Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applied artificial intelligence. Based in New Jersey, he currently serves as a Lead Developer and Technical Architect at Crum & Forster, where he leads strategic initiatives involving IFRS 17, reinsurance modernization, financial automation, enterprise data architecture, intelligent reporting, and AI-enabled decision-support systems.

His work includes designing a company-wide IFRS 17 data and calculation framework that integrates claims, premiums, reinsurance, actuarial, and financial information with platforms such as Moody’s Analytics and OneStream. He has architected enterprise integrations for Sapiens Reinsurance, supported the modernization and retirement of legacy systems, and developed a hybrid cloud and on-premises job orchestration platform for centrally managing, monitoring, scheduling, and auditing enterprise batch operations.

Harender’s applied AI work focuses on building governed, secure, and explainable AI capabilities for enterprise environments. He has contributed to intelligent financial reporting solutions that combine retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, natural-language querying, semantic search, metadata-driven retrieval, and structured enterprise data pipelines. These solutions are designed to help business users explore financial and operational information, identify trends and variances, compare reporting periods, and generate evidence-based insights while maintaining traceability to authoritative data sources.

He has also designed microservices for OFAC sanctions screening using Azure Cognitive Search, fuzzy matching, weighted entity attributes, configurable decision thresholds, and auditable screening workflows. His broader AI architecture experience includes agentic workflows, intent classification, dynamic query planning, vector and keyword retrieval, prompt orchestration, model evaluation, human feedback, confidence assessment, observability, and responsible AI guardrails. He emphasizes the importance of grounding AI-generated responses in validated enterprise data, preserving lineage, controlling access, monitoring performance, and reducing hallucinations in high-stakes financial and regulatory applications.

His technical expertise includes Azure cloud architecture, enterprise AI architecture, microservices, .NET, C#, Python, SQL, data engineering, Snowflake, OneStream, Azure Cognitive Search, retrieval-augmented generation, large language models, LangChain, LangGraph, LangSmith, semantic search, and enterprise integration patterns. He works closely with finance, actuarial, compliance, operations, data, and technology leaders to ensure that technical and AI architectures align with business objectives, regulatory obligations, security standards, governance policies, and operational requirements.

Harender earned his PhD in Information Technology from the University of the Cumberlands, where his research examined the ethical implications of explainable artificial intelligence in insurance fraud detection. His research focused on how fairness, transparency, accountability, trust, interpretability, and auditability influence the adoption and use of AI-supported decisions in high-stakes insurance environments. His work bridges technical AI development with responsible AI governance and the practical needs of professionals who rely on algorithmic recommendations.

He also holds a master’s degree in Computer Applications from the University of Bridgeport and a bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from Amity University. His professional and academic work reflects a continued focus on developing scalable, trustworthy, and business-aligned AI systems that strengthen enterprise decision-making without compromising governance, transparency, or human oversight.

Harender Bisht, PhD, is a Technical Architect and Lead Developer with more than 10 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise technology solutions across insurance, reinsurance, finance, regulatory reporting, data engineering, and applie... Show more

Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustainability.

As Founder and Managing Partner of KARBNZ Global, Pascal is leading the development of a next-generation Natural Capital Platform that integrates blockchain, artificial intelligence, satellite intelligence, digital Measurement, Reporting & Verification (MRV), biomass, biochar, and institutional climate finance to transform natural assets into transparent, verifiable, and investable infrastructure.

Through KARBNZ Global and its experienced Brazilian operating partners, Pascal is helping develop one of the world's most ambitious integrated natural capital platforms, combining ecological restoration, sustainable forestry, biomass, biochar, digital MRV, and institutional finance into a scalable investment model. His work provides first-hand insight into how blockchain, AI, and trusted data can enable transparency, continuous verification, and long-term stewardship across complex environmental assets at a scale relevant to institutional investors, governments, and global climate initiatives.

His work reflects a broader transformation in global climate finance; from standalone carbon credit projects to diversified natural capital platforms that integrate ecological restoration with sustainable timber, biomass, biochar, biodiversity, and high-integrity environmental markets. This vision was recently featured by CarbonCredits.com in "Beyond Carbon Credits: How KARBNZ Global Is Building a Natural Capital Platform Around Forests, Biomass, and Biochar."

