo de la Universidad Autónoma UNAULA.

Experto en transformación personal. Consultor estratégico en cultura organizacional. Master Training en Liderazgo, Coach de Vida, certificado por MB CONSULTORES-MEXICO, Coach Profesional Ontológico, Coach Organizacional, y Mentor con certificación in... Show more

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powered bookkeeping and expense-tracking platform that empowers individuals to achieve financial control through data-driven insights and positive psychology.

With expertise spanning full-stack development, cloud architecture, and machine learning, Josh holds AWS certifications in Solutions Architecture, Development, and Machine Learning and more. His got-to tech-stack encompasses Golang, TypeScript, Python, Rust, AWS, Kubernetes, and React. Currently pursuing a Master's in Software Engineering from Penn State while drawing upon his Business Administration foundation from the University of Pittsburgh, Josh represents the intersection of academic rigor and real-world application. As a graduate of a startup accelerator program, he brings proven entrepreneurial methodology to the challenge of bridging complex technical innovations with transformative consumer experiences.

Josh has delivered compelling insights on expert panels about leveraging artificial intelligence to catalyze business growth and drive disruptive innovation. His authoritative perspective stems from intensive hands-on experience architecting AI-powered products that elegantly solve complex everyday challenges in FinTech and EdTech. Through Mudget, he exemplifies how sophisticated development practices and intelligent AI implementation can democratize financial tools for consumers.

Josh Burgess is a FinTech founder and accomplished software engineer in EdTech who combines cutting-edge technical expertise with strategic entrepreneurial acumen to architect solutions. As the Founder and CEO of Mudget, Josh is pioneering an AI-powe... Show more

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solutions that shape the future of enterprise technology.

He is the Co-founder of Quantum Computing India and previously served as a Developer Advocate at the London Stock Exchange Group, where he bridged advanced engineering with real-world application across global developer ecosystems. Recognized as a Google Developer Expert for AI/ML (GenAI) and an AWS Community Builder, Shadab also holds certifications in AWS Machine Learning Specialty and Google Cloud Machine Learning Engineering.

A TEDx speaker and active contributor to the Davos Digital Council, Shadab operates at the intersection of emerging technologies, policy, and innovation strategy. He has presented at premier global platforms including the Data Engineering Summit, Quantum Innovation Summit, Google Developer Groups (GDG), and AWS events, where he actively champions AI governance, workforce development, and national innovation ecosystems.

An accomplished author and researcher, Shadab is the co-author of a book on Quantum Computing in Finance, merging academic insight with practical execution. Through ongoing mentorship, technical workshops, and hackathon leadership, he plays a pivotal role in addressing the global AI & Quantum talent gap—particularly in the United States—and advancing the responsible deployment of frontier technologies.

Shadab Hussain is a global technology leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence , Blockchain, and Quantum Computing. As a Lead Engineer at MathCo, he spearheads innovations in Engineering and Generative AI, delivering transformative solution... Show more

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has guided over 50 small businesses to transform their operations, achieve sustainable profitability, and build confidence in their financial decisions. Specializing in cash flow optimization, strategic planning, and due diligence for business transactions, she brings a unique blend of expertise and accessibility to her work.

A passionate speaker and educator, Natalie is known for breaking down complex financial concepts into practical, actionable insights for entrepreneurs and business leaders. Her recent engagements include workshops like the Small Business KPI Workshop and live sessions on cash flow management. As a trusted advisor, she helps business owners move beyond gut feelings to data-driven decisions.

Natalie is committed to making finance approachable, often drawing from her deep industry knowledge across professional services, construction, SaaS, and manufacturing. Outside of her professional life, she is dedicated to supporting small business communities and fostering financial literacy.

Natalie Cook is the founder of Finance Fight Club, an Outsourced CFO & Financial Services firm dedicated to empowering small business owners with financial clarity and strategic guidance. With extensive experience in financial management, Natalie has... Show more

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through human capital. Champion of DEI and seasoned speaker on the importance of people and talent in web3. Through his unique insight and partnership style, Paul has enabled notable startups and scale-ups to grow successfully across Europe.

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through ... Show more

As an ISTQB Certified QA Professional with 8 years in fintech and entertainment, I champion diversity in tech. Passionate about tackling bias in software development, I led a project recognized as Best Women-Led Project at a Vista Equity hackathon. With dual Master's degrees, I'm dedicated to innovation. Actively volunteering, I mentor aspiring women and non-binary individuals. Eager to give back to the community, I'm excited about Oredev which I have previously attended with Pink.

