Finance & Banking

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

Michael S Dougherty

Michael S Dougherty

“Agile Mike” has over 30 years of experience with software development and product leadership. He is published under the “Built for Success” column in CIO.com magazine and held the position of Vice President in the Agile Leadership Network. Michael has taught multiple SAFe courses for over the past five years to over 1000 people + certified SAFe SPC6, AWS Cloud Architect, ICP-CAT (Coaching Agile Transitions), ICP-ENT (Enterprise Agile coaching), AHF (Agility Health Facilitator), Scrum CSP (Certified Scrum Professional), and PMP (Project Management Professional).

During the past seven years, Michael has led the Agile transition for a billion-dollar contract with the US Government and overseen an annual Portfolio of over $100 Million, consisting of over 80 engagements with over 30 Scrum Masters. Michael led and contributed to two AI initiatives, seven digital transformations, nine SAFe engagements, and coached over 20 clients.

Michael has spoken during multiple public events and co-wrote a book called, "Shift: From Product to People" available on Amazon.

“Agile Mike” has over 30 years of experience with software development and product leadership. He is published under the “Built for Success” column in CIO.com magazine and held the position of Vice President in the Agile Leadership Network. Michael h... Show more

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond financing transactions and infrastructure development projects. Her career has been defined by a reputation for practical legal solutions, strong business insight, and the ability to navigate intricate public finance matters. Today, Sarah applies her expertise to independent ventures she operates alongside her husband, Gabe.

Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Sarah graduated from Aspen High School in 2002 before attending Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications, graduating cum laude in 2006. During her time at Rollins, she was an active member and president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She later attended Vanderbilt University Law School, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010, serving as Associate Editor of the Environmental Journal, and gaining valuable experience through the International Law Practice Clinic.

Sarah began her career at American Express in 2011, excelling in corporate account business development and ranking among the company’s top performers. In 2013, she returned to law as counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, where she focused on community planning and strategic business development. This role deepened her knowledge of government operations and laid the foundation for her specialization in special districts.

In 2014, she joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., becoming a shareholder and working extensively with community development districts, stewardship districts, and real estate developers. She advised on public bidding, infrastructure construction, and tax-exempt bond financing. In 2022, Sarah joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A., continuing her work in public finance and collaborating with local governments, underwriters, and industry leaders to bring critical projects to fruition.

Outside of her professional achievements, Sarah Warren is active in the Urban Land Institute, contributing to leadership initiatives and educational outreach. A lifelong equestrian, she competed nationally, co-founded the Rollins College Equestrian Team, and continues to ride for pleasure. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and creative writing, pursuits that reflect her passion for both the outdoors and intellectual exploration.

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond fi... Show more

Ben Goodman

Ben Goodman

Mr. Goodman is the Founder and CEO of CyRisk, a leading emerging cyber and privacy risk analytics platform. He has been dedicated to strengthening the risk posture of organizations around the globe for over 30 years. Mr. Goodman speaks frequently at conferences on emerging risk, AI, privacy and cyber insurance. He served on the Casualty Actuarial Society’s Cyber Risk Task Force and the Society of Actuaries Expert Panel on Catastrophic Cyber Risk. He co-authored “Security Posture-Based Incident Forecasting” published in the Casualty Actuarial Society’s journal Variance. His paper entitled “The Cyber Risk Ecosystem” won first prize for Applied Enterprise Risk Management at the Casualty Actuarial Society, Canadian Institute of Actuaries and Society of Actuaries.

Mr. Goodman is the Founder and CEO of CyRisk, a leading emerging cyber and privacy risk analytics platform. He has been dedicated to strengthening the risk posture of organizations around the globe for over 30 years. Mr. Goodman speaks frequently at ... Show more

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application connections, and empower customers with the knowledge and resources to prioritize software supply chain security, minimize technical obligations, and achieve compliance goals. His interests lies in System Design, Functional Programming and Observability

Ramakrishna Yekulla "Ramky" is a Principal Architect within the Application Developer Business Unit at Red Hat. In this role, he focuses on creating distinctive platform features that enhance developer efficiency, streamline data and application conn... Show more

Ian Okumu

Ian Okumu

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications.

