Finance & Banking

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

Tatiana Torset

Tatiana Torset

Head of Product at a Norwegian Fintech company with academic background in both IT and design, Tatiana’s main role is to organise collaboration between design, development and product parts of the team. Tatiana facilitates defining product strategy and ensures that the product quality meets the best standards and satisfies the customers and at the same time are optimal for the business.

Head of Product at a Norwegian Fintech company with academic background in both IT and design, Tatiana’s main role is to organise collaboration between design, development and product parts of the team. Tatiana facilitates defining product strategy a... Show more

Rafael Roman

Rafael Roman

Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience leading teams and delivering presentations on technical topics. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative solutions, as well as driving team collaboration and productivity. Strong communication skills and experience presenting to both technical and non-technical audiences. Committed to staying up-to-date on industry trends and best practices.

Principal Engineer with over 15 years of experience leading teams and delivering presentations on technical topics. Skilled in developing and implementing innovative solutions, as well as driving team collaboration and productivity. Strong communicat... Show more

Ritu Hooda

Ritu Hooda

Self-motivated Sr. SharePoint/Power Platform Architect with 15+ years of extensive experience in professional application design, automation, database development, support, SharePoint configuration, development, and administration.I am passionate about integrating various technologies including SharePoint, ETL Loads, and other 3rd party products to develop custom solutions. Over the years, I have developed interest in PowerPlatform and currently focussing on building no-code low-code and Power Automate Desktop solutions :)

Self-motivated Sr. SharePoint/Power Platform Architect with 15+ years of extensive experience in professional application design, automation, database development, support, SharePoint configuration, development, and administration.I am passionate ab... Show more

Anand Bhaskaran

Anand Bhaskaran

Anand is a senior software engineer at Beekeeper and also a business enthusiast with an MBA from the Quantic School of Business. In his 8+ years of software experience, he has built software for IoT devices, autonomous delivery drones, and various features/solutions at Beekeeper.

Anand is a senior software engineer at Beekeeper and also a business enthusiast with an MBA from the Quantic School of Business. In his 8+ years of software experience, he has built software for IoT devices, autonomous delivery drones, and various fe... Show more

Olav Tvedt

Olav Tvedt

Olav, MVP (Azure) for 16 years has been working with customers of different sizes and segments. This has given Olav a foundation he uses during his day-to-day work and presentations.

Olav works as Cloud and API operation manager with SpareBanken Vest and is hosting a «The BlueScreen Brothers» video podcast show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bluescreenbrothers

For years he has been one of Norway’s most popular speakers and doing international events such as TechDays, NIC, TechED North America/Europe. He was also one of the featured speakers at Ignite 2018 and got Microsoft Norway's honor award 2018 for being a Microsoft pioneer and his heavy expertise in new technologies.

Olav, MVP (Azure) for 16 years has been working with customers of different sizes and segments. This has given Olav a foundation he uses during his day-to-day work and presentations. Olav works as Cloud and API operation manager with SpareBanken ... Show more

Sebastian Achatz

Sebastian Achatz

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft solutions, especially the .NET platform.

Freelance consultant, developer and architect in Enterprise Application Integration. .NET enthusiast of the first hour. Many years of experience in software development and architecture in national and international projects with a focus on Microsoft... Show more

Sean Flaherty

Sean Flaherty

Impactful leaders create systems that optimize for creativity and innovation.

My work helps leaders to scale their leadership by sharing lessons from the trenches about how to use language, hold space, and foster environments that maximize clarity and optimize for innovation.

"The Momentum Framework" is a collection of contextual models and language tools that form a system that creates this space.

The result is >> MOMENTUM which can be measured through relationships and innovations.

My journey in innovation began with building software products at the ripe age of 11, programming on my 8-Bit Commodore Vic-20 in the 1980s. I never stopped. I studied aviation electronics working on F-14 Tomcats in the Navy, molecular genetics at the University of Rochester, and earned an MBA from the Simon School of Business in 2006, where I now teach and have won awards for the class that I developed.

However, most of my experience has come from two and a half decades of working in the trenches with amazing teams building innovative software products that move, touch and inspire the world. ITX is a passionate group of 260+ inspired technologists, architects, and artists that produce magic every day for our clients. We are pioneering how software products are built and creating best practices that are forging the future of how technology interfaces with people.

