Finance & Banking

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

Raksha Vashishta

Raksha Vashishta

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automation and financial technology innovation. At Verra Mobility, Raksha led groundbreaking projects including an in-house payment automation solution processing over million monthly in invoice volume and a transformative ERP implementation. Her previous role as a Payment Processing Specialist has showcased her ability to streamline financial workflows, reducing processing time by 40%. As a recognized voice at global WomenInTech conferences, Raksha advocates for technology-driven financial innovation while sharing insights on payment solutions, data analytics, and cross-functional collaboration in the evolving AI-powered payments landscape.

Raksha S. Vashishta is a well renowned Fintech Product Leader and prominent WomenInTech speaker based in United States . With over 6+ years of experience across transportation, retail, and smart mobility sectors, she specializes in payment automatio... Show more

Jessica Chan

Jessica Chan

With over 8 years of experience at the intersection of audit, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Jessica specializes in user access governance and privileged access management within financial institutions. She has spearheaded strategic initiatives integrating IT general controls with advanced analytics to enhance detection and mitigation of cyber risks. Currently, she drives cross-functional collaboration between audit and cybersecurity teams to strengthen organizational defenses.

With over 8 years of experience at the intersection of audit, cybersecurity, and data analytics, Jessica specializes in user access governance and privileged access management within financial institutions. She has spearheaded strategic initiatives ... Show more

Guillaume Proust

Guillaume Proust

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions.
His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, transport, and finance), where he honed his Java skills in diverse environments.
At Swissquote, he transitioned from a successful five-year tenure as a Java developer (including two years in a management role) to lead the Tech Talent Academy. In this role, he creates impactful onboarding experiences, empowering engineers and introducing technical concepts to business-oriented colleagues.
This passion for knowledge-sharing stems from his belief in the power of continuous learning... and, of course, delicious meals!

Driven by a lifelong fascination with technology, Guillaume has built a career connecting people with innovative solutions. His career spans various industries, from public service (retirement, firefighting) to the private sector (real estate, tran... Show more

Ayobami Adeleke

Ayobami Adeleke

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Services and Microsoft Fabric to design and build enterprise reports and dashboards across Banking, Financial Services Industry to Investments, Retail and Manufacturing Industries. I'm also a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Data and Analytics Engineer and Data Analyst Associate with years of experience working with SQL Server and Power BI.

I have over 8 years work experience as a Data Warehouse and BI Developer using the Microsoft BI Stack (SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS) and Power BI), Azure Data Service... Show more

Orion Willis

Orion Willis

Orion Willis is a seasoned financial planner and the founder of Prime Wealth Advisors, a firm dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive, personalized financial planning services. With over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, he has spent his career helping individuals and families navigate the complexities of wealth management, retirement planning, estate planning, and tax strategies. His primary focus is delivering integrated financial solutions, ensuring clients achieve long-term financial security and peace of mind.

Raised in Lake Side, Arizona, Orion's interest in finance began early, which led him to pursue a degree in finance at Arizona State University. At ASU, he gained valuable experience through an internship at MetLife, where he noticed a significant gap in the financial services industry. While many people had financial planners, their advice was often fragmented, with each advisor focusing on a single aspect of their finances. This observation inspired him to establish a firm that would take a more comprehensive approach to financial planning, combining wealth management, tax planning, estate planning, and other services in one place.

In 2002, Orion founded Prime Wealth Advisors to provide clients with a holistic approach to financial planning. His firm offers a full range of services, including retirement planning, tax strategies, estate planning, and wealth management. By addressing all aspects of a client’s financial life, Prime Wealth Advisors ensures clients receive customized plans designed to meet their unique needs and goals.

As a fiduciary, Orion is committed to always acting in the best interests of his clients. He is legally obligated to put his clients’ needs ahead of his own, ensuring that every recommendation he makes benefits them, not him. This commitment to integrity and trust has earned him the loyalty and respect of his clients, who know they can rely on his guidance for sound financial decisions.

Outside of his professional life, Orion values his family and is committed to his community. He is married with two children and enjoys spending time with them whenever possible. He also actively supports local initiatives, such as the Sun City West Pickleball Club, where his contributions have helped foster growth and support for charitable efforts. Orion Willis continues to positively impact those around him through his work and personal life.

