Finance & Banking

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

Lebogang Madise

Lebogang Madise

Lebogang Madise is an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where she drives AI and security strategies for education organizations across Africa, empowering developers and institutions to modernize applications and streamline workflows. As the founder of Difela Hymns, she has digitized African hymns, enhancing accessibility and preserving cultural heritage for global audiences.
A passionate advocate for Women in STEM, Lebogang has been honoured with the Women in STEM Award and Inspiring50 South Africa Award. She is an active IEEE member and champions continuous learning, teamwork, and responsible AI adoption. Her work bridges cutting-edge technology with human impact, from mentoring developers to promoting innovation in education. Lebogang brings her expertise in AI tools like GitHub Copilot and insights on cognitive biases to inspire developers of all levels to code smarter and grow faster.

Lebogang Madise is an Account Technology Strategist at Microsoft, where she drives AI and security strategies for education organizations across Africa, empowering developers and institutions to modernize applications and streamline workflows. As the... Show more

Thierry DEMAN-Barcelo

Thierry DEMAN-Barcelo

MVPx23
MCPx100
Author at @ENIeditions
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Damien Jones

Damien Jones

Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, and has a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to solve complex problems and support data-driven decision-making. Damien actively engages in the cloud community as a content creator, user group leader, and public speaker.

Outside of work, he is a keen runner, amateur gardener, dance music enthusiast and dog dad.

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Damien Jones is an AWS consultant, experienced data professional and cloud enthusiast with a strong track record of designing, building, and optimising cloud-native solutions. He brings deep expertise in SQL, cloud architectures, and data modelling, ... Show more

Rodney Wormsbecher

Rodney Wormsbecher

Rodney is an experienced Senior Software Engineer, teacher, and JavaScript evangelist with nearly a decade of experience. He demonstrates a profound interest in solving complex problems focusing mainly on front-end and cloud technologies. In his spare times he spend most of his time with his kids, games, tinkering with the latest tech and observing modern user interfaces.

Rodney is an experienced Senior Software Engineer, teacher, and JavaScript evangelist with nearly a decade of experience. He demonstrates a profound interest in solving complex problems focusing mainly on front-end and cloud technologies. In his spar... Show more

Peter Geelen

Peter Geelen

Full details at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgeelen/

Executive Director at CyberMinute, also managing consultant at Quest For Security, from Leuven, Belgium.

With +25y experience, I have built strong experience in enterprise security & architecture, identity & access management, information security, data protection & privacy, cyber & cloud security, corporate security policies, security best practices.

Committed to continuous learning, I hold renowned security certificates in Information Security, Cyber & Cloud security, Supply Chain security, Incident Mgmt, BCM & DRP, Data Protection & Privacy, Architecture, Software Security, Ethical Hacking, HR security... and still growing.

Accredited lead auditor & lead implementer ISO27001, ISO27701, ISO22301, ISO9001 & ISO17021 & other ISO standards.

Accredited and authorized trainer for PECB, ISC2, ISACA.
Microsoft Alumni MCT.

Since 2005, technical focus on Microsoft IAM solutions: MS Identity Manager and related platforms like AD, Azure, PKI, single sign-on & security solutions, identity management…
Plus hands-on experience in scripting (PowerShell), development basics (VB/C#), SQL and Exchange... and a small bit of SharePoint, to survive.

I strive to spend time on the Microsoft community both online as offline.

Find my personal blog at http://blog.identityunderground.be.

12x Microsoft MVP Security (Identity and Access), 2008 - 2025

Strong believer and active supporter of knowledge sharing, to build and grow the security & data protection communities.

Full details at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgeelen/ Executive Director at CyberMinute, also managing consultant at Quest For Security, from Leuven, Belgium. With +25y experience, I have built strong experience in enterprise security & archite... Show more

Rich Young

Rich Young

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have led global teams to deploy disruptive AWS solutions, establishing best practices in CI/CD and observability.