With my partners at ITX and in other ventures, I have engineered the divestiture, acquisition, and mergers of over a dozen companies. Through CEO and leadership roundtables worldwide and a professorship at the University of Rochester, I have educated thousands of business leaders on innovation, culture, trust, empathy, and "The Momentum Framework."

This work has led to many accolades such as the Vistage "New Advisor of the Year", "Top Advisor", "Top Rated Professor" and the Trust Across America "Top Thought Leader in Trust" awards.

Impactful leaders create systems that optimize for creativity and innovation. My work helps leaders to scale their leadership by sharing lessons from the trenches about how to use language, hold space, and foster environments that maximize clarity... Show more

Daniela Muñiz

Daniela Muñiz

Five years transforming analytical projects into BI solutions and strategies, segmentation techniques, reports, ETL automated processes, etc, by using methods of data compilation on-site or cloud services for the banking industry & nine years being a geek trying to discover what her passion is.

Five years transforming analytical projects into BI solutions and strategies, segmentation techniques, reports, ETL automated processes, etc, by using methods of data compilation on-site or cloud services for the banking industry & nine years being a... Show more

Jorge Vargas Garcia

Jorge Vargas Garcia

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives, all supported by meticulously defined OKRs. My core focus has always been on fostering cross-team collaboration to maximize efficiency and resource optimization.

My expertise extends to forging robust technological and business partnerships, ensuring the unwavering
reliability of our products. When it comes to technology and platform selection, I excel in finding the sweet spot between complexity and simplicity. I firmly believe that balancing scalability with operational growth is paramount. My holistic approach covers all critical facets of the organization, maintaining a 360-degree vision in all my strategic endeavors.

I'm deeply committed to propelling our company to new heights and staying on the cutting edge of
technological innovation. I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to collaborate and collectively elevate our
company's success to the next level.

Hello, I'm Jorge Vargas, a seasoned CTO with a proven record of launching successful products and enhancing user experiences. Over my career, I've led high-performing engineering and product teams that consistently met and exceeded our key objectives... Show more

Patrick Zhao

Patrick Zhao

Solution Architect @MMSG focusing on enterprise architecture for finance organisation

The best solution is the one that business signs off

Solution Architect @MMSG focusing on enterprise architecture for finance organisation The best solution is the one that business signs off Show more

Mereesha Johnson

Mereesha Johnson

I am an ETL developer and Project Manager over 8 years of experience designing and delivering end-to end data integration solutions across banking, healthcare and insurance domains. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing architectures and implementing scalable solutions using ETL, databases, cloud technologies and reporting tools. Adept at aligning technical strategies with business goals to drive efficiency and deliver impactful results.

I am an ETL developer and Project Manager over 8 years of experience designing and delivering end-to end data integration solutions across banking, healthcare and insurance domains. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, optimizing architectures... Show more

Gloria Mwendwa

Gloria Mwendwa

Introverted and a go-getter. Founder of the BoldBoss Consultancy. A firm that helps businesses and Tech entrepreneurs build their professional life and build a magnetizing brand using technology. With the use of my data science skills and my software engineering skills as a python developer, I have helped businesses rise up and make their mark while still being a student.

Introverted and a go-getter. Founder of the BoldBoss Consultancy. A firm that helps businesses and Tech entrepreneurs build their professional life and build a magnetizing brand using technology. With the use of my data science skills and my software... Show more

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for the marketing team. He leverages his extensive experience to support Teradata's AI marketing strategy in coordination with various marketing teams and industry sectors within the company. He thrives on evangelizing the principles and values that have defined the positive results he has generated in the trusted AI space. It is his passion to inspire the industry to elevate their businesses and enhance lives through the power of trusted AI.

Steve Anderson is a data science and AI thought leader. He worked in sports, financial services, healthcare, technology, retail, academia, and few other industries. In his current role at Teradata, he is the Senior Director of Data Science & AI for t... Show more

Precious Tom

Precious Tom

Precious Tom is the founder and CEO of Pandascrow Inc. Tom was a Mentor with Sugar Labs in Google Summer of Code and Code-in. Ex CTO at Farmsby.

Tom is an Open Source Evangelize and contributes to several communities.

