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

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She has successfully led strategic initiatives spanning process and IT transformation, enterprise data strategy, and automation integrating technologies such as AI/ML, RPA, Gen AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.
In her current role as Director at UBS Financial Services, Swapna drives large-scale transformation and integration programs across various areas of the bank. She oversees strategic integration, data modernization, and digital and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Swapna brings a unique combination of analytical rigor, strategic insight, and change management expertise to every engagement. She has been instrumental in designing target operating models, and implementing automation frameworks that deliver measurable efficiencies.
As a thought leader, Swapna regularly contributes to industry dialogue. She served as a keynote speaker and panelist at the NexGen Banking Summit USA 2024, discussing AI-driven business innovation and data-led digital transformation in the banking sector.

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She... Show more

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizacional, Gestão de Projetos e Portfolio do PagBank, através da disseminação de melhores práticas como alavanca de negócios, utilizando conceitos de Business Agility, Kanban e KMM como ferramentas de crescimento exponencial e maturidade organizacional, melhorando a assertividade no atingimento dos objetivos em níveis estratégicos e táticos. Sou também responsável pela gestão e alavancagem do plano de desenvolvimento profissional dos especialistas em agilidade, projetos e portfolio de um dos maiores bancos digitais do Brasil.

Sou KCP (Kanban Coaching Professional) e atuo como Superintendente de Governança, Planejamento e Performance no PagBank. Tenho carreira de +20 em TI com foco em agilidade nos últimos 12 anos. Hoje sou responsável pela expansão da agilidade organizaci... 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 am a Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in enterprise-scale cloud platforms, distributed systems, and AI-enabled infrastructure. I lead and contribute to the design of secure, scalable, and highly resilient cloud-native architectures supporting mission-critical financial systems.

My expertise spans AWS, Kubernetes, platform engineering, DevOps, and Site Reliability Engineering, with a strong focus on building self-service infrastructure platforms and enabling large engineering organizations to operate at scale. I work extensively on multi-account cloud architectures, infrastructure automation, reliability engineering, and integrating AI and machine learning workloads into modern cloud environments.

Over the past decade, I have focused on designing high-performance systems that improve scalability, operational efficiency, and platform reliability in complex enterprise environments. I am passionate about advancing cloud architecture standards, mentoring engineers, evaluating innovative technology solutions, and contributing to the broader technology community through speaking, technical publications, and industry judging initiatives.

I am a Senior Vice President of Software Engineering at JPMorgan Chase, specializing in enterprise-scale cloud platforms, distributed systems, and AI-enabled infrastructure. I lead and contribute to the design of secure, scalable, and highly resilien... Show more

Aniket Tendulkar is an Enterprise Architect Senior Director specializing in enterprise architecture, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale digital transformation. He has successfully worked with Fortune 500 companies in building Enterprise Roadmaps and AI Strategies powered by Salesforce and MuleSoft for global organizations across Insurance, Telecommunications and Financial services. His work focuses on modernizing complex enterprise systems, integrating distributed applications, and building scalable digital infrastructure that supports millions of users. Aniket actively contributes to the technology community through research publications, industry speaking engagements, and mentoring emerging professionals in enterprise architecture and AI-driven platforms.

Aniket Tendulkar is an Enterprise Architect Senior Director specializing in enterprise architecture, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale digital transformation. He has successfully worked with Fortune 500 companies in building Enterprise Roadmaps and... Show more

I've been working in software for over 25 years, much of that time spent doing full stack as well as data modeling and artificial intelligence. Awarded a patent for an algorithm I designed to compress data for rapid pattern recognition and dimensional filtering. Investing had been just a hobby for over a decade before deciding to go full-time and start LymanWealth with my brothers to help other people level up their portfolios.

I've been working in software for over 25 years, much of that time spent doing full stack as well as data modeling and artificial intelligence. Awarded a patent for an algorithm I designed to compress data for rapid pattern recognition and dimensiona... 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

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

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

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil.

After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software developer while learning about people, processes and systems thinking as a consultant at ThoughtWorks. Following a stint as Head of Platform in a Fintech and VP of Engineering in a Proptech startup, James went back to consultancy with Forrow where he is mainly working on Cyber Security and Post Quantum Cryptography while never drifting too far away from people, systems and delivery of useful outcomes.