Pascal has long advocated for applying blockchain beyond digital assets, positioning it as the trust infrastructure for Real World Assets (RWAs). His work explores how blockchain, AI, autonomous agents, satellite intelligence, and digital twins can create continuous verification, transparent governance, and institutional-grade investment frameworks for climate infrastructure and sustainable finance.

An experienced international speaker, Pascal has presented at leading blockchain and innovation conferences, including BLOCKCHANCE Europe, and EU's inaugural Blockchain Convergence, sharing insights on blockchain adoption, tokenization, digital transformation, Web3, artificial intelligence, and emerging technologies.

Today, Pascal is recognized for bridging technology with practical implementation, translating complex concepts into actionable strategies for governments, institutional investors, enterprises, and innovators. His presentations challenge audiences to think beyond tokenization and explore how AI and blockchain together can build the trusted digital infrastructure that underpins the next generation of Real World Assets and the global natural capital economy.

Pascal B. van Knijff is an entrepreneur, technology strategist, and international keynote speaker with more than 30 years of experience at the intersection of digital innovation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, institutional finance, and sustain... 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

Associate Director at UBS, specialising in AI, Multi-Cloud, and Observability Architecture. A Grafana Champion, Grafana & Friends Hyderabad Organizer, and Global AI Hyderabad Chapter Lead, passionate about building AI-powered solutions, cloud-native platforms, and thriving technology communities while helping organizations accelerate their AI transformation journey.

Associate Director at UBS, specialising in AI, Multi-Cloud, and Observability Architecture. A Grafana Champion, Grafana & Friends Hyderabad Organizer, and Global AI Hyderabad Chapter Lead, passionate about building AI-powered solutions, cloud-native ... Show more

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies.

He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on algorithmic trading and intelligent investment solutions. With years of experience in cryptocurrency markets, quantitative trading, and financial technology, he explores how innovation can reshape the future of investing.

Mehrdad holds a Master’s degree from Politecnico di Torino, where his research focused on blockchain, smart contracts, NFTs, and urban innovation. His work combines academic research with practical entrepreneurship, bridging technology, economics, and real-world applications.

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies. He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on ... Show more

Software engineer with experience in leading teams on the development of systems for psychometrics and finance. Ricardo is passionate about development and how developers can achieve their expertise and excellence of their skills set.

Software engineer with experience in leading teams on the development of systems for psychometrics and finance. Ricardo is passionate about development and how developers can achieve their expertise and excellence of their skills set. Show more

Srinivas Lakkireddy is a seasoned Cloud and Big Data Architect with over 20 years of experience in building enterprise-grade data solutions across the banking, financial services, and media domains. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at JP Morgan Chase, he leads the architecture and modernization of large-scale Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Know Your Customer (KYC) systems, focusing on high-performance cloud data pipelines, scalable design, and secure, real-time frameworks. Srinivas is an expert in Apache Spark, AWS (Glue, EMR, Lambda, S3, SQS, SNS), Databricks, and Terraform, with deep expertise in designing cloud-native, event-driven architectures. Prior to his current role, he held leadership positions at Discover Financial Services , Nielsen and Northern Trust, where he spearheaded the migration of legacy systems to modern data lakes, architected reporting frameworks, and improved data reliability and performance using advanced analytics platforms. Srinivas is certified as an AWS Solutions Architect and DevOps Engineer Professional and holds a Databricks Data Engineer Professional certification. His strong foundation in Java, Scala, Python, and cloud technologies is complemented by his commitment to building secure, resilient, and future-ready data ecosystems.

Srinivas Lakkireddy is a seasoned Cloud and Big Data Architect with over 20 years of experience in building enterprise-grade data solutions across the banking, financial services, and media domains. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at JP Mo... 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

With over 15 years of experience in global systemically important financial institutions—including Citibank, Bank of America, and HSBC—Shweta Khosla is a leading practitioner at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial risk management.

Throughout her career, she has designed enterprise-scale risk governance frameworks, AI-driven risk reporting platforms, and GenAI-enabled regulatory and data governance solutions supporting some of the world's largest financial institutions.

A recognized speaker, judge, and thought leader, Shweta has presented at Microsoft Community Days, served on industry expert panels, and contributed to enterprise AI innovation initiatives. Her work focuses on leveraging artificial intelligence to transform risk management, governance, regulatory compliance, and enterprise decision-making.

