Finance & Banking

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

Kosy Ashara

Kosy Ashara

Kosi builds smarter, faster data platforms for the real world. With a background across data science, engineering, and platform management, Kosi now drives data and AI initiatives at a major investment bank. Focused on scaling systems, streamlining workflows, and pushing the boundaries of what data can do, Kosi is passionate about making AI and infrastructure work better, not just bigger.

Kosi builds smarter, faster data platforms for the real world. With a background across data science, engineering, and platform management, Kosi now drives data and AI initiatives at a major investment bank. Focused on scaling systems, streamlining w... Show more

Noah Motto

Noah Motto

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where he found his calling in accounting. The hands-on experience during his internship reinforced his decision to pursue a career in the field, where he could apply his skills to help clients navigate their financial landscapes.

Known for his precision and commitment to excellence, Noah ensures that every financial document he handles is accurate and well-organized. As a CPA, he is fully aware of the impact of even minor errors on a client’s economic situation. Whether preparing taxes, offering strategic financial advice, or performing audits, his focus on detail and accuracy has earned his clients' trust. His dedication to delivering reliable and efficient financial services has become a cornerstone of his career.

Noah also values continuous learning in a constantly evolving profession. With changes in tax laws and financial regulations, he actively pursues opportunities to expand his knowledge. Whether through professional development courses, attending industry seminars, or staying updated on the latest financial news, he ensures that his clients benefit from the most current information and best practices in accounting.

Noah Motto is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) based in Daytona Beach, Florida. He specializes in public accounting services for individuals, businesses, and government agencies. His career began with an internship at James Moore & Company, where ... Show more

Enzo Villani

Enzo Villani

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liquid Terminal, the first all-In terminal to provide best-execution across all tradable assets.

Alpha Transform Holdings (ATH) has three distinct business lines. Asset Management and Venture Investing, this includes Alpha Sigma Capital Web 3 Fund and Alpha Liquid OTC Momentum Fund. ATH second business line are Products and Services that assist digital asset market participants. These products include Content Syndicate and Blockchain Wire. With over 4500 customers, Blockchain Wire is the leading press release news distribution in crypto.

Enzo is the founder of the Alpha Liquid Terminal, dedicated to creating a single terminal that can be leveraged across market participants for research, investing and trading in cryptocurrencies, RWAs, private share markets, equities, and options, empowered by AI.

Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer of Transform Group. Transform Group represented the launch of over 47% of the alt-coin market capitalization in 2019 and was the head of international strategy and innovation at OKX.

Throughout his career, Enzo has raised $1B as a corporate strategist, private equity partner and M&A entrepreneur. Mr. Villani was co-founder of Nasdaq Global Corporate Solutions, and two strategic M&A consolidations focused in the areas of public company stakeholder solutions. Mr. Villani was Chief Strategy Officer representing over 10,000 public company including the Nasdaq 100, DJIA, and FTSE 50. Mr. Villani holds an MBA from The Johnson School at Cornell University.

Enzo Villani is a serial entrepreneur and corporate strategist for Fortune 500 companies, startups, private equity funds, and fintech companies. Mr. Villani is the Founder, Chief Executive Officer of Alpha Transform Holdings and Founder of Alpha Liqu... Show more

Jonna Keller

Jonna Keller

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. She 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 consider unexpected life events and long-term care to ensure clients are prepared for various possibilities.

Tax reduction planning is a key component of the services offered at FSI. 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, including 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 such as 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 like the Westcoast Black Theatre Troupe and Sarasota Pops Orchestra.

Outside her career and volunteer efforts, 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

Andrew Rollins

Andrew Rollins

With 13+ years at Barclays, Deloitte and now at 3VRM, Andrew drives digital transformation through strategic expertise and global technology implementations

With 13+ years at Barclays, Deloitte and now at 3VRM, Andrew drives digital transformation through strategic expertise and global technology implementations Show more

Ernesto Javier Armas Martinez

Ernesto Javier Armas Martinez

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consider myself a proactive and collaborative person with leadership skills. I have participated in several academic projects as a team leader, where I have demonstrated my ability to listen, communicate and make decisions together.

Currently I am a BaBI, and not precisely because of age, but because I have been learning about Business Intelligence (BI) as a little one, taking small steps, looking, interacting with data and tools and sometimes I have even run a little 🤓.

