Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube.
Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede transformar la industria. Fuera del trabajo, creo contenido tech y recargo energías practicando diferentes deportes.

Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube. Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede trans... Show more

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architecture with CKA + 3X Certified in GCP and 1X in Azure . He has been helping small and mid sized startups to adopt and implement best practices in cloud and DevOps culture to fasten their software delivery process. He loves to integrate various GCP service like networking, compute, storage , containers, GKE etc, and likes to Implement various use cases. He loves to explore and deep dive into GCP services and also help community by creating content and writing medium blogs.

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architectur... Show more

Rakesh Jha is an accomplished IT leader and enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions to Fortune 500 insurance clients. Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Rakesh currently serves as Manager of Application Delivery at DXC Technology, where he leads large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives and modernization projects.
Specializing in life and annuity administration systems, Rakesh has built a reputation for automating manual processes, optimizing efficiencies, and generating significant cost savings. His technical expertise spans multiple domains, including policy administration, financial reconciliation, cash management, and compliance automation. As a Certified Scrum Master and Associate of the Life Management Institute, he brings both methodology discipline and deep domain knowledge to his projects.
Throughout his career at organizations including DXC Technology, Webilent, Genpact, and TCS, Rakesh has consistently delivered high-impact results. His recent achievements include developing a modern Ledger and Disbursement System projected to save $1.5 million annually, architecting an enterprise-level compliance solution for MetLife, and creating a transformative Common Remitter Tool that modernized group remittance processing across a large financial ecosystem.
Rakesh excels at leading global cross-functional teams across development and production environments. His approach combines strategic vision with meticulous execution, ensuring technology initiatives align perfectly with business goals. He is particularly adept at architecting complex legacy-to-modern transitions, developing hybrid solutions that integrate mainframe systems with cloud-native infrastructures.
A two-time recipient of the DXC Achievement Award, Rakesh continues to drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence for mission-critical systems. His unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and insurance domain knowledge makes him a valuable partner in enterprise transformation initiatives.
Rakesh holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.

Rakesh Jha is an accomplished IT leader and enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions to Fortune 500 insurance clients. Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Rakesh currently serves as Manager of Applic... Show more

AI engineer with five years of experience building distributed, production-ready AI systems across crypto, wealth management, and institutional finance. Expert in real-time pipelines, agentic AI, and high-volume, low-latency systems.

AI engineer with five years of experience building distributed, production-ready AI systems across crypto, wealth management, and institutional finance. Expert in real-time pipelines, agentic AI, and high-volume, low-latency systems. Show more

René is a Product Architect at Backbase, where he builds the integration platform connecting banks to their core systems. Currently automating customer onboarding with AI agents, while fighting fires and enabling customer rollouts. He's been connecting systems that weren't designed to talk to each other for about 20 years. Prefers his fires on the BBQ.

René is a Product Architect at Backbase, where he builds the integration platform connecting banks to their core systems. Currently automating customer onboarding with AI agents, while fighting fires and enabling customer rollouts. He's been connecti... Show more

Srinivas Lakkireddy is a seasoned Cloud and Big Data Architect with over 20 years of experience in building enterprise-grade data solutions across the banking, financial services, and media domains. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at JP Morgan Chase, he leads the architecture and modernization of large-scale Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) systems, focusing on high-performance cloud data pipelines, scalable design, and secure, real-time frameworks. Srinivas is an expert in Apache Spark, AWS (Glue, EMR, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS), Databricks, and Terraform, with deep expertise in designing cloud-native, event-driven architectures. Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions at Discover Financial Services , Nielsen and Northern Trust, where he spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to modern data lakes, architected reporting frameworks, and improved data reliability and performance using advanced analytics platforms. Srinivas is certified as an AWS Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer Professional and holds a Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification. His strong foundation in Java, Scala, Python, and cloud technologies is complemented by his commitment to building secure, resilient, and future-ready data ecosystems.

Srinivas Lakkireddy is a seasoned Cloud and Big Data Architect with over 20 years of experience in building enterprise-grade data solutions across the banking, financial services, and media domains. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at JP Mo... Show more

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura.

Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em Engenharia de Software, Ériko tem se destacado, desde 2015, na liderança de processos de gestão e transformação organizacional, especialmente na adoção e escalabilidade de metodologias ágeis em ambientes corporativos complexos. Ao longo de sua trajetória no BNB, atuou como PMO de TI, conduzindo a implantação de práticas ágeis em projetos e processos institucionais, além de participar ativamente da concepção de modelos inovadores de contratação orientados a desenvolvimento ágil de software.

Na academia, contribuiu como professor em cursos de graduação e pós-graduação nas áreas de Engenharia de Software, Gestão de Projetos e Agilidade, mantendo-se atualmente como professor convidado em programas de pós-graduação, onde compartilha experiências práticas sobre transformação digital e agilidade organizacional.

É mestre e bacharel em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) e possui MBAs em Gestão Empresarial e Gestão de Projetos pela Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência... Show more

Alex Reich is a hands-on .NET engineering leader with 20+ years building secure, scalable systems across banking/fintech, media, e-commerce, and SaaS. He’s currently a freelance consultant specializing in the dotnet stack w/specializations with finance and security systems. Alex has been working full stack development in .NET/SQL/Angular/React while mentoring engineers and driving modern architecture patterns. Currently, Alex serves as a Senior Principal Software Architect at Deltek. Previously, he served as VP/Director of Software Development at Mechanics Bank, leading cross-functional teams and helping deliver a PPP platform that processed more than $1.2B in loans.

Alex is also Co-founder/CTO of Acorn Jr, a modern SaaS platform built on React, .NET, SignalR, Docker, Postgres, Redis, and AI-assisted tooling—focused on real-time workflows and reliability at scale. He contributes to open source and enjoys turning hard-earned “production lessons” into practical patterns teams can use immediately. He is also a contributor to Microsoft RulesEngine and authored RulesEngineEditor, a Blazor-based rules editor.

Outside of tech, he teaches meditation and is an endurance runner, including the Avalon 50 Miler.

Selected prior speaking / community leadership
• Presented at Microsoft Developer Days (III–V) and developer groups including OCSQLUG, TRINUG, FANUG, LA Django, and IBM OCEAN.
• Delivered an MSDN Webcast on ASP.NET security (October 2004), scoring 7.9—above the event average.
• Served two terms as President of the Orange County Visual Basic Users Group: brought the group out of debt, established its first web presence, and produced DevCon ’98 with industry speakers (including Paul Sheriff, Allison Balter, and Ken Getz), ultimately creating a cash surplus.
• Founded and led additional .NET user groups (Triangle .NET Users Group and Findlay Area .NET Users Group), including bylaws, domains, and officer mentoring.
• Co-authored VB 5.0 Unleashed (Sams Publishing, Volumes 1 & 2).
• Built consumer apps including Oops I’m Late! for Smartphones and Calendar To Map; previously a member of the Microsoft-curated Southern California .NET Influencers Group.

Alex Reich is a hands-on .NET engineering leader with 20+ years building secure, scalable systems across banking/fintech, media, e-commerce, and SaaS. He’s currently a freelance consultant specializing in the dotnet stack w/specializations with finan... Show more

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM, IGA, and SSO technologies, having led complex implementations and transformations for Fortune 500 companies and highly regulated organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Currently serving as Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management at Navy Federal Credit Union, Suneel drives IAM strategy, architecture, and delivery, focusing on scalable, compliant, and secure identity frameworks. His expertise spans leading platforms including Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ, OKTA, Oracle OIM/OIG, and CyberArk, with deep proficiency in RBAC, SOD, lifecycle management, access certifications, and audit readiness.
Throughout his career, Suneel has architected and delivered mission-critical IAM programs for organizations such as UBS Switzerland, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Verizon, IBM, and SMBC Capital Markets. He is known for designing custom connectors, advanced workflows, and automation that streamline identity governance while strengthening enterprise security posture.
A certified professional across multiple IAM platforms, Suneel combines strong technical depth with executive-level leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a proven record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Exp... Show more

