Finance & Banking

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

Uyai Umoren

Uyai Umoren

I have over 15 years of process excellence working across cultures to ensure seamless operations. My clients include large conglomerates, banks, and medium-sized family enterprises.

Recently, I started working with family offices to support the entrepreneurial side of the family office. While wealth management is a hugely important part of working with entrepreneurial families, so is governance and succession planning. This is where I play, and my goal is to help family dynasties last 100 years.

I am especially interested in speaking to women and having them play bigger roles in the family office or family business.

I have over 15 years of process excellence working across cultures to ensure seamless operations. My clients include large conglomerates, banks, and medium-sized family enterprises. Recently, I started working with family offices to support the e... Show more

Cíntia Guberovic

Cíntia Guberovic

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

Ahmad Alsharif

Ahmad Alsharif

Ahmad Alsharif is a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer and a Cloud Architect Consultant at Eastnets. He specializes in Application modernization, Kubernetes, and Serverless, driving the design and implementation of cloud environments for complex highly-regulated financial workloads. He also leads the Google Developer Group Amman, actively advocating for Cloud-native technologies.

Ahmad Alsharif is a Google Cloud Authorized Trainer and a Cloud Architect Consultant at Eastnets. He specializes in Application modernization, Kubernetes, and Serverless, driving the design and implementation of cloud environments for complex highly-... Show more

Lolu Olufemi

Lolu Olufemi

Lolu Olufemi a.k.a Lolu Lessons is a Change Management Speaker, Consultant and Coach, helping organisations and individuals unlock their potential to navigate change with purpose and clarity.

Raised in Scotland, born in Nigeria, and having lived in seven different cities, Lolu has experienced first-hand the complexities of personal and professional transitions. Her journey from finance to change management consulting has taught her one crucial lesson: change is about people.

With an MBA from Imperial College London and 18+ years of experience in the Big 4 leading teams and working with multi-national clients, Lolu brings hands-on expertise in people-centred change management. Her practical, jargon-free approach has helped organisations across finance, retail, government, and media navigate change successfully by putting people at the heart of change.

Known for her engaging #LoluLessons across social media, Lolu makes change management accessible, actionable, and human.

Lolu Olufemi a.k.a Lolu Lessons is a Change Management Speaker, Consultant and Coach, helping organisations and individuals unlock their potential to navigate change with purpose and clarity. Raised in Scotland, born in Nigeria, and having lived ... Show more

Apratim Sarkar

Apratim Sarkar

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective data-driven strategies to drive business growth and enhance operational efficiency.

Highly skilled Data Scientist & Full Stack Developer with extensive industry experience (3+ years) in analyzing complex datasets, developing innovative data models, and generating actionable insights. Proven track record of implementing effective dat... Show more

Raman Aggarwal

Raman Aggarwal

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore accounting truly transformative.

He leads with clarity, compassion, and conviction, creating solutions that help businesses elevate. At Indian Muneem, his focus remains steadfast: driving innovation, delivering impact, and creating a legacy that empowers growth on a global scale.

A globally respected Chartered Accountant with 35+ years of experience, Raman Aggarwal has been at the forefront of accounting, tax, legal, and cross-border advisory for clients globally. His vision goes beyond efficiency, aiming to make offshore acc... Show more

Ben Francis

Ben Francis

With over 18 years of experience at Bridgeview Financial Partners, Ben Francis specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of retirement and distribution planning. A native of Chattanooga, Ben is an expert in Social Security strategies, Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs), income maximization, tax management, long-term care planning, and other critical areas affecting retirees.
He works closely with clients to address unique challenges during the transition from accumulation to decumulation, providing ongoing reviews of Social Security, distribution planning, income generation, investment strategies, and risk management to ensure their financial well-being.
In addition to his client work, Ben is a highly regarded speaker known for his engaging presentations at private companies, public events, and conferences. His ability to simplify complex retirement topics into understandable and actionable insights has made him a favorite among audiences.
Ben holds a Master of Science in Financial Services from The American College and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting & Finance from the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. His professional designations include CFP® (Certified Financial Planner™), RICP® (Retirement Income Certified Professional), WMCP® (Wealth Management Certified Professional), ChFC® (Chartered Financial Consultant), and CLU® (Chartered Life Underwriter). He is also licensed with Series 7, 6, and 63.