Armed with intricate AWS expertise, I accelerate fluid migrations while optimising budgets, performance and reliability. As a change agent driving digital transformation, I prepare organisations for technology leadership, coaching teams through pioneering approaches to realise AWS’s game-changing capabilities.

Dynamic and decisive, I bring intense ingenuity as an AWS cloud trailblazer directing complex initiatives across the tech landscape. By spearheading high-velocity cloud native development leveraging containers, serverless, and microservices, I have l... Show more

Usama Wahab Khan

Usama Wahab Khan

I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero

I am Microsoft MVP and MCT and community leader from UAE. I working as CTO evolution Technologies, Azure community Hero Show more

Marcelo Paiva

Marcelo Paiva

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency?

With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, financial, and insurance sectors. From implementing Lean and Agile practices to harmonizing Technology and Business, I have the solution to drive your company towards success.

What sets my work apart? I go beyond concepts, bringing the learning of my experience and considering every aspect of change, from people management to organizational impacts.

Passionate about transformative challenges, I'm ready to collaborate with you and your company. Let's talk about how we can work together? Send a message on LinkedIn or contact me through the information I shared on my profile.

Are you ready to take your company to the next level of agility and efficiency? With over 25 years of experience and cutting-edge certifications, I've led agile transformations in private and public organizations in the oil and gas, healthcare, fi... Show more

Sat Agrawal

Sat Agrawal

Sat Agrawal has an unvarnished commitment to delivering quality results. An avid learner, Sat holds a bachelor’s in computer science from Penn State and remains actively engaged in a wide range of learning resources. He is a Certified Chaos Engineering professional and practitioner, with additional certifications that include CKA, CKAD, and TOGAF. Sat's current focus in service mesh technologies exemplifies his commitment to stay at the forefront of cloud-native technologies.

At Discover Financial Services, Sat combines his diverse knowledge of concepts, practices, and processes with a strong advocacy for automation and efficiency. Tapping native strengths in analytical and communication skills, he enters mentoring and partnering relationships with business users, architects, and stakeholders across the enterprise to help product teams streamline their end-to-end product delivery cycles. A recognized top-level contributor himself, Sat influences engineers to embrace the agile practices that transform the way they work, leading ultimately to the delivery of dynamic, impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.

Sat personalizes his aptitude for leadership through his attendance and speaking at conferences and local meetups and by conducting hands-on proofs-of-concept. Participating in LinkedIn and other industry-leading blogs, he engages in a variety of topics that include DevOps, DevSecOps, and SREs.

Sat Agrawal has an unvarnished commitment to delivering quality results. An avid learner, Sat holds a bachelor’s in computer science from Penn State and remains actively engaged in a wide range of learning resources. He is a Certified Chaos Engineeri... Show more

Tobias Koprowski

Tobias Koprowski

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaboration and ITIL, DR, BCM, and SLA.

Love licensing stuff. Microsoft Certified Trainer, freelancer, and consultant. Subject Matter Expert at Microsoft. Member of Microsoft Terminology Community, Friends of RedGate PLUS, PASS, ISSA, ACM and several communities in the world. Since 1st July 2010 Data Platform MVP.

Former President of the Polish SQL Server User Group. Creator of SQL DAY Conference and Conference CEO 2009-2011. Co-Leader of PASS East Midlands Group. Speaker at group meetings and conferences. STEM Ambassador. After hours cyclist, traveller, and photographer. Coffee Addicted.

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaborati... 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

Aroma Rodrigues

Aroma Rodrigues

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoes for the Visually Impaired" project presented it at the FOSSASIA. She reads, writes and enjoys walking to explore places. She presently works in a financial services firm and believes that solving problems that she has would solve problems for a large chunk of the world. An ML enthusiast she has about 20+ Coursera Certifications with the respective project work to support her learning in that field. She presented a talk on “De-mystifying Terms and Conditions using NLP” at PyCon 2018.