James first worked in software delivery in the 1990s, when agile and lean were words used to describe gymnasts and pipelines were for carrying oil. After working in a successful startup for 10 years James drifted into being an ex-software develope... Show more

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business.

Certified in Sustainable Investing by CFA Institute; Azure Fundamentals by Microsoft; SAFe® 5; Scrum PSPO I; Agile PM by IAPM; Google Analytics IQ & all Ads.

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business. Certified in Sustainable ... Show more

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native application technology practice in recent years. He is seasoned in the cloud native system for GenAI and is responsible for building large-scale financial platform engineering for China Merchants Bank.

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachkalkulation im Kundengeschäft der Sparkassen. Darüber hinaus betreut sein Bereich das zentrale Data Warehouse für alle vertriebsrelevanten Daten. Seit der Übernahme dieser Rolle Ende 2023 treibt er die Modernisierung der Anwendungsarchitektur voran – mit dem Ziel, zentrale Mainframe-Systeme in skalierbare, dezentrale Komponenten zu überführen.

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung... Show more

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in fintech, large data pipelines, and AI-based fraud detection. As a public speaker on AI/ML and Graph Databases, he has contributed significantly to the field. Akash has shown his leadership in startup environments using his innovative approach to leveraging advanced AI technologies.

Akash Chandra, Founder & CEO of InsightAI (FintechAI), brings over 10+ years of experience in industrial AI with a focus on financial analytics. An alumnus of IIT Kanpur and the University of Texas at Austin, Akash is recognized for his expertise in ... Show more

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a technology consultant at BDO Canada. Her work includes applied ML, data engineering, and LLM deployment with hands-on experience for clients across energy, telecoms, finance, and manufacturing industries.

Itunuoluwa builds data, ML and AI-powered solutions that drive business value. She trained first as a geologist, then pivoted to data science at Deloitte, completed an M.Sc. in Data Science at the University of Calgary, and is now working as a techno... Show more

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including generative AI. He is responsible for shaping the application ecosystem by introducing innovative capabilities and delivering solutions that advance both productivity and operational effectiveness. Prior to joining Elastic, Kolagani held senior leadership positions across financial services, payments, healthcare, and cloud computing.

Sri Kolagani is a Director of CRM Engineering at Elastic. He leads engineering teams and supports Sales, Service, Marketing, and Partner Operations, focusing on enabling internal stakeholders through the adoption of new technologies, including genera... Show more

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience in Product, Program, Project, and IT Management and Delivery across Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Agriculture, Retail, and Media for 40+ years. He also mentors business leaders and MBA and undergraduate students in their personal and professional growth.

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience i... Show more

0-1 |Turning B2B Fintech Complexity into Clarity | ex + current Amazing PM

0-1 |Turning B2B Fintech Complexity into Clarity | ex + current Amazing PM Show more

I am an Azure Solutions Architect Expert with over 30 years of experience spanning development, architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
My career started with building complex distributed systems in the financial sector, and for the past decade I have focused on Azure, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
I am particularly passionate about automation, immutable infrastructure, and building cloud platforms that are predictable, repeatable, and resilient by design.
As a Senior Consultant at Konsulentselskapet Ensō AS, I work at the intersection of development and infrastructure — helping teams modernize safely and sustainably.

I am an Azure Solutions Architect Expert with over 30 years of experience spanning development, architecture, and cloud infrastructure. My career started with building complex distributed systems in the financial sector, and for the past decade I ha... Show more

Maurice Sardison is a highly experienced Business and Finance Consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Sardison, with over 20 years of experience supporting ambitious start-ups, high-growth SMEs, technology-led companies, property investors, and scale-up businesses across the UK.

With a strong background in financial services, strategic business development, marketing, commercial consultancy, and investor readiness, Maurice has built his career around helping businesses become more fundable, investable, and positioned for sustainable growth. He works closely with entrepreneurs and business owners to help them understand their funding options, strengthen their commercial proposition, and prepare the right documents, strategy, and positioning needed to access finance.

Through Sardison, Maurice has supported UK-based businesses in raising over £300 million in funding. His work spans debt finance, equity investment, grants, property finance, business loans, growth capital, and strategic partnerships. He has also advised on enterprise programmes and government-backed initiatives designed to help domestic and international businesses grow, expand, and succeed in the UK market.

