Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of public service.

Carrie has her Bachelors of Technology from Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology in Information Assurance and Digital Forensics, and she is a co-founder of BSides Oklahoma and a founding member of Techlahoma.

Carrie Randolph is a CISSP-certified cybersecurity leader and international speaker with fourteen years of experience. Prior to joining the private sector, Carrie was the CIO for the Oklahoma State Department of Education, with over a decade of publi... Show more

Principal Consultant specialist in D365 Finance with Power Platform

Principal Consultant specialist in D365 Finance with Power Platform Show more

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinates a team of 30 developers and data scientists doing applications primarily on the .NET stack. As an entrepreneur, he founded Youbiquitous, a data analysis and software factory working primarily on the Python stack for major public Italian companies and universities, and KBMS Data Force, a startup in Digital Therapy and intelligent healthcare, where he serves as CTO.

Author of "Programming LLMs with Azure Open AI" (Microsoft Press, 2024), Francesco is currently Chief Technology Officer at Crionet, a primary sport-tech firm, where he started writing software and algorithms at the venerable age of 12. He coordinate... Show more

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo.

Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable...

UX Researcher, UX Writer, Community Advocate de Friends of Figma Togo et Ambassadeur Notion Togo. Je pense que si on tenait compte de certains critères (même les plus minimes), on peut créer un monde un peu vivable... Show more

Paige Hanson is a renowned authority in consumer and digital safety with nearly two decades of experience in identity management. As co-founder of SecureLabs, Paige has dedicated her career to protecting consumers and businesses from identity theft and cyber threats. She is a Certified Identity Theft Risk Management Specialist™ and holds a certificate in Identity Leadership from the University of Texas at Austin's Center for Identity. Paige serves in board roles to R.O.S.E. (Resources/ Outreach to Safeguard the Elderly), Women in Cybersecurity - Phoenix Affiliate (WiCyS) and Information Systems Security Association – Phoenix Chapter (ISSA).

Her dedication to public safety led her to design a national identity theft training program for law enforcement, in collaboration with FBI-LEEDA, and has served as a liaison for the National Organization for Victim Advocacy, where she trained victim advocates and military personnel.

Paige is a frequent speaker at nationwide events, raising awareness about identity theft and related issues. Her expertise has been featured in numerous media outlets, solidifying her reputation as a leading voice in the field of digital safety. On a personal note, Paige resides in Arizona with her husband, daughter, and their boxer dogs, Stella and Ada. And for the record, Stella and Ada’s names are not her password. :)

Paige Hanson is a renowned authority in consumer and digital safety with nearly two decades of experience in identity management. As co-founder of SecureLabs, Paige has dedicated her career to protecting consumers and businesses from identity theft a... Show more

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM

Full-Stack Developer building Web3 infrastructure | Founded INGENIOUS tech community (500+ members) | Ex-BRIHAT INFO TECH | 5x Hackathon Winner | Actually ships production code at 3 AM Show more

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. At Lyft, I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved millions by improving toll cost accuracy. I work across the full data stackfrom data engineering to modeling to stakeholder communication, and enjoy turning complex data into actionable insights. My background combines advanced statistical training with real-world impact in high-scale tech environments.

I'm a data scientist with hands-on experience in Python, PySpark, SQL, and R, specializing in machine learning, geospatial analytics, and A/B experimentation. At Lyft, I’ve developed predictive models, built dashboards, and led initiatives that saved... Show more

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, working on many domestic and international projects in different domains: ed-tech, Industrial IoT, e-government, embedded systems, automotive industry, control systems, banking and finance, IoT, etc. He holds an Engineering Doctorate (EngD) in Software Technology from the Eindhoven University of Technology. His specialties are data-driven applications and cloud computing. He is a husband and a father of two: a former basketball player and a mountain lover.

