Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC.

He has delivered mission-critical initiatives in Zero Trust architecture, cloud security, AI-driven automation, citizen experience platforms, document modernization, and secure digital payment infrastructures for major banks, government entities, and large enterprises.

Yasir is also deeply focused on AI enablement for diverse audiences — including students, parents, teachers, healthcare professionals, SMEs, and organizational leaders — helping them understand, adopt, and responsibly leverage AI in their personal and professional lives.

His expertise spans: AI readiness, cybersecurity governance, digital safety, fintech protection, public-sector modernization, enterprise architecture, and next-gen workforce skills development.

Yasir speaks passionately about bridging the gap between technology and people, empowering communities to thrive in a secure and AI-enabled digital era.

Yasir Naveed Riaz is a Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity specialist with 20+ years of experience leading high-impact technology programs across fintech, digital payments, public services, and enterprise modernization in the GCC. He has deli... Show more

Linda Grizely is a financial wellness speaker who partners with organizations to reduce the hidden cost of employees' personal financial stress — the cost that quietly shows up as lost focus, lower performance, and retention challenges.

Linda speaks to employees, ERGs, associations, HR leaders, and leadership teams across the country, in person and virtually.

Through her human-centered approach to money, Linda helps audiences bridge the gap between financial knowledge and real-life decision-making. Her programs go beyond traditional financial literacy to explore the behavioral, emotional, and practical realities that shape how people earn, spend, save, invest, and plan for the future.

Linda is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® professional with a master's degree in Financial Services and a dual-major bachelor's degree in Human Resources Management and Marketing. Her background spans holistic financial planning, leadership, business strategy, marketing, human resources, nonprofit consulting, association leadership, and sales.

Her signature keynote, The Human Variable™, explores the identity, money history, and emotional conditioning behind financial decisions. She is the creator of the MeMoney® Method, a framework that replaces guilt-based budgeting with clarity, confidence, and intentional action, and host of the Real Money, Real Life® podcast. In 2026, MeMoney® was named a finalist for a Money Awareness and Inclusion Award.

Her perspective is shaped by what she calls her "many financial lives" — including becoming a single teen mother, being a suburban married mother of three with financial abundance, rebuilding after divorce, and returning to school as an adult before building her career in financial services.

As seen in the Chicago Tribune, Yahoo Finance, MSN Money, WSJ Buy Side, and MarketWatch Picks.

Linda Grizely is a financial wellness speaker who partners with organizations to reduce the hidden cost of employees' personal financial stress — the cost that quietly shows up as lost focus, lower performance, and retention challenges. Linda spea... Show more

Majd Aldeen Masriah is a Senior Director of Engineering at Geidea with over 15 years of experience in Software Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation.

He has led large-scale technology initiatives across FinTech, PropTech, and government sectors, contributing to platforms and services such as Geidea Payments, Tawakkalna, Saudi Business Center, Sanadak, and Saber.

In addition, throughout the last few years, he has helped organizations build strategies to move from AI-obsessed to AI-driven.

Majd Aldeen Masriah is a Senior Director of Engineering at Geidea with over 15 years of experience in Software Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Digital Transformation. He has led large-scale techn... Show more

Danielle Stein Fairhurst is a Microsoft MVP and the author of “Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling” (3rd edition, 2019) and “Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies” (2nd edition, 2022) She is a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and in 2022 she was awarded the “Lifetime Achievement Award” at the Financial Modelling Summit. Danielle founded the Financial Modellers’ Meetup groups which attracts participants from all over the world as well as a LinkedIn forum with over 180,000 members. An advocate for women in finance, she was on the Diversity Council for the ModelOff Financial Modeling World Championships and founded the Women in Financial Modelling online community. She is a Master Financial Modeler (FMI), holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Macquarie Graduate School of Management (MGSM) and has taught management accounting subjects at the University of Sydney.

Danielle Stein Fairhurst is a Microsoft MVP and the author of “Using Excel for Business and Financial Modelling” (3rd edition, 2019) and “Financial Modeling in Excel For Dummies” (2nd edition, 2022) She is a LinkedIn Learning Instructor and in 2022 s... Show more

Soy un profesional con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector financiero, habiendo trabajado en varios bancos en Ecuador y en startups innovadoras como Kushki Pagos. Actualmente, soy Cloud Engineer en Banco Bolivariano. Este año, me he convertido en Community Builder en el área de Serverless, donde me dedico a fomentar la comunidad y compartir conocimientos. Además, soy un activo creador de contenido, publicando regularmente en blogs de Medium y otras plataformas.