With over 18 years of experience at Bridgeview Financial Partners, Ben Francis specializes in guiding clients through the complexities of retirement and distribution planning. A native of Chattanooga, Ben is an expert in Social Security strategies, R... Show more

V Sreenivas

V Sreenivas

V. Sreenivas is the CTO of CyberDefend, where he leads work at the intersection of cybersecurity, open source, and AI-driven tooling. His focus spans supply-chain security, eBPF-based integrity systems, and emerging questions around model-generated code. He speaks frequently on how modern security and developer workflows are changing and his current work explores how organizations can build trust, clarity, and resilience in an AI-shaped software ecosystem.

V. Sreenivas is the CTO of CyberDefend, where he leads work at the intersection of cybersecurity, open source, and AI-driven tooling. His focus spans supply-chain security, eBPF-based integrity systems, and emerging questions around model-generated c... Show more

Diliprao Boinapally

Diliprao Boinapally

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a technical constant through four major organizational acquisitions from Lundquist Consulting to Verisk, TransUnion, and now G2 Risk Solutions consistently delivering scalable, high-impact systems for financial institutions, law firms, and credit bureaus.
Diliprao is the architect behind the Bankruptcy Cloud Monitor, a cloud-native platform built on AWS, Apache Spark, Airflow, and Terraform that processes over 100,000 dockets per day and eliminates 99% of manual errors in compliance pipelines. He also led the design and development of CADET, a real-time docket search platform that reduced PACER retrieval costs by 50% and enabled matching of over one billion accounts against 50 million filings and 120 million deceased records.
His technical expertise spans Python, .NET Core, Node.js, Databricks, PySpark, Terraform, and a deep specialization in regulatory technologies including PACER automation, BNC notice parsing, and SCRA verification. He holds an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential and is a two-time recipient of the Verisk "Way to Go" Award for system innovation and engineering excellence.
Diliprao holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Northwestern Polytechnic University, Fremont, California.

Diliprao Boinapally is a Senior Software Engineer and Technical Architect with over 14 years of experience building cloud-native platforms at the intersection of financial technology, bankruptcy risk, and compliance automation. He has served as a tec... Show more

Renato Amapanqui

Renato Amapanqui

Ingeniero de Sistemas con más de 12 años de experiencia en banca, especializado en innovación tecnológica, automatización y liderazgo en transformación digital. Actualmente es Gerente Adjunto de Estrategia Tecnológica e Innovación en el BCP y fundador de Techspira, una comunidad que inspira a profesionales a integrar la tecnología con propósito, educación y ética. También enseña y comparte conocimientos sobre IA, habilidades del futuro y liderazgo digital.

Ingeniero de Sistemas con más de 12 años de experiencia en banca, especializado en innovación tecnológica, automatización y liderazgo en transformación digital. Actualmente es Gerente Adjunto de Estrategia Tecnológica e Innovación en el BCP y fundado... Show more

Tarigulu Khasizada

Tarigulu Khasizada

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

Veer Gosai

Veer Gosai

Veer Gosai (20) is a Stellenbosch University 2nd Year Bsc Geoinformatics (Computer Science) student. I've been fortunate enough to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at both Capitec Bank and Purple Group (EasyEquities). In 2024, I made the massive discovery of fraud in the SASSA SRD Grant System alongside a friend. After many interviews, we eventually made our way to present our findings to the Parliament of South Africa.

Veer Gosai (20) is a Stellenbosch University 2nd Year Bsc Geoinformatics (Computer Science) student. I've been fortunate enough to work as a Cybersecurity Analyst Intern at both Capitec Bank and Purple Group (EasyEquities). In 2024, I made the massiv... Show more

José P. Barrantes

José P. Barrantes

José P. es un ingeniero de machine learning (ML) y científico de datos que integra métodos estadísticos y computacionales para convertir los datos en valor. Actualmente trabaja en el equipo de Ingeniería de Prevención de Fraude de IBM Cloud, centrándose en ingeniería de ML y MLOps, incluyendo el diseño de pipelines, arquitecturas y herramientas para poner en producción modelos predictivos. José ha trabajado en los sectores de fintech y banca, en startups centradas en la prevención del fraude, y en empresas tecnológicas más amplias, lo que le ha proporcionado una visión práctica de los sistemas de ML en el mundo real. Sus habilidades técnicas e interpersonales ayudan a conectar a ingenieros, estadísticos y líderes empresariales, asegurando una comprensión compartida y resultados prácticos. Además del trabajo, disfruta de la lectura, senderismo, del té, y pasar tiempo con sus perros, Pequeña Mai y El Milanesso.