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he has built a strong reputation for modernizing legacy systems, implementing scalable data architectures, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly controlled environments. His expertise spans Python, AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, and enterprise ETL frameworks, enabling him to develop efficient, reliable, and auditable data pipelines that support critical business operations.
Throughout his career, Rambabu has demonstrated deep proficiency in building and optimizing data platforms that process high volumes of complex data. At LPL Financial, he played a key role in developing a Commission Transformation Platform, where he designed scalable ETL pipelines, implemented intricate business logic for compensation systems, and ensured compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations. He has consistently focused on improving data quality, automating validation processes, and enhancing transparency through robust monitoring and governance frameworks. His work reflects a strong ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational efficiency.
Prior to this, Rambabu contributed to healthcare and banking projects at organizations such as Sharecare, Santander Bank, and Citibank. He developed HIPAA-compliant data pipelines, supported FDIC regulatory initiatives, and built large-scale data integration systems for enterprise reporting. His experience includes working with diverse datasets such as biometric health data, depositor records, and financial transactions, where accuracy, compliance, and performance are critical. He is also experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and business stakeholders, to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.
Rambabu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering and brings a strong foundation in data engineering principles, combined with hands-on expertise in modern cloud technologies. He is recognized for his analytical approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building high-quality, production-ready data systems.

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Conne... Show more

Ratnadeep Simhadri is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer with over 12 years of progressive experience architecting and scaling mission-critical payment and financial technology systems that power more than $1.68 trillion in annual transaction volume across 200+ global markets. Currently at PayPal, he plays a pivotal role in driving next-generation innovation at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial services. He is leading the development of advanced multi-agent AI platforms and LLM-powered systems that transform raw financial and transactional data into actionable business intelligence for millions of merchants, enabling smarter decision-making, demand forecasting, and real-time insights.
Throughout his career, Ratnadeep has demonstrated deep expertise in payments orchestration, open banking ecosystems, checkout platforms, and large-scale distributed systems. He has been instrumental in designing and launching highly scalable platforms that support hundreds of millions of users, including real-time payment infrastructures, open banking aggregation layers integrating thousands of global financial institutions, and extensible checkout systems that support diverse payment methods across multiple regions. His ability to build robust, high-availability systems with sub-second latency has significantly enhanced user experience, platform reliability, and business growth.
Beyond technical execution, Ratnadeep is widely recognized for his leadership and strategic vision. He has led cross-functional initiatives spanning engineering, data science, product, and compliance teams, aligning complex technical solutions with business objectives and regulatory requirements. As a mentor and technical leader, he has guided engineers across all levels, fostering a culture of innovation, engineering excellence, and continuous learning. His contributions have been recognized through multiple prestigious awards, including enterprise-wide innovation honors and consistent performance accolades, underscoring his impact on both technology and business outcomes.
With a strong foundation in both engineering and product thinking, Ratnadeep continues to push the boundaries of fintech innovation by integrating AI-driven intelligence into financial platforms, shaping the future of payments, merchant ecosystems, and digital financial services.

Ratnadeep Simhadri is a distinguished Staff Software Engineer with over 12 years of progressive experience architecting and scaling mission-critical payment and financial technology systems that power more than $1.68 trillion in annual transaction vo... Show more

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), building scalable data pipelines and real-time data processing systems. His expertise lies in designing cloud-native architectures, data validation frameworks, and large-scale data migrations. Currently working on healthcare eligibility and reporting systems, he focuses on improving data quality, automation, and compliance through policy-driven and AI-augmented solutions. He is passionate about building reliable and efficient data systems that solve real-world problems.