Orion Willis is a seasoned financial planner and the founder of Prime Wealth Advisors, a firm dedicated to providing clients with comprehensive, personalized financial planning services. With over 28 years of experience in the financial industry, he ... Show more

Stephan Simonidis

Stephan Simonidis

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media.

17 years of experience in reporting, data analytics and business intelligence in finance, insurance and media. Show more

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial strategy, Finlay specialises in embedding ESG in a way that is built to last - free from jargon, grounded in plain language, and aligned with how businesses actually operate. His mission is to make ESG practical and value-driven, helping portfolio companies strengthen resilience, unlock growth opportunities, and create long-term positive impact.

Finlay Taylor is an experienced ESG & Sustainability professional with over eight years in private markets, currently leading ESG at YFM, a London-based Growth Equity investor. Drawing on a deep understanding of both sustainability and commercial str... Show more

Anna Khayet

Anna Khayet

Anna Khayet is a trusted growth strategist and marketing advisor to hundreds of tax and accounting firms across North America. As the head of marketing for Padgett Advisors, a leading franchise network of over 250 firms, Anna helped architect a sweeping brand transformation and launched new digital platforms that drove franchise growth and revitalized firm reputation across the network.

Prior to Padgett, Anna led marketing at industry-defining Fintechs like Bill.com, Rho, Ignition, CPA.com (the digital arm of the AICPA), Enova (NYSE: ENVA), and SoFi, where she scaled campaigns with $50M+ budgets and delivered growth that took originations to $18BN. She began her career at American Express and, after earning her MBA from Columbia University, helped expand Google Cloud’s presence in the SMB market.

Today, through her consultancy, Mastermind, Anna combines the latest in marketing strategy, automation, and storytelling to help modern firms and Fintechs build trusted brands and future-proof their growth. She’s passionate about empowering accountants to stand out in an increasingly digital, competitive world — and ensuring they build businesses with staying power.

Anna Khayet is a trusted growth strategist and marketing advisor to hundreds of tax and accounting firms across North America. As the head of marketing for Padgett Advisors, a leading franchise network of over 250 firms, Anna helped architect a sweep... Show more

Taisia Berg

Taisia Berg

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both startup & enterprise environments, I’ve delivered products & projects in Banking, FinTech, Telecom and e-Commerce domain. Recently I started deep diving into ESG & CSR topics as continuation of my professional activities. Outside of working hours I am adept of healthy lifestyle, yoga & fitness practitioner.

My mission is to bridge the gap between people and technologies. With background in Physics & Innovation Management, I am passionated to create best market fit digital services highly valued by end-users. Leveraging cross-domain experience in both st... Show more

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian R. Yurachek

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His entrepreneurial ventures span geospatial computing, digital assets, and the semiconductor industries, blending analytical prowess with artistic vision.

As a creator, Brian works across both physical and digital mediums, often merging them in eccentric and thought-provoking ways. Beyond his professional pursuits, he is deeply committed to philanthropy, actively supporting organizations such as Covenant House, St. Jude, and the Ronald McDonald Foundation.

Brian Robert Yurachek is a New York City-based tech entrepreneur and multidisciplinary artist with a strong background in finance. He has worked across various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategies and emerging technologies. His ... Show more

Jiahang Xu

Jiahang Xu

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native application technology practice in recent years. He is seasoned in the application management system and is responsible for building large-scale financial platform engineering for China Merchants Bank.

Jiahang Xu is a System Architect at China Merchants Bank. He has over 15 years of unique cross-domain experience working in telecom, automotive, financial industry, startup as a co-founder, and KubeVela maintainer. He's mainly focused on cloud-native... Show more

Adrian Neal

Adrian Neal

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capgemini and the position of CEO / Managing Partner in QuStream delivering the world’s strongest quantum-safe encryption (504-bit hardness) in WEB3 environment.

While primarily advising governments, defence organisations and global multi-nationals on post-quantum readiness, he is also a cybersecurity advisor regarding Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC), particularly in respect to the social and economic risks from future post-quantum cryptographic instability.

