Varsha Vidit Shah is an AI and Enterprise Finance Transformation Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing and delivering automation solutions for global finance and compliance operations. Her work focuses on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve efficiency, accuracy, and governance across enterprise financial systems.
Currently a Technical Architect at Tata Consultancy Services, Varsha contributes to large-scale finance and compliance transformation initiatives. She has led the design and development of AI-based solutions for areas such as revenue recognition, partner incentive programs, employment tax compliance, and procure-to-pay processes.
Her experience includes building systems for contract intelligence, audit validation, financial exception monitoring, and sustainability reporting across multi-country operations. These solutions have helped reduce manual effort and improve reporting accuracy within enterprise environments.
Varsha has also contributed to enterprise platform development for audit collaboration, policy governance, and financial workflow automation. In addition to her technical work, she supports team development through mentoring and has conducted training sessions on AI technologies.
She holds a Master of Computer Applications from Pune University and has earned Microsoft certifications in Azure Fundamentals, Power Platform Fundamentals, and Fabric Data Engineering.

Varsha Vidit Shah is an AI and Enterprise Finance Transformation Architect with over 12 years of experience in designing and delivering automation solutions for global finance and compliance operations. Her work focuses on applying artificial intelli... Show more

Birjan D. Crispin is a bold, compelling and convciting speaker who looks forward to serving your audience. He currently serves as an econominc development consultant in Indianapolis, IN. From 2023 to 2025, Birjan served in the Indiana House of Representatives as a legislative aide for the House Republican Caucus. In this role, he staffed the Indiana C.H.O.I.C.E. Board and the Commerce, Small Business & Economic Development Committee, contributing to policy development in economic and community-focused areas.

Birjan holds a B.A. in Finance and Political Science from Hope College. He is a graduate of The Heritage Foundation's Leadership Fellowship (as a fiscal and monetary policy fellow), The Leadership Institute's Young Leaders Program, and Indiana Family Institute's Hoosier Leadership Series Class of 2024.

A sought-after voice in public discourse, Birjan is a regular guest on podcasts nationwide and has spoken at conferences across the country. He shares his compelling personal journey—from Orphan to Advocate—while addressing faith-centered formation, legislative initiatives for child and family protection, parental righs, economic & fiscal policy.

Before entering public service, Birjan worked in corporate finance in Chicago, specializing in portfolio risk analysis and business management.
Birjan resides in Anderson, Indiana, with his wife Brooke and their daughter Abigail. The family is deeply engaged in their local community and are active members of Grace Baptist Church in Anderson.

In his personal time, Birjan is a classical violinist and an avid golfer.

Birjan D. Crispin is a bold, compelling and convciting speaker who looks forward to serving your audience. He currently serves as an econominc development consultant in Indianapolis, IN. From 2023 to 2025, Birjan served in the Indiana House of Repres... Show more

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She has successfully led strategic initiatives spanning process and IT transformation, enterprise data strategy, and automation integrating technologies such as AI/ML, RPA, Gen AI, and advanced analytics to solve complex business challenges.
In her current role as Director at UBS Financial Services, Swapna drives large-scale transformation and integration programs across various areas of the bank. She oversees strategic integration, data modernization, and digital and process improvement initiatives, collaborating closely with senior leadership and cross-functional global teams.
A certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Swapna brings a unique combination of analytical rigor, strategic insight, and change management expertise to every engagement. She has been instrumental in designing target operating models, and implementing automation frameworks that deliver measurable efficiencies.
As a thought leader, Swapna regularly contributes to industry dialogue. She served as a keynote speaker and panelist at the NexGen Banking Summit USA 2024, discussing AI-driven business innovation and data-led digital transformation in the banking sector.

Swapna Chimanchodkar is an accomplished transformation leader with nearly two decades of experience enabling sustainable business impact for global organizations through process excellence, data-driven decision-making, and digital transformation. She... Show more

AI engineer with five years of experience building distributed, production-ready AI systems across crypto, wealth management, and institutional finance. Expert in real-time pipelines, agentic AI, and high-volume, low-latency systems.