Miroslav Janeski is a technical director at Init Group and is responsible for cloud development based on .NET and Azure technologies. Miroslav is Microsoft MVP for Cloud-Native and .NET. He has over 15 years of experience in software engineering, wor... Show more

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coaching in 2018. He is passionate about coaching, enabling and leading people to do their best work, focussing on personal, career and organizational growth.

Bevan has been working in, and with, agile teams since 2009 and is currently an Enterprise Agile Coach at Old Mutual. He has worked as a Software Engineer, Scrum Master, Development Manager and Head of Mobile before shifting to full-time Agile Coachi... Show more

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both technically robust and aligned with strategic business goals.

In recent years, the focus has shifted toward cybersecurity, with deep expertise in Zero Trust architecture, Active Directory tiering and hardening, data loss prevention (DLP), and Microsoft Purview Information Protection.

Over the past year, particular attention has been given to data security in a Copilot-enabled environment. With Microsoft Copilot becoming a key part of the modern workplace, extensive experience has been gained in helping organizations manage the associated security and compliance risks ensuring that Copilot serves as a controlled and value-generating platform rather than a potential data exposure.

Combines strong technical capabilities with a solid understanding of regulatory requirements and operational practices across both public and private sectors. Supports organizations in navigating the evolving, AI-driven IT landscape with clarity, control, and confidence.

Microsoft infrastructure specialist with over 20 years of experience in implementing, operating, and securing complex IT environments for large organizations. Specialized in leading Microsoft 365 migration projects, delivering solutions that are both... Show more

Swetha Lakkaraju is an experienced IT professional with 18 years of expertise in mainframe-based core banking systems, credit card processing, and financial services technology. She has specialized in Systematics (SI) and Visionplus platforms, delivering high-impact solutions across banking and consumer finance domains.
Swetha currently serves as a Project Lead at Tech Mahindra Americas (Mar 2024 - Present), where she leads a conversion initiative for Citibank Commercial Banking, designing scalable interfaces, coordinating global teams, and implementing automation strategies that reduced manual testing by 30%.
Previously, she worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Narwal Inc. (Aug 2022 - Jan 2024) for FIS Global Services (BMO), spearheading the Bank of the West to Bank of Montreal conversion project. Her responsibilities included designing cost-optimized solutions, developing data migration programs, and automating testing processes to improve efficiency by 25%.
Before that, Swetha spent 12 years at Tech Mahindra (Nov 2010 - Aug 2022) in multiple roles, including Tech Manager, Team Lead, and Project Lead, delivering critical enhancements for Citigroup’s core banking systems using Systematics modules (IM, ST, RM). She ensured production stability, managed offshore teams, and played a key role in change management and release operations. Her earlier contributions at Tech Mahindra include compliance testing for RBTT (Royal Bank of Trinidad & Tobago) and implementing 28 regulatory fixes for credit card modules.
Swetha began her career at GE Money Japan (2008-2010), where she provided production support and optimized performance for Visionplus-based credit card processing systems. She successfully tuned batch jobs, improved SLAs, and supported disaster recovery operations.
Technically proficient in COBOL, JCL, CICS, DB2, VSAM, and tools like Control-M, CA-Intertest, and Changeman, Swetha also brings expertise in REST API integration with mainframe systems. She holds a B.E. in Computer Science & Engineering from Osmania University and is recognized for her leadership in delivering zero-incident operations, automation-driven efficiency, and client-focused solutions.

Swetha Lakkaraju is an experienced IT professional with 18 years of expertise in mainframe-based core banking systems, credit card processing, and financial services technology. She has specialized in Systematics (SI) and Visionplus platforms, delive... Show more

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive and insurance. Especially is she interested in domain driven design, microservices and everything along with it. Especially, she takes care for good and nice APIs.

Annegret is an chief software architect at codecentric AG. She has worked in software development for over 30 years. She worked in quite different roles such as product owner, programmer and architect and quite different domains such as automotive an... Show more

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in architecting scalable, intelligent systems across the financial and enterprise technology landscape. As a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab, USA, I lead strategic initiatives in cloud-native architecture, API platforms, AI-powered services, and platform modernization.