José P. es un ingeniero de machine learning (ML) y científico de datos que integra métodos estadísticos y computacionales para convertir los datos en valor. Actualmente trabaja en el equipo de Ingeniería de Prevención de Fraude de IBM Cloud, centránd... Show more

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity, and developer productivity, with a strong focus on building reliable, high-impact backend and platform solutions used at enterprise scale.

Beyond his role at eBay, Saurabh is an active open-source innovator and contributor in the AI and security ecosystem. He leads and contributes to multiple open-source initiatives focused on secure AI infrastructure, Model Context Protocol (MCP) security, and developer tooling frameworks that improve how engineering teams analyze, secure, and scale modern software systems.

He regularly serves as a judge, reviewer, and mentor for global startup showcases, hackathons, and technical communities, and collaborates with industry experts across open-source, cybersecurity, and AI ecosystems. His work emphasizes practical security, real-world AI system design, and high-leverage developer productivity.

As a speaker, Saurabh presents on topics including AI system architecture, secure open-source frameworks, backend scalability, developer tooling, and emerging risks in modern AI and cloud platforms—bridging deep engineering with real-world industry application.

Saurabh Yergattikar is an Engineering Leader at eBay with over a ~14 Years of experience building large-scale backend platforms and mission-critical financial and commerce systems. His work spans distributed systems, AI infrastructure, cybersecurity,... Show more

Albert Dorador

Albert Dorador

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial risk management and machine learning applications. Albert is the creator of the TRUST and Renet algorithms among others, focusing on the intersection of high-performance optimization and auditable, "human-scale" machine learning. His work centers on solving the "Interpretability Gap" in high-stakes regulatory environments, moving the industry toward deterministic and forensic-grade AI transparency.

Albert Dorador is an Adjunct Professor of Statistics (BarcelonaTech) and Mathematics (Pompeu Fabra). He holds a PhD in Statistics from the University of Wisconsin–Madison and previously served at the European Central Bank, specializing in financial r... Show more

Sanath Chilakala

Sanath Chilakala

Director of Data and AI with 18 years of extensive experience specializing in architecting and implementing complex data solutions tailored for the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance sectors. My expertise encompasses Digital Solution Architecture, Advanced Data Engineering, Data Governance, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analytics, and Regulatory Reporting, with a strong emphasis on regulatory compliance and data integrity.

I possess niche skills in AI model development and deployment, including proficiency in natural language processing (NLP) and machine learning (ML) algorithms that enhance predictive analytics capabilities. In Data Architecture, I excel in designing cloud-native architectures, implementing data lakes, and optimizing data warehousing solutions. My Data Governance expertise includes establishing frameworks for data stewardship, data quality management, and compliance with regulations such as HIPPA and GDPR.

Throughout my career, I have successfully developed scalable data models and architectures that support real-time analytics and machine learning initiatives, driving enhanced decision-making and operational efficiencies. In the Healthcare industry, I have led projects that align data governance practices with regulatory standards, ensuring the protection of sensitive patient information while maximizing the utility of health data for clinical insights. In the Life Insurance sector, I have engineered data solutions that optimize underwriting processes and claims management through the integration of advanced analytics. In Finance, I have focused on improving compliance reporting mechanisms, employing sophisticated analytics to ensure accuracy and timeliness in submissions to regulatory bodies.

My leadership philosophy emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, aligning data architecture strategies with overarching business goals. I advocate for a culture of innovation, empowering teams to explore emerging technologies and methodologies that promote continuous improvement. I am passionate about mentoring emerging data professionals and sharing best practices in data management and governance to foster organizational growth.

In summary, my extensive background as a Director of Data and AI equips me to deliver sophisticated data solutions that effectively address the unique challenges within the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance industries, while ensuring compliance and enhancing operational capabilities.

