Koushal Dutt is a Senior Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads customer engagement and guides them through their cloud transformation journeys. With over two decades of experience in the banking and IT sectors, Koushal brings deep domain expertise and a passion for continuous learning in cutting-edge technologies.

Previously, Koushal held various leadership roles at First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), including Head of Enterprise and Group Projects, and Vice President of Program Management. In these positions, he led large teams, managed multi-million dollar projects, implemented strategic business transformations, and drove cost reduction and revenue growth initiatives.

Prior to FAB, Koushal spent 12 years at HSBC, where he held roles such as Vice President of Project Management and Assistant Vice President of Project Management. In these roles, he was responsible for defining strategic business requirements, providing analysis and consultancy services, and implementing major change projects and programs across the bank's various business lines.

Koushal holds certifications from AWS as an Accredited Partner in both Business and Technical domains. He is skilled in areas such as financial services, program and project management, and organizational effectiveness, which he leverages to drive digital transformation and customer success for his clients.

Based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Koushal is committed to staying at the forefront of the latest developments in cloud-native architecture and generative AI to ensure his customers stay ahead in the competitive financial services landscape.

Koushal Dutt is a Senior Customer Solutions Manager at Amazon Web Services (AWS), where he leads customer engagement and guides them through their cloud transformation journeys. With over two decades of experience in the banking and IT sectors, Koush... Show more

A Tedx speaker and a 15-year veteran in the financial technology industry, Armando Pantoja has successfully led technology growth and innovation at some of the world’s largest companies including Home Depot & AAA. in 2016, Armando transitioned from his software engineering leadership role at AAA to the blockchain and crypto world when he created ICORanker, an AI-driven web application that allowed investors to easily assess new crypto projects. After a multimillion-dollar buyout by a publicly traded company, Armando has become a respected thought leader in the cryptocurrency space and known worldwide as a disciplined, focused and influential cryptocurrency, finance & technology innovator.

In 2017, Pantoja chose to sell ICORanker.com to Codebase Ventures, a publicly traded company for $2.5 million. This choice made him a millionaire and gave him the foundation and funds to start Quant Index, a company focused on investing and developing emerging tech.

In 2020, Armando was awarded the IBM Blockchain Award for his innovations in using Blockchain to Crowdsource COVID-19 Solutions.

in 2022, Along with Kevin O’leary, Armando was added to the Benzinga Advisory Council for Blockchain & Cryptocurrency

Advanced Bio
College Education
- 2001-2005 – Bachelor of Science, Computer Science/Engineering, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee
- 2000-2005 – Bachelor of Arts, Languages and Literature, Austin Peay State University, Tennessee
Post college
A regular contributor to CompTIA (the largest certification company in the country) as a Subject Matter Expert. I offer my expertise to write and prepare new certification exams for software security.
Regular Contributor to 2600 Magazine.
Continued research in software security, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Presented at conferences in US, Latin America, and Europe as a Thought Leader on cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Considered one of the foremost Financial Technology experts in the world.

A Tedx speaker and a 15-year veteran in the financial technology industry, Armando Pantoja has successfully led technology growth and innovation at some of the world’s largest companies including Home Depot & AAA. in 2016, Armando transitioned from h... Show more

Stacey Feldman is an experienced CPA that has spent the last 10 years scaling internal finance & accounting operations for various start-ups ranging from $0-$300MM in revenue. As the COO at Full Send Finance, Stacey is passionate about helping her clients elevate financial data and build tech-forward financial ecosystems that are built to scale.

Stacey Feldman is an experienced CPA that has spent the last 10 years scaling internal finance & accounting operations for various start-ups ranging from $0-$300MM in revenue. As the COO at Full Send Finance, Stacey is passionate about helping her cl... Show more

Sheri Michele is the CEO and Founder of Sudden Success Business Solutions- a woman-owned enterprise serving clients across the nation, with a long history of providing small business growth solutions. She helps thousands of individuals develop as CEO and dedicated herself to finding only the BEST, MOST EXCELLENT & HIGH-CALIBRE Virtual Assistants to help you reach uttermost productivity in YOUR business and day-to-day life.

