Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the Lead of the Open-Source Program Office at Bancolombia.

Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in CS at the University of Bath, UK, and holds a postgraduate degree in AI and ML from The University of Texas at Austin. He is also an active contributor to the tech community who holds the title of Kubestronaut.

Juan David is a leader with experience in cloud-native computing, software development, and IT infrastructure. He serves as the Lead of the Open-Source Program Office at Bancolombia. Regarding his academic background, Juan David is doing a MSc in ... Show more

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree
- spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems
- digital nomad for 7 years
- ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people
- now building AI agents that run compliance processes at banks

- graduated from Cambridge with a CS degree - spent some time at an algo trading firm building data systems - digital nomad for 7 years - ran a software dev firm for a few years - scaled to 30 people - now building AI agents that run compliance p... Show more

Nilima Rodrigues is an accomplished data engineering and analytics leader with over 19 years of experience delivering transformative data strategies and reporting solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Systems and Reporting at Align Technology, Nilima has led numerous high-impact initiatives at the intersection of data, finance, and technology, driving multimillion-dollar efficiencies and innovation across global operations.
Her core expertise lies in architecting enterprise-grade data infrastructures, leading cross-functional teams, and transforming raw data into actionable insights that directly influence business strategy. Notable achievements include the rapid and successful delivery of a $1.5M+ SAP Datasphere and Onestream integration project, optimization of AI-driven ETL pipelines reducing latency by 40%, and architecting a FinOps platform that enabled $500K in freight savings. Nilima’s efforts have directly contributed to 65% improvements in operational efficiency and 50% cost reductions through intelligent automation and strategic resource planning.
Nilima has also been instrumental in scaling analytics at Align, establishing the Finance Analytics Center of Excellence (COE) and delivering 100+ interactive Power BI dashboards across global business units. She has championed data governance, regulatory compliance, and change management enabling the smooth onboarding of commerce platforms, data migration strategies, and the successful execution of financial transformation programs. Her earlier roles at Deloitte Consulting and Capgemini involved groundbreaking implementations, including the world’s first SAP ERP-based Public Sector Collection platform at Florida Department of Revenue and the first SAP Bank Analyzer integration at PayPal. Across industries from tech and telecom to retail and government Nilima has consistently pushed boundaries to ensure organizations leverage data for strategic advantage.
Nilima holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Mumbai and is certified in Google Advanced Data Analytics and SAP BTP Datasphere. With deep technical fluency in tools such as SAP BW/HANA, Azure Data Lake, Power BI, Python, and AI-powered analytics, she blends technical prowess with executive communication and project leadership.

Nilima Rodrigues is an accomplished data engineering and analytics leader with over 19 years of experience delivering transformative data strategies and reporting solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Currently serving as Senior Manager of Systems and... Show more

Malathi Gundapuneni is a seasoned Software Engineering leader with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering scalable systems across FinTech and Investment Banking domains. Currently serving as Vice President and Engineering Lead for Debt & Equity Capital Markets at Goldman Sachs, she spearheads end-to-end modernization of deal execution workflows, driving operational efficiency and enhancing client experiences.
Throughout her tenure at Goldman Sachs, Malathi has consistently led high-impact initiatives, including architecting a cloud-native document collaboration platform that eliminated legacy infrastructure dependencies and enabled AI-ready content generation. As the Engineering Lead for Deal Link, she revolutionized investment banking execution workflows, reducing deal execution time by 35% through automation and real-time status tracking.
Malathi's technical expertise spans full-stack development, microservices architecture, and cloud-native platforms. She has successfully migrated monolithic systems to modern architectures, implemented event-driven microservices, and integrated AI capabilities to drive business transformation. Her projects consistently demonstrate a balance of technical excellence with strategic vision, ensuring engineering outcomes support evolving business needs.
Prior to Goldman Sachs, Malathi contributed to Basel II regulatory capital reporting at Bank of America as a Systems Engineer, designing ETL pipelines and implementing data validation frameworks that significantly enhanced audit traceability.
A graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago with a Master's in Computer Science and Anna University with a Bachelor's in Computer Engineering, Malathi consistently achieved academic excellence, graduating top of her class. She remains committed to supporting women in technology through her involvement with Girls Who Code, providing mentorship and technical coaching to aspiring professionals.
Malathi combines hands-on engineering expertise with strategic leadership, delivering impactful, business-aligned solutions through cross-functional collaboration while fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within her teams.

