Finance & Banking

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

Aracely Torres

Aracely Torres

Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas, expedida por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Galardonada en 2024 como Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Certificada como Microsoft Certified Trainer, y Microsoft Office Specialist Master y Microsoft Specialist Associate.

Consultora y Formadora en Inteligencia de Negocios, con experiencia laboral de más de 10 años en la implementación de procesos de automatización en el sector bancario nicaragüense, planificación de recursos para instituciones bancarias estatales y catedrática a nivel de cursos de especialización, posgrados y maestrías relacionadas al uso e implementación de estrategias y herramientas de Business Intelligence a nivel empresarial.

Ingeniera de Sistemas, con Maestría en Finanzas Avanzadas, expedida por la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Nicaragua. Galardonada en 2024 como Microsoft MVP Data Platform, Certificada como Microsoft Certified Trainer, y Microsoft Office Specialist M... Show more

Arsalan Ellahi

Arsalan Ellahi

Arsalan is an emerging thought leader from New Zealand. He has one and half decades of experience including over a decade experience with DDD and event-driven architectures diversified across various industries like FinTech, FitTech, AgriTech and Banking. He has full spectrum exposure from startups, scaleups to enterprise digital transformations and modernizations. He is in the process of publishing 11 Architectural IMPAIRMENTS (a.k.a. Coupling Patterns) in Sociotechnical Systems. As a Principal Architect, he is currently leading the integration practice in Kiwibank's digital transformation journey.

Arsalan is an emerging thought leader from New Zealand. He has one and half decades of experience including over a decade experience with DDD and event-driven architectures diversified across various industries like FinTech, FitTech, AgriTech and Ban... Show more

Jeremy Herbst

Jeremy Herbst

I love my wife, I love my pit bull, and I am passionate about building lasting bonds with all of our communities. I am very optimistic about NFTs, I love learning about all things WEB3, I can't collect enough comic books, and I enjoy great bourbon and some great food with friends.

I love my wife, I love my pit bull, and I am passionate about building lasting bonds with all of our communities. I am very optimistic about NFTs, I love learning about all things WEB3, I can't collect enough comic books, and I enjoy great bourbon an... Show more

Vincent Koc

Vincent Koc

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader and mentor to the next generation of data professionals.

With over a two decades of experience in the field, Vincent has worked across a wide range of industries, including finance, telecommunications, travel, and fast-moving consumer goods. He has driven data-driven projects for major organizations such as Qantas, Telstra, Volkswagen, Expedia, the Australian Federal Government, and the NSW Government. Previously Vincent has held critical positions at major Australian organisations.

Vincent Koc is a highly accomplished, commercially-focused engineering technologist with a wealth of experience in data-driven disciplines. He holds a fellowship at the Institute of Managers and Leaders Australia, where he serves as a thought leader ... Show more

A. Rosa Castillo

A. Rosa Castillo

Rosa is a seasoned expert in Data Science and Machine Learning, with a PhD in Computer Science and over 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist and AI Engineer. She has successfully applied her skills in various industries, and right now leveraging her expertise in AI and Blockchain technologies. Rosa is an active contributor to the tech community, collaborating with multiple tech communities such as Malaga AI, DeepLearningAI, WomenTechmakers or Women In Data Science.

Rosa is a seasoned expert in Data Science and Machine Learning, with a PhD in Computer Science and over 5 years of experience as a Data Scientist and AI Engineer. She has successfully applied her skills in various industries, and right now leveraging... Show more

Robin Seetz

Robin Seetz

Robin is the Lead Product Consultant for the Dutch consultancy firm Navara leading and advising large project at clients in the utilties market, finance market and government. He specializes in Evidence Based Product Management, meaning the use of data to make more informed decision from before, during and after building software. He believes that we have focussed too much on doing things right, instead of doing the right things. He lives with his family in Rotterdam, The Netherlands and enjoys a good work-out or padel match.

Robin is the Lead Product Consultant for the Dutch consultancy firm Navara leading and advising large project at clients in the utilties market, finance market and government. He specializes in Evidence Based Product Management, meaning the use of da... Show more

Kristian Lentino

Kristian Lentino

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go!