Soy un profesional con más de 10 años de experiencia en el sector financiero, habiendo trabajado en varios bancos en Ecuador y en startups innovadoras como Kushki Pagos. Actualmente, soy Cloud Engineer en Banco Bolivariano. Este año, me he convertido... Show more

Hergy Fongue is a backend Developer at Finanz Informatik, the central IT service provider of the German Savings Banks Finance Group. He plays a key role in the transformation of the central data warehouse from mainframe-based infrastructure to a modern, decentralized architecture. His focus lies on building modern cloud-native core components for business-rule-driven data correction. This involves ensuring both the semantic integrity of data and the flexible processing of individual records as well as large files.

Hergy Fongue is a backend Developer at Finanz Informatik, the central IT service provider of the German Savings Banks Finance Group. He plays a key role in the transformation of the central data warehouse from mainframe-based infrastructure to a mode... Show more

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (American subsidiary), and 4 years as CIO at CdF International(Dutch Company).

Has successfully led 5 cross-border M&A transactions, leveraging Microsoft Business Central (BC) for financial integration, valuation, and post-merger process harmonization. More than 100 ERP implementations in more than 20 countries.

Holds dual Master’s degrees (Management Science – University of Kent, UK, and Accounting – UFBA), an MBA in Corporate Finance (FGV), and dual Bachelor’s degrees in Accounting and Computer Science (UFBA). Certified PgMP and PMP (PMI). Recognized for natural leadership, mentoring, and coaching abilities, with high commitment, structured thinking, and excellent negotiation skills.

PhD in Accounting and Finance from Universidade de São Paulo (FEA-USP), researching the impact of corporate governance distance on cross-border M&A performance, 11 years as Partner Director at Fênix Consultoria, 7 years as CFO at Fumex Tabacalera (Am... Show more

Stefano Amorelli is a software engineer and lead with 8+ years of experience in hands-on leadership positions for start-ups and scale-ups across the USA and Europe.

Stefano Amorelli is a software engineer and lead with 8+ years of experience in hands-on leadership positions for start-ups and scale-ups across the USA and Europe. Show more

Andersen LLP is an award-winning tax advisory firm with a specialist Web3 tax and accounting team. It offers a range of services, from international token structuring, token incentives, fractional CFO services and back-office financial support for businesses to personal income-tax planning and compliance.

Having advised crypto clients since 2018, Ben is a member of numerous digital asset working groups focussing on tax policy and financial reporting and was awarded Spears' 500 Top Recommended Cryptocurrency Advisor in 2022 & 2024 and City Wealth's Top 50 Professionals in Crypto in 2023.

Ben is a seasoned speaker and contributor for media outlets such as Bloomberg, the FT and Tax Journal, Ben is committed to the furtherance of the UK as a jurisdiction for crypto to thrive.

Andersen LLP is an award-winning tax advisory firm with a specialist Web3 tax and accounting team. It offers a range of services, from international token structuring, token incentives, fractional CFO services and back-office financial support for bu... Show more

Hi, I’m Naki Dejo, a Technical Lead at BCP with over six years of experience building high-transaction distributed systems in the financial sector. I specialize in Java development and have also worked as a Solutions Architect and Scrum Master, leading both legacy and modern projects, including large-scale technology migrations and the development of critical enterprise components.

I am currently focused on integrating artificial intelligence and cloud technologies into scalable, inclusive software solutions. I am passionate about creating systems that not only perform at enterprise scale but also promote accessibility, fairness and long-term sustainability.

Hi, I’m Naki Dejo, a Technical Lead at BCP with over six years of experience building high-transaction distributed systems in the financial sector. I specialize in Java development and have also worked as a Solutions Architect and Scrum Master, leadi... Show more

Francesco Galletta leads Analytics Engineering for Financial Crime at Monzo Bank in the UK and Europe. He co-leads the AI strategy for Monzo's Data discipline. He has built multiple data teams, and currently works across functions to define the next step in data for ML. 

Outside of work, does coaching for other leaders, and juggles his time between building tools to test what's possible with AI and to make life easier, and finding the best food spots in Madrid.

