Finance & Banking

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

Theo Lebrun

Theo Lebrun

Theo Lebrun is a seasoned Data Engineer and Technology Consultant based in New York City, with extensive experience in cloud computing, databases, and software development. He has a strong command of tools and technologies such as AWS, Kafka, Databricks, and Python, enabling him to assist numerous clients in optimizing their data pipelines to meet and exceed their objectives.

Theo's technical expertise are matched by his passion for sharing his knowledge with others. He has authored multiple blog posts while also being an active speaker at various conferences and meetups. Some of his recent presentations include technical topics such as creating AI-powered chatbots, implementing agent workflows, and leveraging cloud-based AI APIs.

Theo Lebrun is a seasoned Data Engineer and Technology Consultant based in New York City, with extensive experience in cloud computing, databases, and software development. He has a strong command of tools and technologies such as AWS, Kafka, Databri... 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

Surya Rao Rayarao

Surya Rao Rayarao

Surya Rao Rayarao is a distinguished thought leader at the forefront of artificial intelligence and data modernization. With deep expertise in machine learning applications and enterprise transformation, he specializes in helping organizations navigate the complex landscape of digital evolution.

His work particularly focuses on the financial and insurance sectors, where he has pioneered innovative approaches to hyperautomation, anomaly detection, and intelligent data processing. Through his speaking engagements, Surya shares practical insights on implementing AI solutions that drive real business value.

Known for his "enlightening" and "inspiring" presentations, Surya combines technical depth with accessible communication, making complex AI concepts understandable for diverse audiences from technical teams to executive leadership.

Surya Rao Rayarao is a distinguished thought leader at the forefront of artificial intelligence and data modernization. With deep expertise in machine learning applications and enterprise transformation, he specializes in helping organizations naviga... Show more

Muzeeb Mohammad

Muzeeb Mohammad

Muzeeb Mohammad is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, where he designs and leads large-scale, secure, and high-performance distributed microservices powering mission-critical financial platforms.

His work spans Zero-Trust API architectures, event-driven systems, and real-time data-streaming platforms (Kafka) supporting enterprise-scale credit-card and digital-banking services. He specializes in building systems that remain resilient, observable, and secure under extreme scale and regulatory constraints.

Beyond delivery, Muzeeb is a passionate engineering leader and mentor, focused on growing high-performing teams and developing the next generation of system architects. A Senior Member of IEEE and an international technology awards judge (including the Globee® Awards), he actively bridges academic research with real-world enterprise implementation.

Muzeeb Mohammad is a Senior Manager of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, where he designs and leads large-scale, secure, and high-performance distributed microservices powering mission-critical financial platforms. His work spans Zero-Trust ... Show more

Hayat Outahar

Hayat Outahar

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strategic challenges of emerging technologies.

With nearly two decades of experience at the intersection of technology, governance, and society, Hayat has delivered keynotes and workshops for corporate seminars and major tech events across Europe and Africa, including ETHCC, BercyInnov, Web3TalentFair, and Future of Work Africa. Her talks explore cutting-edge innovation such as AI, but above all how blockchain and smart contracts could reshape governance and diplomacy in cyberspace.

Her work bridges innovation and ethics, tackling themes such as decentralized finance, citizen empowerment, cyberdiplomacy, and the future of global governance.

Hayat’s mission is to foster a more ethical, resilient, and human-centered digital future, where technology serves collective intelligence rather than power concentration.

Hayat Outahar is a digital innovation strategist and international speaker specializing in blockchain, AI and digital sovereignty. She is the founder of Tech Flooz, a consultancy that helps institutions and businesses navigate the ethical and strateg... 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

Celestina Amadi

Celestina Amadi

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure.

Celestina is a Cloud Engineer passionate about sharing knowledge and empowering teams to implement scalable and compliant infrastructure. Show more

Jennifer Bonenfant

Jennifer Bonenfant

Jennifer Bonenfant brings a 360° perspective shaped by experience as a KPMG auditor, finance leader, and board member. She specializes in guiding organizations through compliance, audit readiness, and ERP transformation—leveraging Dynamics 365 Business Central and emerging AI capabilities to build secure, scalable finance environments. Her approach blends governance rigor with practical innovation, empowering teams to achieve confidence in controls while embracing the future of digital finance.

Jennifer Bonenfant brings a 360° perspective shaped by experience as a KPMG auditor, finance leader, and board member. She specializes in guiding organizations through compliance, audit readiness, and ERP transformation—leveraging Dynamics 365 Busine... Show more

Vanessa Martens

Vanessa Martens

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, Vodacom, Absa and numerous other companies. I've trained over 800 people and consulted on Agile and change initiatives on a SAP implementation, an Online Banking Channel and numerous Retail Apps.

I'm passionate about creating meaningful work environment where people and businesses thrive. I manage Business Agile, , an Agile coaching & training company. In the last 7 years I've been involved in launching Agile at scale in clients such as BMW, ... Show more

Sridhar Rangu

Sridhar Rangu

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI-powered automation, enterprise cloud migrations, and large-scale modernization programs that maximize ROI.

