Finance & Banking

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

Paweł Zajączkowski

Paweł Zajączkowski

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and takes care of a flock of programmers and team leaders, a mentoring program, a guild and is sticking his nose wherever else he can.

Personally, he likes to read, play board games, analog and computer RPGs. He practices powerlifting and collects vintage Lego Technic. Writes about software, peopleware and dragons on HowToTrainYourJava.com.

Paweł has been working in Wrocław IT since 2009. He was digging through the code in a Finnish telecom, German logistics, a Swiss bank, a car factory, a travel startup, British compliance, and villa rental. Currently, he has gone to the dark side and ... Show more

Haim Michael

Haim Michael

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has lectured at leading universities, including Bar-Ilan, HIT, Shenkar, and Technion, and has trained developers at top tech companies.

Haim Michael is a software development trainer, entrepreneur, and lecturer with nearly 30 years of experience. He founded life michael (lifemichael.com), delivering professional training in Java, Python, JavaScript, Scala, Kotlin, and more. Haim has ... Show more

Balogun David Taiwo

Balogun David Taiwo

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about mentoring and teaching aspiring data professionals. I have collaborated with esteemed edtech organizations such as Tech4Dev and Niyo BootCamp, and have taught over 3,000 students across Africa and the United Kingdom. Additionally, I have worked on impactful data analytics projects with Nasarawa State, FCMB among others, driving data-driven decision-making and innovation. My dedication to continuous learning and community engagement underscores my commitment to advancing the field of data analytics.

With over 4 years of experience in the tech and data analytics space, I have contributed significantly to innovative fintech startups across Africa and currently work with a leading fintech company. Beyond my professional role, I am passionate about ... Show more

Linda Stauffenberg

Linda Stauffenberg

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-Benz, BOSCH, AOK and FI. She focuses on strategic consulting and positioning of changemakers as well as in the implementation of customer centric change programs to create a sustainable culture of innovation. She benefits from her many years of experience in rollout and architecture consulting for the major digital platforms of large enterprises.

Linda is a Strategic Advisor specializing in the field of enterprise innovation. She is co-founder and MD at Experience One, a digital agency focusing on innovative technologies for designing and scaling new and better CX for companies like Mercedes-... Show more

Irda Vladi

Irda Vladi

Irda is a ambitious AI Platform Product Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase’s Machine Learning Center of Excellence, where she drives innovation in reusable ML components, LLM chargeback systems, and conversational AI solutions. With a unique blend of economics and human resources experience, Irda transitioned into technology through self-learning and hands-on project work, embodying the spirit of continuous growth.

Her passion for making work both enjoyable and impactful fuels her commitment to excellence and adaptability in the fast-evolving tech landscape. Beyond her core role, Irda is taking over new challenges such as vibe coding, web developing, and entrepreneurship—recently launching a tiramisu business in Scotland.

Irda has been leading Ignite, a Community of Practice in JPMC, by actively fostering knowledge sharing and delivering presentations on topics ranging from advanced AI tools like LLM Suite to career development and personal growth. As the marketing lead for Diversity, Opportunity, and Inclusion, she is dedicated to empowering others and promoting a culture of belonging.

Irda is now seeking opportunities to speak at international conferences, where she can share practical insights on AI and product management, and motivate others to embrace change and pursue their passions in both tech and beyond.

Irda is a ambitious AI Platform Product Manager at J.P. Morgan Chase’s Machine Learning Center of Excellence, where she drives innovation in reusable ML components, LLM chargeback systems, and conversational AI solutions. With a unique blend of econo... Show more

Purva Porwal

Purva Porwal

Purva Porwal is an AI/ML Manager at State Street Corp with nearly a decade of experience working in various organizations such as JP Morgan & Chase, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. Primarily contributed in Conversational AI and Natural Language Processing, she has driven impactful innovations across key industries such as finance and telecommunications. Her passion lies in harnessing AI’s potential to create meaningful transformation, and is constantly exploring emerging technologies in the field. Beyond her technical expertise, Purva is an active mentor, supporting and inspiring future professionals in the AI space. She plays an integral role in the AI community, contributing to thought leadership and fostering collaborative progress.
Took part in multiple hackathons as mentor and Judge, details are as below:
- Mentored for Girl Geeks 2025 - Geekathon, organized by IEEE
Computer Society Bangalore Chapter. (14 th Nov - 13th Dec 2025)
- Participated as Judge in JPMC Code For Good Hackathon in 2023 and 2024
- Mentored in BuildwithAI Hackathon in 2024 and Hackmakers hackathon in 2021

