Finance & Banking

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

Aldo Socarras

Aldo Socarras

Aldo Socarras is a Cuban-born software engineer and content creator based in Miami, Florida. With expertise in Android development and a commitment to increasing diversity and equity in the tech industry, Aldo has taught mobile development at companies like Meta and Google. Passionate about making knowledge accessible, he hopes to inspire and empower others to pursue careers in technology and make a positive impact in the world.

Aldo Socarras is a Cuban-born software engineer and content creator based in Miami, Florida. With expertise in Android development and a commitment to increasing diversity and equity in the tech industry, Aldo has taught mobile development at compani... Show more

Sangeeta Sinha

Sangeeta Sinha

Having 13 years of software experience in industry. Completed masters in Computer Science in 2011 from India.

Having 13 years of software experience in industry. Completed masters in Computer Science in 2011 from India. Show more

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in IT strategy, software engineering, and large-scale project execution. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered complex, high-impact initiatives for globally recognized organizations, including Expedia Group, T-Mobile, JPMorgan Chase, Western Union, Comcast, and the Dhaka Stock Exchange. He currently serves as Senior Manager, Software Development Engineering at Expedia Group, where he leads strategic digital finance and loyalty initiatives.

Ravindra has extensive expertise in fintech and BFSI domains, with deep knowledge of card processing, core banking, payments, settlements, forex, stock exchanges, and loyalty systems. He has designed and launched large-scale platforms, including a co-branded credit card in collaboration with Wells Fargo, projected to generate significant revenue, and modernized loyalty solutions supporting unified brand ecosystems. His technical proficiency spans Java/J2EE, Kotlin, cloud technologies such as AWS, distributed systems, and enterprise observability tools.

Beyond technical excellence, Ravindra is recognized for his leadership capabilities in managing cross-functional teams of developers, business analysts, and QA professionals while driving stakeholder alignment, vendor collaboration, and operational efficiency. He holds a Master’s degree in Computer Science from City University of Seattle with a 4.0 GPA. His career reflects a strong blend of innovation, execution excellence, and strategic vision in delivering scalable, secure, and customer-centric technology solutions.

Ravindra Rajasekhar Kavuru is a seasoned technology leader with over 15 years of experience in IT strategy, software engineering, and large-scale project execution. Throughout his career, he has successfully delivered complex, high-impact initiatives... Show more

Vineel Bala

Vineel Bala

Vineel Bala is a seasoned technology leader and Director of Database Administration at Fidelity Investments, bringing over 14 years of experience in enterprise database architecture, data security, and cloud transformation. He is recognized for building resilient, high-performance data platforms that support mission-critical business functions while meeting stringent regulatory and compliance requirements.
At Fidelity, Vineel leads the architecture, administration, and modernization of complex database ecosystems supporting Legal, Risk & Compliance, Finance, HR, and Shareholder Reporting portfolios. His expertise spans Oracle, PostgreSQL, YugabyteDB, MongoDB, and Snowflake environments deployed across on-premises infrastructure and public cloud platforms, including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. He has been entrusted with designing and governing highly confidential systems containing sensitive financial and personally identifiable data.
Vineel is a subject matter expert in database security, implementing advanced controls such as Database Vault, Data Masking, Transparent Data Encryption, encryption key management, auditing, and enterprise monitoring solutions. He has led multiple large-scale cloud migration initiatives, heterogeneous data replication projects, and disaster recovery programs, ensuring maximum availability, scalability, and operational resilience.
An analytical and collaborative leader, Vineel works closely with application architects, infrastructure teams, and business stakeholders to deliver scalable solutions aligned with organizational strategy. He holds two master’s degrees in Data Science and Technology Management and multiple industry certifications, including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Architect Professional and AWS Solutions Architect. Vineel combines deep technical expertise with strong governance and leadership to drive secure, future-ready data platforms.