Currently with CVS Health through XSell Resources, Sridhar drives initiatives that optimize system architectures, accelerate delivery cycles, and enhance customer experiences. His career spans leadership in pre-sales strategy, professional services delivery, and cross-functional team management, successfully guiding onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver complex, high-value projects.

Sridhar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business. A certified PMP, he is passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and helping organizations embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI... Show more

Akash Soni

Akash Soni

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-paths, available on crates.io under the username codefonsi.

With a deep interest in systems programming and performance, he explores Rust's capabilities for building safe, concurrent, and efficient software. His work demonstrates a practical approach to solving common development challenges with Rust's unique features.

Based in India, Akash combines his architectural experience with a hands-on commitment to open source, creating libraries that empower other developers in the Rust community.

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-pa... Show more

Niladri Sekhar Hore

Niladri Sekhar Hore

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at scale. His career has included pivotal roles at leading global firms such as Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he has driven initiatives in eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud observability.

Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, he brings a unique lens to solving complex problems at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance. His recent work explores synthetic media abuse, deepfake detection, and the evolution of adversarial AI in enterprise environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working at StoneX, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at sca... Show more

Roberto Luna Rojas

Roberto Luna Rojas

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and scalability. When not in front of the computer, he loves spending time with his family, listening to music, and watching movies, TV shows, and sports.

Roberto Luna Rojas is a Sr Developer Advocate for Valkey based in the USA, originally from Mexico. He tries to get the most out of in-memory databases one bit at the time, been around developing software since the mid 90s focused on performance and s... Show more

Jayshree Ostwal

Jayshree Ostwal

A solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology.

Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges and to drive impactful change across Health & Public Sector. I have an intense enthusiasm for technology and innovation along with its governance and security aspects. An advocate of women empowerment through Information Technology.

A solutions architect , Microsoft Certified Trainer with a passion for the Power Platform, M365 Copilot, GenAI, Azure technology. Empowering enterprises to thrive with Microsoft Copilot & Modern Workplace AI solution frameworks to solve challenges... Show more

Harsh Joshi

Harsh Joshi

Harsh is a senior software engineer at a global fintech company, Visa. With a background in software engineering and technical evangelism, he is keenly interested in technology-agnostic, pragmatic and applied engineering, and taking it to a broader audience. His experiences with open source include Google Summer of Code, running an open source community to conceptualise open source practices for students in India, and technical communities/evangelism on open technologies.

Harsh has 5+ Years of technology-agnostic hands-on engineering experience. He is a huge open-source enthusiast and is active in dev community circles through dev tools, multiple NPM packages collectively amassing thousands of downloads and GitHub community repositories that have attracted hundreds of contributors.

Past Experience - Founding Software Engineering at a Health-Tech Startup in India.

Harsh is a senior software engineer at a global fintech company, Visa. With a background in software engineering and technical evangelism, he is keenly interested in technology-agnostic, pragmatic and applied engineering, and taking it to a broader a... Show more

Gokul Prabagaren

Gokul Prabagaren

Lead Software Engineer at CapitalOne – Data Org, specialized in Distributing computing. Developed distributed Cloud Native applications based on Spark & NoSQL which are currently serving millions of customers everyday. Previously developed Java apps from 1.2 on-prem & VMs. Tech Speaker and writer specialized in Big Data and NoSQL

Speaker at All Things Open 2023,2024, Open Source 101 2023
Spark AI Summit 2020
ApacheCon2021
cdCon2021,2022
Open Source Summit 2022,2024
PythonWebConf 2021,2022,2023
IndyCloudConf 2020

Lead Software Engineer at CapitalOne – Data Org, specialized in Distributing computing. Developed distributed Cloud Native applications based on Spark & NoSQL which are currently serving millions of customers everyday. Previously developed Java apps ... Show more

Alexander Arians

Alexander Arians

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a strong focus on the development of people and teams.

Alexander Arians is Chapter Lead at AXA and is responsible for several teams in the health insurance sector. With over fifteen years of experience in software development and leadership, he combines technical expertise with strategic thinking and a s... Show more

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. Sahib's proficiency spans various programming languages and platforms, enabling him to adapt to diverse technological environments. His commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends positions him as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. S... Show more

Larissa Rosochansky

Larissa Rosochansky

Senior IT Executive with over 21 years of experience in IT, Larissa is used to leading large operations since 2014 driving its strategy, growth, P&L, and operation metrics. Moreover, Larissa is also a worldwide speaker on Quality and Agile, primarily focused on delivering value to the customer using Lean Digital Transformation and Agile Engineering.
Larissa has deep knowledge and experience with Agile, Lean, Agile Engineering, QA, RPA, Design Thinking, DevOps, Lean Software Delivery, Leadership, Cognitive, and Automation. Focus Industries: Banking, Telecom, Beverage, and Automotive.
Larissa has been speaking at Brazilian and international conferences since 2017, having talked at Starwest, Agile DevOps East, Agile Testing Days USA, Agile Testing Days, LeadDev, and many others online. I love to share knowledge and empower others.