With over 15 years of experience in global systemically important financial institutions—including Citibank, Bank of America, and HSBC—Shweta Khosla is a leading practitioner at the intersection of artificial intelligence and financial risk managemen... 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

Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State and she is an advocate for diversity and inclusion in the technology sector. With over six years of experience, she has progressed through roles such as Data Entry Intern, Statistical Data Analyst, Data Analyst and Data Scientist.
As an active mentor and thought leader, she has been involved with numerous initiatives like ADPList, KaggleX, She Connect Africa, Google Women Techmakers and Women in Data Science (WiDS). Her dedication extends to being a Global Ambassador at WomenTech Network, Women in Data Science (WiDS) Worldwide and an Advisory Board Member at Spendo Technologies.
Nafisa's current exploration into Bitcoin development and her continuous contributions to the tech community underscore her adaptability and commitment to innovation. She is also a Professional Member of the Professional Statisticians Society of Nigeria (PSSN), Member of ForbesBLK and a Certified member of the Chartered Institute of Statisticians of Nigeria (CISON). Through her journey, Nafisa remains dedicated to promoting gender diversity and empowering the next generation of tech professionals particularly women in underrepresented regions.

Nafisa Lawal Idris is a Data Scientist with a Bachelor's degree in Statistics from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria and a Postgraduate Diploma in Management from the Nigeria Defence Academy. She is from Sokoto State and she is an advocate for diversity... Show more

I am a technology and professional services leader with 23+ years of experience driving enterprise GRC, data modernization, and analytics transformation programs across the financial services and healthcare industry. I currently leads large-scale data modernization and analytics enablement initiatives at DTCC, focused on AI-ready governance, regulatory auditability, and cloud data transformation. Previously, led global GRC SaaS implementations for Fortune 500 organizations at MetricStream, delivering risk, compliance, audit, and third-party risk programs across highly regulated environments. My expertise spans AI-driven governance, enterprise risk management, data controls and scalable analytics platforms that improve operational resilience and decision-making in financial markets. I am passionate about harnessing AI to make GRC proactive rather than reactive.

I am a technology and professional services leader with 23+ years of experience driving enterprise GRC, data modernization, and analytics transformation programs across the financial services and healthcare industry. I currently leads large-scale dat... Show more

Diana López Luna is an accomplished and experienced data professional as well as a first-generation college graduate and queer Mexican daughter of immigrants. In 2021, she made a bold career transition from a low-paying role in academia and broke into the data & analytics field. Through strategic career upskilling, networking, and relentless determination, Diana now has a proven track record in data modeling, business intelligence/dashboard reporting, data quality assurance, mentorship, and team leadership. Diana is also highly proficient in SQL, Looker/LookML, Snowflake, and various other data tools/skills.

Diana has firsthand knowledge of what it takes to break into the data industry without a traditional tech background and is passionate about accelerating the path to a fulfilling career in data and/or tech, particularly for Latinos, first and second-generation immigrants, and women of color. This has led Diana to establish Casa Luna Career & Wealth, which provides career, business, and financial education/coaching services. Diana is also the Founder of the Latinas in Data & Analytics organization, which provides a community space for Latinas in the data industry to connect, inspire, and elevate one another.

Diana López Luna is an accomplished and experienced data professional as well as a first-generation college graduate and queer Mexican daughter of immigrants. In 2021, she made a bold career transition from a low-paying role in academia and broke int... 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

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience in Product, Program, Project, and IT Management and Delivery across Financial Services, Banking, Manufacturing, Public Sector, Agriculture, Retail, and Media for 40+ years. He also mentors business leaders and MBA and undergraduate students in their personal and professional growth.

Phil leads Business Transformation and guides teams through delivery excellence for Logisolve (a V-Soft Consulting Company), a national consulting firm with a wide variety of practice areas, including Public Sector. He has broad and deep experience i... Show more

0-1 |Turning B2B Fintech Complexity into Clarity | ex + current Amazing PM

0-1 |Turning B2B Fintech Complexity into Clarity | ex + current Amazing PM Show more

I am an Azure Solutions Architect Expert with over 30 years of experience spanning development, architecture, and cloud infrastructure.
My career started with building complex distributed systems in the financial sector, and for the past decade I have focused on Azure, DevOps, and Infrastructure as Code.
I am particularly passionate about automation, immutable infrastructure, and building cloud platforms that are predictable, repeatable, and resilient by design.
As a Senior Consultant at Konsulentselskapet Ensō AS, I work at the intersection of development and infrastructure — helping teams modernize safely and sustainably.