Malathi Gundapuneni is a seasoned Software Engineering leader with over 15 years of experience designing and delivering scalable systems across FinTech and Investment Banking domains. Currently serving as Vice President and Engineering Lead for Debt ... Show more

Enyo Sam is the Founder and CTO of Easner, a stablecoin-powered banking and payments platform designed to expand access to global financial services, particularly across emerging and underserved markets. Since founding Easner in 2025, Enyo has led the development of its technical architecture, stablecoin payment infrastructure and partner integrations while helping validate market demand through early real-world payment flows. He currently focuses on product and technical vision, engineering leadership, security and building infrastructure capable of supporting compliant, scalable cross-border payments. His multidisciplinary background spans International Management, Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science. Enyo is committed to solving complex challenges in global payments and designing secure financial infrastructure that makes stablecoins practical and accessible for individuals and businesses worldwide.

Enyo Sam is the Founder and CTO of Easner, a stablecoin-powered banking and payments platform designed to expand access to global financial services, particularly across emerging and underserved markets. Since founding Easner in 2025, Enyo has led th... Show more

Adriana Kugler is an American economist and a Full Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. During her more than 15 years at the university, she has served in several leadership roles, including Vice Provost for Faculty from 2013 to 2016. In that position, she worked to improve the Promotion and Tenure process, expanded faculty development through an NSF grant supporting women in STEM, redesigned new faculty orientation, and helped establish a new framework for non-tenure-track faculty.

Dr. Kugler served as Governor of the Federal Reserve Board from September 2023 to August 2025 after being nominated by President Biden and confirmed by the Senate. During that time, she participated in several Board committees, served as a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee, and represented the Board at the Center for Latin American Monetary Studies. She also delivered speeches on inflation, monetary policy, employment, expectations, and housing while visiting 10 of the 12 Federal Reserve districts and meeting with communities across the country.

From 2022 to 2023, Dr. Kugler served as the U.S. Executive Director of the World Bank. In that role, she supported efforts to strengthen multilateral development institutions with a focus on climate change, pandemics, conflict, food security, education recovery, and opportunities for women and underrepresented groups. Her contributions were recognized with the Chase Award from the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Earlier in her career, Dr. Kugler co-founded and served as Co-Director of the International Summer Institute on Policy Evaluation from 2010 to 2013. She also served as Chief Economist at the U.S. Department of Labor from 2011 to 2013. Before joining Georgetown University, she held faculty positions at the University of Houston and the University of Pompeu Fabra in Barcelona, where her research focused on labor markets, policy evaluation, payroll taxes, employment protections, occupational licensing, unemployment, and immigration.

Adriana Kugler has been recognized by Barron's as one of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance in 2024 and 2025 and was named among Bloomberg Linea's top 500 most influential people in Latin America in 2023. She has remained committed to mentoring students, graduate researchers, and junior faculty while publishing research in leading journals, contributing to major policy discussions, testifying before Congress, and speaking at academic and policy events worldwide. She earned her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of California at Berkeley in 1997 after completing a Joint BA in Economics and Political Science with First Class Honors from McGill University in Canada in 1991. She continues to contribute to research, education, public policy, and mentorship through her academic and professional work.

Adriana Kugler is an American economist and a Full Professor at the McCourt School of Public Policy and Economics at Georgetown University. During her more than 15 years at the university, she has served in several leadership roles, including Vice Pr... Show more

Jyothirmai Gurramula is an independent software engineering professional with over 13 years of experience in software development, full-stack engineering, and test automation across the banking and financial services industry. Her expertise includes Java, Spring Boot, Microservices, Cloud Computing, RESTful APIs, DevOps practices, and enterprise application development. She has worked extensively with cloud platforms, including AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform, as well as containerization and orchestration technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes.
Throughout her career, Jyothirmai has contributed to the development and modernization of enterprise applications, digital banking platforms, and service-oriented systems. Her technical experience spans backend development, API integration, cloud-native solutions, automation frameworks, and continuous integration and deployment pipelines. In addition to software engineering, she has mentored team members, supported technical evaluations, and collaborated with cross-functional teams to deliver scalable and reliable technology solutions.
Jyothirmai holds certifications including Oracle Certified Professional Java SE Programmer, Oracle Database SQL Fundamentals, Certified Scrum Master, Microsoft Azure Fundamentals, and Google Cloud certifications. She is passionate about modern software development practices, cloud technologies, microservices architecture, and software quality engineering.