AI engineer with five years of experience building distributed, production-ready AI systems across crypto, wealth management, and institutional finance. Expert in real-time pipelines, agentic AI, and high-volume, low-latency systems. Show more

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman Sachs’ Investment Management Division and was co-founder/CTO of several FinTechs in equity and FX trading.

Aric serves as the Chief Technologist on Red Hat's Global FSI team, where he helps clients meet their strategic priorities through the use of open source technology. Prior to joining Red Hat, he led large, digital transformation projects at Goldman S... Show more

Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube.
Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede transformar la industria. Fuera del trabajo, creo contenido tech y recargo energías practicando diferentes deportes.

Product Owner en una empresa financiera líder del Perú, con más de 5 años de experiencia trabajando en infraestructura de nube. Soy apasionado por las nuevas tecnologías y la Inteligencia Artificial, siempre explorando cómo la innovación puede trans... Show more

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architecture with CKA + 3X Certified in GCP and 1X in Azure . He has been helping small and mid sized startups to adopt and implement best practices in cloud and DevOps culture to fasten their software delivery process. He loves to integrate various GCP service like networking, compute, storage , containers, GKE etc, and likes to Implement various use cases. He loves to explore and deep dive into GCP services and also help community by creating content and writing medium blogs.

He is Google Developer Expert in GCP , working as Sr. DevOps Engineer at Lloyds Banking Group .He has previously worked as a cloud engineer at Searce (GCP Premium Partner) He is Google Cloud Champion Innovator in the category of Modern Architectur... Show more

Rakesh Jha is an accomplished IT leader and enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions to Fortune 500 insurance clients. Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Rakesh currently serves as Manager of Application Delivery at DXC Technology, where he leads large-scale enterprise transformation initiatives and modernization projects.
Specializing in life and annuity administration systems, Rakesh has built a reputation for automating manual processes, optimizing efficiencies, and generating significant cost savings. His technical expertise spans multiple domains, including policy administration, financial reconciliation, cash management, and compliance automation. As a Certified Scrum Master and Associate of the Life Management Institute, he brings both methodology discipline and deep domain knowledge to his projects.
Throughout his career at organizations including DXC Technology, Webilent, Genpact, and TCS, Rakesh has consistently delivered high-impact results. His recent achievements include developing a modern Ledger and Disbursement System projected to save $1.5 million annually, architecting an enterprise-level compliance solution for MetLife, and creating a transformative Common Remitter Tool that modernized group remittance processing across a large financial ecosystem.
Rakesh excels at leading global cross-functional teams across development and production environments. His approach combines strategic vision with meticulous execution, ensuring technology initiatives align perfectly with business goals. He is particularly adept at architecting complex legacy-to-modern transitions, developing hybrid solutions that integrate mainframe systems with cloud-native infrastructures.
A two-time recipient of the DXC Achievement Award, Rakesh continues to drive innovation while maintaining operational excellence for mission-critical systems. His unique blend of technical expertise, leadership skills, and insurance domain knowledge makes him a valuable partner in enterprise transformation initiatives.
Rakesh holds a Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering from Malaviya National Institute of Technology, Jaipur.

Rakesh Jha is an accomplished IT leader and enterprise architect with over 21 years of experience delivering mission-critical solutions to Fortune 500 insurance clients. Based in Longmeadow, Massachusetts, Rakesh currently serves as Manager of Applic... Show more

René is a Product Architect at Backbase, where he builds the integration platform connecting banks to their core systems. Currently automating customer onboarding with AI agents, while fighting fires and enabling customer rollouts. He's been connecting systems that weren't designed to talk to each other for about 20 years. Prefers his fires on the BBQ.