Senior IT Executive with over 21 years of experience in IT, Larissa is used to leading large operations since 2014 driving its strategy, growth, P&L, and operation metrics. Moreover, Larissa is also a worldwide speaker on Quality and Agile, primarily... Show more

Anne Napolitano

Anne Napolitano

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-first perspective on finance.

My team and I help food and beverage leaders move beyond basic bookkeeping by turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. We focus on cash flow, profitability, pricing, labor, and growth—using tech-forward systems and visual reporting that make numbers easier to understand and use.

I believe accounting shouldn’t be intimidating or impersonal. By pairing seasoned financial expertise with genuine partnership and industry knowledge, I help operators make confident decisions, grow sustainably, and sleep better at night—so they can focus on what they do best: creating exceptional guest experiences.

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-... 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

Edwin M Sarmiento

Edwin M Sarmiento

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, Canada (but he’s originally from the Philippines) specializing in high availability, disaster recovery and system infrastructures running on the Microsoft server technology stack. His background in Unix has taken him to the world of DevOps and Docker to containerize SQL Server. He is very passionate about technology but has interests in music, neuroscience, social psychology, professional and organizational development, leadership and management matters when not working with databases.

Edwin lives up to his primary mission statement: "To help people and organizations grow and develop their full potential."

is the Managing Director of 15C, a consulting and training company that specializes in designing, implementing and supporting SQL Server infrastructures. He is a 12-year former Microsoft Data Platform MVP and Microsoft Certified Master from Ottawa, C... Show more

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

Hakob Sharabkhanyan

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner.

I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as a Partner, combining deep engineering execution with advisory and strategic work.

I value long-term collaboration, strong personal relationships, and teams that care about outcomes, not slide decks.

Stanford LEAD participant. Speaker at industry events. Open to meaningful conversations.

I’m a technology entrepreneur, investor, speaker, and continuous learner. I founded HackTech at 19 and grew it into a 70-person engineering firm with $3M ARR and clients in 25+ countries. After its acquisition by Civitta, I continue the journey as... Show more

Elmar Wachtmeester

Elmar Wachtmeester

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math.

Kotlin enthuasiast, and crazy about everything related to alghorithms, compilers, parsers and math. Show more

Shreyan Fernandes

Shreyan Fernandes

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technical expertise and clear communication to every engagement. He is also a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional.
His experience spans developing and implementing innovative solutions, exploring the practical applications of cutting-edge technologies, and advocating for open-source contributions. As a former Microsoft Gold Student Ambassador, Shreyan is committed to sharing his knowledge and inspiring others in the tech community.

Shreyan is an Senior Executive at KPMG India, specializing in AI, IoT, Cloud and emerging technologies like Blockchain, Extended Reality (XR), and Low-Code Platforms. A passionate tech enthusiast and speaker, Shreyan brings a dynamic blend of technic... Show more

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for the marketing team. He leverages his extensive experience to support Teradata's AI marketing strategy in coordination with various marketing teams and industry sectors within the company. He thrives on evangelizing the principles and values that have defined the positive results he has generated in the trusted AI space. It is his passion to inspire the industry to elevate their businesses and enhance lives through the power of trusted AI.

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for t... Show more

Adriana Kostov

Adriana Kostov

Adriana Kostov was Australia's first Regional Director of the global Hedge Fund Association. With degrees in Law and Commerce, and a Women in Financial Services Award for her work in Industry Advocacy, Adriana Kostov also discusses lifestyle topics such as fashion and wellness as relevant to the modern working woman.

Adriana Kostov was Australia's first Regional Director of the global Hedge Fund Association. With degrees in Law and Commerce, and a Women in Financial Services Award for her work in Industry Advocacy, Adriana Kostov also discusses lifestyle topics s... Show more

Indranil Chandra

Indranil Chandra

Creative Technologist | Data Leader | Tech Strategist | Solutions Architect | Data, ML & AI Practitioner | GDG MAD Mumbai Co-organiser

Creative Technologist | Data Leader | Tech Strategist | Solutions Architect | Data, ML & AI Practitioner | GDG MAD Mumbai Co-organiser Show more

El Mehdi Boumhicha

El Mehdi Boumhicha

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking.
I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javascript Ecosystem. I ventured into the tech startup world, eventually leading the Tech at MaVoie.org. Fascinated by AI, my goal is to contribute to impactful projects, particularly in finance, and education. Now immersed in SaaS development impact. 🚀
#AI #StartupLeader #TechEnthusiast #SaaS #MicroSaaS

Passionate about the intersection of mathematics and technology, I've chosen the path of software engineering.Chess enthusiast and avid traveler, I explore diverse cultures and ways of thinking. I thrive on collaborative projects, focusing on Javasc... Show more

Tatiana Torset

Tatiana Torset

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and helping teams deliver products that delight customers while driving business value.

Tatiana is Head of Product at a Norwegian fintech company, where she bridges design, engineering and business to create products that work in the real world. With a background in both IT and design, she focuses on turning complexity into clarity and ... Show more

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