She's also an Investor and Leadership Expert who went from $0 to earning seven figures. Her first investment did not go as she planned. She lost $100,000.00, which was an eye-opening experience that woke her up to understand that she had a big responsibility - to help others who may be in the same boat as she was. Instead of quitting like most entrepreneurs do when they hit the rock-bottom, she pivoted into finance to inspire and help other business owners and entrepreneurs from making the biggest mistake in starting their businesses. She helped them fund their business, build a team, and better their financial journey. After her devastating entrepreneurial journey in 2018, she was able to build her business successfully.

Sheri Michele is the CEO and Founder of Sudden Success Business Solutions- a woman-owned enterprise serving clients across the nation, with a long history of providing small business growth solutions. She helps thousands of individuals develop as CEO... Show more

Brandon is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sunset Ventures, a preseed fund based in Los Angeles & San Francisco.

He has invested into notable companies, such as Ready Player Me, Yuga Labs, The Sandbox, Wyre, Immunefi, and Prime Trust.

Prior to Sunset, he was an investor at Samsung Next, where he led the efforts around Web3, gaming, Metaverse, NFTs, and fintech focus areas.

Before Samsung, he was an equity research analyst at Morgan Stanley covering the Internet sector, including areas such as gaming, ecommerce, social, adtech, and payments.

He received MBA and MPA degrees from The Wharton School and Harvard Kennedy School.

Brandon is a Co-Founder & Managing Partner of Sunset Ventures, a preseed fund based in Los Angeles & San Francisco. He has invested into notable companies, such as Ready Player Me, Yuga Labs, The Sandbox, Wyre, Immunefi, and Prime Trust. Prior ... Show more

Ross Kolodiazhnyi is an executive leader and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in FinTech, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, RWA tokenization, and AI. As a CEO of DCM, he creates a trailblazing SaaS for asset tokenization and financial messaging processing. In his portfolio, there are international banks, award-winning regulated & decentralized crypto and blockchain innovations, and AI products.

Ross Kolodiazhnyi is an executive leader and entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in FinTech, including blockchain, cryptocurrencies, RWA tokenization, and AI. As a CEO of DCM, he creates a trailblazing SaaS for asset tokenization and financ... Show more

Experienced Agile practitioner with a demonstrated work history in the financial services industry. Skilled in team building, product leadership, data and analytics, UX / UI, business relationship management, risk management, customer service, lending collections, and credit cards. Strong project and product management professional with a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from Westminster College and Product Management Certification from Cornell University.

Experienced Agile practitioner with a demonstrated work history in the financial services industry. Skilled in team building, product leadership, data and analytics, UX / UI, business relationship management, risk management, customer service, lendin... Show more

Mark Elenowitz is a Wall Street veteran with over 30 years’ experience. He co-founded a boutique investment bank that was based in Manhattan and its online capital formation platform BANQ® (www.banq.co), both which have been instrumental in laying down the framework for Regulation A+ crowdfunding offerings. The methodology Mark Elenowitz structured is what led the first successful Reg A+ IPO to list on a National Securities Exchange — the New York Stock Exchange — with other Reg A+ offerings following the blazing trail. He is a noted speaker at Small Cap and Reg A events, including the SEC Small Business Forum, and has been profiled in BusinessWeek, CNBC, and several other publications. Mr. Elenowitz also is a member of the Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC) Private Markets Executive Advisory Board tasked with developing DTCC’s new Digital Securities Management (DSM) platform. Mark Elenowitz is currently the Co-Founder of Horizon. Horizon offers a suite of integrated securities software applications for compliant issuance through secondary trading of electronic securities. Truly a compliance-first business, Horizon's solutions combine Wall Street and Silicon Valley to power the next generation of exchanges and securities offerings in the U.S. and globally. In addition, he is the Co-Founder of Upstream, a MERJ Exchange Market, that is a fully regulated global stock exchange for digital securities which is an affiliate of the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), recognized by HM Revenue and Customs UK, a full member of the Association of National Numbering Agencies (ANNA) and a Qualifying Foreign Exchange for OTC Markets in the US. In addition, Upstream is also a member of the Sustainable Stock Exchanges Initiative. Powered by Horizon's proprietary matching engine technology, the exchange will enable investors to trade NFTs, shares in IPOs, crowdfunded companies, U.S. & Int'l. equities, and celebrity ventures directly from the app: https://upstream.exchange