Aroma Rodrigues is a software engineer working at JP Morgan Chase. As a techno-activist she has been a part of many projects that promote diversity and inclusion. She believes that Automation is the path to Inclusion. In 2016, a teammate of her "Shoe... Show more

Yauheni Slizh

Yauheni Slizh

I am an android developer with more than 4 years of commercial experience. During this time, I worked on different projects. From small startups that started from scratch to large product company with hundreds of android developers. I like to study new things in the development process and to share my knowledge and experience.

I am an android developer with more than 4 years of commercial experience. During this time, I worked on different projects. From small startups that started from scratch to large product company with hundreds of android developers. I like to study n... Show more

Rodrigo Lombana R.

Rodrigo Lombana R.

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando roles como analista de datos y especialista en inteligencia de negocios para diversas compañías líderes en sus sectores. Apasionado por el data storytelling y comprometido con la implementación de herramientas que faciliten y potencien la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

Ingeniero Industrial por la Universidad Nacional de Colombia, MSc. en Economía y Finanzas por la Universidad Arturo Prat (Chile) y Máster en Ingeniería de Datos y Big Data por la Universidad Católica de Ávila (España). Con más de 15 años desempeñando... Show more

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help companies with the successful implementation of agile methods in project organizations and the improvement of software quality with agile QA methods.

Stephan Rossbach is the Founder and Principal Consultant at AGILE ANTS GmbH. He had his first contact with agile project methods ca. 20 years ago, when he participated in an Extreme Programing (XP) project. For many years he and his team help compani... Show more

Haider Raza

Haider Raza

Haider has over 25 years of experience pre-dominantly in data. He has designed and implemented multiple greenfield business intelligence applications, data lake and data warehouses. He has worked across industries, across geographies and across customer segments. He is currently working with Microsoft and participate actively in various forums and events talking on topics such as Data strategy, Data Governance, Data Architecture, Data modernisation and Open source database technologies

Haider has over 25 years of experience pre-dominantly in data. He has designed and implemented multiple greenfield business intelligence applications, data lake and data warehouses. He has worked across industries, across geographies and across custo... Show more

Tanya Tygesen

Tanya Tygesen

An experienced #SAAS Executive with a proven track record of excellence in Wealth and Asset Management technology, specializing in CRM, the Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot. With over 20 years of experience, Tanya has honed expertise in client engagement, leadership, strategy, process improvement, and leading the delivery of innovative technology solutions to drive success for organizations.

Throughout her career, Tanya has worked with a wide range of clients from startups to Fortune 100 firms, contributing to CRM strategy adoption excellence, integration and automation to support organic growth, innovation and adoption. She leads a North American team of professionals across Professional Services, Support, Relationship Management and Project Management. She is recognized for her such as problem-solving, leadership, strategic planning, technical expertise, and her ability to distill complex issues into manageable bites.

Currently, Tanya serves as a Sr. Director leading the Microsoft Dynamics + Power Platform practice at SS&C Technologies, a global FinTech company and Microsoft Gold Partner, where she plays a key role in customer success across the Microsoft Dynamics + Power Platform product suite. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development, Tanya stays ahead of industry trends by engaging in thought leadership events like the Dynamics User Group, Microsoft conferences, speaking at and attending wealth tech conferences and diving deeper into all things AI!

Outside of work, Tanya enjoys being a sideline coach for skiing, basketball and soccer for her twin boys, and managing a Kids Coding club to teach the next generation about AI. She is dedicated to making a meaningful impact in kids technical and financial literacy.

An experienced #SAAS Executive with a proven track record of excellence in Wealth and Asset Management technology, specializing in CRM, the Microsoft Power Platform and Copilot. With over 20 years of experience, Tanya has honed expertise in client en... Show more

Marcel Chabot

Marcel Chabot

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey beard” skills I’ve honed over decades of software development.