I have a degree in Accounting and Finance from UCLV, Cuba. I am passionate about the world of finance and how new technologies can bring value and efficiency to this sector. I am able to adapt to changes and learn new tools and methodologies. I consi... Show more

David Adeleke

David Adeleke

David Adeleke Olaoluwa is a serial entrepreneur, investor, pioneer and change agent driven by a mission to raise the standard of living of people through business and wealth creation as a catalyst for positive change globally.

David is a leading investment professional and executive with close to a decade of experience, and has transacted millions of dollars in capital across different scope of business operations. His experience spans deal origination, execution, portfolio management, exits, business building, operations, board formation and management.

David was the CEO / Head, Investment Manager at Daxlinks Global LTD which he secured debt-equity in a bid to further her mission of making more and more people experience financial well-being through providing a wide range of financial service like credit facilities, savings, investments amongst others.

However, He is currently the Founder/CEO of Zeeh Africa, an open Banking API solution / KYC provider in a bid to ease on-boarding for fintech's and curtail fraud across the industry at large.

David's serial entrepreneurship and business savvy has been noticed by other investors, as well.

David Adeleke Olaoluwa is a serial entrepreneur, investor, pioneer and change agent driven by a mission to raise the standard of living of people through business and wealth creation as a catalyst for positive change globally. David is a leading ... Show more

Sathishkumar Palanisamy

Sathishkumar Palanisamy

With 15 years of transformative experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Payments industries, Sathishkumar Palanisamy is an expert in shaping the future of enterprise architecture. Based in Dallas, Texas, he’s driven by a passion for leveraging advanced technologies to automate business processes, optimize workflows, and enable seamless digital transformation in the financial sector.

Sathish has successfully delivered end-to-end automation strategies across diverse markets, having worked extensively in both India and the United States. His unique global perspective empowers him to craft scalable, innovative solutions that bridge the gap between technology and business goals.
Prior to his current role, Sathish served as Senior Enterprise Architect, AVP at Citizens Financial Group, where he led enterprise-wide initiatives to integrate automation, improve operational efficiency, and enhance customer experiences. His leadership in driving strategic technology solutions resulted in significant business growth and elevated technological capabilities within the organization.

Currently, as an Expert Enterprise Architect at Discover Financial Services, Sathish is dedicated to pushing the boundaries of automation to transform banking operations. With a strong foundation in Computer Science, he specializes in creating advanced automation platforms that augment human potential, streamline complex business processes, and enable organizations to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Sathish is passionate about the future of automation, where he continues to lead industry evolution with forward-thinking technology solutions.

With 15 years of transformative experience in the Banking, Financial Services, and Payments industries, Sathishkumar Palanisamy is an expert in shaping the future of enterprise architecture. Based in Dallas, Texas, he’s driven by a passion for levera... Show more

Taisia Berg

Taisia Berg

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

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

Darshna Shah

Darshna Shah

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, where she leads strategic development of AI accelerators across Finance, Legal, Energy, Sustainability and Security. Darshna also has a broad-ranging consultancy experience, in which she has developed and deployed a wide range of machine learning models on Azure across a myriad of industries.Darshna has a PhD in Neuroscience, specialising in neuronal network dynamics in drug-resistant temporal lobe epilepsy from which her passion for Data and AI stemmed.

She is an established speaker and mentor, having given talks at Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits as well as co-organising and leading the monthly Data Science London meetup group to bring together a community of over 10,000 members together to discuss and learn about the latest AI developments. She has a huge passion for sustainability and loves speaking with diverse audiences, learning and sharing knowledge through blog posts.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, where she leads strategic development of AI accelerators across Finance, Legal, Energy, Sustainability and Security. Darshna also has a broad-ranging consultancy experience, in which she has developed a... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His entrepreneurial ventures span geospatial computing, digital assets, and the semiconductor industries, blending analytical prowess with artistic vision.

As a creator, Brian works across both physical and digital mediums, often merging them in eccentric and thought-provoking ways. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as Covenant House, St. Jude, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His ... Show more

Terence Monteiro

Terence Monteiro

Terence Monteiro is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 21 years of experience, known for building impactful, community-driven open-source projects. A pioneer in inclusive digital solutions, he has contributed to projects like Mifos, Microsoft Open Technologies, and CPAN, and currently serves on the PMC of Apache Fineract. His work bridges technical expertise with social impact, particularly in accessible fintech tools and scalable mobile banking solutions across the globe.