Vineel Bala is a seasoned technology leader and Director of Database Administration at Fidelity Investments, bringing over 14 years of experience in enterprise database architecture, data security, and cloud transformation. He is recognized for build... Show more

Radoslav Gatev

Radoslav Gatev

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure.

His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficiency of the cloud for companies worldwide, ranging from startups to enterprises. Radoslav is a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) for Microsoft Azure, recognized for his ongoing contributions to the community. With an unwavering passion for staying at the forefront of technology, he embraces the cutting-edge and constantly seeks innovative approaches.

Radoslav Gatev is an experienced solution architect and consultant, specializing in designing and building complex solutions in Microsoft Azure. His expertise lies in crafting highly performant and resilient applications that maximize the efficie... Show more

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

Anastasiia Zvenigorodskaia

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies
• 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach
• Open Source advocate & Public speaker

• Founder of Have a Plan - growth consulting for tech companies • 13 years in tech - frontend developer & Chief Operating Officer • Strong development background, business analytics expertise, and an AI-driven approach • Open Source advocate & Publ... Show more

Jonatan Männchen

Jonatan Männchen

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and secure development practices—particularly focusing on requirements like EU CRA/CISA and supply chain integrity. I maintain the EEF’s CNA (CVE Numbering Authority), ensuring vulnerability disclosures are managed effectively. I also collaborate closely with volunteer working groups, design software solutions for security challenges, and actively engage in fundraising activities.

As the Chief Information Security Officer at the Erlang Ecosystem Foundation (EEF), I drive security initiatives across Erlang, Elixir, Gleam, and the broader community. My role involves analyzing and implementing data protection, compliance, and sec... Show more

Venkata Phani Patelkhana

Venkata Phani Patelkhana

Venkata Phani Patelkhana is a Distinguished Engineer with 19 years of experience building and architecting enterprise API platforms and agentic AI systems across Banking, Telecom, Insurance, and eCommerce. His career spans APIs, microservices, event-driven architectures, API gateways, and security-by-design platforms. As platforms evolved, he shifted from service development to architecting vendor-agnostic API and MCP control planes, including developer portals, governance frameworks, and secure AI gateways. Today, he focuses on MCP gateways and agentic platforms, helping organizations move from API-first to agent- and MCP-first architectures with strong governance, resilience, and scale. He also holds patents in decentralized API gateway frameworks.

Venkata Phani Patelkhana is a Distinguished Engineer with 19 years of experience building and architecting enterprise API platforms and agentic AI systems across Banking, Telecom, Insurance, and eCommerce. His career spans APIs, microservices, event-... Show more

Leszek Michalak

Leszek Michalak

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focused on specialization in data engineering.

He operates at the intersection of managing complex legacy systems and architecting modern data solutions. His main focus is designing and implementing systems with thoughtful architecture, operational simplicity, and unwavering reliability.

For over nine years, Leszek Michalak has been a data professional within large-scale corporate environments. His career trajectory began in data analysis, evolved through business intelligence development, and for the past five years, has been focuse... Show more

Daniel Christian

Daniel Christian

Daniel has over 19 years of Information Technology experience in a wide variety of companies which includes small businesses to global level enterprise companies. Daniel has worked with Industrial, Financial and Healthcare companies and has a vast experience in the importance of leveraging low-code and AI services to increase production and improve efficiency keeping in mind governance and security.

Daniel is primarily focused on delivering efficient and competitive business solutions around cloud and hybrid services. His passion is around Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft Power Platform, and Microsoft AI services. With the knowledge and experience he gathers, in return, shares it through his YouTube channel and the conferences he speaks at.

Daniel has over 19 years of Information Technology experience in a wide variety of companies which includes small businesses to global level enterprise companies. Daniel has worked with Industrial, Financial and Healthcare companies and has a vast ex... Show more

Fernando Santana

Fernando Santana

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com Bacharelado em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Católica de Brasília, Pós-Graduação em Design Thinking e Criatividade para Organizações e MBA em Planejamento e Estratégia Organizacional pela Universidade Cesumar do Paraná. Além disso, possui mais de 20 Certificações Profissionais em Agilidade.