Director of Data and AI with 18 years of extensive experience specializing in architecting and implementing complex data solutions tailored for the Healthcare, Life Insurance, and Finance sectors. My expertise encompasses Digital Solution Architectur... Show more

Ibrahim Fadhili

Ibrahim Fadhili

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Lead Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead Lead Research & Development Engineer at Agile Business Solutions Limited and has contributed to AI development and evaluation projects with Meta AI, MsingiAI, and Graph Fusion AI. He is the founder of Ubuntu Afya and a mentor with the Society of AI Africa Rising AI Developers program, where he supports emerging AI talent across Africa.

Ibrahim Fadhili is a Lead Research & Development Engineer with over three years of experience building AI and analytics systems across finance, healthcare, and business intelligence. He currently works as a Lead Lead Research & Development Engineer a... Show more

Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely

Linda Grizely, CFP®, MSFS, CAP® is a financial wellness speaker, personal finance expert, educator, and money coach. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ method, a financial strategy designed to create a mindset shift and help people feel confident and in control of their money, — without judgment or lecture. Her core belief is simple: You deserve to feel confident with money and good about how you spend it™.

With experience as a financial advisor, Linda is now leading a movement to replace shame with self-trust in financial conversations — from kitchen tables to corporate stages. She teaches individuals and organizations how to turn financial overwhelm into empowerment by making money practical, emotionally grounded, and human. Through her content, coaching, and podcast Real Money, Real Life™, she helps people make financial decisions that feel aligned and true to who they are.

Linda’s speaking work focuses on humanizing money conversations in the workplace — connecting financial confidence to emotional well-being, performance, and retention. She is known for interactive sessions that invite reflection, participation, and clear “next best step” actions. Drawing on both lived experience and professional depth, she teaches in a way that makes complex financial topics clear, relatable, and actionable.

Over her 20+ year career — including more than a decade focused specifically on personal finance — Linda has led talks, workshops, webinars, and lunch-and-learns for employees, associations, and community groups. She bridges the human and behavioral sides of money with practical financial strategy — reminding people everywhere that financial power isn’t just about the numbers; it’s about making choices that reflect who you are, fully and unapologetically.

Linda holds a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) and a Bachelor’s Degree with dual majors in Human Resources Management and Marketing. She is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® and a Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy® (CAP®). She also holds a Certificate in Nonprofit Management, Professional Fundraising, Nonprofit Board Consulting, and is certified as a Coach, Teacher, Trainer, and Speaker through Maxwell Leadership.

She is the 2019 recipient of the Charlotte Danstrom and Women of Achievement Award, and a 2023, 2024, & 2025 Circle of Excellence Qualifier for Women in Financial Services — recognizing her leadership, excellence, and commitment to helping others build clarity, confidence, and success.

Linda Grizely, CFP®, MSFS, CAP® is a financial wellness speaker, personal finance expert, educator, and money coach. She is the creator of the MeMoney™ method, a financial strategy designed to create a mindset shift and help people feel confident and... Show more

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologies, Maneesh leads global technical infrastructure projects under the CTO’s office. His leadership is pivotal in driving initiatives around global observability, Splunk infrastructure modernization, mainframe monitoring integrations, and license utilization analytics through Power BI.
Before this, Maneesh was the Delivery Director at Tangent Services Corporation, where he successfully steered AWS cloud and on-premise application development initiatives, leading high-performing, cross-functional teams while optimizing quality, compliance, and risk management across delivery lifecycles.
During his decade-long tenure at NTT Data Inc., he held several impactful roles, including Sr. Technical Program Manager for Citibank NA and Service Delivery Leader for Honeywell. At Citibank, he led a $14M program overseeing regulatory, business, and tech compliance initiatives and managed large-scale applications leveraging AI/ML and NLP. At Honeywell, he championed the global rollout of the PROS AI-powered pricing tool across regions, significantly improving pricing accuracy and automation.
Earlier, Maneesh held roles as Sr. Technical Delivery Lead and Cloud & DevOps Engineer at Enterprise Holdings, where he transformed digital architecture for flagship rental websites like Enterprise, Alamo, and National. His work contributed to $200M+ in revenue while overseeing AEM upgrades and end-to-end DevOps transformation.
At Hilton Worldwide, he led critical releases and DevOps transitions, including implementing Hilton’s groundbreaking “Digital Key” technology, now a flagship contactless guest experience across thousands of properties.
Maneesh’s foundational experience began at Siemens Information Systems, where for over six years he led development of advanced medical imaging solutions (Syngo ArchNet, Syngo fastView), implementing enhancements in DICOM image processing and remote data sharing.
He holds a Post Graduate Diploma in Advanced Computing (C-DAC, Pune), a Master’s in Computer Applications (Punjab Technical University), and a Bachelor’s in Computer Science (Guru Nanak Dev University).
Maneesh is highly credentialed with multiple industry certifications, including PMI-ACP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Azure Fundamentals, and multiple Adobe and Splunk certifications. He is also a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow Member of IETE, and actively Contributes to community service as a cricket coach and coordinator at the North Atlanta Cricket Academy.