A Kotlin developer building Android, Server and Web applications. Show more

Baudilio Zapata

Baudilio Zapata

Ingeniero de Sistemas, Especialista de Proyectos, Especialista en Gestión de Riesgos, Enterprise Agile Coach, Scrum Master y Coach Ontológico, con 20 años de experiencia laboral en el área IT en industrias TELCO, Retail, Bancos y Financieras.

Ingeniero de Sistemas, Especialista de Proyectos, Especialista en Gestión de Riesgos, Enterprise Agile Coach, Scrum Master y Coach Ontológico, con 20 años de experiencia laboral en el área IT en industrias TELCO, Retail, Bancos y Financieras. Show more

Geovani de León

Geovani de León

Docente Universitario, Ingeniero de Software en con 13+ años de experiencia en el área de análisis, desarrollo y arquitectura de software, en proyectos con entidades privadas y gubernamentales en Guatemala. Utilizando plataformas y tecnologías como ASP .NET, Entity Framework, Java, Spring Framework, Angular, Ionic Framework, Azure, Linux, PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, AWS y GCP. En la actualidad evangelizador de .NET Core.

Líder de la comunidad Tech Community (Guatemala)

Apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías, autodidacta y músico ocasional.

Docente Universitario, Ingeniero de Software en con 13+ años de experiencia en el área de análisis, desarrollo y arquitectura de software, en proyectos con entidades privadas y gubernamentales en Guatemala. Utilizando plataformas y tecnologías como A... Show more

Nikhil Soni

Nikhil Soni

Nikhil is Founder of InfinityVerse, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Amazon Influencer, Recognized Apple Swift Teacher, Freelance User Researcher & Xbox Technical Support Expert at Microsoft, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, GATE CS, IIT JEE Physics Chemistry Math Educator at Unacademy, Micro-Entrepreneur at Vedantu, Google Product Expert, User Experience Researcher, Firebase Customer Advisory Council Member for Google, Aerospace Researcher for OrbitX, ISRO's Space Tutor Organization.

Nikhil is one of the few Indians whose name sent to Jupiter's Moon by NASA's Europa Clipper Mission. Nikhil is only male from Vindhyanchal region whose name was sent to Jupiter Moon Europa by NASA.

Expertise in a variety of technologies, including Microsoft Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and cloud computing platforms. Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Founded InfinityVerse, a technology company backed by Google and Microsoft.

Served as CEO of Wooplr, a eCommerce Company founded by IIT Delhi Alumini.

Business Manager at PrepBytes.

Freelanced as a User Researcher, Xbox and Windows Technical Support Expert, Sony Product Expert, Google Cloud Trusted Tester, Google Product Expert, and User Experience Researcher at Microsoft and Google.

Recognized as an Apple Teacher and Apple Swift Teacher by Apple.

Currently serving as a Freelance GATE ESE CS/IT & IIT JEE Physics Educator at Unacademy, Former CS/IT & Physics Expert, Math's Expert, SME for CS/IT, and JEE Mains Expert at various online education platforms.

Former Financial Investigator at Amazon.

Worked as a Talent Acquisition Coordinator for Rural India at SBI, HR at Plavate, and HR Virtual Intern at General Electric (GE).

Worked as an Influencer for Amazon and Tech Influencer for DigitSquad.

Did Virtual Internships as UG & Master Asia Intern at Microsoft, Solution Architect Intern at AWS, Software Engineering Intern at HP Enterprise and Walmart, Token Service Technology Intern at VISA, Data Visualization Intern at Tata Group, Engineering Intern at JPMorgan Chase & Co, GE and Goldman Sachs, Agile Intern at Cognizant, STEM Intern at Deloitte, Developer Intern at Accenture, and Global Consumer Banking Intern at Citibank.

I've Mentored for Nasdaq Entrepreneurial Center, ECell IIT Bombay, Newchip Accelerator.

