Stephen M. Smith is a licensed CPA and the founder and principal of Controllership Solutions, LLC. Stephen has consulted with more than 500 individuals advising on an aggregated net worth of over $15 billion. He has also provided his expertise to 100s of companies experiencing double-digit revenue growth in excess of $10 million.

As a Quicken© and QuickBooks© expert, Stephen is an in-demand trainer who can help your team become self-sufficient and highly efficient in the day-to-day knowledge necessary to keep your business and personal financial interests running smoothly.

Originally from Albany, NY, Stephen graduated cum laude from State University of New York (SUNY) at Geneseo in 1999. He started his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers in New York City, working with hedge funds, broker-dealers, private equity firms, and private banking clients in the capital markets and finance industries. Stephen has also served as the controller of a manufacturing company in New Jersey.

Stephen is highly regarded as a top Quicken© expert and has mastered all QuickBooks© certifications, Smith and received the prestigious Top 100 ProAdvisor award by Insightful Accountant eight years running including the top Client Accounting Services ProAdvisor recognition.

Stephen M. Smith is a licensed CPA and the founder and principal of Controllership Solutions, LLC. Stephen has consulted with more than 500 individuals advising on an aggregated net worth of over $15 billion. He has also provided his expertise to 100... Show more

Emad Ghorbaninia is a prominent figure in the tech industry, particularly known for his expertise as a Mobile Lead Engineer, Solution Architect, Passionate team lead, Public speaker and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor.
His passion for technology extends beyond his professional duties, as he is always keen on learning new topics in the field. Beyond his tech pursuits, Emad enjoys a range of leisure activities. He's an avid player of both board games and video games, enjoys watching various series, plays the harmonica, and is also an intermediate table tennis player.

In his professional capacity, Emad Ghorbaninia has contributed significantly to the field of mobile development. He's recognized not only for his technical skills but also for his role as a Mobile Lead and Solution Architect at Visma Acubiz, also based in Denmark. His area of expertise encompasses several key domains including Information & Communications Technology, Finance, Health & Medical, and Media & Information. Emad's topics of focus include Software Development, as well as Android & iOS Application, Leadership, demonstrating a comprehensive grasp of mobile app development.

Links:

http://www.emadgnia.com

https://github.com/Emadgnia
https://www.tryswift.co/world/#emadgnia
https://www.tryswift.co/events/2023/nyc/#emadgnia
https://appbuilders.ch/
https://www.kodeco.com/u/emadgnia
https://appdevcon.nl/speaker/emad-ghorbaninia/
https://twitter.com/emadgnia
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadgnia/
https://mastodon.online/@emadgnia
https://swiftconf.com/
https://tryswift.jp/_en
https://www.meetup.com/copenhagencocoa/events/295617660/
https://www.meetup.com/copenhagencocoa/events/290849569/

Emad Ghorbaninia is a prominent figure in the tech industry, particularly known for his expertise as a Mobile Lead Engineer, Solution Architect, Passionate team lead, Public speaker and Article Author, Tech Editor, Video Instructor. His passion fo... Show more

Hunter Carlisle serves as Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AWS Annapurna Labs, leading various large-scale applied deep learning initiatives.

With a focus on explainability, maintainability, and cutting-edge research applications, Hunter’s goal is to bring next-generation AI solutions to practical use in improving the customer experience.

Prior to joining AWS in 2021, Hunter worked at ADP, 20th Century Fox, and NBCUniversal on multiple novel applied machine learning projects.

Hunter Carlisle serves as Senior Machine Learning Engineer at AWS Annapurna Labs, leading various large-scale applied deep learning initiatives. With a focus on explainability, maintainability, and cutting-edge research applications, Hunter’s goal... Show more

Fabrizio is a world class Information/Cyber Security expert, with 10+ years of experience ranging from small medium businesses and startups to enterprises. He spent more than 6 years in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) before moving as Head of Information Security in scoutbee, a startup active in the supply chain and procument spacement, where he secured the corporate procurement platforms of Enterprise customers such Unilever, Siemens, Audi, etc.

Fabrizio is also a speaker around the world on a range of topics dealing with cyber security. All his talks are drawn on his experience working in the field from more than 10 years; providing engaging and informative talks that can be tailored to fit the knowledge and interests of the audience. As an expert in Zero Trust Architecture, Cloud Security and Information Security Fabrizio's talks focus on the human side to security. Popular titles include:
- Make Security part of our DNA
- Zero Trust Architecture Demystified
- The role of Identity in Zero Trust

Recent events include conferences in Dublin, London, Berlin.