Agile Coach com sólida experiência, atuando no setor bancário desde 1997. Especialista em Agilidade, Kanban, Scrum, OKR, Management 3.0, Team Building, Design Thinking e Coordenação de Projetos. Profissional dedicado à Tecnologia da Informação, com B... Show more

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the MongoDB to Aerospike Migration Project, which scaled operations to handle 75 billion daily transactions with sub-millisecond reads and near-zero downtime.

He also played a pivotal role in the TD Ameritrade integration, where his leadership helped transition 1.8 million accounts and $350 billion in assets, achieving seamless client experience and system resilience at scale.

With deep expertise in distributed databases, real-time data pipelines, and high availability architectures, Mukesh is passionate about designing systems that combine speed, reliability, and business impact. He regularly shares insights on building next-generation data platforms that empower enterprises to innovate with confidence.

Mukesh Reddy Dhanagari is a technology leader known for driving innovation in large-scale, low-latency data systems. At Charles Schwab, he has led mission-critical initiatives transforming the firm’s trading and data infrastructure — including the Mo... Show more

Oluwatosin Iseniyi

Oluwatosin Iseniyi

Oluwatosin Iseniyi is a seasoned public policy, research, and data analyst with extensive experience in translating complex operational directives into practical, data-driven insights. His expertise lies in public finance reform, budget analysis, and strategic policy advisory. Over the years, he has played a key role in promoting transparency and accountability by facilitating town hall engagements with policymakers and stakeholders. Oluwatosin has authored and co-authored over 60 comprehensive studies on topics such as beneficial ownership, illicit financial flows, institutional performance, and public policy in Nigeria. He currently leads the AI and Data Unit at BudgIT, where he drives innovative approaches to data use in governance and development.

Oluwatosin Iseniyi is a seasoned public policy, research, and data analyst with extensive experience in translating complex operational directives into practical, data-driven insights. His expertise lies in public finance reform, budget analysis, and... Show more

Sridhar Rangu

Sridhar Rangu

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI-powered automation, enterprise cloud migrations, and large-scale modernization programs that maximize ROI.

Currently with CVS Health through XSell Resources, Sridhar drives initiatives that optimize system architectures, accelerate delivery cycles, and enhance customer experiences. His career spans leadership in pre-sales strategy, professional services delivery, and cross-functional team management, successfully guiding onshore and offshore engineering teams to deliver complex, high-value projects.

Sridhar holds a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and an Executive MBA from Quantic School of Business. A certified PMP, he is passionate about fostering innovation, mentoring the next generation of leaders, and helping organizations embrace emerging technologies to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.

Sridhar Rangu is a Senior Project and Program Manager with over 20 years of IT experience, leading strategic digital transformation initiatives across industries. He specializes in aligning technology solutions with business objectives, delivering AI... Show more

Niladri Sekhar Hore

Niladri Sekhar Hore

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working as Lead Engineer - Thread Detection and Automation at StoneX Group, where he focuses on advancing cyber defence, observability, and secure data systems at scale. His career has included pivotal roles at leading global firms such as Cognizant, Eli Lilly, Accenture, and KPMG, where he has driven initiatives in eDiscovery, digital forensics, GRC, security engineering, and cloud observability.

Combining hands-on technical expertise with strategic vision, he brings a unique lens to solving complex problems at the intersection of data, threat operations, and governance. His recent work explores synthetic media abuse, deepfake detection, and the evolution of adversarial AI in enterprise environments.

