Finance & Banking

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

Shramish Kafle

Shramish Kafle

Shramish is a Senior Solutions Architect with deep experience in cloud native platforms, Kubernetes operations and modern delivery practices. His work centers on designing scalable architecture patterns, improving deployment reliability and guiding engineering teams toward maintainable, production grade solutions. He writes regularly on Medium and hosts a podcast focused on DevOps, SRE, machine learning and the practical use of LLMs in engineering workflows.

He brings a strong foundation from earlier roles, including DevOps engineering at KSB and three years as a cloud consultant at MHP. During his time there, he worked closely with teams at Porsche and Volkswagen on large scale DevOps initiatives, CI and CD pipeline design, cloud transformation programs and migration strategies for complex enterprise systems. These experiences shaped his practical, implementation driven approach to platform and architecture work.

He has delivered technical sessions and hands on workshops with Amazon Web Services and Technische Universität Berlin, covering topics such as Kubernetes operations, cloud architecture choices and platform reliability. His speaking style focuses on real lessons, clear explanations and practical insights that engineering teams can apply immediately.

His work across industry verticals has given him a grounded perspective on what makes platforms reliable, scalable and efficient to operate. Attendees can expect a session rooted in real experience, thoughtful engineering practice and an honest look at what actually works in modern cloud environments.

Shramish is a Senior Solutions Architect with deep experience in cloud native platforms, Kubernetes operations and modern delivery practices. His work centers on designing scalable architecture patterns, improving deployment reliability and guiding e... Show more

Bhushan Gawale

Bhushan Gawale

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse domains such as Manufacturing, Healthcare, Banking & Finance, Retail, and Education.

As a TOGAF® 9 and Microsoft Certified Azure Solutions Architect, he provides Azure technical expertise for end customers, including strategic design, architectural mentorship, assessments, and proof of concepts. He also holds certifications as an AWS and Terraform Certified Associate, demonstrating his versatility and proficiency in cloud technologies. Bhushan is passionate about sharing his knowledge and insights with others, and actively participates in regional and global technical communities and forums.

Bhushan Gawale is a Microsoft MVP - AI and Cloud Architect at Rapid Circle, a leading digital transformation partner for Microsoft cloud solutions. He has over 16 years of experience in enterprise applications design and development, spanning diverse... 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

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

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

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

Paul Innella

Paul Innella

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Geraint Waters

Geraint Waters

Geraint Waters is co-founder of Provar, a leading test automation platform trusted by enterprises worldwide. With deep expertise in automated testing and quality assurance, he has delivered transformative QA solutions for global financial institutions including UBS Investment Bank’s Prime Services division and Barclays Investment Bank’s derivatives operations.

A recognised voice in the testing automation space, Geraint has spoken at numerous industry events, particularly within the Salesforce CRM ecosystem. His passion lies in empowering organisations to achieve faster, more reliable software delivery through intelligent automation strategies.

Geraint Waters is co-founder of Provar, a leading test automation platform trusted by enterprises worldwide. With deep expertise in automated testing and quality assurance, he has delivered transformative QA solutions for global financial institution... 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

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

Adnan Hendricks

Adnan Hendricks

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts Program's . Implementing and Architecting solutions with focus on Cloud and Hybrid Infrastructure and of course The Modern Workplace (EUC). As an international speaker & trainer he often spends his time flying around the globe consulting, teaching and speaking at IT community events. Follow him on twitter or other social media channels @Microspecialist

Adnan CEO Microspecialist Consulting and co-founder Cloud Infrastructure Architects is one of the worlds leading infrastructure experts Microsoft MVP , Microsoft Trainer (xRegional Lead in NL) and a actively involved in Microsoft Technical Experts P... Show more

Arun Pratap Singh

Arun Pratap Singh


Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He has spoken on agentic AI adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Duke, Georgia Tech, University of California, and various IEEE conferences.

He is a contributing author to CIO Magazine, where he writes on analytics maturity frameworks, agentic AI adoption, and digital transformation. His recent research focuses on multi-agent AI architectures and autonomous decision systems, examining how organizations can scale AI from experimental pilots to production-grade infrastructure.

Arun Pratap Singh is an IEEE Senior Member and Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). He has spoken on agentic AI adoption in enterprise analytics at MIT, Harvard, Duke, Georgia Tech, University of California, and various IE... 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

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

Casper Okpara

Casper Okpara

I am a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and developer with over 9 years of experience in AI, business marketing, and real estate. I am the CEO and Lead Trainer at Casjoe Tech, a digital consulting company, and the founder of CORI AI Lab. My ventures focus on innovative AI-driven platforms and digital marketing strategies. CORI AI has generated over $50,000 in seed funding and $3,000 in revenue showcasing its impact and success in the market.

As a Google Skillshop Mentor with UpSkill Digital, I have empowered over 750 entrepreneurs in sub-Saharan Africa, helping them leverage Google digital tools and AI solutions to achieve a combined business growth of over $8 million. Additionally, I serve as a Business Mentor with UpSkill Universe (a Google partner in the United Kingdom) through the Google Hustle Academy for sub-Saharan Africa, mentoring entrepreneurs in Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa.