When I’m not in the office or hanging out with my family, I’m at my local Makerspace working with CNC machines, laser cutters, 3D printers and other tools of wood and metal work. There are Makerspace (also known as Hackerspace) all over the country, and I encourage everyone to check one out.

Stay Creative and have fun!

I’m a creative problem solver who applies his skills in the Microsoft Dynamics space and the management of one of the most talented teams I’ve ever had the pleasure to work with. I like to incorporate both the latest technology as well as the “grey b... Show more

Thiago Vieira

Thiago Vieira

Business angel, Lawyer and forensic expert specializing in Cybercrime and Digital Law, also a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Law, focusing on the challenges of intellectual property in the digital age. With prior experience as a software developer for 10 years I lead initiatives focused on cybersecurity, such as the first acceleration program in Portugal for cyber startups, as well as digital education projects, promoting digital literacy and cyber resilience in public and private environments.

Business angel, Lawyer and forensic expert specializing in Cybercrime and Digital Law, also a PhD in Artificial Intelligence and Law, focusing on the challenges of intellectual property in the digital age. With prior experience as a software develope... Show more

Francis Folaranmi

Francis Folaranmi

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding.
Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in harnessing these analytical tools to transform complex data into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations.
He has worked in the Maritime and Banking Industries as a Data Professional. He is passionate about making a significant impact in the field of business intelligence, helping organizations unlock the full potential of their data assets.

Francis is a Microsoft Data platform MVP in Microsoft Fabric and Power BI technology areas. He currently work as a Data Analyst with Asset & Resource Management Holding. Francis is certified Microsoft Fabric Analytic engineer. He is an expert in har... Show more

Doher Drizzle Pablo

Doher Drizzle Pablo

Mabuhay! I'm Doher Drizzle Pablo, or simply Drizzle. As a speaker with a heart and a genuine ability to empathize, I stand out in connecting with audiences. My unique name mirrors a distinct personality that permeates everything I undertake. With nearly 15 years of experience in the IT domain, I stand as a young achiever with a deep specialization in cloud technology and business transformation.

My versatility extends across various facets of an organization, encompassing marketing, pre-sales, sales, customer service, operations, and beyond. I thrive in project management, holding notable certifications including PMP, Scrum Master, LEAN Six Sigma, and expertise in Microsoft solutions like Microsoft 365, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Azure, Data and AI.

Proudly carrying the banner of an Atenean, Isabelina, and a Bicolana, I hold my heritage in high esteem. My passion lies in Microsoft Business Applications, Data & AI, where I strive to lead successful digital & AI transformations. Beyond expertise, I bring a speaker's heart, always empathizing and stepping into the audience's shoes. Let's collaborate for the success of your organization and individuals, leveraging the power of Microsoft's solutions and my heartfelt approach!

Mabuhay! I'm Doher Drizzle Pablo, or simply Drizzle. As a speaker with a heart and a genuine ability to empathize, I stand out in connecting with audiences. My unique name mirrors a distinct personality that permeates everything I undertake. With nea... Show more

Devi Manoharan

Devi Manoharan

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthcare, insurance, and financial domains, she has led quality engineering initiatives for large-scale claims adjudication systems, HIPAA-compliant EDI transactions, real-time processing pipelines, and enterprise data modernisation programs.
Her technical strengths include Selenium WebDriver, Java, Python, Cucumber BDD, TestNG, API testing, microservices validation, Kafka event-driven workflows, ETL/ELT data quality, and complex integration testing across SFTP, MQ, and cloud-based ecosystems. Devi has delivered high-impact automation frameworks, adaptive QE strategies, risk-based validation techniques, and scalable test architectures that improve first-pass adjudication accuracy, reduce operational defects, and accelerate payer modernisation.
Recognised for her analytical depth, leadership, and collaborative problem-solving, Devi plays a key role in driving quality, compliance, and innovation across mission-critical healthcare platforms. She is deeply committed to advancing automation, intelligent validation, and next-generation Quality Engineering to support faster, more accurate, and interoperable healthcare systems.