With over a decade of experience spanning data engineering and cybersecurity, Niladri is a versatile and accomplished professional currently working as Lead Engineer - Thread Detection and Automation at StoneX Group, where he focuses on advancing cyb... Show more

Jesús Vallejo

Jesús Vallejo

Jesús Vallejo es un especialista en inteligencia de amenazas cibernéticas y análisis de malware, con una sólida trayectoria en la investigación y mitigación de amenazas digitales. Su experiencia abarca la identificación de TTPs, perfilamiento de actores maliciosos y el desarrollo de estrategias de defensa basadas en inteligencia.

Ha participado en diversas investigaciones sobre campañas de amenazas dirigidas a la región LATAM, con un enfoque en troyanos bancarios, ransomware e intrusiones avanzadas. Su trabajo combina técnicas de análisis dinámico y estático de malware, correlación de indicadores de compromiso (IoCs) y alineación con marcos como MITRE ATT&CK.

Además de su labor técnica, Jesús comparte su conocimiento en conferencias y eventos especializados, abordando temas como la evolución de las amenazas cibernéticas, tácticas de actores maliciosos y estrategias de inteligencia de amenazas. Su enfoque práctico y basado en casos reales lo convierte en un ponente dinámico y valioso para audiencias técnicas y estratégicas.

Jesús Vallejo es un especialista en inteligencia de amenazas cibernéticas y análisis de malware, con una sólida trayectoria en la investigación y mitigación de amenazas digitales. Su experiencia abarca la identificación de TTPs, perfilamiento de acto... Show more

Geir Alstad

Geir Alstad

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure.

DadOps and T-SQL geek living in Oslo. I am passionate about democratising data and analysis. I am working towards native cloud residency in Azure. Show more

Prapurna Uppuluri

Prapurna Uppuluri

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security controls in complex, regulated environments. I’m particularly interested in aligning security decisions with business intent and operational reality, so that controls reduce risk without disrupting critical services.

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security control... Show more

Andrei Mungiu

Andrei Mungiu

I specialize in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. From physical networks affecting the energy supply for millions of people, to software development lifecycles and software supply chains for banking institutions.

I specialize in critical infrastructure cybersecurity. From physical networks affecting the energy supply for millions of people, to software development lifecycles and software supply chains for banking institutions. Show more

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. Sahib's proficiency spans various programming languages and platforms, enabling him to adapt to diverse technological environments. His commitment to continuous learning and staying abreast of industry trends positions him as a valuable asset in the ever-evolving tech landscape.

Sahib Sawhney is a seasoned technology professional with a robust background in software development and project management. He has demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions that drive business growth. S... Show more

Piyushi Sharma

Piyushi Sharma

Piyushi Sharma is a Customer Success Support Manager and Senior Business Analyst with over 17 years of experience in managing, developing, and implementing customized solutions to address critical business challenges. She currently leads a Customer Success Support team at IQVIA, where she oversees patient analytics and practitioner analytics operations, driving customer satisfaction through prompt issue resolution and cross-functional collaboration.
Throughout her career, Piyushi has developed deep expertise in pharmaceutical commercial engagement models, including digital and multi-channel strategies, healthcare data analytics, and business intelligence. She has served as a subject matter expert in patient solutions and product management, implementing and delivering SaaS products configured to pharmaceutical client requirements. Her experience spans the full spectrum of analytical and BI projects, from requirements gathering and business process modeling to user acceptance testing and stakeholder training.
Piyushi holds a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Analytics from Saint Joseph's University in Philadelphia and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business Management from the Institute of Productivity and Management in India. She also earned a Diploma in Advanced Computing from the Center for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC). Her technical proficiencies include Power BI, SQL Server Management Studio, Jira/Confluence, Smartsheet, Intercom and advanced data validation methodologies.
Prior to her work in healthcare analytics, Piyushi held leadership positions in banking at Axis Bank, Deutsche Bank, and Citibank, and served as an Adjunct Professor at VIVA Institute of Management and Research in Mumbai.