Speaker Opportunities:
- Presented our conference paper work of DataScience and AI track at IEEE REACS 2025 held at ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology and Management in Dec 2025
- Invited in a Podcast by SNS Institutions Coimbatore - titled From Engineer to AI Architect: Navigating the Gen-AI Career Ladder - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y7POpIIZSCA
- Presented in a webinar by Analytics Vidhya https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/guarding-generative-ai-the-owasp-llm-top-10-explained/
Recording can be found here at page2: https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/events/datahour/
- Invited as a speaker by Analytics Vidya in DataHack Summit 2025 - https://www.analyticsvidhya.com/datahacksummit-2025/speakers/

Purva Porwal is an AI/ML Manager at State Street Corp with nearly a decade of experience working in various organizations such as JP Morgan & Chase, Infosys, Tech Mahindra. Primarily contributed in Conversational AI and Natural Language Processing, s... Show more

Michalis Michalos

Michalis Michalos

Michalis Michalos works as Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Manager at Alpha Bank‘s Cyber Security & Information Security Business Area, overviewing -amongst others- the AB-CSIRT. For the last 12+ years, Michalis has been working in the ICT industry focusing exclusively in cyber security since 2019 when he joined PCCW Global. An Electrical Engineering graduate, he also holds an MSc in Networking and Data Communications from Kingston University of London, and an MBA from the Hellenic Open University. He is entitled to a lot of certifications from large vendors including Microsoft Security Operations Analyst Associate, Cisco Certified CyberOps Associate and Certified MITRE ATT&CK Defender.

Michalis Michalos works as Cyber Resilience and Intelligence Manager at Alpha Bank‘s Cyber Security & Information Security Business Area, overviewing -amongst others- the AB-CSIRT. For the last 12+ years, Michalis has been working in the ICT industry... Show more

Victor Aguayo

Victor Aguayo

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orquesta flujos event-driven con Kafka y Flink e integra agentes de IA (MCP). En BCP lidera POCs, define guías/baselines y optimiza costos. Ex Principal Architect en Cervecería y Maltería Quilmes (AWS). Speaker en Peru Global Azure (PUCP), DevFest 2025 (UPC), miembro de la comunidad Rust Peru.

Víctor Aguayo, Technology Architect en BCP con +20 años en tecnología y miembro de Rust Perú. Diseña plataformas cloud-native en Kubernetes (AKS/ACA) y estandariza microservicios con Dapr (invocación, pub/sub, estado, secretos, observabilidad). Orque... Show more

Mukund Hirani

Mukund Hirani

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-state threats across critical infrastructure and enterprise systems.

Mukund’s perspective bridges cybersecurity, applied machine learning, and product engineering, with a strong emphasis on systems that actually ship and hold up in production.

Mukund Hirani is the founder of RAXE, an AI Runtime security company building transparent, edge-first detection systems using embedding models. He began his career in cybersecurity and incident response, defending complex environments against nation-... Show more

Geir Alstad

Geir Alstad

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure.

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure. Show more

Rijo Sam

Rijo Sam

Rijo is a software developer and public speaker based in the Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience building applications in the payments and credit sector of the banking domain.
Outside of work, he’s usually on his bike trying to beat his cycling buddies.

Rijo is a software developer and public speaker based in the Netherlands. He possesses extensive experience building applications in the payments and credit sector of the banking domain. Outside of work, he’s usually on his bike trying to beat his ... Show more

Yulia Kraynova

Yulia Kraynova

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design and modernize data solutions in complex environments.

Previously, she was a Power BI Technical Specialist, helping customers build business intelligence solutions on Microsoft technologies and competing data warehouses.

Outside of work, Yulia runs a kids’ activity club and is a dedicated chess player who rarely stops thinking about the next move.

Yulia is an Azure Solution Engineer at Microsoft Denmark, working with enterprise customers on data platforms and analytics. With over 10 years of experience across multiple countries — from Slovenia to Mongolia — she has helped organizations design ... Show more

Joel Silverstone

Joel Silverstone

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His expertise lies in enabling individuals to authentically influence others towards deeper business relationships, fostering trust and enhancing engagement.

Joel thrives to lead engaging and interactive sessions based on 'Learn, Laugh, and Do!'

When you communicate effectively, people feel heard, seen, and understood- mutual respect is created, and you start connecting and unlocking the motivators for you and the other.

Drawing from his background as a former professional actor and improviser- Joel brings unique tips and activities for everyone to practice and implement.

You can listen to or watch Joel as the host of "The Great Canadian Leadership" and "This Feels Right" Podcasts and YouTube – interviewing leaders and experts on influencing and communications skills."