Francesco Galletta leads Analytics Engineering for Financial Crime at Monzo Bank in the UK and Europe. He co-leads the AI strategy for Monzo's Data discipline. He has built multiple data teams, and currently works across functions to define the next ... Show more

Rahul is a security researcher with deep expertise in offensive security and red teaming. He specializes in malware development, AV/EDR evasion, and bypassing security controls in heavily defended environments. As a full-time red teamer, he builds tools and develops techniques that hold up against real-world security stacks. He currently serves as Manager of Offensive Security and Threat Assessment with a leading financial organization in the Middle East, where he works alongside red, blue, and purple teams to identify and remediate security gaps across enterprise infrastructure. He has spoken at international conferences including Black Hat, CONFidence, and Hacktivity. His work spans enterprise security and cloud infrastructure, with a particular focus on uncovering and exploiting design flaws in hardened environments.

Rahul is a security researcher with deep expertise in offensive security and red teaming. He specializes in malware development, AV/EDR evasion, and bypassing security controls in heavily defended environments. As a full-time red teamer, he builds to... Show more

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. That was the girl, and as for SQL and Data the affair continues. Warren consults as a Data Engineer for Moyo Business Advisory and is a volunteer Lead for Johannesburg Data Platform. In his spare time he likes Mountain biking, Ice Skating, Offroad 4x4ing and Cleaning up Rivers

Commonly described as the boy next door (although next door to whom has never been quite defined), Warren fell in love with SQL when he was accidentally thrust into it after going to see a girl at a tech company. He liked it so he put a ring on it. T... Show more

Will McGinnis is Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners, where he builds AI infrastructure for investment decision-making. He is the original author of category_encoders (scikit-learn-contrib) and maintains open-source Python libraries including pygeohash, plus several Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers. Based in Atlanta, he hosts the Atlanta AI Dinner, an invitation-only gathering for local AI builders. Previously he led data science at Aumni (acquired by JPMorgan Chase) and co-founded Predikto (acquired by United Technologies).

Will McGinnis is Chief Data Scientist at Scale Venture Partners, where he builds AI infrastructure for investment decision-making. He is the original author of category_encoders (scikit-learn-contrib) and maintains open-source Python libraries includ... Show more

Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience building production data platforms at NatWest, Accenture, and Dpoint. Specialized in cloud-native architectures, real-time processing with Kafka and Spark, and data quality frameworks. Published technical writer on Medium, sharing practical lessons from production systems. Passionate about making data platforms reliable and trustworthy.

Data Engineer with 3+ years of experience building production data platforms at NatWest, Accenture, and Dpoint. Specialized in cloud-native architectures, real-time processing with Kafka and Spark, and data quality frameworks. Published technical wri... Show more

Kalpesh Rathod is Director of Software Engineering at Anaqua, the global leader in IP management software, where he leads engineering for an AI-driven platform that automates high-stakes financial decisioning at enterprise scale. He is a named inventor on a US patent covering AI-based confidence-scoring and workflow automation, and has authored peer-reviewed papers on agentic AI for financial automation and confidential AI systems for enterprise data. He recently delivered an invited keynote at the 10th International Joint Conference on Advances in Computational Intelligence (IJCACI 2026), published by Springer Nature, on building domain-specific AI for enterprise use. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology and completed Harvard Business School Leadership Principles program.

Kalpesh Rathod is Director of Software Engineering at Anaqua, the global leader in IP management software, where he leads engineering for an AI-driven platform that automates high-stakes financial decisioning at enterprise scale. He is a named invent... Show more

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Connecticut, he has built a strong reputation for modernizing legacy systems, implementing scalable data architectures, and ensuring regulatory compliance in highly controlled environments. His expertise spans Python, AWS, Snowflake, Airflow, and enterprise ETL frameworks, enabling him to develop efficient, reliable, and auditable data pipelines that support critical business operations.
Throughout his career, Rambabu has demonstrated deep proficiency in building and optimizing data platforms that process high volumes of complex data. At LPL Financial, he played a key role in developing a Commission Transformation Platform, where he designed scalable ETL pipelines, implemented intricate business logic for compensation systems, and ensured compliance with FINRA and SEC regulations. He has consistently focused on improving data quality, automating validation processes, and enhancing transparency through robust monitoring and governance frameworks. His work reflects a strong ability to translate complex business requirements into technical solutions that drive operational efficiency.
Prior to this, Rambabu contributed to healthcare and banking projects at organizations such as Sharecare, Santander Bank, and Citibank. He developed HIPAA-compliant data pipelines, supported FDIC regulatory initiatives, and built large-scale data integration systems for enterprise reporting. His experience includes working with diverse datasets such as biometric health data, depositor records, and financial transactions, where accuracy, compliance, and performance are critical. He is also experienced in collaborating with cross-functional teams, including compliance, risk, and business stakeholders, to deliver reliable and scalable data solutions.
Rambabu holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering and brings a strong foundation in data engineering principles, combined with hands-on expertise in modern cloud technologies. He is recognized for his analytical approach, problem-solving skills, and commitment to building high-quality, production-ready data systems.