Jyothirmai Gurramula is an independent software engineering professional with over 13 years of experience in software development, full-stack engineering, and test automation across the banking and financial services industry. Her expertise includes ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

Head of Wealth Planning - SGPB Europe https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederic-valentin-ab313920 | Member of Cercle des Fiscalistes (https://www.lecercledesfiscalistes.com) | Member of the IACF - Institute of Tax Lawyers https://www.iacf.fr | Membre of Estate Planning Skill Group (https://epsg.international/fr/)

Head of Wealth Planning - SGPB Europe https://www.linkedin.com/in/frederic-valentin-ab313920 | Member of Cercle des Fiscalistes (https://www.lecercledesfiscalistes.com) | Member of the IACF - Institute of Tax Lawyers https://www.iacf.fr | Membre of E... Show more

Himanshu Goel is an AI Researcher and Data Scientist with nearly six years of experience building and deploying production-grade AI, machine learning, and Generative AI systems across finance and healthcare. He specializes in Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and document intelligence systems, with a strong focus on reliability, scalability, and real-world constraints.

His work spans the full AI lifecycle, including data analysis, feature engineering, statistical modeling, and the design of end-to-end ML and GenAI pipelines using Python, TensorFlow, LangChain, and cloud platforms such as AWS and Azure. Himanshu has led and contributed to enterprise solutions involving semantic search, regulatory document analysis, predictive modeling, and AI-powered decision support systems, delivering measurable improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and cost.

Himanshu is an active contributor to the global AI and technology community. He has spoken at AICon 2026, PlatformCon 2026, and GBRC 2026, and is an upcoming speaker at ICMSM 2026, AAIP 2026, and PMI. He is the author of "The Strategic Value of AI-Driven Physical Identity and Access Management: Establishing Cyber Physical Zero Trust in Critical Infrastructure" (IEEE) and "Stop Re-Embedding Everything: A Smarter RAG Architecture for Financial Documents" (VKTR).

Beyond speaking and publishing, Himanshu serves as a Technovation Mentor and Judge, has judged hackathons on Devpost, and has mentored 352+ learners through Great Learning. He has also served as a Session Evaluator at AICon 2026 and as a Peer Reviewer for the FPA and AAIP 2026 conferences.

Through his talks, Himanshu focuses on sharing practical lessons from building AI systems in production, covering architecture decisions, trade-offs, failure modes, and best practices for deploying trustworthy AI solutions in cloud environments.

Himanshu Goel is an AI Researcher and Data Scientist with nearly six years of experience building and deploying production-grade AI, machine learning, and Generative AI systems across finance and healthcare. He specializes in Large Language Models (L... Show more

Software Engineer | Linux Geek | Coffee Lover | Co-Organizer at Calzada Code

Software Engineer | Linux Geek | Coffee Lover | Co-Organizer at Calzada Code Show more

Apoorva Jaiswal is an Applied AI Lead at JPMorgan Chase focused on translating research into production systems by developing graph machine learning (graph ML) and LLM-powered agentic systems that serve Global Banking. She began her career at JPMC India in 2018 as a Software Engineer, building a strong foundation in systems and software design. In 2020, she pivoted to the India-based AI team, architecting cloud infrastructure to deploy ML models at scale before moving into hands-on model development. In 2023, she relocated to the US-based AI team and advanced into her current leadership role, leading cross-functional delivery of graph ML and agentic AI capabilities. Apoorva is a strong advocate of continuous learning. She earned her MS in Computer Science from the University of Massachusetts Amherst while working full-time. She contributes to the broader AI community through mentorship, teaching and talks: she has led workshops at the Grace Hopper Celebration on LangChain-based multimodal workflows (2024) and on LangGraph-based multi-agent workflows (2025), and has spoken at AI meetups in Silicon Valley. She organizes AI Meetups at the Silicon Valley Tech Center, JPMC and is a BobaTalks mentor. She holds patents in AI/ML and brings a global perspective from building and scaling production AI systems across India and the United States.