I am an Azure Solutions Architect Expert with over 30 years of experience spanning development, architecture, and cloud infrastructure. My career started with building complex distributed systems in the financial sector, and for the past decade I ha... Show more

Dmitry Yanter is an engineering manager with 12+ years at Deutsche Bank, with 20+ years of expertise in multiple companies from research, start ups to enterprise. He is member of International Chamber of Commerce working group that defines digital standards for Trade Finance. Outside of work, Dmitry is serial book club founder and a dedicated sourdough baker, and believer in consistency, taking his yoga mat to conference to keep daily streak alive.

Dmitry Yanter is an engineering manager with 12+ years at Deutsche Bank, with 20+ years of expertise in multiple companies from research, start ups to enterprise. He is member of International Chamber of Commerce working group that defines digital st... Show more

Marcello Ozzetti is a Tech Architecture Director at Accenture Brazil, where he leads the design of digital platforms and drives initiatives in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing for the financial sector. He brings over 15 years of experience in enterprise architecture, CI/CD pipeline modernization, software governance, and scalable solutions using Java and Python.

He holds a degree in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Itajubá (UNIFEI), is currently pursuing a Master’s in Computer Science at UNIFESP, and also holds an MBA in Artificial Intelligence and Big Data from the University of São Paulo (USP). His academic research focuses on mitigating bias in facial recognition systems through deep neural networks (CNNs).

Marcello Ozzetti is a Tech Architecture Director at Accenture Brazil, where he leads the design of digital platforms and drives initiatives in DevSecOps, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing for the financial sector. He brings over 15 years o... Show more

In 2024, I co-founded Get A Financial Life NYC, the first money curriculum specifically designed for the 700,000 students in the NYC public school system. We're now working with 50 city schools to deliver lessons on topics from budgeting to work to investing. And through creative collaboration with individual schools, districts, and key leaders in the NYC Department of Education, we've delivered stipends to students, teachers, and community members.

Along the way, I've learned and observed a ton about how kids interact with money. The fact that they don't see physical cash, and what this means for awareness of their spending; the fact that gambling is often equated with investing; the fact that convenience reigns supreme, even when it runs counter to best financial practices. As one high school junior put it: "When it comes to money, all I have is Cash App and my pocket.” I love discussing topics such as:
- Are young girls or young boys better with money, and is social media to blame?
- What is the actual cost of convenience, and is it worth it?
- What's really behind the rise of youth gambling, prediction markets, the creator economy, and crypto?

At the same time, I've become aware of the growing need for AI/digital literacy. I explore questions in my writing related to tech and society, such as:
- What does it means when your "escape" starts taking up more time than the thing—i.e., real life—that you're escaping from?
- What are the impacts of how technology enables and even fuels rampant misinformation, from white lies (like men lying about their height on dating apps) to the Big Lie?
- What role should AI play in the classroom, if any?

In 2024, I co-founded Get A Financial Life NYC, the first money curriculum specifically designed for the 700,000 students in the NYC public school system. We're now working with 50 city schools to deliver lessons on topics from budgeting to work to i... Show more

Jason Paolasini drives RBC’s hybrid cloud strategy, integrating on-prem and public cloud infrastructures using CNCF projects and Kubernetes. As a Kubernetes-first organization and CNCF Silver sponsor, RBC leverages open source frameworks to streamline security and operational efficiency. Jason fosters open source contributions while scaling multi-cluster environments to hundreds of thousands of cores, positioning RBC as a leader in financial cloud infrastructure.

Jason Paolasini drives RBC’s hybrid cloud strategy, integrating on-prem and public cloud infrastructures using CNCF projects and Kubernetes. As a Kubernetes-first organization and CNCF Silver sponsor, RBC leverages open source frameworks to streamlin... Show more

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disbursement infrastructure, verification-driven payments, and financial infrastructure for real-world execution.

With deep expertise in distributed systems, backend architecture, DevOps, Kubernetes, and fintech infrastructure, Joshua has led engineering initiatives across payment systems, API orchestration, and scalable transaction platforms, including leading cross-border payment initiatives at Expedier—a Canadian fintech platform providing digital financial services and multi-currency transactions. He combines control-oriented systems thinking with AI-assisted engineering to build resilient products capable of operating in high-trust and high-risk environments.