Kristian is a Scala dev during the day, working for a fully remote company called Commercetools, and Co-founder by night trying to create an app that allows users to read comics everywhere they go! Show more

Stanislav Zmiev

Stanislav Zmiev

Platform engineer with more than 10 years of experience with a passion for developer experience and open source.

I work hard to make sure the developers and managers around me are happy with their current working conditions -- be it the processes, tooling, or even culture. Software engineering is not just work for me -- it's my favorite hobby.

Platform engineer with more than 10 years of experience with a passion for developer experience and open source. I work hard to make sure the developers and managers around me are happy with their current working conditions -- be it the processes,... Show more

Trish Ahjel Roberts

Trish Ahjel Roberts

Trish Ahjel Roberts is a transformational coach, leadership trainer, happiness expert, international speaker, and founder of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® professional development company. She helps leaders—especially women—discover the path to Mind-Blowing Happiness® to lead with joy, inspire productive teams, and thrive at work and home. With her unique blend of emotional intelligence, leadership insights, and wellness practices, Trish empowers audiences to create meaningful, lasting change.

An accomplished author of four books, Trish’s bestseller, 12 Steps to Mind-Blowing Happiness, earned endorsements from luminaries like Jack Canfield, Marci Shimoff, and Iyanla Vanzant. Her latest release, The Anger Myth: Understanding and Overcoming the Mental Habits That Steal Your Joy, features a foreword by Jack Canfield, has received critical acclaim from Library Journal and Booklist, and secured an international book deal.

With 20 years of corporate account management experience at leading companies like Verizon, JP Morgan, and Merrill Lynch, Trish brings a wealth of expertise to her work. Now, as the owner of a women-owned and DBE-certified small business, she supports leaders and organizations in achieving transformative personal and professional growth. She has also served on the leadership team of the Junior League of Atlanta for more than three years, advancing initiatives to empower women and children while fostering community collaboration.

As Consulting Editor for Natural Awakenings Magazine in Atlanta, Trish researches and writes on holistic health, emotional intelligence, and personal development. An MBA, master certified life coach, registered yoga and meditation instructor, and energy healer, she integrates over a decade of Buddhist study and yoga practice into her coaching programs, workshops, and retreats, promoting resilience, mindfulness, and leadership excellence.

Recognized for her impactful work, Trish has been featured on CBS46-TV Atlanta, WBLS-FM New York, V103-FM Atlanta, and numerous other media platforms. Originally from Brooklyn, NY, she now lives in the suburbs of Atlanta, GA. Whether through her books, speaking engagements, or coaching sessions, Trish is dedicated to helping leaders achieve greater peace, fulfillment, and Mind-Blowing Happiness®.

Trish Ahjel Roberts is a transformational coach, leadership trainer, happiness expert, international speaker, and founder of the Mind-Blowing Happiness® professional development company. She helps leaders—especially women—discover the path to Mind-Bl... Show more

Randy Johnston

Randy Johnston

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a leading figure in technology for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, he has remained a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011 through 2024. His continued influence in the profession is highlighted by his recognition in the 2024 Accounting Today Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting—his twenty-first consecutive year on that list. In addition, Randy authors a monthly column and hosts a weekly podcast for The CPA Practice Advisor contributes to the Journal of Accountancy, writes for various accounting and technology publications, and has published numerous books.

He has founded and still owns multiple ventures, including K2 Enterprises in Hammond, Louisiana, and Network Management Group, Inc. (NMGI) in Hutchinson, Kansas. For four decades, NMGI has provided services to CPA firms and has been the largest managed service provider for the CPA profession in North America. Randy’s wife, four children, and seven grandchildren share his passions for theatre, music, travel, golf, skiing, snorkeling, and model trains. His background as a college instructor, management and technology consultant, and advisor to the accounting community informs today’s presentation.
Contact Randy at randy@k2e.com, randyj@nmgi.com, 620-664-6000 x 112, via www.randyjohnston.com, www.technologybestpractices.com, www.nmgi.com, or www.k2e.com.