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ... Show more

Venkata Pavan Kumar Gummadi is a seasoned API MuleSoft Architect with over 18 years of experience leading enterprise integration projects across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently at Broadridge Financials, he is CRITICAL resource and spearheaded the award-winning Wealth InFocus platform, a cloud-based, API driven solution that transforms investor communications for wealth management firms. As a triple-certified MuleSoft professional (Integration Architect, Platform Architect, and Developer), he brings deep expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs, orchestrating complex integrations across systems, including Salesforce, AWS, SAP, and legacy mainframes, while leveraging technologies such as MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, DataWeave, and CloudHub. His career spans notable organizations, including National Grid, New York Life Insurance, and The Hartford, where he has consistently delivered high-impact solutions by bridging technical and business objectives, optimizing performance and capacity planning, and mentoring development teams through Agile methodologies. With proficiency in Java, Python, .NET, and emerging AI automation capabilities, Venkata combines architectural vision with hands-on technical excellence to drive digital transformation initiatives that achieve measurable business results.

Venkata Pavan Kumar Gummadi is a seasoned API MuleSoft Architect with over 18 years of experience leading enterprise integration projects across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently at Broadridge Financ... Show more

Anny was a Staff Engineer at LegalZoom and Imply, and worked as an engineer at companies including Salesforce, Splunk, and a seed stage AI startup.
She founded Allpaca AI study group https://luma.com/allpaca?period=past, an online engineering community, and created #financial-buddy, a personal finance group at Splunk. She focuses on the intersection of technology, personal finance, and wellness, and lived in San Francisco for 8 years before moving to Henderson, Nevada.
She blogs about mindful AI at https://aiturtle.substack.com/

Anny was a Staff Engineer at LegalZoom and Imply, and worked as an engineer at companies including Salesforce, Splunk, and a seed stage AI startup. She founded Allpaca AI study group https://luma.com/allpaca?period=past, an online engineering commun... Show more

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterprises, delivering real-world impact through deep learning, computer vision, and scalable MLOps pipelines.

Currently, at Schneider Electric, I'm a part of the Global Finance team working on AI-based solutions for financial intelligence. Previously, I led aerial imagery computer vision-based pipelines at MGGP Aero and developed end-to-end MLOps infrastructure at AI Clearing. My academic work at Shanghai Jiao Tong University focused on deep learning models for mammographic diagnostics where I published research articles at international IEEE conferences.

I’m a Senior Machine Learning Engineer with proven track record of building AI systems across domains including finance, geospatial intelligence, healthcare, and environmental monitoring. My experience spans startups, research labs, and global enterp... Show more

As a Digitalisation Expert within the Finance sector, my background spans over 6 years of dedicated experience in data analysis and visualization. Specializing in the development of user-friendly, visually engaging dashboards, my focus lies in enabling businesses to derive data-informed decisions. Proficiency extends to the utilization of essential tools like Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and SQL, integral to my role in executing BI projects while adhering to agile and scrum methodologies. Proficiently operating both autonomously and as part of collaborative teams, my aim is to ensure optimal efficiency in project outcomes.

As a Digitalisation Expert within the Finance sector, my background spans over 6 years of dedicated experience in data analysis and visualization. Specializing in the development of user-friendly, visually engaging dashboards, my focus lies in enabli... Show more

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects throughout the years, and she likes to explore the world of multi-platform, the fun of continuous delivery, and seeing through the product from development to release. 

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects through... Show more

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge selskaper fra idé til skalering, ledet digitale transformasjonsprosesser og hjulpet ledere å ta smartere beslutninger raskere. På scenen er han kjent for sin energiske, ærlige og inspirerende stil som gjør komplekse temaer konkrete og relevante – enten det handler om vekst, strategi eller menneskene bak tallene.

Kamil Panfil er CFO, styreleder og foredragsholder med bred erfaring fra både oppstartsbedrifter og etablerte selskaper. Han kombinerer solid finansforståelse med praktisk innsikt i teknologi, automatisering og ledelse. Kamil har jobbet med å bygge s... Show more

Kumar Vaibhav Sharma is a cloud data platform engineer with 10 years in regulated financial services, where his focus is a question every institution faces: how to make compliance a byproduct of engineering delivery rather than an obstacle to it. At a Fortune 500 financial institution, he embeds audit controls directly into release pipelines cutting release cycle time by [55]% and compute costs by 40% while strengthening audit defensibility and built a production AI monitoring agent on GCP and BigQuery that took root-cause identification from hours to minutes. He has published on cloud platform modernization in regulated environments, and speaks at [DevOpsCon New York 2026 / etc.].