His current research interests explore the intersection of Large Language Models (LLMs), software quality evaluation, and reinforced reasoning systems, particularly within fintech and enterprise software ecosystems.

Joshua is passionate about building systems that move beyond transactions into enforceable accountability — where money moves only when work is verified.

Joshua Olatunji is a Nigerian engineering leader, software architect, and founder of Dependly — a contract infrastructure and milestone-based transaction platform designed to enforce trust where delivery risk exists. His work focuses on contract disb... Show more

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering.

IT-operations specialist with experience in Telco and FinTech software engineering. Show more

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his career, Mike has generated nearly a billion dollars in enterprise value, showcasing his exceptional impact on business performance.

Mike is Founder and CEO of Chisholm Consulting Group Inc. www.chisholmconsultinggroup.com and has spent decades helping boards, executives, and business owners navigate complex challenges, seize opportunities, and achieve extraordinary outcomes.

Mike’s areas of expertise include:
-Mergers and Acquisitions
-Turnarounds
-Due diligence
-Growth strategy development

With a robust background that includes senior leadership roles in logistics, supply chain optimization, and corporate development, Mike combines hands-on operational experience with sharp strategic insight.

In addition to consulting, Mike shares his knowledge through speaking engagements and writing for the most widely read publication that bridges the gap between academic research and business practice (Harvard Business Review), offering thought leadership on a wide range of topics including self-advocacy in the corporate world to professional global logistics trends and transformative business strategies.

Mike’s approach is defined by decisive action, clear communication, and an unwavering commitment to creating lasting value for stakeholders. Whether architecting bold growth strategies or tackling operational challenges head-on, Mike Chisholm stands as a trusted partner in driving success and shaping the future of businesses worldwide.

Mike Chisholm is a visionary leader and strategic powerhouse, renowned for his ability to drive transformative growth and operational excellence across diverse industries. He holds an executive MBA from Ivey Business School. Over the course of his ca... Show more

Raakesh Rajagopalan is a Software Engineer (AVP)- Test Automation lead at U.S. Bank, with over 16 years of experience in enterprise financial systems. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he specializes in designing and implementing resilient test automation frameworks for large-scale, high-concurrency banking applications, with a focus on improving reliability, scalability, and CI/CD efficiency.

His current work focuses on enhancing quality engineering practices through improved test automation strategies and CI/CD optimization for complex microservice-based systems. He has been working on approaches for reducing regression execution overhead through deterministic, rule-based test selection techniques in continuous integration pipelines.

He is also exploring practical applications of AI-assisted techniques for improving code and test traceability in automation workflows, while maintaining a strong emphasis on deterministic, production-safe engineering approaches in enterprise systems.

Raakesh Rajagopalan is a Software Engineer (AVP)- Test Automation lead at U.S. Bank, with over 16 years of experience in enterprise financial systems. Based in Cincinnati, Ohio, he specializes in designing and implementing resilient test automation f... Show more

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned Data & AI tech lead. He specializes in ensuring machine learning models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at the University of Oslo (UiO), where he studied new quantum material platforms using machine learning methods. Transitioning from computational physics to the practical realms of technology, Oliver's professional journey has spanned multiple industries, including energy, educational technology, and finance.

Oliver Hebnes is a seasoned Data & AI tech lead. He specializes in ensuring machine learning models are not only accurate and efficient but also maintainable and scalable. A physicist by training, Oliver completed his MSc in computational physics at ... Show more

Linda Ta Yonemoto is a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®), Las Vegas-based financial wellness speaker, financial educator, career coach, and company advisor who reached financial freedom at 36. She’s mentored 200+ professionals and managed multi-million dollar corporate marketing budgets for brands like Zappos/Amazon and L.L.Bean. Her insights have appeared in CBS News, Business Insider, USA Today, Barron's, U.S. News & World Report, Bankrate, MarketWatch, Credible, and other media. A first-generation Vietnamese American, she delivers education through Good For You Money and partners with national organizations to expand access to financial literacy.

Linda Ta Yonemoto is a Certified Financial Education Instructor℠ (CFEI®), Las Vegas-based financial wellness speaker, financial educator, career coach, and company advisor who reached financial freedom at 36. She’s mentored 200+ professionals and man... Show more