In 2019, I worked with Grow with Google, where I helped numerous individuals and businesses improve their digital skills and online presence. I have also earned a certificate in AI, further enhancing my expertise and ability to develop cutting-edge solutions.

Throughout my entrepreneurial journey, I have equipped over 10,000 people with digital marketing skills and trained over 4,000 individuals in the cryptocurrency space. I am passionate about using entrepreneurship to alleviate poverty and create economic prosperity in Nigeria and beyond.

While I am proud of my entrepreneurial achievements, I am currently open to new speaking engagements where I can leverage my expertise in AI, digital marketing, and business development to drive growth and innovation. My mission is to use technology and entrepreneurship to foster economic prosperity and improve lives.

I am an award winning entrepreneur of the year 2024 in the south east nigeria.

I am a seasoned entrepreneur, mentor, and developer with over 9 years of experience in AI, business marketing, and real estate. I am the CEO and Lead Trainer at Casjoe Tech, a digital consulting company, and the founder of CORI AI Lab. My ventures fo... Show more

Cagdas Caglak

Cagdas Caglak

Hi, I’m Cagdas. I’ve been building Android apps for over 9 years, and today I work as a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. My focus is on scalable app design and bringing ideas to life with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose.

Hi, I’m Cagdas. I’ve been building Android apps for over 9 years, and today I work as a Lead Software Engineer at JPMorgan Chase & Co. My focus is on scalable app design and bringing ideas to life with Kotlin and Jetpack Compose. 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

Stephan Torres

Stephan Torres

With nearly two decades of experience in the technology industry, I have built my career at the intersection of cloud transformation, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. I have advised organizations across Europe and Latin America on how to leverage technology as a strategic enabler of growth, efficiency, and long-term resilience.

My background combines executive leadership with deep architectural expertise. I have led initiatives spanning modern data platforms, cloud-native architectures, hybrid and multi-cloud environments, and AI-driven transformation. I specialize in aligning complex technology landscapes with business priorities, governance frameworks, and scalable operating models.

Over the course of my career, I have taken on strategic and leadership responsibilities within global technology and consulting organizations, playing a key role in shaping cloud, data, and modernization strategies for enterprise clients while building and scaling high-performing technical teams.

Today, as Head of Data & AI at ENCAMINA, I define and lead the strategic direction of data and artificial intelligence team, ensuring technological excellence and measurable business impact while building high-performance teams prepared for the next wave of digital transformation.

With nearly two decades of experience in the technology industry, I have built my career at the intersection of cloud transformation, data strategy, and enterprise modernization. I have advised organizations across Europe and Latin America on how to ... Show more

Nikhil Agarwal

Nikhil Agarwal

Your system keeps the data unsafe. You cannot unsee it.

I’m Nikhil, a hands-on Cybersecurity leader and AI Advisor with over 15 years of blending technical expertise with strategic insights.

My journey spans product security, cloud security, application security, data security, DevSecOps, OT security, and AI security.

Here’s what I offer under Be4Breach & Atheon AI:

1. Be4Breach is a company I started in 2021 as a specialized cybersecurity consulting firm to help startups and enterprises in:

• Implementing our proprietary "Security-by-Design" framework that has strengthened cloud, IoT, blockchain, and AI infrastructures, reducing breach vulnerabilities by an average of 73%.

• Turning regulatory requirements (ISO, GDPR, HIPAA) into strategic advantages through our "Beyond Compliance" methodology, enabling clients to accelerate market entry while maintaining robust security postures.

• Providing fractional CISO services and security roadmapping for growth-stage companies, establishing security as a business enabler rather than a cost center.

Our team of 20 security professionals operates from our Pune headquarters, delivering specialized security services that have helped over 75 companies across APAC turn them secure.

[https://be4breach.com]

2. Aethon AI is an elite AI consulting firm that transforms business challenges into competitive advantages through:

• Architecting and implementing enterprise-grade AI solutions that have generated measurable ROI for 75+ companies across industries, turning AI from buzzword to bottom-line impact.

• Delivering specialized AI capabilities (NLP, computer vision, predictive analytics) through our proprietary "AI-as-a-Service" model that eliminates the need for in-house AI teams while accelerating time-to-market by an average of 68%.

• Developing secure, scalable AI frameworks that grow with your business needs, ensuring AI investments deliver sustained value rather than technical debt.

Our team of AI architects, engineers, and developers function as your extended AI department, building production-ready AI features or complete AI-powered products to integrate seamlessly with your technology.

[https://www.aethonai.com]

I’m also building one of India’s largest tech communities - FutureGPT.

An open-source, fast-growing of 22,000+ individuals focused on exploring and innovating with the Internet of Things (IoT) and emerging technologies, including Electronics-Embedded, 5G, Wireless, Data Science, AI-ML, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, VR/AR, etc.