Rambabu Bolineni is a Senior Software Engineer and Data Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, banking, insurance, and healthcare domains. Based in Hartford, Conne... Show more

Svetlana Schwarzkopf is a FinOps Manager with a strong background in cloud cost governance and financial transparency. She previously worked at Mercedes-Benz Group, where she was responsible for the global FinOps practice across public cloud platforms, driving cost governance, transparency, and efficiency at scale.
Today, she works at PostFinance in Switzerland, leading FinOps in a highly regulated banking environment. Her focus is on establishing operating models, governance, and guardrails for cloud and AI costs, enabling teams to make cost-aware decisions early and sustainably.
Svetlana combines hands-on cloud experience with a strong business and finance background and regularly works at the intersection of engineering, finance, and management.

Svetlana Schwarzkopf is a FinOps Manager with a strong background in cloud cost governance and financial transparency. She previously worked at Mercedes-Benz Group, where she was responsible for the global FinOps practice across public cloud platform... Show more

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Generative AI frameworks such as LangChain and LangGraph with enterprise cloud solutions to deliver scalable, AI-driven applications. A Delaware AWS Community Leader (AWS Builder), Seetaram is an invited speaker at the New York AI Summit, where he presented on real-world enterprise adoption of Generative AI and agent-based systems, sharing practical lessons on scaling, governance, and measurable business impact. He is also a speaker at AI4, contributing advanced insights on production-ready AI architectures, RAG systems, and evaluation frameworks used in regulated financial environments.

Seetaram Rayarao is a Vice President and Senior Lead Engineer at JP Morgan Chase with over 18 years of experience driving innovation in cloud computing, AI, and microservices. He leads transformative projects, including the LLM Suite, integrating Gen... Show more

Suryasivaji Killi is an AI and financial analytics professional with approximately four years of experience spanning predictive analytics, demand forecasting, credit risk modeling, financial analysis, and data engineering. He combines expertise in machine learning, business intelligence, and quantitative finance to develop data-driven solutions that improve operational efficiency, forecasting accuracy, and strategic decision-making.
Currently, Suryasivaji serves as a Data Engineer GenAI at GMH Holdings, where he architects AI-powered forecasting and analytics systems for a hospitality portfolio of more than 150 properties. His work includes developing machine learning-based demand forecasting models, real-time anomaly detection systems, and generative AI solutions that transform complex analytical outputs into actionable business insights. These initiatives have contributed to significant improvements in forecasting accuracy and decision-making speed.
In addition to his corporate role, he is the Founder and CEO of Next Stock Inc., an AI-driven logistics startup focused on neighborhood-level demand forecasting and intelligent inventory optimization for micro fulfillment and circular supply chains. He leads product strategy, forecasting engine development, inventory optimization design, and business growth initiatives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and reducing operational waste.
Previously, Suryasivaji worked as a Financial Analyst at S4Cloud, where he developed predictive financial models, Monte Carlo simulation frameworks, and working capital optimization strategies that enhanced forecast reliability and improved capital efficiency. Earlier in his career, he served as a Credit Risk Analyst at KT Investments, building credit risk scoring models, stress testing frameworks, and portfolio risk monitoring systems for retail lending operations.
Suryasivaji holds a Master of Science in FinTech and Analytics from Stevens Institute of Technology and a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. His technical expertise includes machine learning, time series forecasting, financial modeling, credit risk analytics, data engineering, and business intelligence technologies, including Python, SQL, Tableau, TensorFlow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn.

Suryasivaji Killi is an AI and financial analytics professional with approximately four years of experience spanning predictive analytics, demand forecasting, credit risk modeling, financial analysis, and data engineering. He combines expertise in ma... Show more

Mehdi Rezvandehy is a Principal Data Scientist at ATB Financial with over a decade of experience leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges across banking, telecommunications, energy, and research domains. His expertise spans Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, predictive modeling, and the design of scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business value. Prior to joining ATB Financial, Mehdi worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Symend and a Principal Researcher at the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in Geostatistics from the University of Alberta and is passionate about translating advanced AI and statistical research into practical, production-ready solutions that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Mehdi Rezvandehy is a Principal Data Scientist at ATB Financial with over a decade of experience leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges across banking, telecommunications, energy, and research domains. H... Show more

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at leading institutions, she focuses on leveraging Generative AI, Agentic AI, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) to transform complex business workflows and decision-making processes.