Randolph P. (Randy) Johnston, MCS, has been a leading figure in technology for over 40 years. Inducted into the Accounting Hall of Fame in 2011, he has remained a Top 25 Thought Leader in Accounting from 2011 through 2024. His continued influence in ... Show more

Onno van der Horst

Onno van der Horst

Solution architect in Boston that focuses on Data & AI Technology

Solution architect in Boston that focuses on Data & AI Technology Show more

Karthik Ravishankar

Karthik Ravishankar

Karthik Ravishankar is a Software Developer working on Enterprise Security Platforms at Morgan Stanley, Bengaluru. His interests lie in building Enterprise Full Stack Applications and DevOps. He enjoys music and is an avid foodie.

Karthik Ravishankar is a Software Developer working on Enterprise Security Platforms at Morgan Stanley, Bengaluru. His interests lie in building Enterprise Full Stack Applications and DevOps. He enjoys music and is an avid foodie. Show more

Eugenio Peraza Perera

Eugenio Peraza Perera

Eugenio Peraza is a graduate in Business Management who soon became passionate about technology and data. He specialized in Power BI and Power Platform and works as Power Platform Consultant at HSI. His main objective is to use the capabilities of technology to provide valuable information for business decision making.

Eugenio Peraza is a graduate in Business Management who soon became passionate about technology and data. He specialized in Power BI and Power Platform and works as Power Platform Consultant at HSI. His main objective is to use the capabilities of t... Show more

Priyam Ganguly

Priyam Ganguly

Priyam Ganguly is a seasoned data analyst with considerable exposure in the FinTech, energy, and telecommunication sectors. As a present data analyst for Hanwha QCells America, he creates effective business dashboards and automated data processes that assist the high levels of management in making decisions. With the use of Tableau Prep Builder software, Priyam can turn data into insights, viewing analytics as an integral part of organizational strategy and business operations.

The evolution of Priyam’s career at S&S Truck Parts and SBI Cards further showcases his adaptability within analytics. At S&S Truck Parts, he optimized supply chain analytics through the creation of an automated dashboard, while at SBI Card he employed market basket analysis to increase the penetration of credit cards. His insights that were directed at the client assisted SBI Cards in working out how best to improve the product coverage.

He is also a data storyteller, so it takes no time for him to turn analytics into a story for the layperson, integrating technical details with real business consequences. He holds an IEEE publication in the areas of machine learning and predictive analytics and also engages in academic research, aside from his industry practice.

Additionally, Priyam has engineered a robust database schema and flexible stored procedures that handle complex incremental report generation models, showcasing technical excellence in data management. He has also created adaptable Excel DLLs that transformed traditional Excel formulas into efficient code, revolutionizing the validation process and ensuring data accuracy.

Priyam Ganguly is a seasoned data analyst with considerable exposure in the FinTech, energy, and telecommunication sectors. As a present data analyst for Hanwha QCells America, he creates effective business dashboards and automated data processes tha... Show more

Vera Mafra

Vera Mafra

Brasiliense e botafoguense, apaixonada por pessoas, processos e desafios. Acredito que a valorização das pessoas é essencial para o desenvolvimento de qualquer equipe ou organização. Tenho experiência em projetos, portfólio, agilidade, processos, governança de modelos, inteligência artificial e analítica, e adoro atuar como mentora, compartilhando aprendizados e trocando ideias sobre inovação e transformação. Amo conhecer novos lugares e viver novas experiências. As cores do cerrado e de Brasília me inspiram, especialmente o céu, os ipês e as flores. Vejo a agilidade como uma forma de tornar as empresas mais eficientes, garantindo adaptação rápida às mudanças e entregando valor de forma contínua.

Brasiliense e botafoguense, apaixonada por pessoas, processos e desafios. Acredito que a valorização das pessoas é essencial para o desenvolvimento de qualquer equipe ou organização. Tenho experiência em projetos, portfólio, agilidade, processos, gov... Show more

Ryan Simon

Ryan Simon

Ryan is the Mobile Tech Lead at Monzo US. He's excited about empowering people to do more with their money and personal finances.

Ryan is deeply invested in Compose and Kotlin Multiplatform, and is thrilled about the future of shared code.

Ryan is the Mobile Tech Lead at Monzo US. He's excited about empowering people to do more with their money and personal finances. Ryan is deeply invested in Compose and Kotlin Multiplatform, and is thrilled about the future of shared code. Show more

Ender Yüksel

Ender Yüksel

Ender Yüksel is experienced in leading and improving global technology organizations. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience, that is probably why you are reading these lines.