As an ISTQB Certified QA Professional with 8 years in fintech and entertainment, I champion diversity in tech. Passionate about tackling bias in software development, I led a project recognized as Best Women-Led Project at a Vista Equity hackathon. W... Show more

With 13 years of experience at Sicredi, I work on the front lines of Monitoring and Observability, helping transform operations into more intelligent, predictable, and resilient environments. I have strong expertise in automation and infrastructure as code, using Python, PowerShell, Go, Terraform, and Ansible to build solutions that enhance visibility, reduce incidents, and accelerate decision‑making. My journey is driven by technology, continuous improvement, and the pursuit of increasingly efficient operations.

With 13 years of experience at Sicredi, I work on the front lines of Monitoring and Observability, helping transform operations into more intelligent, predictable, and resilient environments. I have strong expertise in automation and infrastructure a... Show more

João Paulo é Assessor no Banco do Brasil, com 25 anos de experiência e atuação estratégica na Diretoria de Controles Internos.
Especialista em governança e compliance, dedica-se há oito anos à transformação de processos críticos, conduzindo iniciativas que unem rigor regulatório, inovação e inteligência de dados.
Com certificações em Business Intelligence, Analytics e Inteligência Artificial, desenvolve soluções avançadas para otimizar processos e apoiar decisões estratégicas.
Fora do ambiente corporativo, é um aprendiz permanente de idiomas e um viajante apaixonado por novas culturas.

João Paulo é Assessor no Banco do Brasil, com 25 anos de experiência e atuação estratégica na Diretoria de Controles Internos. Especialista em governança e compliance, dedica-se há oito anos à transformação de processos críticos, conduzindo iniciati... Show more

Vaishnavi Khosla is a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience building scalable, secure distributed systems and full-stack applications for enterprise and consumer platforms. She currently works as a Software Developer II at Bank of America, where she helps design and operate a mission-critical financial access-governance platform used by thousands of internal users. Her work includes developing 20+ RESTful and GraphQL APIs, leading the migration of core services from Angular to React, and building event-driven systems with Apache Kafka and Neo4j.

She focuses on backend engineering, cloud-native microservices, and enterprise security practices like SSO, MFA, OAuth 2.0, and RBAC, particularly in highly regulated environments where reliability and compliance are critical. She also has hands-on experience using AI-powered and AI-assisted tools such as GitHub Copilot in her development workflow to improve code quality, testing, and overall efficiency, and regularly mentors junior engineers on using these tools responsibly.

Before joining Bank of America, Vaishnavi built full-stack platforms at Byju's, an EdTech company in India, and at Braza Tires, working with React, Node.js, and distributed backend systems for both consumer and B2B products.

She holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from the University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science from Banasthali Vidyapith. She speaks on topics including backend architecture, AI-assisted software development, and security in enterprise and financial systems.

Vaishnavi Khosla is a Software Engineer with over 5 years of experience building scalable, secure distributed systems and full-stack applications for enterprise and consumer platforms. She currently works as a Software Developer II at Bank of America... 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

I'm a seasoned product leader and VP of Product currently at a fintech company operating across Africa. With over a decade of experience in managing globally distributed teams, im specialize in building inclusive cultures, mentoring high-performing teams, and driving product innovation. My expertise spans team leadership, organizational strategy, and scaling operations in diverse markets.

I'm a seasoned product leader and VP of Product currently at a fintech company operating across Africa. With over a decade of experience in managing globally distributed teams, im specialize in building inclusive cultures, mentoring high-performing t... Show more

Noah Bensenton is an American wealth management professional who serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Veridian Hearth Wealth Management. His professional background combines financial research, investment advisory, and long-term wealth planning. Over the course of his career, he has developed an analytical approach to finance

that focuses on understanding businesses, evaluating investment opportunities, and helping clients make informed decisions about their financial futures.

Wealth Management

As a Senior Wealth Advisor, Noah Bensenton works in the field of private wealth management, with an emphasis on developing thoughtful and structured financial strategies. His work involves areas such as capital growth planning, tax-loss harvesting, investment strategy, and long-term financial planning. His professional focus is particularly relevant to high-net-worth families, technology executives, and entrepreneurs who require a carefully considered approach to managing and growing wealth.

Finance Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance: Earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from 2015 to 2019.

MBA in Finance: Completed a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from 2019 to 2021.