Apoorva Jaiswal is an Applied AI Lead at JPMorgan Chase focused on translating research into production systems by developing graph machine learning (graph ML) and LLM-powered agentic systems that serve Global Banking. She began her career at JPMC In... Show more

Albert Njane is a Senior Software Engineer, AI Entrepreneur, and technology speaker with over eight years of experience building scalable software solutions and digital products. He specializes in Java, Python, distributed systems, cloud-native architectures, and enterprise APIs.

Albert is passionate about Agentic AI and the emerging ecosystem around AI agents, Model Context Protocol (MCP), and intelligent automation. His work focuses on bridging traditional software engineering with next-generation AI systems, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and production-ready applications.

He has extensive experience designing high-availability microservices, fintech platforms, and payment integrations, including mobile money and enterprise APIs. Beyond engineering, Albert is an entrepreneur dedicated to leveraging AI and technology to solve real-world problems and create impactful businesses.

Albert actively shares his knowledge through mentoring, technical content, and community engagements, with a mission to empower developers to build the future of AI-powered applications.

Albert Njane is a Senior Software Engineer, AI Entrepreneur, and technology speaker with over eight years of experience building scalable software solutions and digital products. He specializes in Java, Python, distributed systems, cloud-native archi... Show more

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability and problem-solving skills have made me an invaluable asset to various high-profile projects.

Having honed my skills in the UK with Rewards4, I played a pivotal role in building their data processing platform as a .NET developer. Currently, I am an integral part of the Zoopla team, a leading Tech Company, where I focus on mortgage automations.

My commitment to professional growth is evident in my mentorship of junior and mid-level engineers, as well as my contributions to improving revenue and transaction processing times. My technical prowess spans an impressive range of programming languages, frameworks, databases, and tools, with a particular emphasis on cybersecurity and fintech innovations.

A true advocate for knowledge sharing, I have shared my insights as a speaker at numerous international tech conferences. I hold a B.Eng. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from the University of Ilorin in Nigeria and am a certified Cisco CyberOps and Microsoft Certified Information Technology Professional.

As an accomplished senior software developer with a passion for cybersecurity and fintech products, I bring a wealth of experience and dedication to technology. With over 5 years of expertise in software development and architecture, my adaptability ... Show more

Sharon Arandia es Jefa de la Carrera de Ingeniería Financiera en la UPB, donde impulsa proyectos de trading algorítmico y finanzas descentralizadas. Es graduada de la UPB, con estudios en TU Chemnitz, un Máster en Big Data y otro en curso en Machine Learning en Georgia Tech. Se especializa en análisis financiero, riesgo crediticio y trading, destacando su rol como Analista de Riesgos en el BCP y asociada en Lora & Asociados. Ha impartido cursos en licenciatura, postgrado e internacionales.

Sharon Arandia es Jefa de la Carrera de Ingeniería Financiera en la UPB, donde impulsa proyectos de trading algorítmico y finanzas descentralizadas. Es graduada de la UPB, con estudios en TU Chemnitz, un Máster en Big Data y otro en curso en Machine ... Show more

Ashish is a senior product leader who helps large enterprises turn AI, data, and disciplined product operations into faster decisions and more predictable execution. With extensive experience across Fortune 100 retail and e-commerce environments, he has led portfolios spanning Product Operations, AI/ML decision products, and GenAI enablement—connecting strategy, multi-quarter roadmaps, and operating cadence to measurable business outcomes (details available upon request).

He is best known for building the “operating system” behind high-performing product organizations: continuous planning, portfolio governance, intelligent intake and prioritization, executive-ready scorecards, and adoption loops that keep teams aligned from annual planning through delivery. In parallel, he operationalizes GenAI responsibly—embedding LLM-enabled assistants into product workflows (backlog hygiene, artifact quality, stakeholder narratives) and establishing repeatable patterns for retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), prompt design, and internal governance so pilots can scale.