Piyushi Sharma is a Customer Success Support Manager and Senior Business Analyst with over 17 years of experience in managing, developing, and implementing customized solutions to address critical business challenges. She currently leads a Customer S... Show more

Kjell de Ruiter

Kjell de Ruiter

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He does so by focusing on clear communication structures and prioritizations and reinforcing healthier relations and expectations for and within our teams. Kjell is keen builder of communities and any other event that will allow people to learn together.

Kjell de Ruiter is an Agile Coach who believes we can do a lot of great things in our teams, but sooner or later we run into our organisations. As such he is very driven to find ways to make the organisations a catalyst, rather than an anchor. He doe... Show more

Venkatesh Yellampalli

Venkatesh Yellampalli

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Kamalika Majumder

Kamalika Majumder

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have been an active practitioner of infrastructure development and DevOps disciples and through my analysis, discovery and quality engineering I help organizations transform traditional IT to a DevOps driven lifecycle by forming cross-functional poly-skilled teams

I help customers in a variety of domains like Banking & Financials, Insurance, E-Commerce, and Retail achieve continuous delivery of quality products and services with faster, consistent and reliable release cycles and reduced time to Market. I have ... Show more

Alejo Perna

Alejo Perna

🎯 Alejo Perna - Analista de Datos - Emprendedor - AI Developer

¡Hola! 👋 Soy Alejo Perna, tengo 19 años y me considero una persona innovadora y apasionada por la tecnología. Desde pequeño, mi motivación ha sido aprender constantemente, especialmente en el ámbito informático, donde me sumerjo en la lógica y la tecnología. 🧠✨

Me destaco por mi capacidad para resolver problemas complejos utilizando técnicas avanzadas de análisis de datos y desarrollo tecnológico. He trabajado en proyectos que integran tecnología e impacto social, combinando creatividad y eficiencia. 🚀

🎓 Educación y Formación

📘 Actualmente curso la Licenciatura en Sistemas en la UBA.
✨ He realizado múltiples cursos especializados en el mundo de los datos, adquiriendo habilidades en análisis, gestión y visualización de información, además de certificaciones en áreas clave como la inteligencia artificial, Big Data, y ciencia de datos. Estas formaciones han sido fundamentales para fortalecer mi perfil como analista de datos y aplicarlas en proyectos con impacto social y empresarial.

💼 Experiencia Profesional

Especialización Reciente:
- Transformación de datos en información estratégica para la toma de decisiones empresariales.
- Creación de dashboards interactivos y visualizaciones avanzadas con Power BI para facilitar el acceso a datos clave.
- Desarrollo de análisis personalizados y automatización de procesos con Python.
- Experiencia en limpieza, modelado y análisis exploratorio de datos para detectar patrones y generar insights accionables.
- Enfoque en resolver problemas complejos y ofrecer soluciones basadas en datos para impactar positivamente en el rendimiento empresarial.

He trabajado en diversos proyectos innovadores y de impacto social:

🤖 PUFFLE
Inteligencia artificial diseñada para potenciar el aprendizaje a través del método socrático, una dinámica educativa que promueve un diálogo enriquecedor y reflexivo. Entrenable con los materiales bibliográficos que el profesor sube, Puffle fomenta el pensamiento crítico en los estudiantes mediante preguntas reflexivas en tiempo real, impulsando su capacidad analítica y de razonamiento.

🌟 FinanciARG
Plataforma de crowdfunding:
Democratiza el acceso al financiamiento para empresas, ofreciendo beneficios exclusivos a los contribuyentes.
Fortalece la relación empresa-cliente, potenciando el crecimiento empresarial.

📚 podrIA
Aplicación educativa que utiliza inteligencia artificial para optimizar las técnicas de estudio, ofreciendo funcionalidades como planificación inteligente adaptada a tus tiempos y objetivos, y métodos para mejorar la concentración basados en el sistema Pomodoro. Con PODRÍA, estudiar se vuelve más eficiente, personalizado y motivador.

