Finance & Banking

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

Hariprasad Sundaresan

Hariprasad Sundaresan

I'm passionate cloud enthusiast, interested in short/medium walks/hikes that ends up with a pint.

I'm passionate cloud enthusiast, interested in short/medium walks/hikes that ends up with a pint. Show more

Odin Asbjornsen

Odin Asbjornsen

Odin started working on Android as a hobby when he was is high school, and got his first job as a Software Engineer after University. At the moment he enjoys working at DNB Bank as an Android Software Engineer where he works on the most popular finance app in Norway. If he has time, he likes to contribute to open-source projects in relation to Jetpack Compose.

Odin started working on Android as a hobby when he was is high school, and got his first job as a Software Engineer after University. At the moment he enjoys working at DNB Bank as an Android Software Engineer where he works on the most popular finan... Show more

Yash Kamdar

Yash Kamdar

A hardworking and passionate IT professional with 6 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing Cloud based systems for businesses in accordance with best practices. Skilled in implementing and managing DevOps practices to streamline software delivery, increase efficiency, and enhance collaboration between development and operations teams

A hardworking and passionate IT professional with 6 years of experience in designing, implementing and managing Cloud based systems for businesses in accordance with best practices. Skilled in implementing and managing DevOps practices to streamline ... Show more

Karlo Levak

Karlo Levak

Karlo currently works as Head of Development in Sofascore, globally popular live score platform. He started his career as iOS developer more than 10 years ago. For the last 6 years his focus is on overall software architecture and team growth and management. He loves all fields of development but his primary focus are security aspects of iOS and mobile applications in general, passionately following mobile development in general to be up to date with new technologies and advancements.

He enjoys mentoring younger colleagues and help them advance their careers, skills and knowledge. From 2019 he is doing primarily management of development departments and is currently responsible for high level management and organisation for one of the most popular live score applications in the world - Sofascore.

In his pastime, he enjoys spending time with his family and friends, travelling the world and playing with his mini maltese Ares.

Karlo currently works as Head of Development in Sofascore, globally popular live score platform. He started his career as iOS developer more than 10 years ago. For the last 6 years his focus is on overall software architecture and team growth and man... Show more

Lola Salehu

Lola Salehu

Meet Lola Salehu, a design and product expert with experience leading design teams, building products from 0 to 1, and delivering with high craft and impact. She specialises in applying innovation and product strategy to generate growth & revenue through delightful products used by millions of people across the world. She is also an experienced Educator, dedicated to helping young people develop the skills and expertise they need to succeed in the tech industry through career guidance and professional development initiatives.

Meet Lola Salehu, a design and product expert with experience leading design teams, building products from 0 to 1, and delivering with high craft and impact. She specialises in applying innovation and product strategy to generate growth & revenue thr... Show more

Marco Coulter

Marco Coulter

As a Technical Evangelist, Marco Coulter is passionate about the experience humans have when interacting with technology. A former startup CTO, Marco has progressed from operator to leadership roles at CSC, CA Technologies, and more recently 451 Research, where he led the data science team. He earned the nickname "the tech-whisperer" for his skills in translating business drivers for a technical audience and technical concepts for business leaders. Marco is a proud DevOps Ambassador for the DevOps Institute. When taking the rare break from technology, Marco can be found harvesting fresh vegetables from his NYC garden.

As a Technical Evangelist, Marco Coulter is passionate about the experience humans have when interacting with technology. A former startup CTO, Marco has progressed from operator to leadership roles at CSC, CA Technologies, and more recently 451 Rese... Show more

David Louis Hollembaek

David Louis Hollembaek

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project.

David has worked across the globe in varying industries from Fiserv to LiSci. The only thing he likes more than a smooth Agile-led project, is a data-driven smooth Agile-led project. Show more

Russell Castagnaro

Russell Castagnaro

Russell Castagnaro is an eCommerce Revolutionary and the CEO of Wampei, Inc (wampei.com) a company dedicated to bringing electronic peer-to-peer payments to any business, regardless of credit, race, religion, age, origin and with or without a bank or third-party.
His experience ranges from one of the first US eCommerce applications in the 1990's to ePhilanthropy solutions to eGovernment solution portals. Throughout it all, the commerce component was always there. From 2003 through 2016 Russell headed the eGovernment team that ran eHawaii.gov. His team implemented over 120 services for Hawaii State and County government that process over $2 billion per year and launched hundreds of state government websites.