Achievements
* Recognized as a preferred expert once a week each month for the entire year as an Xbox Support Expert.
* Earned Silver, Bronze, and Chatterbox achievement badges throughout the year and got Certified as skilled in knowing and handling customer expected behavior via empathy, effective communication, accountability, and resourcefulness as a Windows Support Expert by Microsoft.
* Led my startup, InfinityVerse, to be ranked among the Top 10 Companies 2023-2024: Unveiled Leading the Future of Business and Innovation!
* Secured partnerships with Microsoft for Startup Founders Hub and Google for Startup Cloud AI, which provided up to $748,000 in funding credits.

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Nikhil is Founder of InfinityVerse, Entrepreneurship Mentor for NASDAQ, Amazon Influencer, Recognized Apple Swift Teacher, Freelance User Researcher & Xbox Technical Support Expert at Microsoft, Product Enthusiast at Sony North America, GATE CS, IIT ... Show more

Rémi Riche

Rémi Riche

Fintech Entrepreneur

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Toddy Mladenov

Toddy Mladenov

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worked on large-scale cloud implementations using Azure and AWS by utilizing cloud-native technologies. Now, he is part of the Azure Cloud Native and Ecosystem team and is responsible for container supply chain security for Azure services and customers.

Toddy has over 25 years of experience in software engineering and design, consulting, and product management for companies like Microsoft, T-Mobile, and SAP. He started his cloud journey 14 years ago as part of the Azure team. Since then, Toddy worke... Show more

Emiliano Soldi

Emiliano Soldi

Emiliano è un professionista appassionato, che lavora in ambito IT e consulenza, da oltre venti anni.

Nasce come sviluppatore nei primi anni novanta. Ha poi guidato per quindici anni una società di consulenza e sviluppo software; periodo in cui è entrato in contatto diretto con approcci metodologici come Lean, Agile e di Change Management.
Competenze che ha consolidato nel tempo come Agile Enterprise Coach, facilitando diverse trasformazioni agili in ambiti Banking, Energy, Telco, Pharma, Automotive.
Oggi ricopre il ruolo di Business Agility Practice Lead in una primaria società di consulenza.

Ha partecipato come speaker a conferenze in italia e all'estero su temi inerenti Agile e Business Agility, Leadership e Project Management.

Emiliano è un professionista appassionato, che lavora in ambito IT e consulenza, da oltre venti anni. Nasce come sviluppatore nei primi anni novanta. Ha poi guidato per quindici anni una società di consulenza e sviluppo software; periodo in cui è ... Show more

Rana Gujral

Rana Gujral

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics, and voice intelligence, Rana’s work explores how advanced AI can understand, predict, and enhance human interactions.
He has delivered keynote speeches and expert panels at prestigious global events, including the World Economic Forum, CES, GovAI Summit, GITEX, TNW, AI Everything, LEAP, DSC Europe, WAICF, and TEDx, where he shares groundbreaking insights on AGI development, cognitive AI, deepfake detection, and ethical AI frameworks. His expertise spans predictive voice analytics, emotion AI, and AI-powered behavioral profiling, making him a sought-after speaker for technology conferences, AI summits, and enterprise innovation forums.
Rana is the CEO of Behavioral Signals, a company pioneering state-of-the-art AI-driven behavioral analytics that enables machines to comprehend and respond to human emotions with unprecedented accuracy.
Rana Gujral delivers compelling, future-focused keynotes that explore the intersection of AI, AGI, cognitive computing, and ethics, offering audiences cutting-edge insights into the future of intelligent machines.

Rana Gujral is a TED Speaker, a visionary entrepreneur and AI thought leader at the forefront of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), and Cognitive AI. As an authority in AI-driven decision-making, behavioral analytics... Show more

Ram Pedapatnam

Ram Pedapatnam

Ram is a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech and has 18 years of experience. He is specialized in building large-scale streaming applications, scalable event-driven microservices, data platforms, multi-tenant integrations. His favorite area is “data at scale,” whether it be insights, analytics, batch processing, streaming, or machine learning. He believes that “frameworks and languages are temporary, whereas concepts and problems are permanent.”