Across finance, supply chain, and customer-facing domains, Ashish has repeatedly translated analytics into products that leaders trust: forecasting and optimization, productivity insights, anomaly detection, and conversational automation. He brings a practitioner’s blend of executive product judgment and hands-on technical fluency (modern data stacks, experimentation/instrumentation, and AI productization).

Ashish’s thought leadership includes published work in applied AI and data science, along with ongoing doctoral study focused on AI/ML. He welcomes invitations for executive roundtables, panels, podcasts, guest lecturing, and judging/mentoring programs—especially at the intersection of GenAI, product operations, and decision intelligence.

Ashish is a senior product leader who helps large enterprises turn AI, data, and disciplined product operations into faster decisions and more predictable execution. With extensive experience across Fortune 100 retail and e-commerce environments, he ... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

Nina Grygorenko is Product Owner for Sales and Services in Digital Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank with over 9 years of experience in the financial industry.
A seasoned professional in Business Analysis and Product development, Nina Grygorenko embarked on her career as as an intern in Operational Risk Management in Deutsche Bank and transitioned last year in Digital Corporate Bank, leading Sales & Services product development as IT PO in multicultural team.

Nina Grygorenko is Product Owner for Sales and Services in Digital Corporate Bank at Deutsche Bank with over 9 years of experience in the financial industry. A seasoned professional in Business Analysis and Product development, Nina Grygorenko emba... Show more

Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, three decades of systems architecture across telecom, finance, and manufacturing — from ITMO (St. Petersburg) to Wayne State (Detroit) to production systems that had to work on Monday morning. He believes the best runtime for numerical computing was designed for telephone switches.

Igor builds probabilistic programming and real-time inference systems in Elixir. His current project, eXMC, is an open-source PyMC-style framework running MCMC sampling on Nx/EXLA across 88 cores for live financial signal processing. Before Elixir, ... Show more

Sai Turlapati is the Founder and CEO of DStrategyTech, a technology consulting and AI solutions company focused on helping organizations embrace digital transformation. He leads initiatives across AI, enterprise applications, data, security, and Microsoft technologies while building practical solutions that create measurable business value. Sai is also the author of the weekly *Enterprise AI Digest* and an active researcher in AI, enterprise systems, and financial cybercrime.

Sai Turlapati is the Founder and CEO of DStrategyTech, a technology consulting and AI solutions company focused on helping organizations embrace digital transformation. He leads initiatives across AI, enterprise applications, data, security, and Micr... Show more

Tim Wiengarten ist Manager bei Cofinpro, einer Unternehmensberatung für die Finanzbranche. In seiner täglichen Arbeit vereint er drei Rollen: Als Scrum Master verantwortet er eines der Teams auf einer großen Finanzplattform, als Teamlead führt er ein internes Beraterteam und als Nearshore-Koordinator steuert er den Aufbau und die Integration des Lissaboner Entwicklungsstandorts. Bevor er in die Beratung wechselte, gründete er eine App-Agentur – eine Erfahrung, die sein Verständnis für das Zusammenspiel von Technik, Menschen und Organisation bis heute prägt. Sein Antrieb: Strukturen und Rahmen schaffen, in denen verteilte Teams nicht nur funktionieren, sondern gemeinsam besser werden.

Tim Wiengarten ist Manager bei Cofinpro, einer Unternehmensberatung für die Finanzbranche. In seiner täglichen Arbeit vereint er drei Rollen: Als Scrum Master verantwortet er eines der Teams auf einer großen Finanzplattform, als Teamlead führt er ein... Show more

Victor Mambu is an Information Systems professional, IT Auditor, youth advocate, and dynamic public speaker from Sierra Leone with a strong passion for digital transformation and inclusive governance in Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems from the Institute of Public Administration and Management (IPAM), University of Sierra Leone, a Master’s degree in Information Systems with a specialization in Project Management at Njala University.