Joel brings 25 years of global experience, supporting Fortune 500 companies and thousands of participants. He specializes in empowering leaders and teams with effective communication skills, fostering more impactful collaboration and motivation. His ... Show more

Jonatan Männchen

Jonatan Männchen

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and secure development practices—particularly focusing on requirements like EU CRA/CISA and supply chain integrity. I maintain the EEF’s CNA (CVE Numbering Authority), ensuring vulnerability disclosures are managed effectively. I also collaborate closely with volunteer working groups, design software solutions for security challenges, and actively engage in fundraising activities.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and sec... Show more

Emanuele Moscato

Emanuele Moscato

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and finally to organizational methodologies. In these experiences I was able to put into practice what I learned in my studies and learn new things using my ability to see and my propensity to think out of the box. Now is the time to help companies improve themselves by providing them with an external, competent and sometimes visionary, point of view. That's why I decided to take care of companies, and even before the people who make them live, from outside as a consultant.

I spent several years working in large companies in different areas (business development, marketing, sourcing, organization, digital innovation) measuring myself in different fields, from software simulation and validation, to strategic sourcing and... Show more

Prasad Kulkarni

Prasad Kulkarni

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development.

I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mentoring platform that empowers engineers to master AI tools, elevate their communication, and build careers that stand out.

I also lead AI London, one of the UK’s fastest-growing AI communities with over 3,000 members — hosting meetups, workshops, and panel discussions to drive real, practitioner-led conversations around AI.

My talks combine hands-on demos, practical frameworks, and hard-earned lessons from decades in the tech trenches — helping developers and tech leaders not just keep up, but lead in the AI era.

With 20+ years of experience across frontend, backend, data engineering, and AI, I now run an AI agency, Ontoscale AI - helping businesses integrate AI into real-world software development. I'm the founder of AI Monger, a YouTube channel and mento... Show more

Mignon Coenen

Mignon Coenen

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics Business Central (formerly Navision), Dynamics 365 Sales and for the last 9 years Dynamics Project Operations. Mignon loves to demonstrate all the great functions of Project Operations in combination with the possibilities of the Power Platform. Lately she has become enthusiastic on Copilot and AI.

Mignon is a pre-sales professional with a financial/accounting education and work experience and good understanding of professional services. Since she started working for GAC Business Solutions in 2000, she has grown profound knowledge of Dynamics B... Show more

Rakesh Darge

Rakesh Darge

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a testament to his expertise and contributions to the community in the field of business applications and low-code & no-code.

Rakesh is a Global Customer Success Architect at Tata Consultancy Services (Business Applications + Generative AI). He is responsible for designing Dynamics 365 Finance & SCM ERP, and leveraging Gen AI. He has expertise in a wide range of technologies, including Bizapps, Power Apps, and Azure.

Rakesh is passionate about leveraging Generative AI & Autonomous Agents for business applications that enhance business growth and innovation. He strongly believes in giving back to the community. He frequently shares his insights and expertise through speaking engagements, blogs, and community involvement. With his passion for empowering others, Rakesh has mentored and empowered many learners.

Rakesh is an accomplished technologist and leader with over 24 years' experience in building & architecting modular Cloud ERP experiences. He is a Microsoft MVP in Business Applications and 4th time Fasttrack Recognized Solutions Architect. This is a... Show more

Branden Millward

Branden Millward

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, I'm passionate about turning cutting-edge technology, especially artificial intelligence, into practical solutions that deliver real impact.

I have worked with a wide range of clients, from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, helping them adopt AI-driven workflows, automate time-consuming processes, and unlock insights hidden in their data.
I specialise in making complex AI tools approachable and useful, whether it’s streamlining operations with machine learning or integrating AI into existing platforms.

What I enjoy most is showing people how AI doesn’t have to be intimidating, it can be a powerful partner in driving innovation and efficiency.

Outside of work, I have a passion for all things active, enjoying sports and adventuring. I also love travelling to new places and incorporating my love for films and shows into my talks whenever possible.

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in A... Show more

Nikhil Bansal

Nikhil Bansal

Nikhil Bansal is a Senior Android Engineer with 7+ years of experience shaping fintech products that power payments, credit, and digital banking ecosystems. Having worked with industry leaders such as Zeta, Slice, and currently NymCard, he has built and scaled apps used by millions across emerging markets. His technical focus lies in Kotlin, Jetpack Compose, and Kotlin Multiplatform (KMM) — creating clean, modular architectures that bridge Android, iOS, and the web.