Russell's experience with eCommerce convinced him that Cryptocurrency technology like Bitcoin and Ethereum are the world's best bet for the return of sane commerce directly between parties, and he has placed himself at dead-center in this upheaval.

Russell Castagnaro is an eCommerce Revolutionary and the CEO of Wampei, Inc (wampei.com) a company dedicated to bringing electronic peer-to-peer payments to any business, regardless of credit, race, religion, age, origin and with or without a bank or... Show more

Maria Gertrudis López López

Maria Gertrudis López López

Lean/Agile Coach, Trainer, Consulant and Change facilitator at Team and Business level in IT, Security, Banking and Digital Marketing sectors using what I have in my toolbox such as Lean, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, System Thinking, DevOps, Design Thinking, OKR, SAFe®, ORSC™, LSP® and more.

Lean/Agile Coach, Trainer, Consulant and Change facilitator at Team and Business level in IT, Security, Banking and Digital Marketing sectors using what I have in my toolbox such as Lean, Agile, Scrum, Kanban, System Thinking, DevOps, Design Thinkin... Show more

Salome Mbale

Salome Mbale

Bachelor Degree holder and career in Sociology. Working in National Bank of Commerce Ltd as Direct Agent Sales. An entry level in jobs as working in part time jobs right now.

Bachelor Degree holder and career in Sociology. Working in National Bank of Commerce Ltd as Direct Agent Sales. An entry level in jobs as working in part time jobs right now. Show more

Arthur Namias de Crasto

Arthur Namias de Crasto

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Anoussa Salim

Anoussa Salim

I serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at SOULCHI International. Before joining SOULCHI, I worked with the city government on public healthcare research and management. Before that, I was a Advisor at the United Nations, where she supported UN processes related to sustainable development and led regional and global engagements on development and human rights issues. I am passionate about helping new companies and organizations focus on Sustainable Development Goals and maximize their social impact. I fosters inclusive dialogue between stakeholders and strengthens engagement between non-state actors and international policymakers.

I hold a BA in Political Science and History from Fordham University and an MS in Global Affairs from New York University.

I serves as the Director of the United Nations Partnership at SOULCHI International. Before joining SOULCHI, I worked with the city government on public healthcare research and management. Before that, I was a Advisor at the United Nations, where she... Show more

Amit Chandak

Amit Chandak

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020.

Amit is the Chief Analytics Officer (CAO)/Data Architect at Kanerika and has more than 20 years of experience in the field of data analytics. Amit is Microsoft's Most Valuable Professional (2023) and Power BI Community Super User since 2020. Show more

Gagan Marwaha

Gagan Marwaha

• Seasoned Agility Leader, Trainer & Coach; 10+ years of proven track-record on innovative Products, Solutions and Services, including rich experience leveraging Scaled Agile on delivering High-Impact Strategic Initiatives in Financial Services
• Elevating geographically distributed LOBs/Platforms, moving the dial on agility for TD for 5+ years
• SPC®, Experienced RTE®, adept at alignment, influencing and steering eco-system stakeholders and leaders towards Agile-Lean/Scrum/Scaled Agile mindset, emergent practices and tools for releasing business value effectively
• Armed with an array of Scaled Agile, Coaching, Enterprise Transformation, Leadership and Program Management Professional Credentials
• A life-long learner, thriving on challenges and influencing positive outcomes

• Seasoned Agility Leader, Trainer & Coach; 10+ years of proven track-record on innovative Products, Solutions and Services, including rich experience leveraging Scaled Agile on delivering High-Impact Strategic Initiatives in Financial Services • El... Show more

Keil Wilson

Keil Wilson

I started using agile software development in 2001 to improve the consistency and accuracy of app dev projects I was leading. When I started to transition away from application development in 2007, I began to focus solely on how to make IT projects more successful through the application of varied agile and more traditional project management approaches.