Fabrizio is a world class Information/Cyber Security expert, with 10+ years of experience ranging from small medium businesses and startups to enterprises. He spent more than 6 years in the Financial Services Industry (FSI) before moving as Head of I... Show more

Product & Technology Executive | Entrepreneur | Strategy Consultant | Speaker | Author

Teresa is a technology executive with 15+ years overseeing global product, user experience and agile development teams. Teresa has diverse experience leading product management, product design, research, strategy and innovation for digital solutions and as a consultant for startup technology firms.
Teresa has completed many certifications in product, customer experience, agile, project management and process management including Pragmatic Marketing Certified III ©, Net Promoter Certified Associate, Certified Scrum Product Owner, Certified Scrum Master, Project Management Professional and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt.
Teresa has studied secondary degrees including an Executive MBA from Rockhurst University, focused on executive leadership, strategy and entrepreneurship and a second Master's degree in Integrated Innovation for Products and Services at Carnegie Mellon University focused on technology disruption with product and user experience design principles. Teresa also completed Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management Executive Program for Product Strategy methods, a program with a focus on discovering, developing, managing and marketing products as a business.

Product & Technology Executive | Entrepreneur | Strategy Consultant | Speaker | Author Teresa is a technology executive with 15+ years overseeing global product, user experience and agile development teams. Teresa has diverse experience leading pr... Show more

Robert, also known as DevOps Rob, is a Senior Developer Advocate at HashiCorp. His focus is primarily on Cloud security. He comes from a Network engineering background and more recently in his career, he has been working as a Cloud Consultant, helping customers extract maximum value from the Cloud. His experience spans across multiple sectors, from Banking and Fintech to Transport, Charities and Cyber Security. He is a strong advocate for open source, security best practices and building diverse Communities.

Robert, also known as DevOps Rob, is a Senior Developer Advocate at HashiCorp. His focus is primarily on Cloud security. He comes from a Network engineering background and more recently in his career, he has been working as a Cloud Consultant, helpi... Show more

Working as Sr. Lead Security Architect at JP Morgan. Have worked as solutions architect at AWS before. I enjoy speaking at public events. I have experience of speaking at AWS London summit 2023 and other conferences organised by AWS.

Working as Sr. Lead Security Architect at JP Morgan. Have worked as solutions architect at AWS before. I enjoy speaking at public events. I have experience of speaking at AWS London summit 2023 and other conferences organised by AWS. Show more

Santosh works as a Senior Software Engineer at Celonis and is a GDE for Angular, GitHub Star, and an Auth0 Ambassador. He loves contributing to Angular and its eco-system. He is co-founder of This is Learning. He is also the author of the Ngx-Builders package and part of the NestJsAddOns core Team. He is also running This is Tech Talks talk show, where he invites industry experts to discuss different technologies.

Santosh works as a Senior Software Engineer at Celonis and is a GDE for Angular, GitHub Star, and an Auth0 Ambassador. He loves contributing to Angular and its eco-system. He is co-founder of This is Learning. He is also the author of the Ngx-Builder... Show more

Bacharel em Ciência da Computação, com mestrado em Estratégia e Negócios Internacionais pela Schulich School of Business – Canada.
Conduziu a operação de TI (gestão de data-center, projetos de tecnologia, procurement, gestão de contratos, entre outros) como deputy Head of IT do Banco do Brasil no Bloco EMEA por 5 anos em Londres - Inglaterra.
Possui grande experiência em gestão projetos de tecnologia de alta complexidade (certificado PMP) na indústria financeira, envolvendo análise de viabilidade técnico/negocial, infraestrutura de tecnologia, desenvolvimento de sistemas e transformação digital.
Atualmente, como empreendedor de tecnologia, possui uma startup que oferece ERP para pequenos e médios incorporadores (https://geact.com.br), e atua como consultor na Prodesp – Companhia de Processamento da Dados do estado de São Paulo, onde coordena a restruturação organizacional e revisão dos processos de Governança Corporativa e de TI da empresa.

Bacharel em Ciência da Computação, com mestrado em Estratégia e Negócios Internacionais pela Schulich School of Business – Canada. Conduziu a operação de TI (gestão de data-center, projetos de tecnologia, procurement, gestão de contratos, entre out... Show more

Graham Hosking is the Solutions Director for Data Security and AI at Quorum Cyber, where he pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence to revolutionise security strategies. With a passion for AI-driven security solutions, Graham leads the solution area and implementation of new tools such as, Copilot for Security, a cutting-edge approach that empowers organisations to navigate the complexities of cyber, data security, and data life cycle governance with unparalleled efficiency and foresight.