I’m a Senior Member of IEEE, a Fellow of BCS, and a Fellow of IETE. I actively contribute to the global technology community as a research paper reviewer, keynote speaker, hackathon judge, and mentor. My core expertise spans microservices, cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/PCF), C#/.NET, Python, and AI/ML, Agent AI—especially in building resilient, regulatory-compliant systems for mission-critical applications and platforms.

Passionate about innovation, I drive engineering excellence, enterprise services integrations and automation-led development. In addition to my technical leadership, I volunteer in IEEE committees and serve as a professional assessor and thought leader, helping shape the next generation of engineers and intelligent digital solutions.

Devdas Gupta is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience in architecting scalable, intelligent systems across the financial and enterprise technology landscape. As a Senior Manager of Software Development and Engineering Lead at ... Show more

Daniel Sumah is a Senior Product Lead at Shuttlers, where he drives product innovation by combining strategic thinking, design insight, and engineering expertise. With experience spanning software development, product management, and AI, he builds impactful, scalable solutions that improve urban mobility. Daniel holds an MBA specializing in Artificial Intelligence and is passionate about mentoring and empowering the next generation of product leaders. Outside of work, he enjoys playing the piano, watching football, and learning new things.

Daniel Sumah is a Senior Product Lead at Shuttlers, where he drives product innovation by combining strategic thinking, design insight, and engineering expertise. With experience spanning software development, product management, and AI, he builds im... Show more

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering.

Rajesh worked as data architect, data modeler and data analyst at global firms working on technical projects that generated huge revenue. He holds master's in computer science and bachelor's in electrical and electronics engineering. Show more

I am a data science professional with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into actionable insights. My recent work focuses on building and deploying Generative AI solutions to solve real-world business problems, ranging from process automation to intelligent agent systems.

With a background in the AI field, I specialize in machine learning algorithms, deep learning algorithms, natural language processing, large language models (LLMs), and AI product development. I have led multiple AI projects across different industries. I am passionate about sharing practical lessons from hands-on AI implementations and helping teams unlock the value of advanced technologies through clear communication, demos, and use cases. Outside of work, I enjoy mentoring aspiring data professionals and staying current with the latest AI research and tools.

I am a data science professional with over 10 years of experience transforming complex data into actionable insights. My recent work focuses on building and deploying Generative AI solutions to solve real-world business problems, ranging from process... Show more

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript.

A participado como organizador y como charlista en diferentes eventos realizados en distintas ciudades de Chile y tuvo la oportunidad de participar como conferencista en la JSConf Colombia 2015, con una charla sobre aplicaciones de BitTorrent

Además le encanta el Karaoke y es un cristiano comprometido con su Iglesia.

Ingeniero de Sistemas colombiano apasionado por desarrollar soluciones que causen un impacto en la vida cotidiana de las personas. Sus lenguajes de programación favoritos son Ruby y Javascript. A participado como organizador y como charlista en di... Show more

Vitthal is a staff data engineer and software architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expertise in data engineering, distributed systems, and backend frameworks. Outside of work, Vitthal is an avid cook, watch aficionado, and enjoys long drives, exploring cultures, and writing about tech & life.

Vitthal is a staff data engineer and software architect with over 12 years of experience in designing scalable data pipelines, building AI-driven systems, and translating complex business needs into robust technical architecture. He holds deep expert... Show more

Estadístico de formación
Con experiencia como analista de Datos en distintos ambitos (Seguros, Creditos al consumo, Admin Publica i Retail Alimentación)
Aprox 4-5 años utilizando Power BI y con 0 experiencia como ponente :)

Estadístico de formación Con experiencia como analista de Datos en distintos ambitos (Seguros, Creditos al consumo, Admin Publica i Retail Alimentación) Aprox 4-5 años utilizando Power BI y con 0 experiencia como ponente :) Show more

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capital Development Fund. She also served as the Digital Finance Regional Technical Specialist from 2015-2019, responsible for the creation & implementation of the UNCDF Digital Economy Strategy in Zambia and Malawi. She also helped to author the Inclusive Digital Economies and Gender Equality Playbook, launched in 2021. In these roles, she worked with more 20 FinTechs, Banks, Telcos and e-commerce companies to successfully increase their women customers and partner MSME businesses, and increase their financial return on investment.