🏆 Logros y Reconocimientos

🏅Ganador de la Innovaton 2025 organizada por Promptear Argentina con el proyecto PodrIA.

🏅 Finalista en la Hackathon Hackit/BA 2024 (ITBA Computer Society) con el proyecto FinanciARG, logrando el Top 3 por su innovación y potencial.

🎤 Charla TED: "La Serendipia del Aleteo", explorando cómo pequeños cambios generan un gran impacto.
👉 Ver charla TED: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kXPkO7Aq57g

🎤 Charla AWS Community Day Argentina: "IA, ¿Héroe o Amenaza?", analizando los desafíos éticos y ventajas de la IA.
👉 Ver charla: https://www.youtube.com/live/OOeMBiNKIQU?si=u4BWAwyoI-QfojPc

🎤 Charla en Cafayate organizada por Fehgra: "Mas alla de los likes, ¿Cómo construir conexiones reales?", espacio de diálogo sobre comunicación digital usando a los datos y a la IA como aliados.
👉 Nota: https://fehgra.org.ar/archivos/36519

🤝 Voluntariado
Mentor y Jurado en la Datathon de Río Cuarto:
- Análisis de datos con Python: Guié equipos en análisis y procesamiento de datos.
- Entrenamiento de modelos de IA: Ayudé a desarrollar y evaluar proyectos por innovación y precisión.

🎓 Conocimientos
🐍 Python (Google Colab, NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-learn)
📊 SQL, Power BI,
🗃️ Business Intelligence
🌐 HTML, CSS, JS
🎨 Figma (Diseño UI)
💡 Design Thinking

🌟 Frase que me define:
"La tecnología puede potenciar nuestras capacidades, pero son nuestras capacidades las que definen el potencial de la tecnología." 💻💡

🎯 Alejo Perna - Analista de Datos - Emprendedor - AI Developer ¡Hola! 👋 Soy Alejo Perna, tengo 19 años y me considero una persona innovadora y apasionada por la tecnología. Desde pequeño, mi motivación ha sido aprender constantemente, especialm... Show more

Akanksha Mishra

Akanksha Mishra

Akanksha Mishra is a Senior Data Engineer with over nine years of progressive experience designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms. She specializes in AWS-native cloud architecture, real-time event-driven data pipelines, and large-scale data processing systems that support mission-critical business operations.
Currently, Akanksha serves as a Senior Data Engineer at Amazon.com Inc., where she leads the modernization of large, globally distributed data platforms. She has architected multi-region, GDPR-compliant data pipelines using AWS services such as DynamoDB Streams, Kinesis, S3, AWS Glue, and QuickSight, supporting more than 7,000 daily users across North America, Europe, and APAC while processing tens of millions of records monthly. Her work has resulted in significant performance and cost improvements, including major reductions in processing time and operational overhead.
Previously, as a Data Engineer II at Amazon, Akanksha played a central role in building end-to-end data infrastructure for personalized associate recommendation systems deployed across hundreds of sites and multiple lines of business. She designed and implemented specialized datasets to support machine learning model training, real-time recommendations, and analytics, while ensuring data accuracy through automated validation frameworks. She also led multiple large-scale data platform modernization initiatives, including migrating legacy Hive-based systems to Apache Iceberg, enabling ACID transactions, schema evolution, and element-level updates, and delivering substantial gains in efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Earlier in her career, Akanksha worked as a Systems Engineer at Tata Consultancy Services, where she supported banking and financial services applications by developing technical specifications, implementing Agile practices, and building advanced SQL-based reporting solutions for regulatory and business intelligence use cases.
Akanksha holds a Master of Science in Information Technology and Management from The University of Texas at Dallas, where she graduated with a 4.0 GPA and received the Jindal School of Business Academic Scholarship. She earned her Bachelor of Technology with high honors from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya in India. Her background reflects a strong combination of technical depth, data architecture leadership, and the ability to deliver reliable, high-impact data solutions at scale.