Precious Tom is the founder and CEO of Pandascrow Inc. Tom was a Mentor with Sugar Labs in Google Summer of Code and Code-in. Ex CTO at Farmsby. Tom is an Open Source Evangelize and contributes to several communities. Show more

Ryan Duffy

Ryan Duffy

Ryan Duffy helps lead Ernst & Young's (EY's) AI & Data practice for the Financial Services Industry with an emphasis on data governance, data management, and data products. When not being a data nerd and empowering his teams to do great things at EY, you’ll likely find him running out on the roads training for his next race, practicing his golf game, or enjoying the outdoors with his wife, 4 kids, and 2 dogs in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.

Ryan Duffy helps lead Ernst & Young's (EY's) AI & Data practice for the Financial Services Industry with an emphasis on data governance, data management, and data products. When not being a data nerd and empowering his teams to do great things at EY,... Show more

Mou Rakshit

Mou Rakshit

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE •
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

EDUCATION
• MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-2008
• Master's in Health Services Administration - University of Michigan, Ann Arbor (2017-2020)
• MS in Analytics and Data Science (In Progress), Georgia Tech 2021-2026
• BE in Electronics & Telecommunications, IIEST, 1994-1998
• Chief Technology Officer Certificate Program from Wharton Executive Education, June 2023-May 2024

Certification
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Fabric Analytics Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure Data Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Azure for SAP Workloads Specialty
• Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate
• Microsoft Certified: Power BI Data Analyst Associate

• Databricks certified Data Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified Data Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Data Analyst Associate
• Databricks certified GenAI Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Associate
• Databricks certified Machine Learning Engineer Professional
• Databricks certified solution architect essentials

26 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN SUCCESSFUL IT LEADERSHIP • DATA MANAGEMENT & ARCHITECTURE • BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE ANALYTICS & REPORTING • AGILE AND PREDICTIVE PROJECT MANAGEMENT EDUCATION • MS, Computer Science, Honors, Wayne State University, 2006-20... Show more

Thomas Hull

Thomas Hull

Thomas AJ Hull is a database professional based in San Diego, and has been working with SQL Server for 25 years (since v6.5). AJ has worked as a consultant in the financial and biotech industries, and is currently a DBA Team Lead at MUFG Union Bank. His certifications include MCSE: Data Platform & MCSE: Data Management and Analytics. AJ enjoys mentoring developers and junior DBAs, and is always striving to learn more through continuing education and involvement in the SQL Server community. His goal is to pass along hard-earned knowledge with practical actionable advice, and believes that the best way to learn something is to teach it.

He presents at User Groups and SQL Saturday events throughout the Southwest (San Diego, LA, OC, PHX, ABQ).

Thomas AJ Hull is a database professional based in San Diego, and has been working with SQL Server for 25 years (since v6.5). AJ has worked as a consultant in the financial and biotech industries, and is currently a DBA Team Lead at MUFG Union Bank.... Show more

Neil Patel

Neil Patel

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innovative modern technology solutions which enhanced the efficiency, security, and scalability of the company's platform. I leveraged my lean manufacturing experience in continuous improvement and process improvement methodologies to streamline workflows, optimize performance, and reduce costs. My development experience includes integration of software systems to create friendly experiences which reduced work for staff while enforcing compliance, one-piece flow and cost reduction. My mission is to use technology to create value and solve problems for businesses. I am passionate about learning new technologies, sharing best practices, and collaborating with diverse teams in company vertical. I am looking for opportunities to join an organization that values innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.

With over 20 years of work experience in software development and engineering, I am a servant-based technology leader with expertise in automation and integration. As the VP of Technology, I oversaw the architecture, development, and pushed for innov... Show more

James Lowden

James Lowden

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his work life is now fully virtual, and his real life is on the Maine seacoast.

James spent the first 30 years of his career on Wall Street in application programming, database design, and quantitative research. Now he's in pure technology, building compilers and systems for other programmers. After decades in Manhattan, his w... Show more

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan Ferdosi

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital modernization projects. Driven by his entrepreneurial mindset, he launched his first startup in Australia in 2013 and since then, his visionary perspective has earned him opportunities to become the advisor to many other like-minded startup founders. Besides working with startups, Ethan attends all over the country attending and speaking at conferences in order to gain new inspiration and inspire others. He currently lives with his family in San Francisco and when he isn’t on his laptop, you can find him playing with his daughter, taking photos on streets, woodworking in his garage or playing music!