Ender Yüksel is experienced in leading and improving global technology organizations. He is passionate about sharing his knowledge and experience, that is probably why you are reading these lines. Show more

Ruchi Dhar

Ruchi Dhar

Startup expert with over 6 years of experience in early stage, growth stage, unicorn, and scaling startups. Marketing and Operations expertise with leadership and team handling experience. Member of the Foundation team of a Shark Tank-funded startup. Community Builder and Dev Rel manager for tech events. Organiser Flutter Singapore, Flutter meetup and Flutter Fiesta at Google Singapore. Speaker at International tech conferences.

Startup expert with over 6 years of experience in early stage, growth stage, unicorn, and scaling startups. Marketing and Operations expertise with leadership and team handling experience. Member of the Foundation team of a Shark Tank-funded startup.... Show more

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

Alisson Fernandes

Alisson Fernandes

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries.

A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop thousands of professionals in high-performance leadership, design thinking, agile principles and practices, continuous improvement, Kanban, flow metrics, and customer experience.

As a specialist in performance indicators and business metrics, I have extensive experience implementing KPIs, Balanced Scorecard (BSC), and OKRs, enabling teams to reach new performance levels through data-driven decision-making.

Passionate about mentoring and coaching, I support teams and individuals in open innovation, business agility, agile high-performance teams, continuous improvement, performance management, and value stream optimization.

A community leader and event organizer, I have played key roles in Agile Brazil, Agile Coach Camp, Caipira Ágil, Agile Beer, and Agile Campinas, bringing practitioners together to share knowledge and advance agility. As a speaker and facilitator, I have contributed to global conferences, fostering collaboration and practical learning.

Currently serving as Executive Director at Agile Alliance Brazil, I am dedicated to expanding agile practices and mindset by supporting communities and industry events nationwide.

Innovation, Strategy, and Agility Consultant with 15 years of experience driving organizational and agile transformations across industries, service areas, and teams in over 15 countries. A recognized trainer and facilitator, I have helped develop... Show more

Peter Rausch

Peter Rausch

Peter is a Senior Engineer Endpoint Management at ING Bank, the largest Dutch Bank with around 60.000 employees and offices in over 40 countries worldwide.

Peter is working with Microsoft products for more than 3 decades in various roles, the last 5 years in his current role. In this role he was at the cradle of the Intune design, implementation and migration of Windows workplaces to the cloud and the implementation of Windows 365 CloudPC’s.

Peter is passionate about Intune and device management, a regular participant in the Microsoft Customer Connection Program and Microsoft private previews.

Peter is a Senior Engineer Endpoint Management at ING Bank, the largest Dutch Bank with around 60.000 employees and offices in over 40 countries worldwide. Peter is working with Microsoft products for more than 3 decades in various roles, the las... Show more

Brian Wharton

Brian Wharton

Brian Wharton founded Catalina Technologies (www.catalinatechnology.com) to extend enterprise systems to the web over 20 years ago. Catalina is a leader in integration and API development for ERP solutions.

Catalina Technology seamlessly enhances your experience across multiple ERPs, including Microsoft Dynamics, through advanced data integration, enabling seamless connections to other systems, streamlining your business operations, and unlocking powerful insights for unparalleled growth.

Brian Wharton founded Catalina Technologies (www.catalinatechnology.com) to extend enterprise systems to the web over 20 years ago. Catalina is a leader in integration and API development for ERP solutions. Catalina Technology seamlessly enhances ... Show more

Stephen Parkins

Stephen Parkins

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins.

Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity.

With a career spanning roles as an energy trader, global head of innovation, and startup founder, Stephen has worked with companies of all sizes—from nimble one-person ventures, to European scale-ups, to multinational corporations with over 100,000 employees.

As the founder of Culturedge, Stephen advises medium to large enterprises on building the structures and strategies they need to embed innovation, take manageable risks and achieve exponential growth.

Known for pushing boundaries and telling executives what they need to hear, Stephen has helped redesign flagship products like ABN AMRO Bank's Tikkie and established global innovation frameworks at organisations like SGS.

A polyglot and global citizen, Stephen has lived in five countries and speaks five languages, bringing an international perspective to every new challenge.