He is a graduate of Oxford University, from which he received a Masters’ Degree in Software Engineering and began his career at IBM in the mid 80’s, followed by a decade in the City of London, departing in ’98 for Zurich to join UBS Warburg as their first Cryptographics expert while becoming a member of the International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR).

In almost 40 years, he has held positions in key financial and industrial sectors such as Banking, Insurance, Financial Markets, Energy, Pharma, IT, Aviation and Telecoms, across 8 countries and over 3 continents.

In 2012, he founded the Oxford University spinout Oxford BioChronometrics, developing the most advanced software for detecting fraud in online advertising, winning various blind-tests against ad-industry incumbents, with the research being cited by the Guardian, the Financial Times, the Wall Street Journal and both (US) Houses of Congress, while becoming a winner of the 2017 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Advances in Cybersecurity, and subsequently published in European Cybersecurity Journal.

In 2018, he founded Oxford Scientifica as a research organisation, focused on advanced military communications in low-bandwidth and spectrum-contested environments, becoming a winner of the 2019 NATO NCIA Defence Innovation Challenge for Signal Resilience in the High North.

Adrian Neal, a two-time winner of the NATO Defence Innovation Challenge, is an internationally recognised Cybersecurity & Cryptographics expert, and currently holds the position of Senior Director and Global Lead for Post-Quantum Cryptography at Capg... Show more

René Burkhard

René Burkhard

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Exousia Kaseka

Exousia Kaseka

Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions.

Currently an AML/CTF Analyst at Vodacom RDC, I integrate security and compliance into my development workflows, especially for FinTech and Cloud-Native applications. I speak about secure development, performance optimization, and DevOps best practices on Azure.

🎤 Talks & Conferences:

✔️ Securing Web Applications with Next.js & Azure
✔️ Building High-Performance APIs with .NET & PostgreSQL
✔️ Fullstack Development: Balancing Performance & Security

Fullstack Developer specializing in scalable, high-performance, and secure applications with Next.js, .NET, and Azure. Passionate about software architecture and cloud technologies, I help businesses build modern and robust solutions. Currently an... Show more

Daria Subach

Daria Subach

Daria Subach is the co-founder and CEO of Argentium.ai, an AI company revolutionizing how businesses handle document-heavy workflows.

Having experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of manual document processing, Daria founded Argentium to bring AI-powered automation to industries burdened by complex paperwork, compliance requirements, and operational bottlenecks.

A recognized AI thought leader, Daria has spoken at industry events, including Finance Montréal 2024, where she shared insights on AI’s transformative role in automating financial workflows. She is committed to helping organizations harness AI to increase efficiency, reduce errors, and unlock new levels of productivity.

Daria believes we are entering a new era - one where AI works alongside humans, handling the heavy lifting of data processing and decision-making. Through Argentium, she is leading the charge in reshaping the future of work, proving that AI isn't just about automation - it’s about enabling people to focus on their most meaningful work.

Daria Subach is the co-founder and CEO of Argentium.ai, an AI company revolutionizing how businesses handle document-heavy workflows. Having experienced firsthand the inefficiencies of manual document processing, Daria founded Argentium to bring A... Show more

Johan Öbrink

Johan Öbrink

Johan Öbrink started his IT career in the mid 80:s programming his VIC20. Today he is a Digital Strategist at SEB and is frequently seen on TV4 as an expert on digitalisation, IT security and the effects of technology on humans and society. He is also one of the founders of The Open School Platform which has, among other things, rendered him being reported to the police for suspected, illegal hacking.