Ram is a Staff Software Engineer at Walmart Global Tech and has 18 years of experience. He is specialized in building large-scale streaming applications, scalable event-driven microservices, data platforms, multi-tenant integrations. His favorite are... Show more

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was acquired by InfoBeans in 2019. Emerson helps companies cut through the hype to deliver business results with AI.

https://linkedin.com/in/etaymor

Emerson Taymor is an explorer who is currently the SVP of Design at InfoBeans. He co-founded the digital product studio, Philosophie, where he worked with enterprise executives and startup founders to launch over 300 digital products before it was ac... Show more

Michael Jonsson

Michael Jonsson

Michael works as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Denmark, he is a former Microsoft Azure MVP.
Usually engaged in big projects, helping customers to modernize their IT estate and realizing cloud Journeys while enabling the workforce to innovate and give quick results.
With experience in most areas of Microsoft Infrastructure, he welcomes the Cloud and the new IT state it brings with PaaS, IaaS, Serverless, containers, Analytics, AI, generative AI, and all the open-source love it comes with.

For the past years, the focus has been withing Financial Industries and Michael is taking experiences from these big cloud projects and sharing them by speaking at various conferences.
Previous talks have been held at conferences like Techdays, Techx, Expertslive EU, Expertslive NL, and other community events. He also spends time as co-host of the Azure Skåne User Group (#AzureSkane) arranging meetups and boot camps, sometimes speaking.

Michael works as a Cloud Solution Architect at Microsoft Denmark, he is a former Microsoft Azure MVP. Usually engaged in big projects, helping customers to modernize their IT estate and realizing cloud Journeys while enabling the workforce to innova... Show more

Sheela Shankar

Sheela Shankar

I am a Full Stack Developer and Cloud Modernization enthusiast.
I work on building financial applications used by financial advisors to advise clients on their portfolios and give them insightful decisions to balance risk and reward and select the right retirement funds. Our team consists of a mix of full stack, dedicated backend and cloud specialists. Our team follows Agile practices, and is responsible for the cloud infrastructure, architecture, monitoring, and production support of the systems.

I am a Full Stack Developer and Cloud Modernization enthusiast. I work on building financial applications used by financial advisors to advise clients on their portfolios and give them insightful decisions to balance risk and reward and select the... 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

Tammiraju Prasanth

Tammiraju Prasanth

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud computing to transform how businesses operate.

Technical Expertise
My experience varies across multiple cutting edge technologies
• Cloud Computing: I thrive on using cloud platforms to build scalable and efficient data analytics solutions. My goal is to help businesses seamlessly integrate, process, and analyze their data, no matter where they’re located in the world.
• Advanced Analytics and AI: I enjoy diving into complex business problems and using advanced analytics and AI to solve them. Whether it’s optimizing processes or extracting valuable insights from large datasets, I’m all in.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: I’m known for my knack for bringing together teams from different backgrounds and time zones. Leading these diverse groups to deliver impactful results for clients is something I take pride in.

Thought Leadership and Contributions
I love sharing knowledge and staying involved in the community
• Speaking Engagements: I’ve had the opportunity to speak at various events, where I aim to provide clear, practical advice and insights into the latest trends in cloud technology and analytics.
• Community Involvement: Whether through forums or writing about emerging trends, I’m committed to contributing to the analytics community and helping shape the industry’s future.

Approach and Impact
My approach is a blend of deep technical expertise and a strategic outlook
• Spotting Emerging Trends: I’m always looking ahead to stay on top of technological advancements, especially in cloud computing and analytics. This forward-thinking perspective is key to staying relevant and innovative in this fast-evolving field.

I’m Prasanth Tammiraju, Technical Director at Quadrant Technologies. My core focus is Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence (AI). With over 20 years in the industry, I’ve been passionate about creating innovative solutions that leverage cloud co... Show more

Matt Harrison

Matt Harrison

Matt teaches Python and Data Science. He has a CS degree from Stanford University. He is a best-selling author on Python and Data subjects. His books: Effective Pandas, Illustrated Guide to Learning Python 3, Intermediate Python, Learning the Pandas Library, and Effective PyCharm have all been best-selling books on Amazon. He just published Machine Learning Pocket Reference and Pandas Cookbook (Second Edition). He has taught courses at large companies (Netflix, NASA, Verizon, Adobe, HP, Exxon, and more), Universities (Stanford, University of Utah, BYU), as well as small companies. He has been using Python since 2000 and has taught thousands through live training both online and in person.