Maneesh Singh is a seasoned IT executive with over 19 years of global experience across banking, hospitality, commercial, and healthcare industries. Currently serving as an Enterprise Systems Delivery Manager at Corpay Inc through Hexaware Technologi... Show more

Leslie Schall

Leslie Schall

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microsoft’s global ecosystem—helping businesses simplify payments and scale smarter.

Leslie’s sessions blend real-world insights with relatable energy, turning complex financial topics like fraud prevention, cash flow optimization, AP automation, and workflow efficiency into engaging, actionable discussions. Audiences walk away inspired, informed, and ready to rethink what modern financial operations can be.

When she’s not sparking collaboration across the Microsoft ecosystem, you’ll find Leslie in Fort Collins, Colorado, chasing her three kids, mountain views, and the next great cup of coffee.

Equal parts strategist and storyteller, Leslie Schall brings humor, heart, and hard-earned expertise to every stage. As Director of Channel Partnership, Microsoft at Corpay, she leads the powerhouse alliance connecting fintech innovation with Microso... Show more

Lone Gru

Lone Gru

Worked 20 years in Finance before moving to the ERP Team at an end customer.
Then implemented D365FSCM for Danish customers.

Lately worked as a Technical Specialist for Microsoft. And now working for Arineo.

Proud to be from the same country as D365FO!!!

Worked 20 years in Finance before moving to the ERP Team at an end customer. Then implemented D365FSCM for Danish customers. Lately worked as a Technical Specialist for Microsoft. And now working for Arineo. Proud to be from the same country a... Show more

Mads P Bender

Mads P Bender

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance operations.

With an M.Sc. in Organization Innovation and Entrepreneurship, I've leveraged my expertise to work as a Consultant for 4 years. With more than 8 years of experience in ERP systems, my focus has been on optimizing supply chain management and finance o... Show more

Henry Keniding Tarazona Lazaro

Henry Keniding Tarazona Lazaro

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python.

Bachiller en Sistemas e Informática por la UTP, especializado en desarrollo de sistemas escalables. Actualmente, me desempeño como Software Engineer en Interbank, con experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones y analista de datos utilizando Python. Show more

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina Stanciu

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed, developed and deployed complex, scalable applications. As an independent trainer in software architecture, Adelina is passionate about sharing knowledge through articles and thought leadership. With expertise in project planning, release management and stakeholder coordination, Adelina consistently drives high-impact results while ensuring seamless execution across teams and projects.

Adelina is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in agile software development across the full life cycle. Leading geographically dispersed teams across finance, e-commerce and cybersecurity, Adelina has successfully designed,... Show more

Rajiv Chaitanya Muttur

Rajiv Chaitanya Muttur

Rajiv Chaitanya is an applied machine learning researcher who enjoys taking models out of papers and stress-testing them against reality. His work focuses on reinforcement learning, financial ML, and reproducible ML systems, with a particular interest in understanding where sophisticated methods actually help, and more importantly, where they quietly fail.

He builds end-to-end learning pipelines that account for real-world constraints such as risk, non-stationarity, and system trade-offs, rather than optimizing purely for benchmark performance. Rajiv is especially interested in failure modes, design decisions, and lessons learned when ML systems meet noisy, imperfect data.

Rajiv Chaitanya is an applied machine learning researcher who enjoys taking models out of papers and stress-testing them against reality. His work focuses on reinforcement learning, financial ML, and reproducible ML systems, with a particular interes... Show more

Charles-Philippe Bernard

Charles-Philippe Bernard

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am also dedicated to mentor young talents to success. In my spare time, I do speaking engagement to increase public awareness about Generative AI, and I work on personal projects, exploring the space of possible offered by AI.