With deep expertise in machine learning, natural language processing, and intelligent document processing, Shalini has developed production-ready AI systems that enhance operational efficiency, reduce processing time, and unlock actionable insights from unstructured data. Her work spans end-to-end AI system design from model development and evaluation to deployment using cloud-native architectures.

A strong advocate for responsible and trustworthy AI, Shalini actively explores challenges related to model reliability, governance, and real-world deployment of large language models. She has authored peer-reviewed publications and contributed to academic and industry research, while also serving as a reviewer for international conferences and journals in AI and data science.

Beyond her technical contributions, Shalini is a recognized thought leader and speaker in AI innovation, frequently sharing insights on enterprise RAG systems, agentic workflows, and AI-driven transformation in financial institutions. Her unique ability to bridge traditional software engineering with cutting-edge AI makes her a key voice in advancing intelligent, scalable, and responsible AI solutions.

Shalini Sivasamy is a Senior AI & Machine Learning Engineer specializing in building scalable, enterprise-grade artificial intelligence solutions across financial services and cloud ecosystems. Currently contributing to advanced AI initiatives at lea... Show more

At OneCore, I work with Microsoft and its partner ecosystem to bring industry-specific capabilities to customers across financial services and leasing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform.

OneCore is a vertical solution designed for the leasing industry, extending Dynamics 365 with specialized functionality that supports the specific processes and requirements of leasing and financial services organizations.

My focus is on developing strong relationships across the Microsoft ecosystem and enabling partners to add proven industry capabilities to their Dynamics 365 offering. By combining partners’ implementation expertise with OneCore’s vertical solution, we help create differentiated customer propositions, accelerate go-to-market, and unlock new opportunities around Dynamics 365.

I work closely with Microsoft and partners on partner enablement, co-sell opportunities, and joint go-to-market activities—helping position OneCore as a natural extension of the Microsoft Business Applications portfolio for leasing and financial services.

At OneCore, I work with Microsoft and its partner ecosystem to bring industry-specific capabilities to customers across financial services and leasing on Microsoft Dynamics 365 and the Power Platform. OneCore is a vertical solution designed for th... Show more

Lekan Lawal is the Founder & CEO of Mazesoftwares, a digital agency delivering high-impact software solutions and the Assistant Vice President, Solutions at Bitoshi.africa where he engineered the platform’s core mobile, backend and crypto infrastructure. With up to a decade of experience from early web development days to building scalable fintech and crypto platforms. Lekan has helped startups across Africa and beyond launch products that scale. Passionate about clean architecture, developer growth and real-world problem-solving, he brings deep technical insight and practical strategies for building software that thrives in emerging markets.

Lekan Lawal is the Founder & CEO of Mazesoftwares, a digital agency delivering high-impact software solutions and the Assistant Vice President, Solutions at Bitoshi.africa where he engineered the platform’s core mobile, backend and crypto infrastruct... Show more

Kiran Kumar Reddy Pamuru is a seasoned data technology professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience spanning database management, business intelligence, and cloud-based data engineering solutions. Currently serving as an Application Engineer and Finance Analyst at Google since April 2021, Kiran manages critical internal sales compensation applications handling over $1 billion in annual payouts for more than 9,000 sales representatives.
With 13+ years of specialized expertise in SQL Server development and administration across versions 2005-2016, Kiran has mastered complex T-SQL development, query optimization, and performance tuning. His database proficiency extends to advanced design concepts including normalization, star and snowflake schema modeling, and comprehensive database administration encompassing security management, backup strategies, and high availability implementations.
Kiran's business intelligence expertise spans 8+ years with the Microsoft BI stack, including extensive experience in SSIS for ETL package development, SSRS for interactive reporting, and SSAS for analytical solutions. His technical versatility includes 3+ years of NoSQL ETL development and 9+ years of Google Cloud Platform experience with tools like Dremel, F1, and Tenzing.
At Google, Kiran has demonstrated exceptional capability in developing enterprise-scale financial systems, implementing order-to-compensation traceability tools, and creating sophisticated PLX workflows and dashboards. His work includes integrating Anaplan with Callidus systems to streamline financial planning and forecasting processes, while ensuring strict compliance and data integrity through role-based security implementations.
Prior to Google, Kiran held key positions at Global Logic, NexInfo Solutions, Tata Consultancy Services, and KARVY Consultants, where he led database development projects, managed large-scale data warehousing initiatives, and designed solutions for complex business requirements. His experience includes leading development teams, serving as Scrum Master, and managing multi-terabyte data environments.
Kiran holds a B.Tech in Information Technology from Madras University and combines deep technical expertise with strong business acumen, making him a valuable asset in bridging the gap between complex data technologies and business outcomes. His proven track record in financial systems, compliance management, and large-scale data processing positions him as a leader in modern data engineering and business intelligence solutions.