Terence Monteiro is a seasoned technology entrepreneur with over 21 years of experience, known for building impactful, community-driven open-source projects. A pioneer in inclusive digital solutions, he has contributed to projects like Mifos, Microso... Show more

Jiahang Xu

Jiahang Xu

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

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

Adrian Neal

Adrian Neal

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capgemini and the position of CEO / Managing Partner in QuStream delivering the world’s strongest quantum-safe encryption (504-bit hardness) in WEB3 environment.

While primarily advising governments, defence organisations and global multi-nationals on post-quantum readiness, he is also a cybersecurity advisor regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), particularly in respect to the social and economic risks from future post-quantum cryptographic instability.

He is a graduate of Oxford University, from which he received a Masters’ Degree in Software Engineering and began his career at IBM in the mid 80’s, followed by a decade in the City of London, departing in ’98 for Zurich to join UBS Warburg as their first Cryptographics expert while becoming a member of the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR).

In almost 40 years, he has held positions in key financial and industrial sectors such as Banking, Insurance, Financial Markets, Energy, Pharma, IT, Aviation and Telecoms, across 8 countries and over 3 continents.

In 2012, he founded the Oxford University spinout Oxford BioChronometrics, developing the most advanced software for detecting fraud in online advertising, winning various blind-tests against ad-industry incumbents, with the research being cited by the Guardian, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal and both (US) Houses of Congress, while becoming a winner of the 2017 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Advances in Cybersecurity, and subsequently published in European Cybersecurity Journal.

In 2018, he founded Oxford Scientifica as a research organisation, focused on advanced military communications in low-bandwidth and spectrum-contested environments, becoming a winner of the 2019 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Signal Resilience in the High North.

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capg... Show more

René Burkhard

René Burkhard

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Bruno Costa

Bruno Costa

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal role in crafting robust and scalable platforms, ensuring the delivery of cutting-edge financial services that seamlessly blend innovation with security, fostering a culture of continuous improvement

With an extensive career dedicated to DevOps applied to Fintech and Insurance, Bruno has been a driving force behind the integration of DevOps principles in the Fintech sector shaping the landscape of financial technology. He had played a pivotal rol... Show more

Exousia Kaseka

Exousia Kaseka

Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions.

Currently an AML/CTF Analyst at Vodacom RDC, I integrate security and compliance into my development workflows, especially for FinTech and Cloud-Native applications. I speak about secure development, performance optimization, and DevOps best practices on Azure.

🎤 Talks & Conferences:

✔️ Securing Web Applications with Next.js & Azure
✔️ Building High-Performance APIs with .NET & PostgreSQL
✔️ Fullstack Development: Balancing Performance & Security

Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions. Currently an... Show more

Daria Subach

Daria Subach

Daria Subach is the co-founder and CEO of Argentium.ai, an AI company revolutionizing how businesses handle document-heavy workflows.

Having experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of manual document processing, Daria founded Argentium to bring AI-powered automation to industries burdened by complex paperwork, compliance requirements, and operational bottlenecks.

A recognized AI thought leader, Daria has spoken at industry events, including Finance Montréal 2024, where she shared insights on AI’s transformative role in automating financial workflows. She is committed to helping organizations harness AI to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and unlock new levels of productivity.

Daria believes we are entering a new era - one where AI works alongside humans, handling the heavy lifting of data processing and decision-making. Through Argentium, she is leading the charge in reshaping the future of work, proving that AI isn't just about automation - it’s about enabling people to focus on their most meaningful work.

Daria Subach is the co-founder and CEO of Argentium.ai, an AI company revolutionizing how businesses handle document-heavy workflows. Having experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of manual document processing, Daria founded Argentium to bring A... Show more

James Francis

James Francis

James Francis: Pioneering Human-Centric AI and Transformative Investment Solutions
James E. Francis is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader at the nexus of artificial intelligence, finance, and ethical technology. His groundbreaking initiatives are redefining investment management and AI development with a commitment to human-centric innovation.
As the founder of Paradigm Asset Management, Francis has overseen the management of over $7 billion in assets for institutional clients worldwide. Paradigm’s hallmark is its innovative "Collective Intelligence" methodology, which integrates human expertise with advanced data analytics and agile software. This approach delivers unparalleled customization, performance, and cost efficiency for wealth advisors, family offices, and institutional investors alike.
Francis is also the driving force behind Artificial Integrity, a pioneering framework that transcends traditional AI ethics. With a focus on empowering human potential, Artificial Integrity envisions AI systems that go beyond risk mitigation to actively promote human values, creativity, and decision-making. This forward-thinking initiative is reshaping how we design AI to enhance humanity’s capabilities and sustain societal progress.
In addition, Francis founded BlackChat AI, a dynamic platform at the intersection of AI and societal engagement. BlackChat AI provides tools and resources to help individuals and communities navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI, with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and dialogue.
A proud alumnus of Morehouse College, Francis is actively engaged with leading organizations such as the Partnership on AI, Black in AI, and the Council of Institutional Investors. His unique expertise in AI, finance, and ethical technology makes him a sought-after voice in shaping the future of technology and its societal and economic impacts.

