Finance & Banking

Experienced individuals involved in financial services, including banking, investment, insurance, and real estate

Saurav Raaj

Saurav Raaj

Saurav Raaj holds a Bachelor from IIT Delhi and Professional Fintech Certificate from SPJain Mumbai. His passion includes developing nimble solutions to customer problems and finding the most optimal ways to do it. In addition, he builds for web3 and has created several several award winning solutions in FinTech, DeFI and NFT.

Saurav Raaj holds a Bachelor from IIT Delhi and Professional Fintech Certificate from SPJain Mumbai. His passion includes developing nimble solutions to customer problems and finding the most optimal ways to do it. In addition, he builds for web3 and... Show more

Ozalla David

Ozalla David

David is a dynamic and innovative IT Specialist and Business Analysis Expert with over 12 years of cognate experience in the field of information technology. He has helped different organizations, both public and private, transform their digital space and has worked in different capacities in IT.

David is currently the Head of IT at Microbiz Inclusion Center where he is providing technology vision and leadership in the development, management, and implementation of an over-arching ICT strategy for Microbiz.

He was the ICT Project Manager for Anambra State Govt. House Nigeria where he spearheaded the IT team that built the state’s vigilante database management system for proper payroll and identification monitoring.

Ozalla also functioned as the Director of Software - Federal Polytechnic, Oko, Anambra State, Nigeria. He oversaw the school’s data management system which included the Polytechnic’s Student Tracking System, Electronic Identity System, and the Project Management Portal. He was part of the initiatives introduced for digital and e-learning classes for students at the polytechnic.

Co-organizer and partner - Google Developers Group (GDG), a group of technology experts into software development using Google products and platforms sponsored by Google. He was part of the team that identified the usability of Google products and trained new developers on using Google products to build solutions.

At Cobalt International Services Limited, Abuja, David functioned as an IT/Data Specialist who engaged in data analysis of Nigeria's non-oil export commodities in order to provide an accurate report to the Central Bank of Nigeria, National Bureau of Statistics, Export Promotion Council of Nigeria and the Nigerian Customs Authority.

He spearheaded the configuration and installation of Server and management information systems for different microfinance institutions including MICROCIMA Africa and PEAK EMPOWERMENT MFI in Abuja.

David has several publications exposing the various steps young African men can take to establish and prosper their startup businesses.

He is dynamic Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Expert with a first degree in Computer Science from the Federal Polytechnic Oko, Anambra State.

David is a dynamic and innovative IT Specialist and Business Analysis Expert with over 12 years of cognate experience in the field of information technology. He has helped different organizations, both public and private, transform their digital spac... Show more

Gawie Yssel

Gawie Yssel

2001 - present: Co-Founder and Director of Digiata and Twenty57
1998 - 2001: Director of Peresys
1992- 1997: Financial Director of Leisuretrade Investments
1987 - 1991: Auditor at PWC

2001 - present: Co-Founder and Director of Digiata and Twenty57 1998 - 2001: Director of Peresys 1992- 1997: Financial Director of Leisuretrade Investments 1987 - 1991: Auditor at PWC Show more

Vinay Kulkarni

Vinay Kulkarni

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, REA Group. When not thinking about data, he enjoys playing Badminton or bush walking at one of Sydney's many beautiful trails.

Vinay is the Lead Data Engineer at an ASX listed Fintech company, Wisr. He has 12 years experience working on data, having been a DBA in his previous professional life before switching over to Data Engineering, working at companies like The ICONIC, R... Show more

Emilio DiSanluciano

Emilio DiSanluciano

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading exchange. Most recently he advised on blockchain investments for a UK- based single family office, focusing on early-stage ventures and pre-launch token investments.

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading... Show more

Prashant Bhalesain

Prashant Bhalesain

I have realised multiple exciting opportunities to architect world-class systems and tools that unlock the power of big data, leverage the latest cloud technologies and deliver on stringent requirements for cyber security for financial and defence clients.
Developing a comprehensive understanding of the complexities and diverse facets of each new business challenge, I created win-win strategies and built scalable, resilient solutions that have consistently expanded business possibilities for Fortune 500 companies in UK, France, Germany, USA, and Japan.
As a dynamic communicator, I particularly enjoy pitching visionary ideas and presenting proofs-of-concept. There is nothing more satisfying than bringing a concept to fruition and seeing the business results.

I have realised multiple exciting opportunities to architect world-class systems and tools that unlock the power of big data, leverage the latest cloud technologies and deliver on stringent requirements for cyber security for financial and defence cl... Show more

Nadim Bahadoor

Nadim Bahadoor

I'm Nadim Bahadoor, and have over a decade of hands-on experience building large scale systems in the Financial (Electronic Trading Platforms), Risk, Insurance and Life Science sectors. For instance, I was responsible for the design and implementation of Morgan Stanley's precious metals trading platform, mortgage pricing systems and other real-time tools for the sales-force. At BlackRock, I was part of the core trading team focused on scaling the equity capabilities of BlackRock’s Aladdin platform. I have further designed, implemented, and connected, large social graphs and microservices with Machine Learning pipelines at the reinsurance hedge fund - Nephila Capital - and at the leading life science powerhouse - Elsevier.