With a foundation as a technical architect, Graham brings over two decades of experience to his role, including a pivotal six-year tenure at Microsoft. Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in devising strategic solutions for a wide array of sectors, including banking, insurance, government, law enforcement, and non-profits. His expertise not only spans across creating bespoke business strategies but also extends to deploying transformative business projects.

Graham's approach is deeply rooted in a belief that AI and machine learning are not just tools but essential allies in the evolving landscape of data security. His work at Quorum Cyber underscores a commitment to leveraging these technologies to provide clients with advanced, intelligent security solutions that anticipate threats, safeguard sensitive information, and ensure a resilient security posture in an ever-changing digital world.

Graham Hosking is the Solutions Director for Data Security and AI at Quorum Cyber, where he pioneers the integration of artificial intelligence to revolutionise security strategies. With a passion for AI-driven security solutions, Graham leads the so... Show more

Nisla Love, a Veteran, Military Spouse, IRS Enrolled Agent, Speaker, and Leadership Coach, brings over 15 years of tax preparation expertise and a Master's in Accounting and Taxation. At Choose Love Solutions, she guides small businesses in growing their wealth within IRS regulations. Nisla's true passion is witnessing her clients succeed! Making tax planning personal and straightforward, she keeps clients informed with the latest updates. Connect with Nisla for empowered financial strategies at chooselovesolutions.com.

Nisla Love, a Veteran, Military Spouse, IRS Enrolled Agent, Speaker, and Leadership Coach, brings over 15 years of tax preparation expertise and a Master's in Accounting and Taxation. At Choose Love Solutions, she guides small businesses in growing t... Show more

Thomas Bøgh Fangel is a staff engineer at Lunar - one of the new players in the Nordic banking sector. He is currently tech lead of the team responsible for Lunar's integration into the domestic clearings across all Lunar's markets. Additionally, he spends time on the overall Lunar software architecture in collaboration with his fellow staff engineers. Currently, most of this implementation is done in Go, but before joining Luna Thomas has implemented complex distributed systems using FP in Scala and the Akka actor framework.

Thomas Bøgh Fangel is a staff engineer at Lunar - one of the new players in the Nordic banking sector. He is currently tech lead of the team responsible for Lunar's integration into the domestic clearings across all Lunar's markets. Additionally, he ... Show more

Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala.

Full Stack Engineer turned Engineering Manager with more than 8 years' of experience building products for numerous domains like e-commerce, real estate, video-streaming, Fin-Tech and now Insurance Tech with Qoala. Show more

I help drive innovation at a financial services firm with cloud technologies. I led the editorial process for the JavaScript, Jamstack, and Privacy chapters for the 2022 Web Almanac. Participating in hackathons, technology events, and taking workshops excite me.

I help drive innovation at a financial services firm with cloud technologies. I led the editorial process for the JavaScript, Jamstack, and Privacy chapters for the 2022 Web Almanac. Participating in hackathons, technology events, and taking workshop... Show more

Joanna Koprowicz is a leading Agile-Lean trainer and consultant, specializing in Business Agility, Agile-Lean Transformations, and High-Performing Team Development. With a robust background in business and technology, she has facilitated positive change across diverse sectors including Finance, Travel, Aviation, E-learning, and Gaming.

In 2018, Joanna founded Change Angels, a consultancy offering tailored coaching and training services to both start-ups and multinational companies. The firm aims to build organizational resilience by partnering with Agile-Lean experts globally, offering customized solutions to meet individual organizational needs.

Joanna holds a Masters in Project Management from University College Dublin's Michael Smurfit Business School. She's amassed numerous Agile certifications and is the ICAgile (International Consortium for Agile) authorized instructor for two tracks.

An active member of the Agile community, she has coordinated international Agile-Lean events, including the Global Scrum Gathering in Vienna. She serves on the board of Agile-Lean Ireland and Agile-Lean International, contributing to Ireland's rapidly growing Agile community.

For more information, visit www.changeangels.ie

Joanna Koprowicz is a leading Agile-Lean trainer and consultant, specializing in Business Agility, Agile-Lean Transformations, and High-Performing Team Development. With a robust background in business and technology, she has facilitated positive cha... Show more

Sebastian Maischl ist als Geschäftsführer im IVFP (Softwareunternehmen in Altenstadt an der Waldnaab) tätig.

Nach langjähriger Tätigkeit als Softwareentwickler in verschiedenen Technologien wie Python, JAVA, .NET und Android ist er zusätzlich seit 5 Jahren selbstständiger IT-Consultant bei maischl-it.de.