Kumar Vaibhav Sharma is a cloud data platform engineer with 10 years in regulated financial services, where his focus is a question every institution faces: how to make compliance a byproduct of engineering delivery rather than an obstacle to it. At ... Show more

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM).

Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in directing enterprise-wide software development, engineering, and architecture efforts in education, manufacturing, financial services, and investment management industries. I have worked for large global multinationals to small entrepreneurial companies.

In his current role, Vinny is lucky to work with an excellent, results-oriented team and plays the role of a practitioner, mentor, advisor, or influencer based on the need and the situation.

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM). Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in dire... Show more

Produktleder i Storebrand og Profesjonell Flisespikker

Martin has 25+ years of experience within development and design, and is currently product manager for all digital initiatives in SKAGEN Fondene in Storebrand. He is also 50% of the Flisespikkeriet podcast.

Produktleder i Storebrand og Profesjonell Flisespikker Martin has 25+ years of experience within development and design, and is currently product manager for all digital initiatives in SKAGEN Fondene in Storebrand. He is also 50% of the Flisespikk... Show more

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, and Microsoft partners in understanding how small operational gaps can create major financial risk if they go unnoticed.

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, ... Show more

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely function. They should scale, adapt, and strengthen the people who use them.

In the fintech sector, Olayiwola architects API-first, event-driven microservices that power payments, loan origination, and high-volume transaction platforms processing over one million API requests daily. He designs secure and resilient backend infrastructures using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS. By applying CQRS principles, low-latency search optimization, and cloud-native deployment strategies, he consistently delivers measurable improvements in latency, throughput, and system reliability.

His contribution extends beyond engineering practice into scholarly research. He is the author of the peer-reviewed paper “Human–AI Collaboration: Enhancing Productivity and Decision-Making,” where he reframed artificial intelligence not as automation, but as cognitive partnership. His work examines how humans and intelligent systems can intentionally distribute cognitive responsibility while preserving human agency. This framework has been recognized for its clarity in explaining productivity acceleration and hybrid decision-making models.

Olayiwola holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology, graduating in the top five percent of his class, with research focused on machine learning–based malware detection. His broader publications span AI in finance, cybersecurity, federated learning, and predictive modeling for risk management. This combination of production engineering and academic inquiry enables him to translate theoretical insight into secure, deployable, and economically sound systems.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Developer, he is committed to building architectures that are secure by design, resilient under pressure, and optimized for real-world constraints. He mentors engineers, contributes to technical scholarship, and speaks on system design, fintech infrastructure, and the evolving discipline of human–AI collaborative intelligence.

For Olayiwola, technology is not only about writing code. It is about designing systems that expand human capability while preserving judgment, responsibility, and trust.

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely f... Show more

Jimish Jitendra Kadakia is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing strategic data transformation solutions across diverse industries. His expertise lies in cloud migration, data visualization, modern data stack tools, and business intelligence, with deep proficiency in technologies such as Snowflake, dbt, Alteryx, Tableau, Thoughtspot etc.
Currently serving as a Senior Technical Architect/Solutions Architect at Snowflake, Jimish leads enterprise-grade implementations across sectors like financial services, telecommunications, manufacturing, and fintech. He plays a pivotal role in helping organizations architect complex data solutions, aligning technical delivery with business strategy, and advising executive leadership on future-state architecture, roadmaps and execution plans.
Previously, as a Senior Consultant at Slalom, Jimish co-led the Center of Excellence for Starburst, ThoughtSpot, and dbt. He drove modernization projects using data lakes and cloud platforms, developed visualizations and architecture for cross-industry clients, and mentored consultants across multiple U.S. markets. He also led architectural and engineering efforts at a startup in travel/hospitality, a global telecom firm, and a multinational insurance company, implementing solutions ranging from Snowflake cost optimization to Databricks Medallion architecture.
From 2020 to 2022, Jimish worked at 14 West (an Agora Company) as a Sr. Business Intelligence Developer/Architect, supporting over 700 users and spearheading a large-scale ThoughtSpot cloud migration. His role emphasized business-driven analytics, data democratization, and operational efficiency through BI tools and dashboards.
His earlier experience includes analytics roles at Morgan Stanley and the National Stock Exchange of India, where he honed his expertise in business analysis, risk management, and systems integrations.
Jimish holds a Master’s in Information Systems from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and a Bachelor's in Information Technology from the University of Mumbai. He has also completed postgraduate certifications in Business Analytics, AI & Machine Learning, and Fintech. He continues to pursue advanced certifications, including those from AWS, Snowflake, Databricks, and ThoughtSpot.