René is a Product Architect at Backbase, where he builds the integration platform connecting banks to their core systems. Currently automating customer onboarding with AI agents, while fighting fires and enabling customer rollouts. He's been connecti... Show more

Sonali Kothari is a dynamic and results-driven Remediation and Regulatory Data Strategy expert with over a decade of experience transforming enterprise data environments across global financial institutions. As a Technology Consulting Manager in FSO AI & Data at Ernst & Young (EY) in New York, she leads large-scale regulatory and compliance initiatives for Global Systemically Important Banks (GSIBs), with deep specialization in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Basel III Risk Weighted Assets (RWA), CCAR, and FFIEC data quality frameworks.
Sonali is widely recognized for her ability to drive strategic innovation at the intersection of data management, regulatory intelligence, and advanced analytics. She has designed and executed high-impact solutions that integrate predictive modeling, automated anomaly detection, and AI-powered metadata governance, delivering measurable gains such as a 60% reduction in manual reconciliation, 20% improvement in reporting accuracy, and closure of high-risk Matter Requiring Immediate Attention (MRIA) findings for leading banks. Her methodologies have contributed to regulatory risk mitigation exceeding $10 billion in consolidated RWA impact.
With a proven track record of leading cross-functional global teams and delivering multi-million dollar programs, Sonali’s approach is marked by technical rigor, regulatory insight, and operational precision. She is proficient in a wide array of tools, including SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau, SAP Analytics Cloud, and SAS, and excels at building robust data lineage frameworks, business rule engines, and performance KPIs for sustainable compliance and audit readiness.
Prior to EY, Sonali held leadership roles at Santander Bank, where she spearheaded the Credit Risk Data Warehouse (CRDWH) migration and led enterprise-wide remediation of systemic data quality issues, earning recognition for enabling a successful CCAR submission. She also brings experience from SEI Investments and Star Sports, where she managed financial automation, capital forecasting, and enterprise reporting transformations.
Academically, Sonali holds two master’s degrees—one in Information Systems Engineering & Management, and another in Computer Information Sciences, as well as a Postgraduate Diploma in Finance. Her scholarly work on AI in regulatory compliance, metadata management, and RegTech for financial inclusion has been published in peer-reviewed journals, and her leadership has been honored through multiple awards, including Bravo Awards, IEEE Senior Membership, and the TITAN Innovation Gold Award.
A passionate mentor and advocate for inclusive growth, Sonali dedicates time to career coaching for first-generation college students and leads financial literacy workshops for underserved communities. Her career exemplifies the fusion of analytics, compliance, and innovation, positioning her as a transformative force in today’s evolving financial landscape.

Sonali Kothari is a dynamic and results-driven Remediation and Regulatory Data Strategy expert with over a decade of experience transforming enterprise data environments across global financial institutions. As a Technology Consulting Manager in FSO ... Show more

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura.

Com mais de 20 anos de experiência em Engenharia de Software, Ériko tem se destacado, desde 2015, na liderança de processos de gestão e transformação organizacional, especialmente na adoção e escalabilidade de metodologias ágeis em ambientes corporativos complexos. Ao longo de sua trajetória no BNB, atuou como PMO de TI, conduzindo a implantação de práticas ágeis em projetos e processos institucionais, além de participar ativamente da concepção de modelos inovadores de contratação orientados a desenvolvimento ágil de software.

Na academia, contribuiu como professor em cursos de graduação e pós-graduação nas áreas de Engenharia de Software, Gestão de Projetos e Agilidade, mantendo-se atualmente como professor convidado em programas de pós-graduação, onde compartilha experiências práticas sobre transformação digital e agilidade organizacional.

É mestre e bacharel em Ciência da Computação pela Universidade Federal do Ceará (UFC) e possui MBAs em Gestão Empresarial e Gestão de Projetos pela Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).