Today, I work as an agile coach for a mid-sized financial services company, where I continue to promote agile philosophy and IT project management processes in the teams I work with. I'm also a long-time coordinator with the agileLNK Meetup (formerly known as the Lincoln Agile Community), in Lincoln, Nebraska.

I started using agile software development in 2001 to improve the consistency and accuracy of app dev projects I was leading. When I started to transition away from application development in 2007, I began to focus solely on how to make IT projects m... Show more

Maciej Bryński

Maciej Bryński

On a daily basis, I design state-of-the-art data platforms and dive deep into big data technologies. I have contributed to open-source projects like Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink, and I enjoy teaching others through training sessions. I've spoken at various industry conferences, including Flink Forward in 2020, where I shared practical insights and experiences. I am passionate about using big data to solve real-world problems and love connecting with others in the field to exchange ideas and foster innovation.

On a daily basis, I design state-of-the-art data platforms and dive deep into big data technologies. I have contributed to open-source projects like Apache Spark, Apache Kafka, and Apache Flink, and I enjoy teaching others through training sessions. ... Show more

Andrew Stets

Andrew Stets

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles.

~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science enthusiast, dedicated to bridging the gap between technical knowledge & public understanding.

~ Leveraging a unique blend of software architecture & science communication skills to build reliable solutions and share technical insights for broader impact.

~ 4+ years architecting & developing scalable, fault-tolerant software solutions. Passionate about science communication, published author of technical articles. ~ Full-stack expertise crafting robust systems across backend & frontend. Science ent... Show more

Poonam Lamba

Poonam Lamba

Poonam is a Product Manager at Google, where she leads Policy, Governance, and Compliance for GKE. An active contributor to the Kubernetes Policy Working Group and Gatekeeper project, she is passionate about open-source solutions. Outside of work, Poonam enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, and reading.

Poonam is a Product Manager at Google, where she leads Policy, Governance, and Compliance for GKE. An active contributor to the Kubernetes Policy Working Group and Gatekeeper project, she is passionate about open-source solutions. Outside of work, Po... Show more

Fabio Martins do Vale

Fabio Martins do Vale

Tenho 38 anos, sou casado com a Tatiana do Vale, pai de uma linda menininha chamada Elisa do Vale, formado pelo Cesupa em Bacharel em Ciências da Computação no ano de 2008, tenho algumas pós graduações na área de Engenharia da Computação, Desenvolvimento de Sistemas, Arquiteto e de Gestão Ágil de Projetos e certificações como: Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) – Scrum Alliance; Certified Product Owner (CPO) – Scrum Alliance; Professional OKR Coach Certified (POCC) – Agile Institute Brazil; Professional Team Metrics Certified (PTMC) – Agile Institute Brazil; Kanban Foundation (KIKF) – CertiProf Professional Knowledge; Certified Lean Inception Facilitator – Caroli.org
Certified Scrum Developer (CSD) – Scrum Alliance; Certified ScrumMaster – Scrum Alliance; Certified Professional for Requirements Engineering; Analista de Testes – Nível Fundamental (ATC-NF). Atualmente, sou Funcionário do Banco da Amazônia desde o ano 2013, e desde 2018 atuando com agilidade, desde treinamentos, agile coach, scrum master, o que for preciso para ajudar a instituição a cada vez mais estar integrada no mundo da agilidade

Tenho 38 anos, sou casado com a Tatiana do Vale, pai de uma linda menininha chamada Elisa do Vale, formado pelo Cesupa em Bacharel em Ciências da Computação no ano de 2008, tenho algumas pós graduações na área de Engenharia da Computação, Desenvolvim... Show more

Joy Emedom

Joy Emedom

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things.

I have about 11 years of experience designing solutions for organizations across different sectors, focusing on aligning delivery excellence with customer satisfaction.

An advocate for "catch them young", I believe that getting people endeared to security from the early stage enables them to grow into experienced professionals.

A Cybersecurity Advocate and originator of Building a Career in Microsoft Security for Beginners with different pathways used to mentor and coach early careers.

Co-foudner MaMa Cybershield, a two-fold initiative targeted towards stay-at-home mums that empowers them with cybersecurity knowledge.