Kiran Kumar Reddy Pamuru is a seasoned data technology professional with over 20 years of comprehensive experience spanning database management, business intelligence, and cloud-based data engineering solutions. Currently serving as an Application En... Show more

Mike is an engineer working on production systems where governance, reliability, and auditability are non-negotiable. His experience spans fintech, cloud platforms, and decentralized systems, with a focus on designing boundaries that keep complex systems operable under real-world constraints.

He has been trained through competition-based systems engineering and has spent years building and operating systems where decisions are difficult to reverse. He now applies the same engineering discipline to AI-assisted workflows, focusing on how agents can be governed once they interact with code, infrastructure, and delivery pipelines. His current work explores how individual engineering disciplines can be transformed into organizational governance.

Mike is an engineer working on production systems where governance, reliability, and auditability are non-negotiable. His experience spans fintech, cloud platforms, and decentralized systems, with a focus on designing boundaries that keep complex sys... Show more

I'm a developer and consultant at Softera Baltic, where I build and maintain a Business Central-based factoring solution for clients across Europe. I hold the MB-820 certification, and over the past year I've been using AI tools to speed up diagnosis across multi-layered AL code, spanning the product, client custom code, and BC standard.

I never expected factoring to be a domain that would grab me, but at Softera I found something unexpected - the people around me make it easy to care, whether you're building web pages or untangling complex business processes.

I'm a developer and consultant at Softera Baltic, where I build and maintain a Business Central-based factoring solution for clients across Europe. I hold the MB-820 certification, and over the past year I've been using AI tools to speed up diagnosis... Show more

Ratnadeep Simhadri is a Staff Software Engineer with 12+ years building payment and fintech systems that process over $1.68 trillion in annual transaction volume across 200+ markets. At PayPal, he architects and develops the Open Banking platform — the aggregation layer connecting thousands of global financial institutions — and builds the data insights products layered on top of it, including agentic applications that turn open banking data into actionable intelligence for merchants.

His background spans payments orchestration, open banking, checkout platforms, and large-scale distributed systems. He has designed real-time payment infrastructure serving hundreds of millions of users and extensible checkout systems supporting diverse payment methods across regions, all built for high availability and sub-second latency.

He leads cross-functional work across engineering, data science, product, and compliance, translating regulatory and business requirements into technical architecture. He mentors engineers at every level and has been recognized with enterprise-wide innovation awards. His current focus is the intersection of open banking infrastructure and AI-driven financial intelligence.

Ratnadeep Simhadri is a Staff Software Engineer with 12+ years building payment and fintech systems that process over $1.68 trillion in annual transaction volume across 200+ markets. At PayPal, he architects and develops the Open Banking platform — t... Show more

Aniket Tendulkar is an Enterprise Architect Senior Director specializing in enterprise architecture, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale digital transformation. He has successfully worked with Fortune 500 companies in building Enterprise Roadmaps and AI Strategies powered by Salesforce and MuleSoft for global organizations across Insurance, Telecommunications and Financial services. His work focuses on modernizing complex enterprise systems, integrating distributed applications, and building scalable digital infrastructure that supports millions of users. Aniket actively contributes to the technology community through research publications, industry speaking engagements, and mentoring emerging professionals in enterprise architecture and AI-driven platforms.

Aniket Tendulkar is an Enterprise Architect Senior Director specializing in enterprise architecture, AI-enabled systems, and large-scale digital transformation. He has successfully worked with Fortune 500 companies in building Enterprise Roadmaps and... Show more

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, from small-scale applications to large and complex system integrations. Nowadays and after almost 5 years working in the company, I lead a backend team in the Fintech department at Just Eat Takeaway.com.

I am passionate about sports and I highly recommend incorporating physical activity into your weekly routine. It can truly make a significant difference in various aspects of your life!

My name is Jordi Coll Marin and I was born in a city called Olot. I am from Spain and I currently live in The Netherlands. I joined Just Eat Takeaway.com on March 2021. As an experienced Android developer, I have worked on a wide range of projects, f... Show more