Ériko Moreira atua como gestor no Banco do Nordeste (BNB), liderando atualmente iniciativas de modernização tecnológica de sistemas de informação, com forte ênfase em transformação ágil e evolução de arquitetura. Com mais de 20 anos de experiência... Show more

Alex Reich is a hands-on .NET engineering leader with 20+ years building secure, scalable systems across banking/fintech, media, e-commerce, and SaaS. He’s currently a freelance consultant specializing in the dotnet stack w/specializations with finance and security systems. Alex has been working full stack development in .NET/SQL/Angular/React while mentoring engineers and driving modern architecture patterns. Currently, Alex serves as a Senior Principal Software Architect at Deltek. Previously, he served as VP/Director of Software Development at Mechanics Bank, leading cross-functional teams and helping deliver a PPP platform that processed more than $1.2B in loans.

Alex is also Co-founder/CTO of Acorn Jr, a modern SaaS platform built on React, .NET, SignalR, Docker, Postgres, Redis, and AI-assisted tooling—focused on real-time workflows and reliability at scale. He contributes to open source and enjoys turning hard-earned “production lessons” into practical patterns teams can use immediately. He is also a contributor to Microsoft RulesEngine and authored RulesEngineEditor, a Blazor-based rules editor.

Outside of tech, he teaches meditation and is an endurance runner, including the Avalon 50 Miler.

Selected prior speaking / community leadership
• Presented at Microsoft Developer Days (III–V) and developer groups including OCSQLUG, TRINUG, FANUG, LA Django, and IBM OCEAN.
• Delivered an MSDN Webcast on ASP.NET security (October 2004), scoring 7.9—above the event average.
• Served two terms as President of the Orange County Visual Basic Users Group: brought the group out of debt, established its first web presence, and produced DevCon ’98 with industry speakers (including Paul Sheriff, Allison Balter, and Ken Getz), ultimately creating a cash surplus.
• Founded and led additional .NET user groups (Triangle .NET Users Group and Findlay Area .NET Users Group), including bylaws, domains, and officer mentoring.
• Co-authored VB 5.0 Unleashed (Sams Publishing, Volumes 1 & 2).
• Built consumer apps including Oops I’m Late! for Smartphones and Calendar To Map; previously a member of the Microsoft-curated Southern California .NET Influencers Group.

Alex Reich is a hands-on .NET engineering leader with 20+ years building secure, scalable systems across banking/fintech, media, e-commerce, and SaaS. He’s currently a freelance consultant specializing in the dotnet stack w/specializations with finan... Show more

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM, IGA, and SSO technologies, having led complex implementations and transformations for Fortune 500 companies and highly regulated organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Currently serving as Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management at Navy Federal Credit Union, Suneel drives IAM strategy, architecture, and delivery, focusing on scalable, compliant, and secure identity frameworks. His expertise spans leading platforms including Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ, OKTA, Oracle OIM/OIG, and CyberArk, with deep proficiency in RBAC, SOD, lifecycle management, access certifications, and audit readiness.
Throughout his career, Suneel has architected and delivered mission-critical IAM programs for organizations such as UBS Switzerland, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Verizon, IBM, and SMBC Capital Markets. He is known for designing custom connectors, advanced workflows, and automation that streamline identity governance while strengthening enterprise security posture.
A certified professional across multiple IAM platforms, Suneel combines strong technical depth with executive-level leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a proven record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Exp... 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

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), building scalable data pipelines and real-time data processing systems. His expertise lies in designing cloud-native architectures, data validation frameworks, and large-scale data migrations. Currently working on healthcare eligibility and reporting systems, he focuses on improving data quality, automation, and compliance through policy-driven and AI-augmented solutions. He is passionate about building reliable and efficient data systems that solve real-world problems.