James Francis: Pioneering Human-Centric AI and Transformative Investment Solutions James E. Francis is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader at the nexus of artificial intelligence, finance, and ethical technology. His groundbreaking initiativ... Show more

Paul Owen

Paul Owen

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

Basant Mounir

Basant Mounir

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it takes to deliver the end-to-end product that revolutionizes their workflows. Mounir is an active community builder; she founded an award-winning data science school at her IEEE branch, and most recently, co-hosted Egypt's first GenAI agent hackathon. A global thinker, Mounir travels across Africa, Europe, the US, and Japan to work with and learn from their data communities.

Basant Mounir is a Senior Data Scientist at the Central Bank of Egypt, Industry Expert & Mentor for MIT ADSP, AI Advisor, Angel Investor, and Speaker. She thrives on collaborating with stakeholders to bring their vision to life, learning whatever it... Show more

Neeraj Kakrania

Neeraj Kakrania

As a Cybersecurity Specialit at Discover Financial Services, I leverage my 21+ years of experience in the IT industry to protect the company's assets and data from cyber threats. I have a strong background in Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Obfuscation, and project management, with certifications such as CISSP and SAFe6 Agilist.

As a Cybersecurity Specialit at Discover Financial Services, I leverage my 21+ years of experience in the IT industry to protect the company's assets and data from cyber threats. I have a strong background in Cyber Risk Assessment, Data Obfuscation, ... Show more

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Gino Leandro Leon Gonzaga

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha acompañado procesos de transformación desde distintos niveles. Es coach ontológico profesional y Agile Coach certificado, con un enfoque que combina agilidad, estrategia y desarrollo de liderazgo desde una mirada crítica y evolutiva del rol del agilista.

Líder de agilidad en una compañía del sector seguros y coordinador de la comunidad de práctica ágil a nivel corporativo en un grupo financiero regional. Con experiencia como Product Owner, Scrum Master, Agile Coach y actualmente como Chapter Lead, ha... Show more

Vishal Gangarapu

Vishal Gangarapu

Vishal Gangarapu is an accomplished finance transformation leader with over 13 years of experience driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies. Currently serving as Executive Director of Finance Data Analytics & Transformation at Mizuho Financial Group, Vishal leads enterprise-wide initiatives to modernize financial operations and integrate advanced analytics into strategic decision-making.
Throughout his career at organizations including Dell Technologies, Goldman Sachs, and North Highland Worldwide Consulting, Vishal has consistently delivered measurable business impact—from implementing pricing optimization models that increased margins by 50 basis points to developing financial data intelligence strategies that improved market share by 120 basis points. His expertise spans financial planning, data analytics, business architecture, and digital transformation across multiple industries.
A strategic thinker with technical acumen, Vishal leverages his skills in financial modeling, SQL, Python, EPM and business intelligence tools to translate complex data into actionable insights. His innovative approach to financial strategy has resulted in millions in cost savings and revenue generation for global organizations.
Vishal holds an MBA in Finance from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor of Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology Madras. He is a certified Scuba diver and avid traveler who has visited 44 US states and 10 countries.

Vishal Gangarapu is an accomplished finance transformation leader with over 13 years of experience driving revenue growth and operational efficiency through data-driven strategies. Currently serving as Executive Director of Finance Data Analytics & T... Show more

Alexandre Ferreira

Alexandre Ferreira

Meu nome é Alexandre e sou co-fundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, escritor, professor, e especialista em educação de filhos e relacionamentos familiares. Além dessas atividades, também pratico jiu-jitsu, karatê e boxe.

Minha trajetória profissional é marcada por uma ampla e diversificada experiência. Já atuei como gerente de projeto, gerente de contrato, auditor, coordenador de auditoria, e Scrum Master. Ao longo dos anos, formei diversos times de gestores e funcionários em Scrum e metodologias ágeis, contribuindo significativamente para a evolução profissional de muitos.