Maurice specialises in helping early-stage and growth-focused businesses develop clear funding strategies, compelling business plans, financial projections, pitch decks, executive summaries, and investor-ready propositions. His sector experience includes technology, property, construction, entertainment, media, consumer products, professional services, and innovation-led businesses.

Known for his positive, proactive, and commercially focused approach, Maurice combines financial expertise with strong communication, strategic thinking, and a powerful ability to connect people, opportunities, and capital. His extensive network across the private and public finance sectors enables him to bridge the gap between entrepreneurs, lenders, investors, funders, and strategic partners.

Beyond consultancy, Maurice is also a speaker, mentor, interviewer, event host, and business connector. Through his events, training programmes, pitch panels, masterclasses, and founder conversations, he is building a trusted platform that helps entrepreneurs gain clarity, confidence, and access to the right funding opportunities.

Maurice’s mission is simple: to help ambitious businesses become finance and investment ready, secure the right funding, and scale with confidence, credibility, and long-term commercial success.

Maurice Sardison is a highly experienced Business and Finance Consultant, entrepreneur, and founder of Sardison, with over 20 years of experience supporting ambitious start-ups, high-growth SMEs, technology-led companies, property investors, and scal... Show more

As a Certified SAP Cloud Technology leader with over 18 years of experience, I lead global SAP delivery at Gen Re, where I oversee high-availability SAP environments on Microsoft Azure Cloud. My role involves managing SAP installations, migrations, disaster recovery, and upgrades, while collaborating with cross-functional technical teams and business CIOs to optimize SAP workloads and support organizational goals.

With expertise in SAP Cloud architecture, digital transformation, and leadership, I am dedicated to creating scalable, innovative solutions that deliver measurable business outcomes. By leveraging platforms like Azure and SAP's AI Core, I aim to empower organizations with cutting-edge enterprise solutions. Through my work, I strive to advance operational excellence and drive meaningful impact.

As a Certified SAP Cloud Technology leader with over 18 years of experience, I lead global SAP delivery at Gen Re, where I oversee high-availability SAP environments on Microsoft Azure Cloud. My role involves managing SAP installations, migrations, d... Show more

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (American subsidiary), and 4 years as CIO at CdF International(Dutch Company).

Has successfully led 5 cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Microsoft Business Central (BC) for financial integration, valuation, and post-merger process harmonization. More than 100 ERP implementations in more than 20 countries.

Holds dual Master’s degrees (Management Science – University of Kent, UK, and Accounting – UFBA), an MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Computer Science (UFBA). Certified PgMP and PMP (PMI). Recognized for natural leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities, with high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiation skills.

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (Am... Show more

Jason Paolasini drives RBC’s hybrid cloud strategy, integrating on-prem and public cloud infrastructures using CNCF projects and Kubernetes. As a Kubernetes-first organization and CNCF Silver sponsor, RBC leverages open source frameworks to streamline security and operational efficiency. Jason fosters open source contributions while scaling multi-cluster environments to hundreds of thousands of cores, positioning RBC as a leader in financial cloud infrastructure.

Jason Paolasini drives RBC’s hybrid cloud strategy, integrating on-prem and public cloud infrastructures using CNCF projects and Kubernetes. As a Kubernetes-first organization and CNCF Silver sponsor, RBC leverages open source frameworks to streamlin... Show more

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disbursement infrastructure, verification-driven payments, and financial infrastructure for real-world execution.

With deep expertise in distributed systems, backend architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes, and fintech infrastructure, Joshua has led engineering initiatives across payment systems, API orchestration, and scalable transaction platforms, including leading cross-border payment initiatives at Expedier—a Canadian fintech platform providing digital financial services and multi-currency transactions. He combines control-oriented systems thinking with AI-assisted engineering to build resilient products capable of operating in high-trust and high-risk environments.

His current research interests explore the intersection of Large Language Models (LLMs), software quality evaluation, and reinforced reasoning systems, particularly within fintech and enterprise software ecosystems.

Joshua is passionate about building systems that move beyond transactions into enforceable accountability — where money moves only when work is verified.

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disb... Show more

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his career, Mike has generated nearly a billion dollars in enterprise value, showcasing his exceptional impact on business performance.