Surya Chander Rao Damerla is a Data Engineer with experience across multiple domains, including healthcare, banking, and pharmaceuticals. He has worked extensively on cloud platforms such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), ... Show more

Venkata Pavan Kumar Gummadi is a seasoned API MuleSoft Architect with over 18 years of experience leading enterprise integration projects across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently at Broadridge Financials, he is CRITICAL resource and spearheaded the award-winning Wealth InFocus platform, a cloud-based, API driven solution that transforms investor communications for wealth management firms. As a triple-certified MuleSoft professional (Integration Architect, Platform Architect, and Developer), he brings deep expertise in designing and implementing RESTful and SOAP APIs, orchestrating complex integrations across systems, including Salesforce, AWS, SAP, and legacy mainframes, while leveraging technologies such as MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, DataWeave, and CloudHub. His career spans notable organizations, including National Grid, New York Life Insurance, and The Hartford, where he has consistently delivered high-impact solutions by bridging technical and business objectives, optimizing performance and capacity planning, and mentoring development teams through Agile methodologies. With proficiency in Java, Python, .NET, and emerging AI automation capabilities, Venkata combines architectural vision with hands-on technical excellence to drive digital transformation initiatives that achieve measurable business results.

Venkata Pavan Kumar Gummadi is a seasoned API MuleSoft Architect with over 18 years of experience leading enterprise integration projects across financial services, insurance, healthcare, and telecommunications sectors. Currently at Broadridge Financ... Show more

Anny was a Staff Engineer at LegalZoom and Imply, and worked as an engineer at companies including Salesforce, Splunk, and a seed stage AI startup.
She founded Allpaca AI study group https://luma.com/allpaca?period=past, an online engineering community, and created #financial-buddy, a personal finance group at Splunk. She focuses on the intersection of technology, personal finance, and wellness, and lived in San Francisco for 8 years before moving to Henderson, Nevada.
She blogs about mindful AI at https://aiturtle.substack.com/

Anny was a Staff Engineer at LegalZoom and Imply, and worked as an engineer at companies including Salesforce, Splunk, and a seed stage AI startup. She founded Allpaca AI study group https://luma.com/allpaca?period=past, an online engineering commun... Show more

"Ram Brij is a Senior Engineering Manager with over 17 years of experience leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-native systems within the financial services industry. He specializes in distributed systems, microservices architecture, payments infrastructure, fraud prevention platforms, and compliance-driven enterprise solutions.

Throughout his career, Ram has spearheaded the development and modernization of mission-critical platforms including credit card authorization systems, fraud detection services, secure API ecosystems, and high-throughput transaction processing infrastructures. His work also includes building EMVCo-certified Access Control Server (ACS) platforms for 3-D Secure authentication used in modern digital payment ecosystems.

Ram has extensive experience implementing modern engineering practices such as cloud-native development, CI/CD automation, continuous testing, observability-driven quality engineering, and platform engineering. He is particularly passionate about improving developer productivity, engineering reliability, and software delivery confidence through strong DevOps and quality engineering practices.

Recently, Ram spoke at STAR EAST 2026 and at Capital One’s internal engineering conference, where he shared insights on modern quality engineering, continuous delivery strategies, and the evolving role of AI in software testing.

Currently, Ram is actively focused on advancing Agentic AI contributions within quality engineering ecosystems — exploring how autonomous test agents can be designed, orchestrated, and integrated into CI/CD pipelines to improve testing intelligence, deployment confidence, and engineering productivity in modern software delivery environments.

He is also the inventor of a fluent-style log redaction wrapper currently under patent review, designed to strengthen secure logging practices without compromising developer ergonomics. In parallel, he is exploring a second patent focused on Integration Testing-as-a-Service (ITaaS) — a platform-driven approach for validating multi-service interactions across complex distributed architectures.

Ram is an active Senior Member of IEEE and a contributor to the broader technology community, volunteering as a reviewer for IEEE conferences and technical publications. His talks are known for blending deep technical insights with practical real-world implementation lessons, making him a compelling speaker for engineering, developer, quality engineering, DevOps, and architect audiences alike."

"Ram Brij is a Senior Engineering Manager with over 17 years of experience leading the design and delivery of secure, scalable, cloud-native systems within the financial services industry. He specializes in distributed systems, microservices architec... Show more

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects throughout the years, and she likes to explore the world of multi-platform, the fun of continuous delivery, and seeing through the product from development to release. 