Akanksha Mishra is a Senior Data Engineer with over nine years of progressive experience designing, modernizing, and delivering enterprise-scale data platforms. She specializes in AWS-native cloud architecture, real-time event-driven data pipelines, ... Show more

Kylie Chown

Kylie Chown

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010.

With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media crises and delivered over 450 workshops, presentations, and corporate training sessions.

Kylie empowers professionals, teams, and organisations to take control of their digital footprint, making it easier to get started, stand out, and be seen first – ensuring they don’t miss opportunities, lose to the competition, or feel overwhelmed by the process.

Kylie Chown has helped over 12,500 experts, professionals, and businesses be found first since 2010. With a proven track record spanning Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and Asia, Kylie has guided more than 175 businesses through social media cris... Show more

Christopher Hadnagy

Christopher Hadnagy

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chris is the Founder, Executive Director, and Board Member, for the Innocent Lives Foundation, a nonprofit organization that identifies anonymous child predators and helps bring them to justice.
Having written five books on social engineering, Chris is also a well-known author. His most recent book, “Human Hacking: Win Friends, Influence People and Leave Them Better Off for Having Met You,” was released January 5, 2021.

Chris leads the way in educating people about social engineering. He created the world’s first Social Engineering Capture the Flag (SECTF) to raise awareness of this serious threat. Chris is also an Adjunct Professor of Social Engineering for the University of Arizona’s NSA designated Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Operations (CAE-CO). And he also lectures and teaches about social engineering around the globe. Moreover, he was invited to speak at the Pentagon and other high-security facilities.

Chris works with some of the world’s leaders in scientific research for the purpose of acquiring a deeper understanding of social engineering. Notably, Chris authored a book with Dr. Paul Ekman regarding the use of nonverbal communication by social engineers.

Chris is certified as an Offensive Security Certified Professional (OSCP), as well as an Offensive Security Wireless Professional (OSWP). He is also the creator of the Social Engineering Pentest Professional (SEPP), Certified Ethical Social Engineer (CESE), and Master’s Level Social Engineering (MLSE), certifications.

Chris has consulted on security topics in many industries from medical, legal, manufactory, government and critical infrastructure.

Chris Hadnagy is the Founder and CEO of Social-Engineer, LLC. During Chris’ 19 years in information security, he created the world’s first social engineering framework and newsletter. He has also hosted the first social engineering-based podcast. Chr... Show more

Paul Innella

Paul Innella

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strategic approach to measuring cybersecurity effectiveness in operational environments. Paul has guided top institutions including DARPA, the U.S. Navy, Deutsche Bank, and the IMF. His insights have appeared in Forbes, Financial Times, CNBC, and ABC News. He holds CISSP-ISSMP, CISM, and NSA IAM certifications and completed executive programs at Cambridge, IMD, and Edinburgh Business School. He also chairs White Hat USA, supporting Children’s National Medical Center.

Paul Innella, CEO of TDI, is a globally recognized cybersecurity executive with over 30 years of experience advising critical infrastructure, government, and enterprise organizations. He pioneered Cybersecurity Performance Management (CPM), a strateg... Show more

Emil Vinčazović

Emil Vinčazović

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence.
With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built deep expertise in data preparation, data analysis, and the operationalization of Al.
In his current role, Emil works extensively with Microsoft Fabric, Azure Foundry, and Azure ML Studio, focusing on unlocking the value of data for advanced analytics and Al use cases. His recent work centers on data governance with Microsoft Purview, helping organizations strike the balance between innovation and compliance.

At the intersection of statistics, Al, and cloud technologies, Emil brings both the technical know-how and the strategic perspective to make data trustworthy, discoverable, and usable at scale.

Emil Vincazovic holds a Master's degree in Statistics from the University of Düsseldorf, where he specialized in econometrics and artificial intelligence. With a strong foundation in analyzing large-scale economic and business data, he has built dee... Show more

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