Mark Elenowitz is a Wall Street veteran with over 30 years’ experience. He co-founded a boutique investment bank that was based in Manhattan and its online capital formation platform BANQ® (www.banq.co), both which have been instrumental in laying do... Show more

Jason has a long-standing love/hate affair with C++ and vastly prefers *nix-like O/S. With over 20 years experience, including programming prototype super-computers and automated program-verifiers, but mainly in finance, now focusing on low-latency and HFT software and architectures and the issues arising from them. I am also actively involved with the ISO C++ Standards Committee (UK Panel) and try to present regularly to maintain my skill-set.

Jason has a long-standing love/hate affair with C++ and vastly prefers *nix-like O/S. With over 20 years experience, including programming prototype super-computers and automated program-verifiers, but mainly in finance, now focusing on low-latency a... Show more

Simon started out his career, working for a bank as a systems developer. He managed to escape the corporate world in 2004 and start making a living as a private trader in the futures market. He also became an Angel Investor in early stage tech and has been running the two investment strategies successfully alongside each other for the last 19 years. With some good angel exits under his belt and having ridden out some very hairy investment cycles, he has achieved financial freedom, but still continues to work hard.

After buying Bitcoin in 2013, Simon took a deep dive down that rabbit hole and got a really good understand of the technology. Bringing together his understanding of economics, finance, technology and the psychology of human incentives he holds high hopes for decentralised systems. He now runs a team of developers that he funds out of his crypto investing profits. They have built Excliabur.FM, a decentralised audio application that enables NFTs of audio content.

Simon started out his career, working for a bank as a systems developer. He managed to escape the corporate world in 2004 and start making a living as a private trader in the futures market. He also became an Angel Investor in early stage tech and ha... Show more

I've built my career around helping companies make great strategic choices and then working to translate them into tangible action.
In my role at ASB I work in Corporate Strategy and Customer Experience, leading our Operating Model Transformation; we're evolving our way of working to include lean, agile and human centered design to create better customer experiences.

I've built my career around helping companies make great strategic choices and then working to translate them into tangible action. In my role at ASB I work in Corporate Strategy and Customer Experience, leading our Operating Model Transformation; ... Show more

Java developer with 5+ years of experience
Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer
Work in the largest bank in Russia. DevelopServerless solutions for the bank's cloud.
Telegram @romanivanov
Email: roivanoff@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/roman-ivanov-dev/
Medium blog: https://roivanoff.medium.com/

Java developer with 5+ years of experience Oracle Certified Professional Java SE 11 Developer Work in the largest bank in Russia. DevelopServerless solutions for the bank's cloud. Telegram @romanivanov Email: roivanoff@gmail.com linkedin.com/i... Show more

Morgan Newman is a Director of Investments at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in the NYC Chrysler East office. Her passion for finance originates with her study experience abroad, in the rural area of Amacambini in South Africa. After studying grassroots economic development, Morgan became an advocate for impact investing, translating her studies into everyday life. After a few years of working for USAID contractors in Washington DC, Morgan followed her passion to New York City and joined her mother’s practice in 2012. Since then, Morgan’s goal has been to revolutionize the way financial advising is perceived by the Millennial generation.