Heute betreut er Kunden in den Bereichen Cloud-Computing, AI, Orchestration, Containerization und Datenschutz.

Zu seinen Auftraggebern zählen neben mittelständischen Unternehmen vorrangig Vertreter der Versicherungs- und Banken-Branche in Deutschland und Europa.

Sebastian Maischl ist als Geschäftsführer im IVFP (Softwareunternehmen in Altenstadt an der Waldnaab) tätig. Nach langjähriger Tätigkeit als Softwareentwickler in verschiedenen Technologien wie Python, JAVA, .NET und Android ist er zusätzlich seit... Show more

Head of Cloud at Alpian (Swiss Private Digital Bank)

Head of Cloud at Alpian (Swiss Private Digital Bank) Show more

Praveen Kottarathil is an Engineering Manager at ING in the Netherlands. He has been designing, building, and operating software systems at various capacities, for renowned aviation, fintech and banking businesses throughout his 18 year long career.
He genuinely cares about continuous delivery, human factors, operational reliability, and in nurturing psychological safety in engineering teams.
Praveen aspires to be a stand-up comedian someday.

Praveen Kottarathil is an Engineering Manager at ING in the Netherlands. He has been designing, building, and operating software systems at various capacities, for renowned aviation, fintech and banking businesses throughout his 18 year long career. ... Show more

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate about interface technologies. Now, I can combine my deep interest in linguistics and voice interfaces to contribute to the voice revolution.

I firmly believe that we, as consumers, are part of the “Voice Revolution”. Use cases, market potential and technological breakthroughs are growing exponentially. Because we have all the necessary building blocks at Reply, we need to document, bundle and channel our efforts to provide excellent voice solutions to Reply customers – and indeed – to ourselves, the IT-consumers of the 21st century!

Although my academic background was in language studies, I’ve been working with internet technologies for over twenty years, mostly doing classic web programming, followed by leading teams of developers. Technically, I have always been passionate abo... Show more

Julian helps companies create solid engineering teams and build great products that scale using the right technology.
He started his career as a consultant and currently is leading the Platforms Engineering team at ABN AMRO in the Innovation Department in Amsterdam.
Previously he worked for seven years in the Australian Fintech ecosystem helping companies to implement successful DevOps cultures.
He likes to keep up with the most recent technologies to help companies create world-class products for their customers. His main interests are containers, serverless and cloud architecture. In his spare time, he likes to cook, travel, surf and mountain biking.

Julian helps companies create solid engineering teams and build great products that scale using the right technology. He started his career as a consultant and currently is leading the Platforms Engineering team at ABN AMRO in the Innovation Depart... Show more

With 11 years of experience in product management and strategy, I've had the privilege of working in both startup environments and large corporate settings. Currently, I'm a member of the Product Leadership team at Hyperswitch. My journey also includes founding an ed-tech startup that focused on early childhood education. I had the opportunity to lead a technology accelerator for a major corporation, nurturing the growth of AI/ML startups.

My educational background is equally diverse, with a bachelor's degree in electronics and communication, a master's degree in software systems, and an MBA with a focus on strategy.

With 11 years of experience in product management and strategy, I've had the privilege of working in both startup environments and large corporate settings. Currently, I'm a member of the Product Leadership team at Hyperswitch. My journey also includ... Show more

I am a Computer Engineer Graduate, KMM enthusiast and love programming in Kotlin. I write technical blog in medium about Android and Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile.

I am a Computer Engineer Graduate, KMM enthusiast and love programming in Kotlin. I write technical blog in medium about Android and Kotlin Multiplatform Mobile. Show more

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app, software, and game development, as well as blockchain development, catering to clients nationwide.

Under his leadership, FFP has achieved remarkable success, becoming a testament to Saj's unwavering commitment to innovation and excellence. Recognizing the immense potential for growth through mobile applications, he has guided countless business owners in establishing a strong presence in their respective industries. FFP prides itself on transforming clients' ideas into service apps that fuel business growth and deliver tangible results.

Saj's profound impact on the tech industry is further underscored by his dedication to designing sophisticated software and high-quality applications. Alongside his driven FFP team, Saj exemplifies a relentless pursuit of perfection in realizing clients' visions. By continually pushing the boundaries of what's possible, he is shaping the future of technology and making an indelible mark on the industry.

Saj Zaman, the Founder of Finally Free Productions (FFP), boasts a wealth of experience in the technology industry as a serial entrepreneur and expert in scaling up businesses. With over a decade of experience, Saj has honed his skills in custom app,... Show more

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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