From a Financial Engineering perspective, I have in-depth practical knowledge of multi-asset classes, including, Collateralized Mortgage Obligations (CMO), Passed-Through Bonds, Commodities, Futures, Equities, FX, Swaps, and Bespoke Non-Correlated Exotic Risks.

As a committed technology enthusiast, I have hands-on expertise in the productionisation of Electronic Trading Platforms, Data Engineering and Machine Learning pipelines, using various popular Big Data tools, such as, Cassandra, Spark, Zookeeper, Gremlin/TinkerPop, Kafka, Datomic, and others - besides having used these products since their early infancy days.

My passion for knowledge sharing and open-source steered me to launch http://allaboutscala.com as a platform to publish my hands-on experience with using the Scala ecosystem in Finance, Distributed Systems, Functional Programming, Big Data, Graph and/or Semantically Linked Data and, of course, my favourite - Machine Learning.

I hold a Master in Computer Science from Stevens Institute of Technology, New Jersey, USA, and also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Computer Science from Gettysburg College, Pennsylvania, USA. I now live in Mauritius.

I'm Nadim Bahadoor, and have over a decade of hands-on experience building large scale systems in the Financial (Electronic Trading Platforms), Risk, Insurance and Life Science sectors. For instance, I was responsible for the design and implementatio... Show more

Palaniappan Ra Ma

Palaniappan Ra Ma

I am a keynote speaker with over 15 years of industry experience as a Banker and IT Program Manager. I passionately speak about Financial Freedom – The Debt Free Way.

I achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award, the pinnacle award in Toastmasters International. I had delivered several speeches in special events and won accolades. I am the winner of International Speech Contest 2018, at Area Level and the Division Finalist in 2018.

I evolved as a powerful speaker, having inspired many professionals through my speaking assignments, workshops, and programs – Thanks to the training by Toastmasters International.

I am also the Past Area Director for Toastmasters International, a non-profit global organization and public speaking forum. Currently, am the “Manager – District Audits Committee” for Toastmasters International, responsible for auditing District financial statements.

I am a founding member of Professional Speakers Association of India (PSAI) – an association of Global Professional Speakers. Academically, I hold an MBA in International Business

I am a keynote speaker with over 15 years of industry experience as a Banker and IT Program Manager. I passionately speak about Financial Freedom – The Debt Free Way. I achieved the Distinguished Toastmaster (DTM) award, the pinnacle award in Toas... Show more

Mike Kane

Mike Kane

Hydrogen is the Global Financial Operating System. Mike oversees Hydrogen’s corporate and sales functions, along with the firm’s Molecule Blockchain platform. He was a Co-Founder of Hedgeable, an award-winning consumer investing app, and the first to offer bitcoin investing to retail clients. Before venturing into the startup space, he worked at Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge fund.

Mike is an avid writer, international traveler, adventurer, sports fanatic, and cooking enthusiast. Mike holds a B.S. in Finance, with Distinction, from The Pennsylvania State University. He is originally from Philadelphia, and resides in New York City.

Hydrogen is the Global Financial Operating System. Mike oversees Hydrogen’s corporate and sales functions, along with the firm’s Molecule Blockchain platform. He was a Co-Founder of Hedgeable, an award-winning consumer investing app, and the first to... Show more

Augusto Santos

Augusto Santos

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs. in two multinational companies. Augusto is the leader of fintech.Portugal since 2015 with the mission to empower Portuguese Fintech Ecosystem. Augusto is also the publisher of The Portuguese Fintech Guide.

Augusto Santos began his professional life as a COBOL developer in 1985 and in 1990 started the 1st of 6 tech companies. Augusto graduated in Marketing Management and works in marketing consulting since 2004, worked in marketing and sales for 10 yrs.... Show more

Monika Proffitt

Monika Proffitt

Monika Proffitt is a professional speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur working a the nexus of real estate, fintech and social impact. She is the Founder of Rise Housing, a real estate company that leverages blockchain technology to create access to equity for everyday investors while bringing liquidity to real estate asset owners.

She has spoken at numerous universities and conferences throughout the US, Europe and Asia on topics ranging from the future of money, sustainability in business, blockchain for social good, and the value of cultural capital in real estate appreciation.