In addition to investment management, Morgan runs the Women and Wealth at Work program for the Newman Group – a turnkey program designed to spread their message of women’s empowerment through financial education. To date, Morgan and Cindy have presented to Fortune 500 companies, networking organizations and trade associations – reaching thousands of women at various points in their personal and professional lives.

Her passion for empowerment through education goes beyond her work as a financial advisor. She remains an active member of the Chi Omega Sorority and currently serves as an advisor to the chapter at her alma mater, Bucknell University. She served as President of the NYC Chi Omega Alumnae Chapter for three years and only left that role to create a new nonprofit organization, Chi Omega IGNITE, which creates lasting programs for high school girls in NYC to recognize and vocalize their unique strengths. She has also been an active volunteer for ORT America, a global education and vocational training organization; having recently served as Chair of the Young Professionals Committee, and as a member of both the Board of Directors and the Women’s American ORT Foundation.

Morgan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics with minors in Mathematics and International Politics from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, PA and her Certificate of Financial Planning from NYU. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband.

Morgan Newman is a Director of Investments at Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. in the NYC Chrysler East office. Her passion for finance originates with her study experience abroad, in the rural area of Amacambini in South Africa. After studying grassroots econ... Show more

Yamini Kannan is a Network Engineer at Jane Street Capital with a Master's in Information Systems from NYU. She has extensive experience in network infrastructure at leading companies including Meta and Cisco, focusing on automation and network reliability improvements. Currently specializing in financial services infrastructure, she brings expertise in cloud security and FinTech applications. She holds multiple Cisco certifications and has a strong background in network engineering and cybersecurity.

Yamini Kannan is a Network Engineer at Jane Street Capital with a Master's in Information Systems from NYU. She has extensive experience in network infrastructure at leading companies including Meta and Cisco, focusing on automation and network relia... Show more

Benjamin Peter is the Head of Data & Business Solutions/CTO at Bank Avera since September 2022. He has extensive experience in data science, data engineering and IT, having worked as a Lead Data Scientist at Bank Avera and as a Team Leader in Software Development at Glarner Kantonalbank, and a Senior Application Manager at finnova AG Bankware. He also lectures on Big Data, AI, and Applications Engineering at KV Luzern Berufsakademie. His expertise includes enterprise architecture, solution design, software development as well as leadership in various tech and banking roles.

Benjamin Peter initiated and led the development of the Finnova DWH Framework, now maintained by a dedicated team and used by 18 banks. He also created the EDWH Framework for Glarner Kantonalbank, later sold to Inventx for their Open Finance Platform. Additionally, he developed the Control Engine, a financial reporting tool, and established a pioneering Cloud Data Platform at Bank Avera using Microsoft Azure, which has been adopted as a model by other banks.

He is enthusiastic about technology and loves working with data. His career is fueled by an unwavering drive to seek out new challenges and opportunities, always ready to discover and embrace what lies ahead.

Benjamin Peter is the Head of Data & Business Solutions/CTO at Bank Avera since September 2022. He has extensive experience in data science, data engineering and IT, having worked as a Lead Data Scientist at Bank Avera and as a Team Leader in Softwar... Show more

Born 1964, diploma in mathematics, 5 years at Westdeutsche Landesbank, since more than 25 years with Sopra Steria Consulting, working mainly in banks

Born 1964, diploma in mathematics, 5 years at Westdeutsche Landesbank, since more than 25 years with Sopra Steria Consulting, working mainly in banks Show more

cloud data architect and compliance automation engineer with over a decade of experience in large-scale data systems. He currently leads AI-driven data governance initiatives at American Express, architecting pipelines that combine codified contracts, real-time validation, and regulatory alignment. His published research focuses on AI-powered data lineage, scalable metadata-driven frameworks, and CI/CD enforcement in financial systems.

cloud data architect and compliance automation engineer with over a decade of experience in large-scale data systems. He currently leads AI-driven data governance initiatives at American Express, architecting pipelines that combine codified contracts... Show more

Field CTO with extensive engineering and strategic partnerships. Eduardo transforms financial challenges into scalable cloud solutions, leveraging expertise to design resilient systems. Proven in leading teams, modernizing infrastructures, aligning with market needs. Develops alliances, implements advanced solutions to enhance performance. Drives digital transformation, enabling financial institutions to deliver exceptional service and operational excellence.