Devi Manoharan is an Enterprise Quality Engineering Specialist with advanced expertise in healthcare claims automation, X12 EDI compliance, and intelligent testing frameworks for payer and provider ecosystems. With extensive experience across healthc... Show more

Richard Ceffalio Jr.

Richard Ceffalio Jr.

Richard Ceffalio is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. As the founder of Providence Private Wealth, he established a firm focused on delivering tailored financial solutions, which later merged with Midwest Wealth Management in 2023. Now overseeing $800 million in assets, he has consistently ranked among the industry's top 10% of financial advisors. His leadership and expertise have been recognized through numerous accolades, including the Outstanding Achievement in Leadership award from Dreams for Kids.

Born on June 19, 1972, into an Italian-American family in Chicago, Illinois, Rich Ceffalio was raised strongly committed to hard work and integrity. He attended Notre Dame High School in Niles, Illinois, where he actively participated in academic and extracurricular activities. His passion for finance led him to DePaul University, where he majored in Finance and minored in Economics. This educational foundation provided the knowledge and skills necessary for a long and successful career in financial services.

After completing his studies, he entered the financial industry and quickly developed a passion for helping individuals and families achieve financial security. Richard's approach is centered on understanding each client’s specific needs and creating customized strategies to meet their goals. His dedication to transparency and client-focused service has led to long-term relationships built on trust and reliability.

In 2019, he founded Providence Private Wealth to offer specialized financial services that cater to individual client needs. The firm’s strong reputation for excellence led to its strategic merger with Midwest Wealth Management in 2023, expanding its reach while focusing on personalized financial guidance. Now managing $800 million in assets, he prioritizes financial security and long-term success for his clients.

His accomplishments extend beyond financial advising. Rich Ceffalio was honored with the Outstanding Achievement in Leadership Award from Dreams for Kids, recognizing his leadership and community service contributions. His philanthropic work includes serving on the boards of the National Kidney Foundation and the Columbian Club of Chicago, where he has supported health initiatives and local community efforts.

His expertise has also been recognized nationally. In 2022, he was named in Forbes' Best in State list, highlighting his ranking among the country’s top financial advisors. Additionally, from 2020 to 2023, he received the Chairman’s Club honor, acknowledging his consistently high financial planning performance. His contributions to charitable organizations have also been recognized in interviews with Catholic Charities, further emphasizing his dedication to giving back to the community.

Rich Ceffalio supports various charitable organizations outside his professional responsibilities, including Elevate Life Church, Toys for Tots, and the National Kidney Foundation. His community involvement includes food pantry initiatives, Thanksgiving meal programs for people experiencing homelessness, and disaster relief efforts for California fire victims. He has also supported Champions in Christ, a nonprofit that assists individuals with special needs.

Richard Ceffalio, resides in Illinois with his wife and three children. His oldest son has joined him in the financial sector, continuing the family’s legacy in wealth management. Outside work, he enjoys an active lifestyle, participating in marathons and Ironman competitions, weight training and CrossFit, and spending time outdoors boating and fishing. He also has a passion for playing pickleball and driving sports cars. His family frequently travels, with Long Beach being one of their favorite destinations. Through his commitment to financial advising, philanthropy, and personal growth, he continues to make a meaningful impact in both his professional and personal life.

Richard Ceffalio is a financial advisor with over 30 years of experience in wealth management and financial planning. As the founder of Providence Private Wealth, he established a firm focused on delivering tailored financial solutions, which later m... Show more

Mahesh Nair

Mahesh Nair

As an accomplished Data and Technology leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in defining and operationalizing Global Data Strategy and Governance to ensure regulatory and audit compliance for Fortune 500 organizations. As a results-focused leader, my value proposition is simple: Build trusted relationships. My proven track record includes building and mentoring high-performing teams, translating strategy into measurable business impact and successfully delivering high-stakes commitments across regulatory, audit, risk, and compliance landscapes.