A good communicator, a dedicated and determined IT Professional with the drive towards using Information Technology to address Issues, achieve organizational goals and provide best-fit solutions with enthusiasm to learn and try new things. I have ... Show more

Thomas Hull

Thomas Hull

Thomas AJ Hull is a database professional based in San Diego, and has been working with SQL Server for 25 years (since v6.5). AJ has worked as a consultant in the financial and biotech industries, and is currently a DBA Team Lead at MUFG Union Bank. His certifications include MCSE: Data Platform & MCSE: Data Management and Analytics. AJ enjoys mentoring developers and junior DBAs, and is always striving to learn more through continuing education and involvement in the SQL Server community. His goal is to pass along hard-earned knowledge with practical actionable advice, and believes that the best way to learn something is to teach it.

He presents at User Groups and SQL Saturday events throughout the Southwest (San Diego, LA, OC, PHX, ABQ).

Thomas AJ Hull is a database professional based in San Diego, and has been working with SQL Server for 25 years (since v6.5). AJ has worked as a consultant in the financial and biotech industries, and is currently a DBA Team Lead at MUFG Union Bank.... Show more

Amol Gote

Amol Gote

Amol Gote is a seasoned technology professional adept at building scalable, resilient microservices in Java and .NET. He excels at deploying and managing microservices in AWS and Azure environments and boasts technical proficiency across multiple applications and tools. His expertise spans full-stack capabilities, from designing to constructing end-to-end solutions that include databases (SQL/NoSQL), back-end services, messaging services, and modern interactive web applications using web sockets.

Currently serving as a Solutions Architect at a Fintech startup, Amol has built the underwriting platform from scratch and multiple horizontal and vertical business domain-specific microservices. Previously, he has engaged in consulting roles with major clients like Bank of America, Morgan Stanley, and the Associated Press and worked with Microsoft for seven years.

With over two decades of experience, Amol is passionate about writing blogs and technical articles for online platforms like DZone, Baeldung, and InfoQ. He is currently a core member of the DZone online platform. He has also served as a judge and mentor at various Hackathon events. Amol's commitment to excellence is evident in his multiple certifications, including AWS Certified Solutions Architect and various Microsoft certifications.

Amol Gote is a seasoned technology professional adept at building scalable, resilient microservices in Java and .NET. He excels at deploying and managing microservices in AWS and Azure environments and boasts technical proficiency across multiple app... Show more

Ridwan Badmus

Ridwan Badmus

Passionate about privacy engineering and data protection, I am a seasoned technology lawyer recognized for my adeptness in resolving intricate legal and technology-related matters. As a proficient Privacy Counsel, Certified Information Privacy Technologist, and OneTrust Fellow of Privacy Technology, I excel in translating privacy regulations into functional products that process users' data, filling a crucial role.

My ardour for the effective implementation of privacy and security best practices is evident in my active involvement in shaping industry standards set forth by eminent organizations such as the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), and the Center for Internet Security (CIS).

In addition to my focus on Privacy and Data Protection, my expertise extends to Information Technology Law, Intellectual Property Law, Commercial/Corporate Law, and Regulatory Compliance. Thriving on disruptive technology and innovation, my competencies span software engineering, blockchain development, cloud engineering, cybersecurity, and AI/ML. By combining these skills, I adeptly bridge the gap between law, privacy, technology, and business, ensuring maximum delivery efficiency and providing high-quality solutions.

I am a lifelong learner, an innovative thinker, and dedicated to continuous growth. Let's connect and explore how my diverse skill set and passion for innovation can elevate your projects or initiatives.

Passionate about privacy engineering and data protection, I am a seasoned technology lawyer recognized for my adeptness in resolving intricate legal and technology-related matters. As a proficient Privacy Counsel, Certified Information Privacy Techno... Show more

Emmanuel O. Itoje

Emmanuel O. Itoje

I am an Enterprise System Engineer and a Modern Workplace Consultant with over 7 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud Services, and Productivity applications. I focus on enabling businesses to use technologies to optimize organization strategies, processes, and workflow.

I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Azure Security Engineer, Azure Solutions Architect, Microsoft Teams Voice Engineer Expert, and Identity and Access Administrator.