Johan Öbrink started his IT career in the mid 80:s programming his VIC20. Today he is a Digital Strategist at SEB and is frequently seen on TV4 as an expert on digitalisation, IT security and the effects of technology on humans and society. He is als... Show more

James Francis

James Francis

James Francis: Pioneering Human-Centric AI and Transformative Investment Solutions
James E. Francis is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader at the nexus of artificial intelligence, finance, and ethical technology. His groundbreaking initiatives are redefining investment management and AI development with a commitment to human-centric innovation.
As the founder of Paradigm Asset Management, Francis has overseen the management of over $7 billion in assets for institutional clients worldwide. Paradigm’s hallmark is its innovative "Collective Intelligence" methodology, which integrates human expertise with advanced data analytics and agile software. This approach delivers unparalleled customization, performance, and cost efficiency for wealth advisors, family offices, and institutional investors alike.
Francis is also the driving force behind Artificial Integrity, a pioneering framework that transcends traditional AI ethics. With a focus on empowering human potential, Artificial Integrity envisions AI systems that go beyond risk mitigation to actively promote human values, creativity, and decision-making. This forward-thinking initiative is reshaping how we design AI to enhance humanity’s capabilities and sustain societal progress.
In addition, Francis founded BlackChat AI, a dynamic platform at the intersection of AI and societal engagement. BlackChat AI provides tools and resources to help individuals and communities navigate the opportunities and challenges of AI, with a strong emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and dialogue.
A proud alumnus of Morehouse College, Francis is actively engaged with leading organizations such as the Partnership on AI, Black in AI, and the Council of Institutional Investors. His unique expertise in AI, finance, and ethical technology makes him a sought-after voice in shaping the future of technology and its societal and economic impacts.

James Francis: Pioneering Human-Centric AI and Transformative Investment Solutions James E. Francis is a visionary entrepreneur and thought leader at the nexus of artificial intelligence, finance, and ethical technology. His groundbreaking initiativ... Show more

Nicholas Løjmand-Kines

Nicholas Løjmand-Kines

Commercial Background
With 4 years of experience in B2B sales to accounting offices, including a key sales leadership position at Visma e-conomic. Advising large accounting offices and groups/conglomerates in optimizing their business with digitalization and automation.
Educational Background:
Bachelor in Finance and Master of Science in economics and International Business

Commercial Background With 4 years of experience in B2B sales to accounting offices, including a key sales leadership position at Visma e-conomic. Advising large accounting offices and groups/conglomerates in optimizing their business with digitaliz... Show more

Paul Owen

Paul Owen

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through human capital. Champion of DEI and seasoned speaker on the importance of people and talent in web3. Through his unique insight and partnership style, Paul has enabled notable startups and scale-ups to grow successfully across Europe.

An experienced finance and operations professional with a successful track record at companies such as PWC and FTSE 100 iGaming innovators. An investor and entrepreneur who founded RecruitBlock and specializes in accelerating business growth through ... Show more

Bruno H. Brito

Bruno H. Brito

Bruno is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leading companies across the banking, telecommunications, insurance and financial markets sectors. Starting his career in software engineering, his focus quickly evolved towards a profound understanding of business process visions, solution architecture design, and the strategic delivery of quality information to decision-makers.

He holds an MBA specialization in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data from the University of São Paulo (ICMC/USP), where his thesis laid the theoretical groundwork for the presented Meta-Architecture. This research culminated in an article submitted (PROPOR 2026), demonstrating his commitment to bridging academic rigor with practical enterprise solutions. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Information Science at UFSCar, deepening his expertise in knowledge management and semantic design.

His core expertise lies in Data and Process Strategy, Corporate Architecture, and holistic Solution Design, always focusing on translating complex data and architectural insights into actionable business decisions. This blend of technical foundation (AI, Graph) and methodological rigor (Information Science) positions him as a strong advocate for building resilient, trustworthy, and governed AI systems, such as the Neo4j Intelligent Proxy presented in this session.

Bruno is a seasoned professional with over 20 years of experience in leading companies across the banking, telecommunications, insurance and financial markets sectors. Starting his career in software engineering, his focus quickly evolved towards a p... Show more

Olawale Olaleye

Olawale Olaleye

Olawale is a CNCF Kubestronaut and Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focusing on AWS Container Services. He has over a decade of experience across various industries. With a strong background in the financial sector, he spent about 10 years managing complex cloud infrastructure and security for large-scale enterprises.
Currently, he is dedicated to helping businesses harness the power of container technologies on AWS. As a trusted advisor, he guides organizations through seamless cloud migrations and modernization initiatives, ensuring optimal efficiency and security.