As an accomplished Data and Technology leader with over 14 years of experience, I specialize in defining and operationalizing Global Data Strategy and Governance to ensure regulatory and audit compliance for Fortune 500 organizations. As a results-fo... Show more

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

Akshat Khanna

Akshat Khanna

Akshat Khanna is currently working as SDE 2, building High Performance Trading Platform at Angel One and previously worked as MTS 2 at VMware Tanzu. He has been working on Kubernetes solution for the edge and also actively contributing to open-source. He has good experience of developing products and services around Kubernetes and cloud technologies.

Akshat Khanna is currently working as SDE 2, building High Performance Trading Platform at Angel One and previously worked as MTS 2 at VMware Tanzu. He has been working on Kubernetes solution for the edge and also actively contributing to open-source... Show more

Andriy Mandyev

Andriy Mandyev

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. Navigated the evolution of software from high-performance distributed systems to Big Data, and now, Agentic AI. From development to leadership, across diverse sectors, including Finance (Société Générale), Start-ups (Bryj), and Retail (Decathlon). No matter the role, I view the challenge through a single lens: the art of scaling, be it systems, teams, or products.

With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry. Navigated the evolution of software from high-performance distributed systems to Big Data, and now, Agentic AI. From development to leadership, across diverse sectors, including Finance (Société ... Show more

Ashwin Krishnan

Ashwin Krishnan

Ashwin Krishnan is a highly accomplished **CxO & Board Advisor** with over 23 years of experience driving large-scale **digital transformation** and delivering significant business impact. His expertise lies in translating complex technologies like **AI, Cloud, and Industry 4.0** into practical business solutions. Ashwin has a proven track record of leading large, global teams with empathy and empowerment, fostering a culture of excellence.

He possesses a multi-cultural, multilingual, and multi-domain skill set, having advised CxOs in financial services, telecom, and manufacturing across Europe, the US, and APAC. Ashwin is an ambidextrous leader, comfortable with both strategic planning and hands-on execution. He excels at building psychologically safe, high-performing cultures that accelerate innovation and change adoption.

Ashwin has experience scaling new ventures within corporate environments and shaping strategies that align people, commercial goals, product development, and technology implementation. His entrepreneurial leadership is demonstrated through his founding of wealthQUAY, a cloud-based Wealth Management-as-a-Service venture within Cognizant as well as heading Disruptive Innovation at Orange. He holds an embaX from ETH Zürich & HSG St. Gallen and a B.E. in Computer Engineering.

Ashwin Krishnan is a highly accomplished **CxO & Board Advisor** with over 23 years of experience driving large-scale **digital transformation** and delivering significant business impact. His expertise lies in translating complex technologies like *... Show more

Omphile Matheolane

Omphile Matheolane

Omphile is a dynamic and versatile technology leader with a strong background in software development and DevOps, skills honed through years of experience working with South Africa’s major banks. Renowned for wearing many hats, Omphile has seamlessly navigated roles in development, operations, and leadership, delivering innovative solutions that drive business transformation. With a passion for problem-solving, team empowerment, and creating meaningful impact, Omphile thrives on tackling complex challenges and inspiring others to embrace change. Their ability to bridge technical expertise with strategic vision ensures they consistently deliver lasting value in today’s fast-paced tech landscape. For Omphile, technology is a lifelong passion, inspiring him to leverage advancements for the greater good and make a meaningful impact on the world.

Omphile is a dynamic and versatile technology leader with a strong background in software development and DevOps, skills honed through years of experience working with South Africa’s major banks. Renowned for wearing many hats, Omphile has seamlessly... Show more

Christian Gläser

Christian Gläser

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany

Christian Glaeser: Azure Cloud Architect @ Nordcloud, from Germany Show more

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