If you're comfortable with the status quo, you won't enjoy listening to Stephen Parkins. Stephen is a seasoned innovation strategist, executive coach and business leader with over two decades of experience turning uncertainty into opportunity. ... Show more

Sabine Madritsch

Sabine Madritsch

Sabine is an expert in personnel development with a focus on digital technologies. As Head of Consulting & Learning at immersify4u, she leads consulting and learning initiatives in the field of Extended Reality (XR). She develops innovative learning programs that combine virtual reality and blended learning to deliver hands-on knowledge. Her approach strategically integrates digital tools into everyday work to make learning processes more effective. As an organizational psychologist and metaverse trainer, she brings extensive methodological expertise.

Sabine is an expert in personnel development with a focus on digital technologies. As Head of Consulting & Learning at immersify4u, she leads consulting and learning initiatives in the field of Extended Reality (XR). She develops innovative learning ... Show more

Danielle Deavens

Danielle Deavens

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with startup experience in marketing, B2B sales, operations, and customer success. As an EIR, pitch judge, and advisor, Danielle works closely with founders to develop stronger stories for pitches, program applications, fundraising conversations, and sales meetings.

Danielle Deavens is equal parts storyteller and startup professional. After launching her career at magazines like Essence and Food Network, she co-founded 2020 Arch Grants and 2023 Growth Grants company Bold Xchange. She is a trained journalist with... Show more

Sandeep Raghuwanshi

Sandeep Raghuwanshi

With over a decade of experience in devops, I am building the devops and security charter along with the DoE @AiDash.
Previously I led RazorpayX, Capital, and critical communication for banks teams at Razorpay, one of India's fastest-growing payment solutions companies.

With over a decade of experience in devops, I am building the devops and security charter along with the DoE @AiDash. Previously I led RazorpayX, Capital, and critical communication for banks teams at Razorpay, one of India's fastest-growing payment... Show more

Joel Bancroft-Connors

Joel Bancroft-Connors

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has worked with diverse teams across industries, from data warehouses to legal software, guiding them to adopt Agile practices and achieve sustainable success.

As the Gorilla Coach, Joel is known for his ability to tackle the uncomfortable problems that no one wants to address - the "800-pound gorilla in the room" that can derail business strategies. By focusing on transparency, adaptation, and continuous improvement, he helps organizations structure themselves for success and develop the capability to deliver value repeatedly.

Joel is a thought leader in the Agile community, sharing his expertise through insightful articles on topics like Scaling Scrum and cultivating product agility. He is also a co-inventor of the Profit Streams method, helping companies align value streams with profitability for sustainable growth.

Driven by a vision of creating a better world for everyone, Joel approaches his work with passion and dedication. He believes in creating positive change one student, one client, one person at a time. When not coaching or training, Joel can be found working on projects around his Pacific Northwest home, where he lives on several acres with his family.

Joel Bancroft-Connors, known as "The Gorilla Coach," is a passionate Agile Coach and Trainer on a mission to help teams and organizations create sustainable value. With over 20 years of experience in software development and Agile coaching, Joel has ... Show more

Qasim Gulzar

Qasim Gulzar

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solution for the blooming edtech industry.

Qasim is a technology enthusiast and founder at Primzel Solution, with more than a decade of experience in development industry. He is also a very passionate opensource developer helping out edX community to build highly scaleable and dependable solu... Show more

Wendy Ryan

Wendy Ryan

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leadership and executive coaching, Wendy has partnered with hundreds of individuals and organizations throughout the U.S. helping front-line through C-suite leaders and board members achieve success as individuals and in teams. She is the author of the award-winning bestseller, "Learn Lead Lift: How To Think, Act and Inspire Your Way To Greatness," and has been featured in Forbes, Yahoo News!, Business Digest, Authority Magazine, CEO Magazine and Thrive Global. In addition to her work with Kadabra, Wendy advises and invests in companies innovating to bring future-fit solutions to market. Her impact facilitating innovation and access to capital is featured in the award-winning documentary film, “Show Her The Money" which U.S. News and World Report recently named one of the top finance films of the past decade.

As CEO of Kadabra, Wendy Ryan, MHROD, leads an interdisciplinary team designing and delivering corporate solutions for leadership development. With over 25 years of combined experience in human resources, organizational development, non-profit leade... Show more

Urval Shah

Urval Shah

Tech Project Manager

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