Your system keeps the data unsafe. You cannot unsee it. I’m Nikhil, a hands-on Cybersecurity leader and AI Advisor with over 15 years of blending technical expertise with strategic insights. My journey spans product security, cloud security, a... Show more

Mou Rakshit

Mou Rakshit

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE •
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION
• MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-2008
• Master's in Health Services Administration - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2017-2020)
• MS in Analytics and Data Science (In Progress), Georgia Tech 2021-2026
• BE in Electronics & Telecommunications, IIEST, 1994-1998
• Chief Technology Officer Certificate Program from Wharton Executive Education, June 2023-May 2024

Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

• Databricks certified Data Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified Data Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks certified GenAI Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified solution architect essentials

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE • BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION • MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-20... Show more

Gabriel Rodrigues de Jesus

Gabriel Rodrigues de Jesus

Gabriel de Jesus é Supervisor de Orçamento na Embratur e lidera o Sistema Hermes junto a João Barros, desenvolvedor sênior. Graduado em Comércio Exterior e Filosofia, com MBA em Finanças (USP/ESALQ) e pós-graduando em Machine Learning Engineering, uniu a gestão baseada em dados ao monitoramento, crítica e revisão do resultado da política pública para, através da tecnologia, criar o Sistema Hermes e suas possibilidades. Sua atuação inovadora o levou a ser palestrante no Google Cloud Summit 2025, onde apresentou o Hermes como case global de sucesso. É membro ativo da comunidade No Code Week e compartilha experiências de modernização estatal em fóruns de relevância, como o Congresso Internacional do CLAD, defendendo o uso de dados para a eficiência governamental.

Gabriel de Jesus é Supervisor de Orçamento na Embratur e lidera o Sistema Hermes junto a João Barros, desenvolvedor sênior. Graduado em Comércio Exterior e Filosofia, com MBA em Finanças (USP/ESALQ) e pós-graduando em Machine Learning Engineering, un... 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

Boyan Mihaylov

Boyan Mihaylov

Tech Lead focused on delivering real customer impact through outcome-driven leadership and modern engineering. Passionate about innovation, teamwork, and applying AI where it truly adds value.

Tech Lead focused on delivering real customer impact through outcome-driven leadership and modern engineering. Passionate about innovation, teamwork, and applying AI where it truly adds value. Show more

Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjoys creating video games and trading cards, and cares for his two children and three pet ducks.

Ben Gamble is Field CTO at Ververica. With a background in engineering leadership and entrepreneurship, he’s led teams across logistics, gaming, and mobile apps, focusing on solutions involving GPS, AR, and multi-user collaboration. Off-duty, he enjo... Show more

Gabriel Vaz

Gabriel Vaz

Husband, Father, Speaker, Coach, Co-author.
Luana's husband for 18 years, the most beautiful woman on earth.
Father of 6 (yes, I have a Squad indoors).
Corporate speaker on Productivity, Career, Agile Methods. (on Agile Trends since 2018)

I have already worked in an Agile Transformation directly developing 26 agilists + 14 leaders and indirectly 160 leaders.

There are more than 9,000 students on Udemy, and many more on Hotmart, Sympla.
Co-author in the Collaborative Journey of the books Product, Remote Work, Career Transition, Lean and others.
He is co-founder of Cocrie.org, agile courses for those who can't afford it.

Apply Scrum / Kanban / Values / Agile Principles since 2010 in all my circles: Shalom Catholic Community, Spread, CAIXA, Homeschooling, Claro, INCRA, Ministry of Education, UNESCO, etc.

ITIL certified in 2010, PSM I in 2014, PMP 2018, PSM II in 2019, PACC Expert, KMP (KSD and KSI), KCP (KMM), OKR (2023).

Husband, Father, Speaker, Coach, Co-author. Luana's husband for 18 years, the most beautiful woman on earth. Father of 6 (yes, I have a Squad indoors). Corporate speaker on Productivity, Career, Agile Methods. (on Agile Trends since 2018) I hav... 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

Francis Folaranmi

Francis Folaranmi

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding.
Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in harnessing these analytical tools to transform complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
He has worked in the Maritime and Banking Industries as a Data Professional. He is passionate about making a significant impact in the field of business intelligence, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding. Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in har... Show more

Ayantunji Timilehin

Ayantunji Timilehin

Timmy is a seasoned software engineer with experience leading impactful projects in the fintech industry, specializing in developing scalable web applications. He has a strong background in engineering and additional expertise in leading teams and mentoring emerging tech talent.

As the tech lead of Newbii, a platform aimed at helping newcomers break into the tech industry, Timilehin has played a key role in guiding aspiring professionals to gain the skills and confidence they need to succeed in the field.

Timmy is a seasoned software engineer with experience leading impactful projects in the fintech industry, specializing in developing scalable web applications. He has a strong background in engineering and additional expertise in leading teams and me... 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

Marco Österlin

Marco Österlin

Marco Österlin has specialized expertise in Data Governance & Data Catalogs, focusing primarily on Microsoft Purview implementations and metadata management. His professional approach centers on managing cross-functional stakeholder alignment and delivering solutions that make data strategies tangible and actionable.

Marco Österlin has specialized expertise in Data Governance & Data Catalogs, focusing primarily on Microsoft Purview implementations and metadata management. His professional approach centers on managing cross-functional stakeholder alignment and de... Show more

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