Mike is Founder and CEO of Chisholm Consulting Group Inc. www.chisholmconsultinggroup.com and has spent decades helping boards, executives, and business owners navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Mike’s areas of expertise include:
-Mergers and Acquisitions
-Turnarounds
-Due diligence
-Growth strategy development

With a robust background that includes senior leadership roles in logistics, supply chain optimization, and corporate development, Mike combines hands-on operational experience with sharp strategic insight.

In addition to consulting, Mike shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and writing for the most widely read publication that bridges the gap between academic research and business practice (Harvard Business Review), offering thought leadership on a wide range of topics including self-advocacy in the corporate world to professional global logistics trends and transformative business strategies.

Mike’s approach is defined by decisive action, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting value for stakeholders. Whether architecting bold growth strategies or tackling operational challenges head-on, Mike Chisholm stands as a trusted partner in driving success and shaping the future of businesses worldwide.

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his ca... Show more

Deep Patel is a senior data engineering and analytics leader with over a decade of experience designing and scaling large-scale data platforms across fintech and technology organizations. He has led enterprise-critical initiatives spanning executive metrics, real-time analytics, and AI-driven decision systems, helping leadership teams measure ROI, manage risk, and operate with data they can trust. Deep frequently speaks and writes on modern data infrastructure, AI governance, and translating complex systems into clear business outcomes.

Deep Patel is a senior data engineering and analytics leader with over a decade of experience designing and scaling large-scale data platforms across fintech and technology organizations. He has led enterprise-critical initiatives spanning executive ... Show more

Brendon Falconer is a senior financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking, analytics, treasury, and corporate finance. He has built his professional reputation on a disciplined, data-driven approach and a steady, collaborative executive style. His work centers on transforming complex financial data into practical insights that guide operational execution and long-term strategy.

Over the years, Brendon’s responsibilities have included financial reporting, asset and liability management, analytics, mergers and acquisitions, and enterprise-level performance strategy. He has consistently focused on strengthening institutions through careful planning, strong governance, and measurable outcomes. Alongside institutional results, he has placed importance on mentoring teams and building internal capabilities that support sustainable growth.

Brendon Falconer was raised in York, Pennsylvania, where he developed an early commitment to both academics and athletics. As a competitive track and field athlete, he gained discipline, focus, and resilience. At the same time, he pursued technical and business-centered academics that shaped his interest in finance. He later earned an accounting degree from Kent State University and completed an MBA at Indiana State University. His formal education in management, strategy, and organizational leadership provided a solid base for his advancement in the banking industry.

Technically, Brendon has developed expertise in financial accounting, asset and liability management, management reporting, and data analytics. His analytical background includes econometric modeling, ACL development, and stress testing frameworks. He also has experience in credit analysis, financial modeling, investment portfolio oversight, and the design of hedging and derivatives strategies. His approach emphasizes clarity, consistency, and thoughtful risk assessment.

In February 2014, Brendon became senior vice president at Old National Bank, where he led management reporting and data analytics. In that role, he oversaw enterprise financial, operational, and credit reporting while advancing the bank’s analytical capabilities. He later transitioned to treasurer in September 2016, taking responsibility for liquidity, capital planning, market risk sensitivity, investment portfolio oversight, and treasury operations. During this period, he contributed to the development of centralized pricing frameworks and enhanced market risk analysis.

Since May 2019, he has served as Old National Bank's senior executive vice president and chief financial officer. His leadership responsibilities include financial accounting, reporting, tax, treasury, data analytics, management reporting, facilities, procurement, and oversight of finance teams across the organization. Under his financial leadership, Old National Bank expanded significantly, surpassing $46 billion in combined assets and completing the acquisition of a $20 billion Chicago bank. His role in supporting this growth reflected disciplined planning and strategic coordination.

Beyond his executive work, Brendon Falconer has contributed to industry dialogue as a speaker at the “Acquired or Be Acquired” banking conference in both 2022 and 2023. His discussions addressed core banking system selection after mergers and the growing importance of enhanced credit analytics in performance and risk management.

Outside of finance, athletics remains an important part of his life. He placed third in the decathlon at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships and competed in the 2000 Olympic Trials. He also remains active in community initiatives, supporting nonprofit and educational organizations and serving in financial advisory roles.

Brendon Falconer is a senior financial executive with more than two decades of experience in banking, analytics, treasury, and corporate finance. He has built his professional reputation on a disciplined, data-driven approach and a steady, collaborat... Show more