Recently, Nikhil has been experimenting with AI-driven systems in Kotlin, particularly frameworks like Koog, to build intelligent, autonomous agents that rethink how mobile and backend systems collaborate. A strong advocate for developer experience and modern Kotlin patterns, he enjoys sharing practical insights and inspiring teams to push the boundaries of what Kotlin can do.

Nikhil Bansal is a Senior Android Engineer with 7+ years of experience shaping fintech products that power payments, credit, and digital banking ecosystems. Having worked with industry leaders such as Zeta, Slice, and currently NymCard, he has built ... Show more

Tarun R Jain

Tarun R Jain

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker in the PyCon APAC region. Spoke at EuroPython, PyCon: Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Australia.

Portfolio: https://tarunjain.netlify.app/

I am Tarun Jain, Founding Engineer at a Stealth Startup and YouTuber with 4.06K+ subscribers on AI with Tarun. A two-time Google Summer of Code alum (2023 at caMicroscope, 2024 at Red Hen Lab) and Google Developer Expert in AI. I'm an active speaker ... Show more

Philippe Bourgeon

Philippe Bourgeon

Philippe possède une expérience solide de plus de 10 ans en tant que Coach Agile d’Entreprise et de plus 20 ans en tant que Développeur et Team Leader Agile principalement en salles de marchés. Il a contribué à plusieurs programmes d'agilité à l'échelle. Il sait comment catalyser une véritable agilité grâce à son expérience.

En effet l'agilité souffre actuellement d'un trop grand investissement dans les structures organisationnelles et les pratiques associées. Un rééquilibrage est possible si nous redonnons du pouvoir à l'humain, à notre capacité à ressentir et à surtout créer du sens, et à nous relier en tant que systèmes humains afin de favoriser la collaboration et de faire émerger des solutions innovantes et adaptatives.

Pour cela, Philippe s'est formé au coaching systémique ORSC™ en 2023 (Coaching Systémique pour les Organisations et les Relations). Il a expérimenté cette approche lors de ses missions et plus particulièrement lorsqu'il a travaillé avec des managers et leurs équipes en tant que facilitateur d'équipes. Il est certifié ORSC depuis juillet 2025 après avoir été mentoré et supervisé pendant un an sur ses compétences et ses interventions en tant que coach systémique. Pour compléter son expérience du métier de coach, il s'est formé également à Co-Active (coaching individuel) qu'il pratique régulièrement.

Il s'est également formé pendant des années à l'accompagner d'équipes agiles à tous les niveaux d’une organisation et à faire évoluer leur leadership (individuel et collectif). Il a démontré son approche aussi bien avec des équipes Produit dans le Digital que managériales. En faisant grandir le leadership à différents niveaux d’une organisation, ses clients bénéficient de structures plus performantes alignées avec la culture et la stratégie de l’entreprise.

Philippe est également traducteur du livre d'une des co-fondatrices d'ORSC : "Systems Inspired Leadership" / "Leadership inspiré par les systèmes".

Philippe possède une expérience solide de plus de 10 ans en tant que Coach Agile d’Entreprise et de plus 20 ans en tant que Développeur et Team Leader Agile principalement en salles de marchés. Il a contribué à plusieurs programmes d'agilité à l'éche... Show more

Ian Utile

Ian Utile

I’m a tenth-generation local, San Jose founder's descendant, who traded my carpentry tools for the chaos of Silicon Valley. Co-creating 10 startups with brilliant teams has been equally challenging and rewarding. We've bootstrapped SaaS to $10M+ ARR scaling to a $28.6M Series A, patented ATTN.LIVE's “Attention Engine”, and launched a digital-asset community that reached a nine-figure market cap within six days. Whether lecturing at universities or advising platforms with a billion downloads, I bridge innovation with compliance: Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Long before boardrooms, I found my purpose in the 4,000+ volunteer hours I logged with NGOs. Today, I’m grateful to have a seat at the table where the future is created. When provided with this influence, my prayer is to be a leader known for his joy, love, hope, and courage.

INFLUENCE
• Recognition: Honored by the Global AI Council with the U.S. President’s Lifetime Achievement Award for 4,000+ hours of volunteer work with NGOs like World Vision, International Justice Mission and Salvation Army.
• Attention: Primetime TV interviews. 100+ keynotes at major tech events on four continents. Hosted digital communities reaching millions through X.com Spaces. 1,000+ live-streamed podcasts with industry leaders.
• Lectures: University of San Francisco, Indiana University, City College of San Francisco, Central New Mexico College, Yuriy Fedkovych Chernivtsi National University (Ukraine), and the University of Nicosia (Cyprus).
• Advisory: Strategic advisor to organizations including Tricon (a BlackRock company), Female Founder School, United Nations, Hoverboard.com, Pro Athletes Outreach, Teen Challenge, Bethel, Bible.com (1B+ downloads).
• Entrepreneur in Residence EiR: CCSF’s Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation; Runway in Twitter’s HQ.