Minha formação acadêmica inclui pós-graduação em Governança em Tecnologia, MBA em Auditoria Interna, MBA em Gestão de Operações e Serviços, e graduação em Tecnologia em Processamento de Dados, além de uma pós-graduação em Redes de Computadores. Além disso, sou graduando em Psicanálise e Teologia. Esse conjunto de qualificações me permite abordar temas complexos com profundidade e clareza.

Sou autor de vários livros, que refletem tanto minha paixão pela escrita quanto meu compromisso com a disseminação do conhecimento. Entre minhas obras estão:

Amores Perdidos: Contos e Poesias de um Coração que Transborda Sentimentos
Auditoria com a Utilização de Métodos Ágeis e Uso de Analytics: Metodologia Ágil a Serviço da Auditoria
Pai de Multidões: Cura e Libertação na Paternidade
Casei de Novo e Agora?: Os Meus, os Dela e os Nossos
Então Você Quer Ser um Scrum Master?
Do You Want to Be a Scrum Master? (English Edition)
Histórias Não Contadas do Banco
Reuniões Ágeis
Minha abordagem combina rigor técnico com uma visão prática e acessível, o que torna minhas palestras informativas e envolventes. Estou confiante de que minha experiência e habilidades podem agregar valor ao seu evento, proporcionando aos participantes insights valiosos e aplicáveis.

Meu nome é Alexandre e sou co-fundador do Lean Coffee Brasília, escritor, professor, e especialista em educação de filhos e relacionamentos familiares. Além dessas atividades, também pratico jiu-jitsu, karatê e boxe. Minha trajetória profissional ... Show more

Henry Gilbert

Henry Gilbert

Henry Gilbert, PhD is Head of AI & Data Infrastructure at Arta Finance, where he leads global teams building low‑latency trading pipelines, large‑scale data‑ingestion systems, and the LLM‑powered advisory agents that serve Arta’s clients. A former principal engineer in quantitative finance, Henry has spent the past year translating that rigor into safe, regulator‑ready large‑language‑model tooling for wealth management. He is a seasoned presenter, with talks ranging from deep‑tech LLM conferences to live investor demos, and is equally comfortable coding on the front line or steering cross‑functional engineering roadmaps. ​

Henry Gilbert, PhD is Head of AI & Data Infrastructure at Arta Finance, where he leads global teams building low‑latency trading pipelines, large‑scale data‑ingestion systems, and the LLM‑powered advisory agents that serve Arta’s clients. A former pr... Show more

Gabriel Torres

Gabriel Torres

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

Ionut Sontea

Ionut Sontea

Ionut Sontea is an experienced Agile Organizational Coach with more than 12 years’ experience working in different agile roles from Scrum Master to Agile Coach.

Working in the Head-Office team of Agile Coaches that supports the change of the entire Group into an adaptive organization.

While extensively supporting 2 of the Raiffeisen Network Banks in their overall adaptive transformation, he has worked on all levels of the organization, wearing different hats based on the needs: change agent, organizational coach, scrum master, personal coach, team coach, trainer or mentor.

In his role he is working with different areas of the organization from platform to product and customer journey teams, helping business and IT work together in their agile journey.

Ionut Sontea is an experienced Agile Organizational Coach with more than 12 years’ experience working in different agile roles from Scrum Master to Agile Coach. Working in the Head-Office team of Agile Coaches that supports the change of the enti... Show more

Alan Shannon

Alan Shannon

Alan is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years in digital transformation and operational excellence across the investment banking sector. Spearheading multimillion-pound initiatives in technology change, pricing and regulatory compliance in the UK, Europe, and the US, he's known for driving strategy and commercial success using disruptive technology and customer-centric delivery.

Alan is a seasoned technology leader with 20+ years in digital transformation and operational excellence across the investment banking sector. Spearheading multimillion-pound initiatives in technology change, pricing and regulatory compliance in the ... Show more

David Asamu

David Asamu

David is a Senior DevOps Engineer / Technical Manager with a strong background in software engineering. He leverages his diverse expertise to consult for both local and international companies, with a particular focus on startups. David brings significant experience from the FinTech industry, where he has honed his skills in designing and implementing robust, scalable cloud solutions. Passionate about knowledge sharing and community building, he actively volunteers and speaks at technology events, contributing to the growth of the tech ecosystem.

David is a Senior DevOps Engineer / Technical Manager with a strong background in software engineering. He leverages his diverse expertise to consult for both local and international companies, with a particular focus on startups. David brings signif... Show more

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