I am an Enterprise System Engineer and a Modern Workplace Consultant with over 7 years of experience in Infrastructure, Cloud Services, and Productivity applications. I focus on enabling businesses to use technologies to optimize organization strateg... Show more

Bhavik Shah

Bhavik Shah

Bhavik (ભાવિક) R. Shah [he/him] is an award-winning leader & culture change strategist at the intersections of mental health & DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). Bhavik offers 16 years of demonstrated success within financial services, charter networks, and nonprofit foundations on a global scale. He channels his Gujarati South Asian immigrant roots within the AAPI community, bisexual identity within the LGBTQ+ community, and adolescent depression to partner with organizations to prioritize workplace mental health and foster cultures of inclusion. Bhavik's leadership has resulted in various awards from renowned global platforms, and he is a featured contributor in Harvard Business Review & Fast Company.

Bhavik (ભાવિક) R. Shah [he/him] is an award-winning leader & culture change strategist at the intersections of mental health & DEIB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging). Bhavik offers 16 years of demonstrated success within financial services, ... Show more

Younes Hairej

Younes Hairej

Younes is the founder and CEO of Aokumo Inc.( a cloud infrastructure company). He is a senior technologist and a business leader with over ten years of executive leadership experience in large-scale transformation using cloud and open-source technologies.

Before founding Aokumo Inc., Younes was the group CTO of Invast Inc. He led a large-scale digital transformation, bringing DevOps practices and a cloud-first approach to the Invast group. A trusted technology advisor of the executive committee. Award-winning accomplishments recognized in 2020 for FX-Markets Asia Award for the Best FX Prime of Prime category.

He holds a Master’s degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from the University of Tokyo and a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Nagoya University. He is also a Kubernetes Certified Administrator and AWS-certified Solution Architect and has two patents in wireless communication.

Younes is the founder and CEO of Aokumo Inc.( a cloud infrastructure company). He is a senior technologist and a business leader with over ten years of executive leadership experience in large-scale transformation using cloud and open-source technolo... Show more

Stuart Turner

Stuart Turner

With over twenty years of experience in C# software development, I have worked on many kinds of projects, including ERPs, data visualization, portfolio management, and several open source libraries. More information is available on my GitHub and LinkedIn profiles.

With over twenty years of experience in C# software development, I have worked on many kinds of projects, including ERPs, data visualization, portfolio management, and several open source libraries. More information is available on my GitHub and Link... Show more

Alain Schoovers

Alain Schoovers

Hello, I'm Alain Schoovers. I blend strategic vision with adaptability, valuing genuine connections and understanding individual strengths and needs. My work, especially at the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, involves sparking innovation through teamwork. I use agile methods to transform ideas into impactful outcomes, emphasizing the importance of seeing the big picture while appreciating its parts, empowering transformative change.

Hello, I'm Alain Schoovers. I blend strategic vision with adaptability, valuing genuine connections and understanding individual strengths and needs. My work, especially at the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration, involves sparking innovation throug... Show more

Daan Gerits

Daan Gerits

Daan has been at the forefront of the data landscape since the early days of the data (r)evolution designing and implementing data-driven architectures for startups, telcos, airports, and banks. While the early focus was on the usual big data suspects, the focus has shifted in the last decade toward data streaming and event-driven systems. The result? A vision that goes well beyond your typical Kafka use-case into fundamentally changing how businesses work today.

As the Chief Data Officer at KOR Financial, a new institutional financial transaction data management and processing platform, Daan designed and implemented a bold event-driven vision at Petascale. KOR Financial proved to be the ideal platform for building out the next-generation business, one that is driven by individual events instead of their results.

Recently Daan founded a new startup called Shono.io with a mission to turn the integration nightmare into a data opportunity through an event-driven approach.

Daan has been at the forefront of the data landscape since the early days of the data (r)evolution designing and implementing data-driven architectures for startups, telcos, airports, and banks. While the early focus was on the usual big data suspect... Show more

Olorunfemi Davis

Olorunfemi Davis

A Software Engineer and GDG Organizer with a passion for computing, mathematics and research. #Chess player.

A Software Engineer and GDG Organizer with a passion for computing, mathematics and research. #Chess player. Show more

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