Jimish Jitendra Kadakia is a seasoned data and analytics professional with over a decade of experience designing and implementing strategic data transformation solutions across diverse industries. His expertise lies in cloud migration, data visualiza... Show more

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative Risk.

He focuses on "translating" complex regulatory frameworks (EU AI Act, GDPR, ISO 42001) into actionable architectures for engineering and business teams. Unlike traditional compliance officers, Hernan advocates for data-driven risk management, moving beyond "heatmaps" to utilize Monte Carlo simulations, convolution models, and Python-based risk quantification.

Hernan has led Risk, Control, and Audit functions for major multinational corporations across Europe and the Americas. He writes and speaks extensively on Adversarial AI, Algorithmic Auditing, and the financial quantification of Cyber Risk. Past keynote venues include Risk Awareness Conferences (>2,000 risk managers), IIA and ISACA Summits, ProcureCom Europe, IKN Madrid, IE University, and closed-door sessions for international organizations and national regulators. Hernan’s talks consistently rank in the top 5% of conference feedback scores because he makes complex security requirements, business needs and regulations feel like a competitive advantage.

Speaking Topics:

AI Governance: Implementing ISO 42001 and navigating the EU AI Act.
Risk Quantification: Why "Impact x Probability" fails and how to use convolution models.
Adversarial AI: Balancing transparency with security to prevent data poisoning.
AI ROI: Risk-adjusted financial modeling for Generative AI deployments.

Ready-to-Submit Talk Proposals:

Session 1: The Technical/Quant Talk

Title: Kill the Heatmap: Quantifying AI Risk with Python & Monte Carlo Simulations
Abstract: Most organizations manage AI risk using colorful 5x5 "heatmaps." This is mathematically flawed and dangerous for high-stakes AI deployment. In this talk, we will ditch the gut-check methodology. I will demonstrate how to use convolution and Monte Carlo simulations to model the "tail risk" of AI hallucinations and regulatory fines. You will leave with a method to calculate the actual financial exposure of your models—no expensive GRC software required, just math and logic.

Session 2: The Governance/Security Talk

Title: The Transparency Trap: How to Audit AI Without Creating Vulnerabilities
Abstract: New standards like ISO/IEC 12792 demand AI transparency, but in the age of Adversarial Machine Learning, "oversharing" is a security vector. If you reveal your full architecture and training sources, you invite data poisoning and model inversion attacks. This session outlines a "Tiered Disclosure Architecture." We will discuss how to route specific data to auditors, regulators, and users differently, ensuring compliance with the EU AI Act without handing the keys to bad actors.

Session 3: The Business/Strategy Talk

Title: The Real Cost of Intelligence: A Risk-Adjusted Framework for AI ROI
Abstract: Companies are deploying Generative AI based on productivity hype, but they are ignoring the "OpEx Iceberg"—model drift, inference costs, and liability reserves. This talk presents a financial framework for calculating the true ROI of AI. We will cover how to factor in the "Risk Delta" (new risks vs. automated risks), calculate the Levelized Cost of AI (LCOAI), and determine when to build vs. buy based on process uniqueness. A session for leaders who need to justify the cloud bill to the CFO.

Hernan Huwyler is a Global Risk Management Executive and the Academic Director at IE Law and Business School (Executive Education). With a dual background as an MBA and CPA, Hernan specializes in the intersection of Law, Technology, and Quantitative ... Show more

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development.