She was a founding member of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Digital Development Division. Prior to working for the Digital Development team, Nandini worked as an Investment Officer for the USAID Development Credit Authority Office, and a Presidential Management Fellow at the US Department of Transportation as well as the Urban Transport Division of the World Bank.

She is the author of numerous publications on the intersection of finance, technology and international development. Nandini has an MBA and a Masters in International Trade and Investment Policy from the George Washington University. She also holds a BS in Psychology and a BA in Political Science from the University of California at San Diego.

Nandini Harihareswara is a Digital Finance, FinTech, Digital Development and Inclusive Digital Economies expert. She previously served as Senior Advisor on Inclusive Digital Economies, Gender Equality and Women’s Economic Empowerment for the UN Capit... Show more

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

Karthickram Vailraj is a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), database administration, and quality assurance across fintech, e-commerce, and capital markets industries. He is recognized for his expertise in architecting highly available, scalable cloud-native infrastructures and automating full lifecycle QA processes, contributing to critical projects impacting millions of users and managing trillions in assets.
Currently serving as Senior Manager and Engineering Lead at Charles Schwab & Co., Karthickram leads teams responsible for mission-critical applications and Aerospike NoSQL database operations. He has played a pivotal role in large-scale financial services mergers and infrastructure transformations, leveraging his skills in GCP, AWS, Kubernetes (GKE), Terraform, and automation tools such as Ansible and Helm charts.
Certified as a GCP Cloud Architect, Karthickram combines deep technical expertise with strategic leadership to drive innovation in cloud infrastructure, disaster recovery, and real-time data monitoring. His strong foundation in programming, QA automation, and change management enables him to deliver reliable, efficient, and compliant solutions in fast-paced, high-stakes environments.

Karthickram Vailraj is a seasoned engineering leader with over 15 years of experience specializing in Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), database administration, and quality assurance across fintech, e-commerce, and capital markets industries. He is... Show more

Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving large-scale AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure programs across fintech and commerce. He currently serves as Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase, where he leads AI adoption across the software development lifecycle. Previously at Amazon, Raj rose to Principal TPM, founding and leading a team of TPMs supporting engineers, scientists, and XFN teams to deliver flagship Generative AI and intelligent advisor solutions that scaled to over one million sellers worldwide. His career blends deep technical grounding from his B.Tech. in Electrical Engineering at Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) with hands-on leadership in AI innovation, product scaling, and business transformation.

Raj Karan Gunukula is a seasoned technology leader with 14+ years of experience driving large-scale AI, machine learning, and data infrastructure programs across fintech and commerce. He currently serves as Group Technical Program Manager at Coinbase... Show more

I am a Senior Advanced Cybersecurity Engineer at the Naranja X SOC, where I serve as the lead for Digital Brand Protection. I have achieved a high level of maturity in early detection and mitigation of digital risks, developing management indicators and innovative playbooks. My approach is strongly based on automation and threat intelligence to stay ahead of attackers.

My speaking experience includes presentations at EcoParty 2023, Tech4Impact, the Naranja X Awareness Tour, and the National Information Security & Cybersecurity Forum (FORUM), among others. These opportunities have allowed me to combine deep technical expertise with the ability to communicate effectively.

I am a Senior Advanced Cybersecurity Engineer at the Naranja X SOC, where I serve as the lead for Digital Brand Protection. I have achieved a high level of maturity in early detection and mitigation of digital risks, developing management indicators ... Show more

Rina Andriana is a software developer with 7 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with various companies, from startups to larger consulting firms.