Field CTO with extensive engineering and strategic partnerships. Eduardo transforms financial challenges into scalable cloud solutions, leveraging expertise to design resilient systems. Proven in leading teams, modernizing infrastructures, aligning w... Show more

Justin Hunsaker is a Lead Consultant of John Polk & Associates with over 20 years of people management experience. He won the Barlow Monarch Innovation Honorable Mention for KeyBank’s Small Business Review and regularly achieved an impressive 90% employee engagement rate. Justin earned an Executive Master’s of Technology Management from the University of Pennsylvania and the Wharton School. Throughout his career, Justin has launched new products and coached associates at all levels at multiple Fortune 500 banks and several FinTechs.

Justin is a highly skilled workshop facilitator and consultant, with a passion for human-centered design that he applies to improve all aspects of his coaching. For over five years, he taught and developed content for the "Creating Effective Presentations" workshop for Capital One.

With John Polk, Justin is on a mission to rid the world of poor presentations and empower leaders with the tools they need to communicate their ideas effectively. Justin teaches workshops and consults with corporations and individuals on a variety of topics, including presentations, communication and influence, people management, product management, and career transitions.

Justin Hunsaker is a Lead Consultant of John Polk & Associates with over 20 years of people management experience. He won the Barlow Monarch Innovation Honorable Mention for KeyBank’s Small Business Review and regularly achieved an impressive 90% emp... Show more

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project
Management and Transformation Initiatives
Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker,
MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma
Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career
Coach, Speaker, Mentor. Guest Writer at Rediff
and Lifehacker.

Nadeem Taslim is Vice President at HSBC, specialised in Project Management and Transformation Initiatives Linkedin Top Voice, former lnvestment Banker, MBA graduate from ISB&M, Lean Six Sigma Greenbelt and Certified Scrum Master. Career Coach, S... Show more

Amarachi Amaechi is a trailblazing entrepreneur and thought leader revolutionizing the digital finance landscape. As the co-founder and COO of Bitpowr Technologies Inc., she has steered the company to process over half a billion dollars in total transaction volume, cementing its position as a powerhouse in the fintech sector.

A globally recognized speaker, Amarachi has captivated audiences at prestigious events including the London Blockchain Conference, Tech Summit San Francisco, and GITEX. Her insights on the convergence of fintech, Web3, and AI continue to shape industry dialogues and drive innovation.

Passionate about fostering diversity and inclusion in tech, Amarachi dedicates her time to mentoring aspiring women technologists through programs like Google Women Techmakers and Women Tech Network. Her commitment to nurturing talent extends to her involvement with esteemed organizations such as 500 Global and Draper University as an alumna.

Amarachi's exceptional contributions to the tech world have earned her numerous accolades, including recognition among the "100 Technologists to Watch in 2024". Her unique blend of operational excellence, technological expertise, and visionary leadership continues to inspire and drive positive change in the global tech ecosystem

Amarachi Amaechi is a trailblazing entrepreneur and thought leader revolutionizing the digital finance landscape. As the co-founder and COO of Bitpowr Technologies Inc., she has steered the company to process over half a billion dollars in total tran... Show more

I’m Mohamed Marrakchi, Team Leader of Financial Forensics and Data Science at the United Nations Development Programme’s Office of Audit and Investigations. With over 20 years of experience in auditing, fraud investigation, and data science, I focus on integrating AI and machine learning into oversight and forensic processes to uncover patterns, detect anomalies, and strengthen accountability. I’m passionate about bridging the gap between traditional investigative methods and cutting-edge AI tools to transform how organizations detect and prevent fraud. Outside of work, I enjoy deep dives into AI reasoning systems and spending time with my family. At the AI Engineer World's Fair, I’m excited to share how AI is revolutionizing financial forensics in large-scale, high-stakes environments.