Matt teaches Python and Data Science. He has a CS degree from Stanford University. He is a best-selling author on Python and Data subjects. His books: Effective Pandas, Illustrated Guide to Learning Python 3, Intermediate Python, Learning the Pandas ... Show more

Artem Sentsov

Artem Sentsov

Data Science professional with 8+ years of experience applying graph databases to solve complex business challenges. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I develop tools that map business relationships in Central Asia and the Caspian region, helping clients uncover hidden connections and compliance risks. My background combines data science with practical financial intelligence - from Deloitte and PwC to leading R&D at Urus Advisory where I specialized in high-risk market analysis. My passion is making complex data speak through network visualization.

Data Science professional with 8+ years of experience applying graph databases to solve complex business challenges. As Co-Founder and CTO of ClearPic.ai, I develop tools that map business relationships in Central Asia and the Caspian region, helping... Show more

Branden Millward

Branden Millward

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Bath, I'm passionate about turning cutting-edge technology, especially artificial intelligence, into practical solutions that deliver real impact.

I have worked with a wide range of clients, from fast-moving startups to large enterprises, helping them adopt AI-driven workflows, automate time-consuming processes, and unlock insights hidden in their data.
I specialise in making complex AI tools approachable and useful, whether it’s streamlining operations with machine learning or integrating AI into existing platforms.

What I enjoy most is showing people how AI doesn’t have to be intimidating, it can be a powerful partner in driving innovation and efficiency.

Outside of work, I have a passion for all things active, enjoying sports and adventuring. I also love travelling to new places and incorporating my love for films and shows into my talks whenever possible.

I am a Senior Consultant at Cloud Formations, where I help organisations harness the power of AI and cloud technology to work smarter and move faster. With a 1st-class undergraduate in computer science from Nottingham Trent University and an MSc in A... Show more

Rajesh Vayyala

Rajesh Vayyala

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

Yashar Ghouchibeik

Yashar Ghouchibeik

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 15 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in software engineering and solution design he focuses on utilizing Microsoft 365 and Azure to enhance Document Management and ERP systems for clients. Over the years Yashar has contributed to a wide range of projects including SharePoint migrations, Dynamics 365 and Power Platform implementations and Azure integrations. In these projects he has taken on various roles including solution architect, senior developer, integration specialist, technical trainer and consultant.

Yashar Ghouchibeik is an experienced Power Platform and SharePoint professional with over 15 years of development expertise spanning industries such as finance, government, healthcare and manufacturing in the Netherlands. With a strong background in ... Show more

Akash Soni

Akash Soni

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-paths, available on crates.io under the username codefonsi.

With a deep interest in systems programming and performance, he explores Rust's capabilities for building safe, concurrent, and efficient software. His work demonstrates a practical approach to solving common development challenges with Rust's unique features.

Based in India, Akash combines his architectural experience with a hands-on commitment to open source, creating libraries that empower other developers in the Rust community.

Akash Soni is a Software Architect and passionate Rust developer who actively contributes to the ecosystem's growth. He has authored and published several Rust crates, including rust-queries-builder for flexible SQL query construction and rust-key-pa... Show more

Claus Hirzmann

Claus Hirzmann

Expert in AGILE Business Cases & LPM | Co-founder | Adjunct Professor

Expert in AGILE Business Cases & LPM | Co-founder | Adjunct Professor Show more

Mehul Thacker

Mehul Thacker

Mehul Thacker is a technology professional specializing in Microsoft Fabric, delivering unified analytics, data engineering, and real-time insights at scale. Skilled in Power BI and the Power Platform, he builds intelligent, automated, and business-ready solutions that drive digital transformation. With over 14 years of experience, Mehul also brings strong domain expertise in Finance and Operations and deep knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX, along with hands-on proficiency in SQL Server, SSRS, SSAS, EP, and Management Reporter. His unique blend of modern data capabilities and enterprise application experience enables organizations to make faster, smarter, and more informed decisions.