Olawale is a CNCF Kubestronaut and Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS focusing on AWS Container Services. He has over a decade of experience across various industries. With a strong background in the financial sector, he spent about 10 yea... Show more

Svein Waage

Svein Waage

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, Tolletaten og Mattilsynet. I dag er han Partner i Gritera-konsernet og daglig leder for Gritera Security som leverer sikkerhetsrådgivning.

Svein har over 15 års erfaring i sikkerhetsfaget hvor brorparten av karrieren er fra forsvarssektoren. Han har blant annet jobbet i Cyberforsvaret og Etterretningstjenesten, og hatt rollen som CISO for Forsvarsdepartementet, Utenriksdepartementet, To... Show more

Dr. Anita Johnson

Dr. Anita Johnson

Speaker Bio: Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson
Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson is a Financial Behaviorist, Educator, and Author dedicated to transforming the way individuals and institutions understand money. She teaches Economics and Finance at the University of Maryland Global Campus, where she mentors diverse global learners, including U.S. military students, by integrating behavioral finance and cross‑cultural perspectives into financial literacy.
Dr. Johnson holds a Ph.D. in 21st-Century Finance and multiple advanced degrees in philosophy, taxation, and accounting. Her research examines financial trauma, socialization, and women’s empowerment, with a particular focus on the financial narratives of African American women. She is the author of several books, including "The Hidden Psychological Effects of Money on Black Women" and "Being Broke is Maddening," and has presented at national conferences such as the Financial Therapy Association and SFEPD’s Financial Literacy Leadership Conference.
As founder of Anita R Johnson & Associates, Inc., she has developed innovative financial education programs, retreats, and media platforms that empower communities to find their financial voice. Recognized nationally for her leadership and community impact, Dr. Johnson brings an engaging, interactive style that equips participants with practical tools to reframe financial behaviors, reduce resistance to change, and align empowerment with institutional transformation.

Speaker Bio: Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson Dr. Anita Renee’ Johnson is a Financial Behaviorist, Educator, and Author dedicated to transforming the way individuals and institutions understand money. She teaches Economics and Finance at the University of M... Show more

Saugat Nayak

Saugat Nayak

Experienced Data & Business Analyst with experience in fintech, telecom, and consulting, specializing in credit risk analytics, portfolio performance monitoring, and data-driven strategy. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, and predictive modeling to deliver actionable insights and optimize lending decisions.

Experienced Data & Business Analyst with experience in fintech, telecom, and consulting, specializing in credit risk analytics, portfolio performance monitoring, and data-driven strategy. Skilled in SQL, Python, Tableau, and predictive modeling to de... Show more

Mauricio Dávalos

Mauricio Dávalos

With over 6 years of experience in the International Software Industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the biggest Fintechs in the world, also some Y Combinator-backed startups, some of which became unicorns after I joined.

Specializing in web development, I bring ideas to life and improve products by leveraging my skills to deliver seamless, user-focused solutions that get the job done in fast-paced environments.

With over 6 years of experience in the International Software Industry, I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the biggest Fintechs in the world, also some Y Combinator-backed startups, some of which became unicorns after I joined. Specia... Show more

Earle Martin Dominguez Vacelar

Earle Martin Dominguez Vacelar

Experienced in Data Warehousing Architecture. Dimensional modeling(Fact tables, Dimensions, SCD, Staging Area, Kimball methodology).
Experienced in ETL programming using IBM InfoSphere Information Server (Datastage), administrative task, migration of Datastage versions . IBM Cloud Pak for Data.
Data governance. DAMA.
Experienced in DB2 LUW multipartition. Physical database modeling. SQL.
Experienced in IBM Industry Models ( BDWM) M1-Banking datawarehouse model. AST-BST.
Experienced Oracle Essbase architect ASO, BSO. Process automation, application tuning and performance.
Agile product owner
Event driven architecture
Data as a product
Data mesh

Experienced in Data Warehousing Architecture. Dimensional modeling(Fact tables, Dimensions, SCD, Staging Area, Kimball methodology). Experienced in ETL programming using IBM InfoSphere Information Server (Datastage), administrative task, migration o... Show more

Pradeep Narayan

Pradeep Narayan

Pradeep is an AI-Powered Wealth Architect transforming how high-net-worth advisory teams scale, automate, and personalize their services. Working at the crossroads of Wealth Tech, SaaS, and behavioral finance, he builds intelligent systems that streamline operations and deliver next-level client experiences.