I’m Mohamed Marrakchi, Team Leader of Financial Forensics and Data Science at the United Nations Development Programme’s Office of Audit and Investigations. With over 20 years of experience in auditing, fraud investigation, and data science, I focus ... Show more

I’m a Senior Analyst at Citi, where I focus on database marketing, automation, and strategies to reduce financial risk. With over 8 years of experience in the banking and analytics sector, I’ve led initiatives around data security, breach prevention, and AI-driven insights. I hold a Ph.D. in Information Technology, and my research explores the impact of third-party service providers on data breaches in financial institutions. And an active peer reviewer for international journals and conferences.

I’m a Senior Analyst at Citi, where I focus on database marketing, automation, and strategies to reduce financial risk. With over 8 years of experience in the banking and analytics sector, I’ve led initiatives around data security, breach prevention,... Show more

Helping you master money, mindset, and motivation for a fulfilled life. Say it. Trust it. Do it.

Helping you master money, mindset, and motivation for a fulfilled life. Say it. Trust it. Do it. Show more

Chigozie Madubuko is the Backend Engineering Team Lead at Kora, a leading fintech company dedicated to building scalable payment infrastructure and breaking down financial barriers across Africa. At Kora, Chigozie focuses on designing and optimizing robust backend systems that power seamless and efficient payments, enabling businesses to transact effortlessly.

Beyond Kora, Chigozie is actively shaping the future of banking through Open Banking Nigeria. Collaborating with international and local industry players, he has helped develop Open Banking standards and specifications that provide would secure access to customer financial data for financial institutions.

In addition to his work in fintech and banking, Chigozie also guides aspiring engineers on ADPList, sharing expertise in software development, scalability, and career growth

Through his work in fintech infrastructure, Open Banking, and mentorship, Chigozie is driving financial innovation, inclusion, and talent development across Africa.

Chigozie Madubuko is the Backend Engineering Team Lead at Kora, a leading fintech company dedicated to building scalable payment infrastructure and breaking down financial barriers across Africa. At Kora, Chigozie focuses on designing and optimizing ... Show more

Fintech & Digital Banking Product Leader | AI-Driven Innovation | Growth Strategist

I am a product management leader with a proven track record in fintech and digital banking, specializing in AI-driven financial products, investment platforms, and credit solutions. I have led transformative product innovations at KiwiBank, Niyo, Wells Fargo, Razorpay, and NTT Data, driving user growth, financial accessibility, and digital transformation.

With expertise spanning lending, payments, wealth management, and AI-powered fintech solutions, I focus on product-led growth, customer-centric innovation, and regulatory compliance. Passionate about leveraging cutting-edge technology, automation, and data-driven insights, I strive to build scalable, impactful financial products that shape the future of banking.

Fintech & Digital Banking Product Leader | AI-Driven Innovation | Growth Strategist I am a product management leader with a proven track record in fintech and digital banking, specializing in AI-driven financial products, investment platforms, and... Show more

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and delivering excellence under pressure—capabilities that would prove invaluable throughout his career evolution.
Moving from the culinary world to customer-facing design, he applied his creative expertise and attention to detail in creating custom countertops. This role merged his understanding of practical workflows from his chef experience with the technical precision required in custom design. Combining these skills enhanced his ability to translate complex customer requirements into precise technical specifications while focusing on practical functionality.
His progression into industrial engineering and continuous improvement was a natural evolution, drawing on his experience in optimizing workflows from both kitchen management and custom design. This background developed into a Continuous Improvement Change Agent role, where he led business transformation initiatives that bridged operational challenges with technological solutions. His diverse experience proved particularly valuable in understanding how processes impact people at every level of an organization.
His transition into development within the finance sector leveraged his comprehensive background in process optimization and systematic thinking. In this role, he specialized in creating solutions that streamlined financial operations through innovative technology and automation applications, drawing on his experience managing complex workflows from his culinary and manufacturing backgrounds.
Currently serving as a Solutions Engineer at SHI, he focuses on Data and AI initiatives, bringing together his multifaceted experience to deliver comprehensive solutions. His unique career path, from Professional and long-term care kitchens and manufacturing to advanced technology implementation, enables him to approach AI and data challenges with a holistic perspective that considers both technical capabilities and practical business applications.
This diverse background provides him with a distinctive ability to bridge the gap between traditional business operations and emerging AI technologies, making complex concepts accessible to diverse audiences while delivering practical, results-driven solutions that genuinely work in real-world environments.