Ethan is a Solutions Architect leader at AWS Startups whose work is focused on helping startups across the globe to build their idea on AWS. Before joining AWS, Ethan spent a decade in Sydney working with banks and financial institutions on digital m... Show more

Ivan Monola

Ivan Monola

Soy ingeniero mecatrónico con sólida experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones en la nube, especializado en servicios de inteligencia artificial, data y seguridad sobre AWS. A lo largo de mi carrera he combinado habilidades con una fuerte orientación al negocio, liderando iniciativas que integran servicios como Amazon Bedrock, Amazon Personalize y Amazon OpenSearch Serverless, Amazon Q entre otras, para resolver desafíos reales de los clientes.

Llevo más de 8 años dentro TD SYNNEX y una de mis pasiones es compartir conocimiento y rodearme de personas que comparten mis mismas pasiones.

Soy ingeniero mecatrónico con sólida experiencia como arquitecto de soluciones en la nube, especializado en servicios de inteligencia artificial, data y seguridad sobre AWS. A lo largo de mi carrera he combinado habilidades con una fuerte orientación... Show more

Frank Teoh

Frank Teoh

Frank Teoh, CoFounder and VP Engineering of CytoHub, Inc, is a seasoned leader and strategist in the engineering realm of machine learning and large-scale data solutions, boasting over two decades of technology leadership. As a transformative figure in the field, he has architected recovery systems for over 2,000 Oracle databases, managed global engineering teams at Yahoo serving a massive 680 million user base, and built the machine learning platform at Chime Financials, generating $80M in annual business value. His tenure encompasses 20+ years at the forefront of internet-scale infrastructure, cloud data pipeline, and machine learning engineering, managing operations for 60 billion daily events, stewarding 20-petabyte data ecosystems, and authoring eight patents. A recipient of the Yahoo Superstar Award, Frank holds a Master's in Computer Engineering from Cornell University and has completed Executive Leadership training at Stanford Graduate School of Business.

Frank Teoh, CoFounder and VP Engineering of CytoHub, Inc, is a seasoned leader and strategist in the engineering realm of machine learning and large-scale data solutions, boasting over two decades of technology leadership. As a transformative figure ... Show more

Hector Martinez

Hector Martinez

Héctor Martínez, apasionado Solutions Architect con tres certificaciones, es instructor del programa AWS Re/Start y Co-Líder del User Group de AWS en Monterrey. En Escala24x7, lidera el Producto de Servicios Administrados para el Sector Financiero Cloud EMx y apoya el programa Well Architected Review. Además de su éxito profesional, Héctor es un dedicado esposo y padre de dos princesas, equilibrando su pasión por la tecnología con su amor por la familia.

Héctor Martínez, apasionado Solutions Architect con tres certificaciones, es instructor del programa AWS Re/Start y Co-Líder del User Group de AWS en Monterrey. En Escala24x7, lidera el Producto de Servicios Administrados para el Sector Financiero Cl... Show more

Seetaram Rayarao

Seetaram Rayarao

Seetaram Rayarao is a seasoned VP and Senior Tech Lead tat JP Morgan Chase with over 17 years of expertise in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He has spearheaded innovative projects like the LLM Suite, integrating Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain and AWS technologies to deliver impactful business outcomes. An active IEEE member, Seetaram has co-authored research papers in data science and is recognized for advancements in fraud detection and cloud-native solutions. Certified in AWS and Kubernetes, he frequently leads workshops

Seetaram Rayarao is a seasoned VP and Senior Tech Lead tat JP Morgan Chase with over 17 years of expertise in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He has spearheaded innovative projects like the LLM Suite, integrating Generative AI frameworks such... Show more

Tarakanath Paipuru

Tarakanath Paipuru

Senior Data Engineering and Gen AI leader with 19+ years of experience driving large-scale data modernization and analytics transformations for global enterprises. Adept at building and mentoring high-performing teams, leading multi-million-dollar data initiatives, and implementing AI-powered solutions that deliver measurable business impact. Skilled at bridging technical and executive stakeholder needs, optimizing cloud and on-prem infrastructures, and establishing robust data governance frameworks (ISO 27001, SOC 2) to ensure scalability and compliance.