Rina has a diverse and extensive background, with experience in backend systems, mobile and web applications, blockchain technology, and artificial intelligence.

Currently, he works as a consultant at Savvy, where he plays a key role in establishing a new department in Oslo.

Rina Andriana is a software developer with 7 years of experience in the industry. He has worked with various companies, from startups to larger consulting firms. Rina has a diverse and extensive background, with experience in backend systems, mobi... Show more

Zahir Sayyed brings seventeen years of experience to his role as a technology leader who delivers high-performance software solutions through architectural design. During his career he has partnered with top financial institutions including Goldman Sachs and UBS and Wellington to design essential systems for trading and compliance and risk management. The professional knowledge of Zahir includes Java enterprise development and cloud infrastructure and DevOps and AI-based automation techniques.

Zahir demonstrates a strong interest in leading digital transformation by building intelligent systems which combine security features with scalability and cost-efficiency. His current projects include cloud cost optimization along with microservices architecture development and machine learning model deployment for vulnerability detection and operational risk reduction. Through his speaking engagements and mentoring activities Zahir delivers practical knowledge about contemporary software engineering problems and possibilities. His expertise in simplifying complex technology into enterprise value has established him as a highly desired speaker at business technology conferences.

Zahir Sayyed brings seventeen years of experience to his role as a technology leader who delivers high-performance software solutions through architectural design. During his career he has partnered with top financial institutions including Goldman S... Show more

I'm Jérémy, a former backend developer who has transitioned into the dynamic world of DevOps Engineering. In the banking industry, I weave together Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, Ansible and automation to create seamless, efficient solutions.

I'm Jérémy, a former backend developer who has transitioned into the dynamic world of DevOps Engineering. In the banking industry, I weave together Azure Cloud, Kubernetes, Docker, Infrastructure as Code, Ansible and automation to create seamless, ef... Show more

Alex has spent the past 11 years working on the Open Web within Browser, Communications, and FinTech organizations. With a background in web technologies and developer advocacy, he’s helped organizations build developer-friendly products while engaging with the developer community at large. As the new Technology Lead for the Interledger Foundation, he focuses on lowering the barrier to entry into the Payments ecosystem and driving the adoption of the Web Monetization standard.

Alex has spent the past 11 years working on the Open Web within Browser, Communications, and FinTech organizations. With a background in web technologies and developer advocacy, he’s helped organizations build developer-friendly products while engagi... Show more

Somto Ugwu is a fintech founder and software engineer building innovative financial solutions for Africa.

Somto Ugwu is a fintech founder and software engineer building innovative financial solutions for Africa. Show more

Keren Katz leads Security Detection at Apex, a company specializing in protecting clients against threats associated with Large Language Models (LLMs) across platforms, including LLM-based chats, code copilots, agents, and both consumed and self-built applications.

Prior to joining Apex, Keren served as the Product Lead at Sygnia, an Incident Response (IR) and Managed XDR company, where she worked closely with hundreds of CISOs and security professionals worldwide. Her earlier experience includes a distinguished career in special intelligence forces as a software developer, architect, and leader of cybersecurity and AI products, where she faced attackers firsthand.

As the founder and former CEO of a machine learning-based startup, Keren gained invaluable insights as an early adopter and consumer of AI capabilities, giving her a unique perspective on the AI landscape.

Passionate about educating and empowering the global security community, Keren frequently publishes blogs and delivers lectures and workshops worldwide. Her recent work focuses on GenAI threats, particularly their potential to escalate into broader security compromises, including her widely acclaimed GenAI Attack Chain Framework.

Keren Katz leads Security Detection at Apex, a company specializing in protecting clients against threats associated with Large Language Models (LLMs) across platforms, including LLM-based chats, code copilots, agents, and both consumed and self-buil... Show more