Strong Financial Foundation: His academic background provided a solid foundation in financial analysis, investment principles, valuation, and business strategy.

Analytical Skills: His finance education helped develop a structured and research-oriented approach to analyzing financial decisions.

Professional Application: The knowledge gained through his academic studies became an important part of the analytical framework he later applied throughout his professional career.

Early Interests

During his university years, Noah developed a strong interest in corporate financial statements, valuation theory, and macroeconomic analysis. Rather than looking at financial markets only through short-term price movements, his approach emphasizes understanding the underlying factors that influence companies and investments. His early interest in these areas helped establish the research-oriented mindset that would become an important feature of his professional work.

Analytical Approach

A significant part of Noah's professional identity is his disciplined approach to financial research. His profile highlights an interest in primary sources such as regulatory filings and audited financial statements. This type of research can provide investors with a deeper understanding of a company's financial position, operations, risks, and long-term prospects. By emphasizing fundamental information, Noah's approach seeks to distinguish meaningful financial developments from short-term market speculation.

Equity Research

Noah began his professional career in fundamental research, working as an Equity Research Analyst from 2019 to 2021. This stage of his career gave him experience with company analysis, financial information, valuation, and investment research. Equity research requires careful examination of businesses and markets, and this experience helped build the analytical foundation that later supported his transition into private wealth advisory work.

Investment Advisory

From 2021 to 2023, Noah worked as an Investment Advisor in private wealth practice. This represented an important transition from analyzing investments to working more directly with wealth-management needs. Investment advisory work requires an understanding of both markets and individual financial objectives. During this period, his professional experience expanded toward portfolio strategy, wealth planning, and the practical considerations involved in managing client assets.

Senior Advisor

In 2023, Noah moved into his current role as Senior Wealth Advisor at Veridian Hearth Wealth Management. His role brings together the research discipline developed during his equity-research career with the client-focused responsibilities of private wealth management. This combination allows him to approach wealth strategy from both an analytical and practical perspective, considering investment opportunities alongside broader financial goals.

Investment Philosophy

Noah's professional approach places importance on patience, research, and long-term thinking. Financial markets can experience periods of volatility, and short-term movements can sometimes encourage emotional decision-making. A disciplined investment process instead involves stepping back, reviewing the fundamentals, and determining whether the underlying investment thesis has actually changed. This philosophy reflects the importance of thoughtful analysis rather than reacting automatically to every market movement.

Capital Growth

Capital growth planning is one of the key areas associated with Noah's wealth-management practice. Building wealth over the long term requires more than simply selecting individual investments. It involves understanding risk, diversification, time horizons, financial objectives, and changing market conditions. A structured approach to capital growth can help investors align their portfolios with their broader financial plans while maintaining an appropriate perspective on market fluctuations.

Tax Strategy

Tax considerations can also play an important role in investment planning. Noah's professional profile identifies tax-loss harvesting as one of the areas within his practice. Tax-loss harvesting generally involves strategically realizing certain investment losses to help manage the tax impact of an investment portfolio, subject to applicable rules and individual circumstances. Incorporating tax considerations into broader wealth planning can help investors evaluate their portfolios from a more complete financial perspective.

Client Focus

Noah's work is focused on serving clients who may have complex financial needs. High-net-worth families, technology executives, and entrepreneurs can face unique challenges involving investments, business interests, taxes, liquidity, and long-term financial planning. Wealth advisory therefore requires a personalized approach that considers not only portfolio performance but also the client's objectives, circumstances, and future priorities.

Research Discipline

Fundamental research remains an important element of Noah's professional background. Reviewing financial statements, regulatory filings, valuation information, and broader economic conditions can provide a stronger foundation for investment decisions. This research-driven approach is designed to encourage decisions based on evidence and analysis rather than relying solely on market sentiment or speculation.

Long-Term Perspective

One of the recurring themes in Noah's professional philosophy is the value of patience. Markets do not move in a straight line, and periods of volatility are a normal part of investing. Instead of responding to every short-term change, a long-term investor can benefit from reviewing the fundamentals and assessing whether meaningful changes have occurred. Noah's approach reflects this emphasis on maintaining perspective while making financial decisions.

Professional Development

Noah's progression from Equity Research Analyst to Investment Advisor and ultimately Senior Wealth Advisor demonstrates a career that has developed across multiple areas of finance. His early research experience provided technical analytical skills, while his investment-advisory work added direct exposure to wealth-management needs. His current position brings these experiences together in a role focused on long-term financial strategy and client relationships.