Senior Data Engineering and Gen AI leader with 19+ years of experience driving large-scale data modernization and analytics transformations for global enterprises. Adept at building and mentoring high-performing teams, leading multi-million-dollar da... Show more

Vasil Makharashvili

Vasil Makharashvili

Experienced developer working on multiple projects in various companies:
Chapter Lead at TBC Bank (Tbilisi, Georgia from 2023), Tech Lead at Cigen (Lviv, Ukraine) working on Rocktop Analytics project (Texas, USA) (2022-2023,
Senior Backend Developer at Pensure (Stokholm, Sweden) (2021),
Fullstack Developer (Dotnet & Angular) at Alta Software (Tbilisi, Georgia) (2018-2020), Software Developer at Ministry of Finance of Georgia (Tbilisi, Georgia 2016-2018)

Experienced developer working on multiple projects in various companies: Chapter Lead at TBC Bank (Tbilisi, Georgia from 2023), Tech Lead at Cigen (Lviv, Ukraine) working on Rocktop Analytics project (Texas, USA) (2022-2023, Senior Backend Develop... Show more

Jinhong Brejnholt

Jinhong Brejnholt

Jinhong is an accomplished cloud and platform architect, deeply committed to advancing DevSecOps practices and cloud-native technologies. She holds an MSc in Software Development and Technology and is certified as a Kubernetes application developer, administrator, and security specialist. Currently serving as Chief Cloud Architect and Global Head of the Cloud & Container Platforms at Saxo Bank, Jinhong excels at bridging the gap between platform and application teams. Her primary focus is on enhancing infrastructure platform offerings, elevating the developer experience, and optimizing productivity. As a staunch advocate for sustainable and secure application development, she is dedicated to promoting best practices in application management and integration.

Outside her professional role, Jinhong channels her passion for open source technology and community building by organizing the Cloud Native Copenhagen group, actively fostering the cloud-native community in Denmark. She is also one of the organizers for the Kubernetes Community Days Denmark conference, hosting the event in both 2023 and 2024.

Jinhong is an accomplished cloud and platform architect, deeply committed to advancing DevSecOps practices and cloud-native technologies. She holds an MSc in Software Development and Technology and is certified as a Kubernetes application developer, ... Show more

Jeevan D C

Jeevan D C

A problem solver keen on Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Scale, Performance with core expertise in building high throughput, resilient, fault-tolerant applications in multi-cloud environments.

Passionate about teaching and mentoring. Got extensive experience in Digital transformation, Cloud migrations, Startup acceleration in Telco, Insurance, Banking domains at scale.

A problem solver keen on Distributed Systems, System Architecture, Scale, Performance with core expertise in building high throughput, resilient, fault-tolerant applications in multi-cloud environments. Passionate about teaching and mentoring. Got... Show more

Tristan Chiappisi

Tristan Chiappisi

With over a decade and a half of programming and working with data, I have a passion for anything related to the subject. If it has something to do with technology, I'm in.

Beyond my professional realm, I'm a dad to a vibrant crew of young adventurers. Together, we seek out outdoor thrills, from skiing to biking, in my perpetual quest to earn the 'cool dad' badge.

With over a decade and a half of programming and working with data, I have a passion for anything related to the subject. If it has something to do with technology, I'm in. Beyond my professional realm, I'm a dad to a vibrant crew of young adventu... Show more

Marcelo Acosta

Marcelo Acosta

As a seasoned Business Developer with over two decades of experience in Product Management and Relationship Management, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen to the Telecommunications and Fintech (Payments) industries. My strong technical background, combined with extensive financial knowledge, allows me to approach business challenges holistically, delivering innovative solutions that drive growth and success.

Throughout my career, I have navigated complex corporate settings while maintaining an entrepreneurial mindset, enabling me to adapt quickly and identify untapped opportunities. With a proven track record in establishing excellent communication channels within multicultural environments, I have successfully led cross-functional teams across various geographies, fostering collaboration and achieving outstanding results.

My expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and post-launch optimization. I have a deep understanding of the ever-evolving Telecommunications and Fintech landscapes, allowing me to anticipate market trends and develop strategies that keep organizations at the forefront of their industries.

As a speaker, I am passionate about sharing my insights and experiences to inspire and empower others to embrace innovation, cultivate strategic partnerships, and drive transformative growth in their organizations. Let me help you bridge the gap between technology, finance, and business to unlock your full potential and achieve sustainable success.

As a seasoned Business Developer with over two decades of experience in Product Management and Relationship Management, I bring a unique blend of technical expertise and commercial acumen to the Telecommunications and Fintech (Payments) industries. M... Show more

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