Eszter Iványi, with 5+ years in asset management and a Postgraduate Certificate in Business Coaching from ELTE University, she combines corporate expertise with coaching principles to drive organizational change and professional development. Show more

Jammie Jelks has spent more than 10 years building AI and automation products in mortgage lending, where skepticism isn’t resistance—it’s survival. Starting his career as an underwriter before becoming a product leader, he’s seen technically perfect systems fail while imperfect ones succeed because they earned user trust. Now Director of Product at Prudent AI, Jammie focuses on bridging the gap between AI capability and real-world adoption in high-stakes environments.

Jammie Jelks has spent more than 10 years building AI and automation products in mortgage lending, where skepticism isn’t resistance—it’s survival. Starting his career as an underwriter before becoming a product leader, he’s seen technically perfect ... Show more

Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State and she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. With over six years of experience, she has progressed through roles such as Data Entry Intern, Statistical Data Analyst, Data Analyst and Data Scientist.
As an active mentor and thought leader, she has been involved with numerous initiatives like ADPList, KaggleX, She Connect Africa, Google Women Techmakers and Women in Data Science (WiDS). Her dedication extends to being a Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network, Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide and an Advisory Board Member at Spendo Technologies.
Nafisa's current exploration into Bitcoin development and her continuous contributions to the tech community underscore her adaptability and commitment to innovation. She is also a Professional Member of the Professional Statisticians Society of Nigeria (PSSN), Member of ForbesBLK and a Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON). Through her journey, Nafisa remains dedicated to promoting gender diversity and empowering the next generation of tech professionals particularly women in underrepresented regions.

Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State and she is an advocate for diversity... Show more

Diana López Luna is an accomplished and experienced data professional as well as a first-generation college graduate and queer Mexican daughter of immigrants. In 2021, she made a bold career transition from a low-paying role in academia and broke into the data & analytics field. Through strategic career upskilling, networking, and relentless determination, Diana now has a proven track record in data modeling, business intelligence/dashboard reporting, data quality assurance, mentorship, and team leadership. Diana is also highly proficient in SQL, Looker/LookML, Snowflake, and various other data tools/skills.

Diana has firsthand knowledge of what it takes to break into the data industry without a traditional tech background and is passionate about accelerating the path to a fulfilling career in data and/or tech, particularly for Latinos, first and second-generation immigrants, and women of color. This has led Diana to establish Casa Luna Career & Wealth, which provides career, business, and financial education/coaching services. Diana is also the Founder of the Latinas in Data & Analytics organization, which provides a community space for Latinas in the data industry to connect, inspire, and elevate one another.

Diana López Luna is an accomplished and experienced data professional as well as a first-generation college graduate and queer Mexican daughter of immigrants. In 2021, she made a bold career transition from a low-paying role in academia and broke int... Show more

Eric has helped thousands of people buy homes, build wealth, and feel confident about one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2015, he’s closed over $1 billion in home loans and earned a reputation for solving complex financing scenarios with clarity, speed, and care. He also has extensive experience helping veterans use VA IRRRLs to reduce their monthly payments quickly with minimal documentation.

Eric’s approach is deeply shaped by the customer service philosophy in Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard—a book he credits as a major influence in his career. He believes every client deserves more than a smooth transaction—they deserve a standout experience that’s personal, consistent, and always better than expected. That mindset drives everything he does at LendFriend, from how his team communicates to how they show up when things get complicated.

While Eric works with a wide range of homebuyers and homeowners, he has deep expertise in helping clients who fall outside the traditional lending box—self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, crypto holders, and others with unique financial profiles. He specializes in VA, Conventional, and Jumbo loans, as well as Non-QM solutions like bank statement, DSCR, and asset depletion programs.

Whether you're buying your first home or financing your fifth, Eric brings the same thoughtful, personalized approach to every deal. He leads the LendFriend team with a focus on transparency, creativity, and making sure every client walks away feeling like they had someone in their corner from day one.

Eric has helped thousands of people buy homes, build wealth, and feel confident about one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2015, he’s closed over $1 billion in home loans and earned a reputation for solvi... Show more