Financial Perspective

Through his professional background, Noah Bensenton represents a research-oriented approach to wealth management. His combination of formal finance education, fundamental equity research, investment advisory experience, and private wealth management provides a broad perspective on financial decision-making. His work emphasizes understanding the details behind investments while keeping long-term financial objectives at the center of the planning process.

Noah Bensenton is an American wealth management professional who serves as a Senior Wealth Advisor at Veridian Hearth Wealth Management. His professional background combines financial research, investment advisory, and long-term wealth planning. Over... Show more

I’m an Agent Infrastructure Engineer at LeapXpert, where I work on backend infrastructure for bringing AI agents into enterprise communication workflows. My work spans multi-agent systems, agent and skill orchestration, multi-tenant architectures, and production AI infrastructure across financial services, healthcare, and enterprise environments. I’m particularly interested in the trust, identity, and infrastructure challenges that emerge when AI agents move beyond answering questions and start communicating and taking actions across real enterprise systems.

I’m an Agent Infrastructure Engineer at LeapXpert, where I work on backend infrastructure for bringing AI agents into enterprise communication workflows. My work spans multi-agent systems, agent and skill orchestration, multi-tenant architectures, an... 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

Debasis Panda is a FinTech and enterprise AI leader with more than 21 years of experience delivering large-scale finance and technology transformations for global organizations. As a Finance Transformation Solution Architect, he works across enterprise finance, treasury modernization, cloud data platforms, SAP Enterprise Application, and AI-enabled automation.

A published researcher, co-author of two technology books, senior member of a global engineering association, professional-computing association member, and technology-journal editorial-board contributor, Debasis has also judged international AI, technology, business-excellence, and STEM programs. He speaks about intelligent finance, responsible and agentic AI, enterprise transformation, and the behavioral economics of technology adoption.

Debasis Panda is a FinTech and enterprise AI leader with more than 21 years of experience delivering large-scale finance and technology transformations for global organizations. As a Finance Transformation Solution Architect, he works across enterpri... Show more

I'm a finance professional specialized in commercial asset based lending due diligence. I have around 3 years of work experience in this domain, and have worked with multiple banking and non-banking lenders and helped them to make structured and informed credit decisions regarding the companies in their ABL loan portfolio.

I'm a finance professional specialized in commercial asset based lending due diligence. I have around 3 years of work experience in this domain, and have worked with multiple banking and non-banking lenders and helped them to make structured and info... Show more

Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentoring, training and coordinating one of the most strategic sectors of the company. He also works as teacher, having taught classes in undergraduate, graduate and in company training.

Master of Science in Computer Science, with more than 20 years working with project management, of which 15 in agile methods. Works at Banco do Nordeste do Brasil S.A. (BNB), where acts as agile coach and executive manager, supporting teams, mentorin... Show more

Head of the Global Research Center in Americas and Europe at GReAT, Global Research and Analysis Team, Kaspersky, doing cyberthreat investigations about threat actors from Latin America, focused on financial threats

Head of the Global Research Center in Americas and Europe at GReAT, Global Research and Analysis Team, Kaspersky, doing cyberthreat investigations about threat actors from Latin America, focused on financial threats Show more

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges.
He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights.
Initially started as a SAS developer but evolved to a seasoned all-round BI profile with proven experience (15y+) on different Business Intelligence platforms. He worked for various financial institutions in Belgium but loves exploring other sectors as well: telecom, public services, retail and healthcare...

Jasper is a curious, creative and versatile data & visualization expert who loves to tackle data challenges. He strongly believes in the power and the value of data and will only be satisfied when stories can be told based on the gained insights. ... Show more

Satheesh Kumar Kumara Chinnaian is a Senior Staff Software Engineer and Solution Architect at PayPal with over 19 years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, distributed systems in the fintech and financial operations space. A proven technologist, he combines deep technical expertise with strategic business acumen to architect platforms that drive financial integrity, regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and scalable monetization.
At PayPal, Satheesh has led the design and delivery of multiple mission-critical platforms. He architected the Pricing Solution Architecture, unifying subscription and usage-based monetization ecosystems and accelerating new model deployments. He also designed the Revenue Share Automation Platform, replacing manual reconciliation systems with a unified framework while enhancing partner settlement traceability.
His work on Payment Event Services established PayPal's next-generation, event-driven data platform delivering audited, reconciled payment data for financial reporting. Additionally, Satheesh architected the Strategic Tax, Invoicing & Compliance (STI) platform, enabling real-time VAT and tax calculation across regulated markets while reducing manual reconciliation efforts.
His expertise spans solution and data architecture, microservices design, distributed compute systems, and data governance. He is proficient in Apache Kafka, Spark, Spring Boot, cloud platforms, and various enterprise databases.
Before PayPal, Satheesh worked at Thales Software and CAE Simulation Technologies, where he contributed to aircraft and ground vehicle simulation systems. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Anna University.
Satheesh is passionate about building resilient financial platforms that scale globally while maintaining the highest standards of compliance and data integrity.