He has engineered AI-driven onboarding and decisioning platforms for major US banks at EY—cutting approval times by 40% and boosting HNW conversions by 25%. At Novigo, he adapted SAP TM and advanced analytics for asset-management workflows, reducing operational overhead by 30% and enabling real-time portfolio intelligence.

Pradeep also develops strategic AI adoption frameworks, guiding wealth firms through data readiness, regulatory alignment, and ROI-driven implementation. His “Intelligent Workflow” pilots automate KYC, risk profiling, tax-loss harvesting, and compliance checks, saving advisors 15+ hours weekly.

His work powers HNW client portals, advisor copilots, unified WealthTech SaaS platforms, and NLP-driven family office automation—pushing the frontier of Wealth Management AI, RegTech, and data modernization

Pradeep is an AI-Powered Wealth Architect transforming how high-net-worth advisory teams scale, automate, and personalize their services. Working at the crossroads of Wealth Tech, SaaS, and behavioral finance, he builds intelligent systems that strea... Show more

Monica Houston

Monica Houston

Monica Houston is a multifaceted business advisor. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Master of Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP), she serves clients in the corporate, entrepreneurial, and personal finance arenas. In the corporate arena, she has overseen the risk assurance function for numerous entities as the Chief Audit Officer for 10+ years including South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission, National Futures Association, City of Modesto, CA and Cuyahoga County, OH. An inaugural alumnus of Ernst & Young, her audit and consulting experience spans over 30 years and includes numerous Fortune 500 companies. As principal of Monica Houston CPAs, she shepherds clients in the areas of business foundation, operations, strategy, and succession; helping them to successfully live out their dreams of entrepreneurship. She is co-author of The Black Woman’s Business Bible & Workbook. Her passion for legacy building and generational living, as well as her innate understanding of finances, has afforded her the opportunity to positively influence the financial futures of countless families as a teacher, mentor, coach, author, advocate, and board member of financial literacy programs.
A consummate professional, Monica is committed to her work and serves as a beacon for such in her community. She serves on the Academic Executive Committee of the Association of International Certified Public Accountants (AICPA). She also serves on the Audit Committee for Delta Community Credit Union, Georgia’s largest credit union with 26 branch offices and over $6 Billion in assets. She further serves as a member of the Syracuse University Multicultural Advancement Council, an organization that supports and advocates for African American and Latino alumni and students as well as manages and raises funds for the $3M+ Our Time Has Come Scholarship endowment fund. In the spirit of establishing legacy, she recently committed to the endowment of the SU Black and Latino Accounting Scholarship Fund.

Monica Houston is a multifaceted business advisor. As a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Master of Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP), she serves clients in the co... Show more

Claire Wood

Claire Wood

Two decades of creating software in financial services and the thrill of seeing solutions come to life is still there. Enthusiastic champion of gender parity in STEM education, and inclusion in software development. She once built a LEGO Death Star.

Two decades of creating software in financial services and the thrill of seeing solutions come to life is still there. Enthusiastic champion of gender parity in STEM education, and inclusion in software development. She once built a LEGO Death Star. Show more

Ram Grandhi

Ram Grandhi

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural collaboration. With a focus on FinTech, Mobile, IoT, Cloud, Data Management, AI, and DevOps, Ram practices a “people-first, business-next, technology-later” philosophy, leveraging collective wisdom to drive innovation and growth.

Drawing on diverse experiences across consulting, product development, and customer-facing organizations, Ram currently leads several engineering teams and oversees product engineering for an upcoming payments digital bank in the Dutch market. Previously, as Founder & CTO, Ram led FlyBy, an autonomous drone delivery startup recognized as a Top 30 Finalist in an EU-wide competition.

A technology leader and entrepreneur, Ram specializes in building and coaching multicultural engineering teams, with expertise spanning software architecture, modern engineering practices, IT operations, values-based leadership, and cross-cultural co... Show more

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