Mehul Thacker is a technology professional specializing in Microsoft Fabric, delivering unified analytics, data engineering, and real-time insights at scale. Skilled in Power BI and the Power Platform, he builds intelligent, automated, and business-r... Show more

Ron Gula

Ron Gula

Ron is President at Gula Tech Adventures which focuses on cyber technology, cyber policy and recruiting more people to the cyber workforce. Since 2017, GTA has invested in dozens of cyber start-ups and funds and supported multiple cyber nonprofits and projects. From 2002 to 2016, Ron was the co-founder and CEO of Tenable Network Security. He helped grow the company to 20,000 customers, raise $300m in venture capital and grow revenues to $100m, setting up the company for an IPO in 2018. Prior to Tenable, Ron was a cyber industry pioneer and developed one of the first commercial network intrusion detection systems called Dragon, ran risk mitigation for the first cloud company, was deploying network honeypots in the mid 90s for the DOD and was a penetration tester for the NSA and got to participate in some of the nation's first cyber exercises. Ron is involved in a variety of cyber nonprofits and think tanks including Defending Digital Campaigns, the Center for Internet Security, the National Security Institute and the Wilson Center. In 2020, Ron was honored to receive the Northern Virginia Technology Council Cyber Investor of the Year award and the Baltimore Business Journal Power 10 CEO award.

Ron is President at Gula Tech Adventures which focuses on cyber technology, cyber policy and recruiting more people to the cyber workforce. Since 2017, GTA has invested in dozens of cyber start-ups and funds and supported multiple cyber nonprofits an... Show more

Pallavi Thukral

Pallavi Thukral

Pallavi Thukral is a Software Engineer 2 at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and a passionate builder of innovative, scalable systems. With a background that spans high-impact roles—including at BNY (Bank of New York) —Pallavi brings deep technical insight to complex challenges. Her academic brilliance was nationally recognized when she received the Gold Medal from the President of India, Droupadi Murmu, for topping her BTech program. Beyond the code, Pallavi is a global tech voice known for making complex ideas click. She blends real-world experience with a knack for storytelling, empowering developers to explore emerging technologies. Pallavi is driven by curiosity, clarity, and a commitment to elevate the craft of software engineering.

Pallavi Thukral is a Software Engineer 2 at UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and a passionate builder of innovative, scalable systems. With a background that spans high-impact roles—including at BNY (Bank of New York) —Pallavi brings deep technical insigh... Show more

Shubhendu Shubham

Shubhendu Shubham

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watching Bear Grylls shows. Shubhendu is an active open-source contributor to popular repositories like Docker Extensions and Microsoft Sentinel, DevSecOps Repo.

He holds five Azure certifications and has been recognized as a Kusto Golden Awardee, earning the title of Principal Detective Agent. His blog was ranked 24th in the Azure Blog-A-Thon 2021 by Microsoft.

Shubhendu is also a community leader, organizing multiple meetups such as Docker Bangalore and the Azure Developer Community. As a subject matter expert on Hack The Box, he enjoys playing Capture The Flag (CTF) challenges.

Shubhendu is a seasoned cybersecurity professional with a specialization in cloud security,Red Teaming. With five years of experience, he has honed his skills in threat hunting, drawing inspiration from his survival instincts developed while watchin... Show more

Anne Napolitano

Anne Napolitano

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-first perspective on finance.

My team and I help food and beverage leaders move beyond basic bookkeeping by turning complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. We focus on cash flow, profitability, pricing, labor, and growth—using tech-forward systems and visual reporting that make numbers easier to understand and use.

I believe accounting shouldn’t be intimidating or impersonal. By pairing seasoned financial expertise with genuine partnership and industry knowledge, I help operators make confident decisions, grow sustainably, and sleep better at night—so they can focus on what they do best: creating exceptional guest experiences.

I’m Anne Napolitano, founder of Anne Napolitano Consulting, an accounting and advisory firm serving restaurants, breweries, bars, and food businesses across the United States. I’m a former chef turned accountant, which gives me a practical, operator-... Show more

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