Victor currently serves as an IT Auditor at Rokel Commercial Bank Sierra Leone Limited where he contributes to strengthening technology governance, cybersecurity oversight, digital risk management, and institutional resilience within the banking sector. His professional interests include IT governance, cybersecurity, digital policy, and the role of emerging technologies in advancing sustainable development across Africa.

Beyond his corporate role, Victor is widely known as MC VIKMA an accomplished event host and communication professional recognized for engaging diverse audiences and facilitating high-level conversations across public and private sector platforms. He is deeply committed to youth empowerment and believes that young people must play a central role in shaping Africa’s digital future.

Victor actively advocates for greater youth participation, gender inclusion, digital literacy, and equitable access to digital opportunities. Through his work, he seeks to bridge the gap between technology, governance, and community impact, championing a digital ecosystem where young Africans are not just users of technology, but active contributors to policy and innovation.

Victor Mambu is an Information Systems professional, IT Auditor, youth advocate, and dynamic public speaker from Sierra Leone with a strong passion for digital transformation and inclusive governance in Africa. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree ... Show more

I'm a software engineer and engineering leader with 15+ years in backend and distributed systems, specializing in fintech and investment banking. Currently, I focus on ledger systems and reconciliation, building scalable, high-performance solutions.
I've led multiple teams (up to 20 engineers) from Series B to IPO, scaling payments, ledger, and reconciliation systems while driving key processes like incident management, career frameworks, and coaching. With a strong product engineering mindset, I bridge engineering and business needs to deliver real impact.

I'm a software engineer and engineering leader with 15+ years in backend and distributed systems, specializing in fintech and investment banking. Currently, I focus on ledger systems and reconciliation, building scalable, high-performance solutions. ... Show more

I've been working in software for over 25 years, much of that time spent doing full stack as well as data modeling and artificial intelligence. Awarded a patent for an algorithm I designed to compress data for rapid pattern recognition and dimensional filtering. Investing had been just a hobby for over a decade before deciding to go full-time and start LymanWealth with my brothers to help other people level up their portfolios.

I've been working in software for over 25 years, much of that time spent doing full stack as well as data modeling and artificial intelligence. Awarded a patent for an algorithm I designed to compress data for rapid pattern recognition and dimensiona... Show more

I'm a Solution Architect working in New Zealand's banking sector, and I consult and advise on AI, Data, and Enterprise Architecture. I've spent years designing and delivering technology solutions in enterprise environments. Some of them worked beautifully. Some of them taught me more than I expected.

That's probably the most honest thing I can say about my experience: I've been close enough to the mistakes to understand why they keep happening. Organizations that over-invest in credentials while under-investing in trust. Teams that confuse effort with progress. Leaders who chase tooling trends and wonder why the business outcomes never follow. I've been in those rooms. I've made some of those calls myself.

What I bring to a stage is not a framework or a methodology. It's pattern recognition from delivery, the kind you only get from building things, watching them break, and figuring out what actually went wrong (not what the post-mortem said went wrong).

My advisory work sits at the intersection of technology strategy and business performance. I work with executives and technical leaders on enterprise data and AI maturity, cloud architecture, and the operating model decisions that quietly determine whether a technology investment delivers value or just burns budget. I also advise individuals and businesses on performance improvement, because, in my view, the same patterns that stall organizations tend to stall careers.

I'm currently pursuing a Master's at MIT and I hold Azure architecture certifications. But I'll be the first to say: credentials open doors. Trust is what keeps you in the room.

I speak on common mistakes in AI and data strategy, enterprise architecture anti-patterns, and the gap between what organizations plan and what they actually ship.

I'm a Solution Architect working in New Zealand's banking sector, and I consult and advise on AI, Data, and Enterprise Architecture. I've spent years designing and delivering technology solutions in enterprise environments. Some of them worked beauti... Show more