EXPERTISE
• Innovation – Venture building, community tokenization, product development.
• Diplomacy – Dealmaking, vision casting, recruiting, creative strategy, public speaking.
• Specialty – AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, policy.
• Versatility – Fluent in the dialects of the three global power centers: Silicon Valley, Wall Street, and D.C.

SUMMARY
Dealmaker with uncompromising ethics and courage. A “Swiss Army” executive operating at the intersection of Capital ↔ Code ↔ Congress. Ten-time co-founder with expertise in AI, Web3, enterprise infrastructure, consumer software, IP, regulation, compliance, and policy. Bootstrapped a SaaS platform to $10M+ ARR before Series A with nine-figure valuation. Led a digital-asset community launch reaching a nine‑figure token market cap in 6 days. C-suite board-ready leader with a trusted network of executives, celebrities, and senior policymakers.

I’m a tenth-generation local, San Jose founder's descendant, who traded my carpentry tools for the chaos of Silicon Valley. Co-creating 10 startups with brilliant teams has been equally challenging and rewarding. We've bootstrapped SaaS to $10M+ ARR ... Show more

Fernando Santana

Fernando Santana

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Leszek Michalak

Leszek Michalak

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focused on specialization in data engineering.

He operates at the intersection of managing complex legacy systems and architecting modern data solutions. His main focus is designing and implementing systems with thoughtful architecture, operational simplicity, and unwavering reliability.

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focuse... Show more

Akshay Mittal

Akshay Mittal

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performing technical environment. He is also pursuing a part-time PhD at the University of the Cumberlands, researching cloud-native technologies utilizing AI/ML methods.

Having extensive experience as a consultant across diverse teams, Akshay quickly adapts to emerging technologies and is skilled in mastering new challenges. He holds certifications in AWS and GCP and actively mentors aspiring technologists. Akshay regularly contributes to the tech community through speaking engagements on cloud-native development and integrating AI/ML in modern software solutions. His passion lies in fostering community growth, technology leadership, and continuous learning.

Akshay Mittal is an accomplished IT professional with ten years of experience as a full-stack developer and a strong interest in leadership. Currently, Akshay works at PayPal, focusing on building scalable, innovative solutions within a high-performi... Show more

Ron Veen

Ron Veen

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in the JVM and the Java ecosystem, Ron is an Oracle Certified Java Programmer (OCP) and a certified Sun Business Component Developer (SCBCD/OCPBCD).

A dedicated Java enthusiast, Ron also has a keen interest in alternative JVM languages, particularly Kotlin. At Team Rockstars IT, he serves as a Special Agent and lead developer, frequently speaking at international conferences. Ron is the author of books on Java Cloud-native migrations with Jakarta EE and on Virtual Threads, Structured Concurrency, and Scoped Values. He has also co-written a book on Kotlin.

Ron Veen is a seasoned software engineer with extensive experience ranging from Microservices to mainframes. His passion for software engineering and architecture has been his guiding force throughout his career. With over 20 years of expertise in th... Show more

Chukwuemeka Chukwurah

Chukwuemeka Chukwurah

Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products that serve millions of users.

A strong advocate for innovation and continuous learning, Chukwuemeka is also active in the tech community. He is currently one of the organizers of GDG Cloud Lagos and also mentors younger developers by organizing meetups and workshops.

Chukwuemeka is a passionate Software Engineer with 7 years of experience building scalable and impactful software solutions. Specializing in distributed systems, Chukwuemeka has worked with leading tech companies like Risevest, delivering products th... Show more

Rajesh Vayyala

Rajesh Vayyala

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering.

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering. Show more

Steve Pereira

Steve Pereira

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large enterprises on value stream performance improvement, he created Flow Engineering to make value stream mapping simple, quick, and actionable. He serves as lead consultant for Visible Flow Consulting, as a board advisor to the Value Stream Management Consortium, Chair of the OASIS Value Stream Management Interoperability technical committee, and co-founder of the Flow Collective to bring flow-focused professionals together.

Learn more about his work at https://visible.is

Steve Pereira has spent over two decades improving the flow of work across organizations. He’s worked through tech support, IT management, build and release engineering, and as a founding CTO for enterprise SaaS. After shifting to consulting large en... Show more

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