Zack Shelton brings a distinctive perspective to the technology sector, shaped by an unconventional journey that began in professional kitchens. His foundation as a chef instilled crucial skills in process optimization, team coordination, and deliver... Show more

I am the first person in Japan to be awarded the title of Kubestronaut.
I was also awarded 2024 APN AWS Top Engineer.

As an infrastructure engineer, I have been responsible for the design, maintenance, and operation of multiple enterprise systems, both on-premise and in the cloud.
Currently, I am responsible for the infrastructure of a microservices common infrastructure for a financial institution, which adopts many cloud-native technologies such as Kubernetes and Linkerd.

I am the first person in Japan to be awarded the title of Kubestronaut. I was also awarded 2024 APN AWS Top Engineer. As an infrastructure engineer, I have been responsible for the design, maintenance, and operation of multiple enterprise systems... Show more

Working in Mitra AI as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Banking & Financial Services domain with top Australian banks spearheading their Observability journey.

Also worked in Tata Elxsi CTO’s Office as a Platform engineer as part of the Network Transformation Group.

Actively involved in the SDN/NFV domain, Open Source Contributor to OSM by ETSI (European Telecom Standards Institute).

On a daily basis, I build control planes for a living which helps provide uber development experience and healthy developer relations all in the name of Platform Engineering.

Working in Mitra AI as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer in the Banking & Financial Services domain with top Australian banks spearheading their Observability journey. Also worked in Tata Elxsi CTO’s Office as a Platform engineer as part of the N... Show more

Amrita Choudhary is a dynamic finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial strategy, lease accounting, audits, and process automation. She currently serves as an Accounting Manager at Wasabi Technologies, where she leads AI adoption in finance, optimizing operations, compliance, and financial accuracy. Her expertise in ASC 842 compliance, GAAP adherence, and financial transformation has positioned her as an industry thought leader in the evolving intersection of finance and technology.

Beyond her corporate role, Amrita is deeply committed to professional development and industry engagement. She is the Director of Membership & Networking for the ICAI Seattle Chapter, fostering connections, organizing industry events, and promoting knowledge-sharing initiatives among finance professionals. She is also the co-founder of Narratives of Numbers, a non-profit organization dedicated to increasing awareness of accounting’s impact on businesses and society.

Amrita’s academic credentials include an MS in Financial Analytics and an MBA in Finance from Bentley University, as well as the prestigious Chartered Accountant (CA) designation from ICAI India. Her thought leadership contributions are widely recognized, with her insights featured in Kiplinger Advisor Collective, where she discusses the challenges and opportunities of AI integration in finance.

Previously, Amrita played a key role at Flipkart, optimizing financial processes and driving operational efficiency. Her diverse experience across industries, combined with her passion for AI-driven financial transformation, makes her a sought-after expert in accounting innovation and automation.

A mentor, speaker, and advocate for financial technology, Amrita continues to bridge the gap between traditional finance and emerging technologies, shaping the future of AI in financial operations.

Amrita Choudhary is a dynamic finance professional with over a decade of experience in financial strategy, lease accounting, audits, and process automation. She currently serves as an Accounting Manager at Wasabi Technologies, where she leads AI adop... Show more