Professor of Practice | Corporate Governance| Organizational Transformation|Leadership|Talent management
Independent Director | Executive Coach | Author | Forbes Columnist
UAE
📧 pochinokm@gmail.com | +971 52 300 9280
Brief profile
Global business leader and professor of practice with over 20 years of international experience in corporate governance, organizational behavior, leadership development and large-scale transformation. Brings a rare combination of hands-on business leadership, governance experience, academic depth and coaching practice — a mix enabling students and executives to develop sound judgment, leadership maturity and decision-making in complex and uncertain environments.
Academic Appointments
• Visiting professor of Pleakhanov University, Dubai
• Professor of business practice, Skolkovo School of Management, Matena Business School (Armenia)
• Teaching experience: 15+ years (high and exective education)
Teaching areas
• Personal strategy and career development
• Talent management and HR
• Organizational behavior and leadership
• Change management
• Teaming
• Future readiness and resilience
• Managing mind to achieve great results

Professional Experience
• Independent director and Board advisor (public and private companies)
Award: Best Independent Director of Russia, 2023
• Senior leadership roles: Auriga (IT), TNK-BP (oil and gas), Philips (consumer electronics), Sberbank (fintech)
• Vice President of Workforce, Sochi 2014 Olympic and Paralympic Games
Led workforce strategy for 75,000+ employees and volunteers
• IOC Expert (People management and executive coaching)
Tokyo 2020, PyeongChang 2018, Beijing 2019, Baku 2019, Sarajevo 2018, Paris 2024
Publications
• Author of 3 books on leadership
• Forbes columnist (governance, leadership, organizational change)
Education
• PhD, Applied Mathematics & Computer Science, Moscow State University
• Corporate MBA, INSEAD
• Strategic HR Certification, Thunderbird School of Global Management
• Strategic Innovation in Business, Oxford Saïd Business School
• Prosci Change Management Certification
• Neurochangesolutions
• Certified in Game Change Index, Immunity to Change (Robert Kegan), Leadership Maturity Framework (Susanne Cook-Greuter), Marshall Goldsmith Stakeholder-Centered Coaching, Team Coaching (David Clutterbuck), TMSDI, and other methodologies. Additionally certified in the HeartMath Coherence Approach, integrating heart-focused practices into leadership and resilience training.
Languages
English (fluent) | Russian (native)

Professor of Practice | Corporate Governance| Organizational Transformation|Leadership|Talent management Independent Director | Executive Coach | Author | Forbes Columnist UAE 📧 pochinokm@gmail.com | +971 52 300 9280 Brief profile G... Show more

Jill Tague doesn't teach design — she takes you somewhere.

A Principal UX Designer with 10 years in FinTech, Jill has spent her career making complex systems human. But her talks go further than the screen. She brings design principles to life through travel stories — real moments from real places — that make you feel why something matters before you ever memorize what it's called.

Because the best design lessons aren't definitions. They're experiences you carry with you.

Jill Tague doesn't teach design — she takes you somewhere. A Principal UX Designer with 10 years in FinTech, Jill has spent her career making complex systems human. But her talks go further than the screen. She brings design principles to life thr... Show more

Algernae King is a Business Infrastructure & Capital Strategist, Certified AI Consultant, and bestselling author of Multiply Your Business dedicated to teaching service-based entrepreneurs the systems, finance, and operations they need to build businesses that last and grow.
Rooted in her core philosophy "Money Responds to Order," Algernae equips entrepreneurs with the structural foundation required to attract capital, streamline operations, and scale with intention. Her proprietary O.P.E.R.A.T.E. Framework™ gives business owners a repeatable, step-by-step system for moving from overwhelmed and understructured to organized, profitable, and fundable.
As the founder of King Enterprises Unlimited LLC and the creator of multiple brands including She Builds DIFFRNT™, Built DIFFRNT™ Youth Initiative, and Divinity Financial Solutions — Algernae brings the credibility of a Qualified Accountant, funding strategist, and operational architect to every stage she steps on.
Her talks blend practical frameworks, live AI demonstrations, and grounded truth-telling that leave audiences with clarity, a plan, and the confidence to execute. Algernae doesn't just inspire she installs.
She is available for keynotes, panels, workshops, and conference sessions on topics including business systems, AI integration, financial literacy, entrepreneurship, and women's economic empowerment.

Algernae King is a Business Infrastructure & Capital Strategist, Certified AI Consultant, and bestselling author of Multiply Your Business dedicated to teaching service-based entrepreneurs the systems, finance, and operations they need to build busin... Show more

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

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

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

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