I am a Senior Lead of AI/ML at JPMorgan Chase in Glasgow, with a mission to rapidly deliver innovative solution leveraging Generative AI. I excel the most at building impactful products and growing brands, with a strong focus on User Experience. I am... Show more

Luis Guerrero

Luis Guerrero

Como desarrollador experto en Flutter con más de 5 años de experiencia, inicié mi camino fundando Snap Eats, una startup de delivery que me permitió enfrentar los retos de construir y escalar productos móviles reales. Esa experiencia marcó mi pasión por crear soluciones digitales con impacto.

Desde entonces he liderado el desarrollo de aplicaciones en los sectores fintech y healthtech en Latinoamérica, impulsando la adopción por miles de usuarios y resolviendo desafíos técnicos complejos con un enfoque en escalabilidad y experiencia de usuario.

Actualmente, como Frontend Tech Lead en Monet, guío equipos móviles y decisiones de arquitectura, promoviendo buenas prácticas y asegurando entregas de calidad en entornos dinámicos.

Estoy comprometido en aprovechar la tecnología para resolver problemas reales, empoderar a los usuarios y llevar la innovación móvil al siguiente nivel.

Como desarrollador experto en Flutter con más de 5 años de experiencia, inicié mi camino fundando Snap Eats, una startup de delivery que me permitió enfrentar los retos de construir y escalar productos móviles reales. Esa experiencia marcó mi pasión ... Show more

Steve McAtee

Steve McAtee

Steve is a visionary IT professional known for his innovative approach to technology. As the CTO at PreSearch.com, he leads an international team in the development of an AI-based search engine, architecting a 20,000 distributed node network to enhance search capabilities.
His work involves utilizing open-source AI models to vectorize content, demonstrating his expertise in natural language processing and AI inference.
Prior to PreSearch.com, Steve was instrumental in digital transformations. He developed AI based document imaging systems and utilized early AI models and Robotic Process Automation with search indexes.
At Vibrant Credit Union, he pioneered the first video lending system in the industry and was instrumental in putting the first Credit Union in the United States on AWS.

Steve is a visionary IT professional known for his innovative approach to technology. As the CTO at PreSearch.com, he leads an international team in the development of an AI-based search engine, architecting a 20,000 distributed node network to enhan... Show more

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

Ganapathi Yeleswarapu

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States.

My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligence, and Cloud Computing.

More specific experience on FinTech AI - Scaling Risk, Compliance, and Insight (Precision, speed, and trust define the financial industry—making it a natural fit for applied AI. This session explores how artificial intelligence and automation are reshaping risk management, compliance, and operational workflows across the sector)

With over 18 years of industry experience, I currently serve as a Supervisor of Data Engineering in MoneyGram, a FinTech organization in the United States. My professional expertise includes Data Engineering, Data Analytics, Artificial Intelligenc... Show more

Viren Meghani

Viren Meghani

I am a Product Owner and Enterprise Consultant with over six years of experience leading platform, API, and compliance-driven product initiatives within regulated financial environments. My work sits at the intersection of product strategy, DevOps transformation, and governance automation, where I focus on building scalable systems that enable innovation without compromising risk and regulatory controls.

I have led initiatives spanning policy-as-code validation frameworks, embedded banking APIs, developer onboarding platforms, and AI-enabled workflow automation. A significant part of my work centers on improving Developer Experience in compliance-heavy environments by reducing operational friction, integrating automated controls into CI/CD pipelines, and aligning engineering velocity with enterprise risk mandates.

As a speaker and contributor to global professional initiatives, I share practical insights on product-market fit, execution in ambiguous environments, and transforming compliance from a bottleneck into a strategic enabler. I am particularly interested in how data and AI can enhance enterprise decision-making, production support automation, and platform performance in high-trust industries such as banking and financial services.

My goal is to design systems and product ecosystems that are measurable, resilient, and built for long-term scalability in complex enterprise landscapes.

I am a Product Owner and Enterprise Consultant with over six years of experience leading platform, API, and compliance-driven product initiatives within regulated financial environments. My work sits at the intersection of product strategy, DevOps tr... Show more

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