Teresa is a public speaker, Google Developer Expert (GDE), mentor, and software engineer who is passionate about front-end development and Cloud technology. She has been working with many talented developers to craft various apps and projects through... Show more

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM).

Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in directing enterprise-wide software development, engineering, and architecture efforts in education, manufacturing, financial services, and investment management industries. I have worked for large global multinationals to small entrepreneurial companies.

In his current role, Vinny is lucky to work with an excellent, results-oriented team and plays the role of a practitioner, mentor, advisor, or influencer based on the need and the situation.

Vinny Carpenter is a Vice President of Engineering in Infrastructure and Cloud Services (ICS), leading the Cloud and DevOps Engineering organization at Northwestern Mutual (NM). Vinny has over 30 years of experience and substantial success in dire... Show more

Produktleder i Storebrand og Profesjonell Flisespikker

Martin has 25+ years of experience within development and design, and is currently product manager for all digital initiatives in SKAGEN Fondene in Storebrand. He is also 50% of the Flisespikkeriet podcast.

Produktleder i Storebrand og Profesjonell Flisespikker Martin has 25+ years of experience within development and design, and is currently product manager for all digital initiatives in SKAGEN Fondene in Storebrand. He is also 50% of the Flisespikk... Show more

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, and Microsoft partners in understanding how small operational gaps can create major financial risk if they go unnoticed.

I have a background working in Treasury, payments, and process improvement within the FinTech space, supporting organizations ranging from small businesses to large enterprises. Over the years, I’ve worked closely with finance teams, AP departments, ... Show more

Prajakta Talathi is a Strategic Analytics and Marketing Performance leader with over 16 years of experience across FinTech, consulting, and the services industry. She specializes in building enterprise-wide reporting and analytics ecosystems that enable organizations to make faster, data-driven decisions.

Her work focuses on optimizing acquisition marketing funnels, developing forecasting and planning models, and delivering channel and segment performance measurement frameworks that improve marketing efficiency and business growth. Prajakta is also deeply involved in data modernization initiatives, helping organizations transition from legacy reporting environments to scalable, cloud-based data and analytics platforms that support real-time insights and advanced analytics.

She is known for bridging the gap between technical data teams and business leadership, including the C-suite, translating complex analytics into actionable strategic insights. Prajakta has led the transformation of traditional reporting functions into intelligent, cloud-enabled, self-serve platforms by leveraging automation and AI—enabling faster strategic planning, improved decision-making, and greater operational agility.

Prajakta Talathi is a Strategic Analytics and Marketing Performance leader with over 16 years of experience across FinTech, consulting, and the services industry. She specializes in building enterprise-wide reporting and analytics ecosystems that ena... Show more

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely function. They should scale, adapt, and strengthen the people who use them.

In the fintech sector, Olayiwola architects API-first, event-driven microservices that power payments, loan origination, and high-volume transaction platforms processing over one million API requests daily. He designs secure and resilient backend infrastructures using Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, and AWS. By applying CQRS principles, low-latency search optimization, and cloud-native deployment strategies, he consistently delivers measurable improvements in latency, throughput, and system reliability.

His contribution extends beyond engineering practice into scholarly research. He is the author of the peer-reviewed paper “Human–AI Collaboration: Enhancing Productivity and Decision-Making,” where he reframed artificial intelligence not as automation, but as cognitive partnership. His work examines how humans and intelligent systems can intentionally distribute cognitive responsibility while preserving human agency. This framework has been recognized for its clarity in explaining productivity acceleration and hybrid decision-making models.

Olayiwola holds a Master’s degree in Information Technology, graduating in the top five percent of his class, with research focused on machine learning–based malware detection. His broader publications span AI in finance, cybersecurity, federated learning, and predictive modeling for risk management. This combination of production engineering and academic inquiry enables him to translate theoretical insight into secure, deployable, and economically sound systems.