Satheesh Kumar Kumara Chinnaian is a Senior Staff Software Engineer and Solution Architect at PayPal with over 19 years of experience designing and delivering large-scale, distributed systems in the fintech and financial operations space. A proven te... Show more

Nilima Rodrigues is an accomplished data engineering and analytics leader with over 19 years of experience delivering transformative data strategies and reporting solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Systems and Reporting at Align Technology, Nilima has led numerous high-impact initiatives at the intersection of data, finance, and technology, driving multimillion-dollar efficiencies and innovation across global operations.
Her core expertise lies in architecting enterprise-grade data infrastructures, leading cross-functional teams, and transforming raw data into actionable insights that directly influence business strategy. Notable achievements include the rapid and successful delivery of a $1.5M+ SAP Datasphere and Onestream integration project, optimization of AI-driven ETL pipelines reducing latency by 40%, and architecting a FinOps platform that enabled $500K in freight savings. Nilima’s efforts have directly contributed to 65% improvements in operational efficiency and 50% cost reductions through intelligent automation and strategic resource planning.
Nilima has also been instrumental in scaling analytics at Align, establishing the Finance Analytics Center of Excellence (COE) and delivering 100+ interactive Power BI dashboards across global business units. She has championed data governance, regulatory compliance, and change management enabling the smooth onboarding of commerce platforms, data migration strategies, and the successful execution of financial transformation programs. Her earlier roles at Deloitte Consulting and Capgemini involved groundbreaking implementations, including the world’s first SAP ERP-based Public Sector Collection platform at Florida Department of Revenue and the first SAP Bank Analyzer integration at PayPal. Across industries from tech and telecom to retail and government Nilima has consistently pushed boundaries to ensure organizations leverage data for strategic advantage.
Nilima holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Mumbai and is certified in Google Advanced Data Analytics and SAP BTP Datasphere. With deep technical fluency in tools such as SAP BW/HANA, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Python, and AI-powered analytics, she blends technical prowess with executive communication and project leadership.

Nilima Rodrigues is an accomplished data engineering and analytics leader with over 19 years of experience delivering transformative data strategies and reporting solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Systems and... Show more

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating automation systems that reduce manual work and improve enterprise efficiency.

He believes that any task that is repetitive is a candidate for automation, a principle that guides his work across financial services, operations, and enterprise transformation. Samuel focuses on practical, real‑world applications of AI, building solutions that get work done rather than just demonstrating concepts.

With a strong blend of technical expertise and business understanding, he empowers teams to adopt AI confidently, automate the boring stuff, and unlock new levels of productivity through the Microsoft ecosystem.

Samuel Amoakoh is an AI and Automation Expert specializing in Microsoft Power Automate, M365 Copilot, and Copilot Studio. He helps organizations modernize their operations by designing intelligent workflows, building custom copilots, and creating aut... Show more

Jyothirmai Gurramula is an independent software engineering professional with over 13 years of experience in software development, full-stack engineering, and test automation across the banking and financial services industry. Her expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud Computing, RESTful APIs, DevOps practices, and enterprise application development. She has worked extensively with cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Throughout her career, Jyothirmai has contributed to the development and modernization of enterprise applications, digital banking platforms, and service-oriented systems. Her technical experience spans backend development, API integration, cloud-native solutions, automation frameworks, and continuous integration and deployment pipelines. In addition to software engineering, she has mentored team members, supported technical evaluations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable technology solutions.
Jyothirmai holds certifications including Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Programmer, Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals, Certified Scrum Master, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and Google Cloud certifications. She is passionate about modern software development practices, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and software quality engineering.

Jyothirmai Gurramula is an independent software engineering professional with over 13 years of experience in software development, full-stack engineering, and test automation across the banking and financial services industry. Her expertise includes ... Show more