An AWS Certified Solutions Architect and Developer, he is committed to building architectures that are secure by design, resilient under pressure, and optimized for real-world constraints. He mentors engineers, contributes to technical scholarship, and speaks on system design, fintech infrastructure, and the evolving discipline of human–AI collaborative intelligence.

For Olayiwola, technology is not only about writing code. It is about designing systems that expand human capability while preserving judgment, responsibility, and trust.

Olayiwola Akinnagbe is a Senior Backend Engineer and AI researcher working at the intersection of financial technology, distributed systems, and intelligent human–AI collaboration. His work is guided by a clear conviction: systems should not merely f... Show more

Jammie Jelks has spent more than 10 years building AI and automation products in mortgage lending, where skepticism isn’t resistance—it’s survival. Starting his career as an underwriter before becoming a product leader, he’s seen technically perfect systems fail while imperfect ones succeed because they earned user trust. Now Director of Product at Prudent AI, Jammie focuses on bridging the gap between AI capability and real-world adoption in high-stakes environments.

Jammie Jelks has spent more than 10 years building AI and automation products in mortgage lending, where skepticism isn’t resistance—it’s survival. Starting his career as an underwriter before becoming a product leader, he’s seen technically perfect ... Show more

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business.

Certified in Sustainable Investing by CFA Institute; Azure Fundamentals by Microsoft; SAFe® 5; Scrum PSPO I; Agile PM by IAPM; Google Analytics IQ & all Ads.

Bringing degrees in Physics & Innovation Management and 15 years of experience in International Banking, IT and Marketing, I create and launch the best market fit digital products highly valued by end-users and business. Certified in Sustainable ... Show more

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 cloud native system for GenAI 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

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences.

Brian R. Yurachek is a former 'Wall Street' asset manager and founder of Parallel Worlds, Inc., where he develops IoT-driven media platforms that connect physical environments with digital assets for next-generation user experiences. Show more

Eric has helped thousands of people buy homes, build wealth, and feel confident about one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2015, he’s closed over $1 billion in home loans and earned a reputation for solving complex financing scenarios with clarity, speed, and care. He also has extensive experience helping veterans use VA IRRRLs to reduce their monthly payments quickly with minimal documentation.

Eric’s approach is deeply shaped by the customer service philosophy in Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard—a book he credits as a major influence in his career. He believes every client deserves more than a smooth transaction—they deserve a standout experience that’s personal, consistent, and always better than expected. That mindset drives everything he does at LendFriend, from how his team communicates to how they show up when things get complicated.

While Eric works with a wide range of homebuyers and homeowners, he has deep expertise in helping clients who fall outside the traditional lending box—self-employed borrowers, real estate investors, crypto holders, and others with unique financial profiles. He specializes in VA, Conventional, and Jumbo loans, as well as Non-QM solutions like bank statement, DSCR, and asset depletion programs.

Whether you're buying your first home or financing your fifth, Eric brings the same thoughtful, personalized approach to every deal. He leads the LendFriend team with a focus on transparency, creativity, and making sure every client walks away feeling like they had someone in their corner from day one.

Eric has helped thousands of people buy homes, build wealth, and feel confident about one of life’s biggest financial decisions. Since entering the mortgage industry in 2015, he’s closed over $1 billion in home loans and earned a reputation for solvi... Show more

Anita has always been interested in computers from an early age; very early on, her dad gifted her a ZX spectrum. However, it took until she was later in her career to actually move directly into a coding career by becoming an automated tester. Before that, she spent many years working in a support role in various financial technology institutes, working closely with analysts, developers and testers, noticing the lack of young women in the space.
Outside of her day job, she has focused on trying to encourage more young women into technology roles with the Dell Stem Apire Mentoring program.

Anita has always been interested in computers from an early age; very early on, her dad gifted her a ZX spectrum. However, it took until she was later in her career to actually move directly into a coding career by becoming an automated tester. Befo... Show more