Monika Proffitt is a professional speaker, author, and serial entrepreneur working a the nexus of real estate, fintech and social impact. She is the Founder of Rise Housing, a real estate company that leverages blockchain technology to create access ... Show more

navdeep garg

navdeep garg

Navdeep is thought leader and practitioner in the Financial Services and FinTech As a former director and business leader India, I helped connect banks to the FinTech ecosystem through payment acceptance a blockchain as a service. He has additional perspectives, leading product development and strategy efforts from within banking institutions, payment acquirers and technology solutions.

Revinfotech makes leader on Blockchain , crypto currency, ICO , IOT, Ui/Ux, cloud, web and mobile, machine learning to brand equity using offline to online strategies. With help of premiere markets research company like Nielsen, McKinsey, and IPSOS. Even I setup brand regionally to national to international.

My team done lot of ico and blockchain project and team generated hundreds millions USD during ICO and Pre ICO

I have hands on experience in bootstrapping and successfully operating a startup. During the last couple of years, he has witnessed and mastered all phases of business venture life cycle including conceptualization, leadership, resource management, business development and expansion. With an experience which includes managing, producing and overseeing digital applications

Navdeep writes and speaks about banking and technology trends, advises and mentors several start-ups and key industry conferences.

Technology/Digital enthusiast and a seasoned professional with years of experience in Tech industry – operations, consulting and innovation. Known for versatility and flexibility ,Excellent analytic, strategic, leadership skills

His studies in Economics and computer enabled him to understand International scenarios and Macroeconomic issues in many parts of world

His many awards, certifications and recognitions are a testimony to his character and quality work.

You can be contacted at navdep@revinfotech.com or at +91-9041888886.

Specialties:
Satellite Blockchain
Blockchain
Competitive
Brand Equity
New Idea
Fintech Solutions
Startups
Entrepreneurship

Navdeep is thought leader and practitioner in the Financial Services and FinTech As a former director and business leader India, I helped connect banks to the FinTech ecosystem through payment acceptance a blockchain as a service. He has additional p... Show more

Durga Rajesh Duvvi

Durga Rajesh Duvvi

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

Satyadhar Joshi

Satyadhar Joshi

Independent Researcher, AVP BoFA

Independent Researcher, AVP BoFA Show more

Vatsal Sanghi

Vatsal Sanghi

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances.

Qualified Chartered Accountant, backed by approximately four years of post-qualification expertise in diverse Accounting Functions, Auditing & Assurance Services (including Statutory Audits, Internal Audits, and Tax Audits), and Statutory Compliances... Show more

Christopher Duvall

Christopher Duvall

Piotr Warchoł

Piotr Warchoł

I have been associated with the Microsoft Dynamics system since 2012, first as an accountant for a large service company. Since 2017 I have been working as a Financial Consultant of AX/D365, working for many clients, I have participated in implementations in the finance, retail, supply chain sectors.

I have been associated with the Microsoft Dynamics system since 2012, first as an accountant for a large service company. Since 2017 I have been working as a Financial Consultant of AX/D365, working for many clients, I have participated in implementa... Show more

Jag Dhaliwal

Jag Dhaliwal

I am a software development leader with 10+ years of industry experience spanning Banking, Health, Aviation and Insurance domains. I began my career as a Software Automation Engineer in Test and transitioned into Software Development. Now, I lead teams, driven by my passion for helping developers grow.

I am a software development leader with 10+ years of industry experience spanning Banking, Health, Aviation and Insurance domains. I began my career as a Software Automation Engineer in Test and transitioned into Software Development. Now, I lead tea... Show more

Ashita Jain

Ashita Jain

UX designer with 7+ years of design experience and academic background in Human Computer Interaction, HCI & Communication Design. Experience of working in cross-functional multidisciplinary teams across various domains like financial services, education, health & wellness, and security, from the early-stage startups to high-growth companies like
JP Morgan & ServiceNow.

UX designer with 7+ years of design experience and academic background in Human Computer Interaction, HCI & Communication Design. Experience of working in cross-functional multidisciplinary teams across various domains like financial services, educat... Show more

Snehal Dhumane

Snehal Dhumane

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations.
Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based on sensors technology for Indian parliament and few of the premium pharmaceutical clients followed by handling process automation projects for Siemens, General Motors and Hindalco.
Since November 2010, she started working in Banking and Finance wearing different hats as Business Analyst, System Analyst, Data Analyst, Product Owner, Data Modeler across Investment Banking, Regulatory, Risk, Compliance, Wealth Management in close collaboration with Enterprise Data Management, Governance and Architecture functions.
She has been associated with organizations like Barclays, Credit Suisse, Deutsche Bank, HSBC and KPMG.

Snehal has a keen interest in Yogasana, Pranayams and is a great promoter of mindful eating habits that she believes are key to prioritize one's wellbeing. Snehal has been a zonal level singer and has profound interest in music, sand-art, painting and crafting.

Snehal carries overall 14+ years of diversifies work experience across industries, roles, functions and different types of organizations. Her professional journey started as a Junior R&D Engineer in core electronics industry designing products based... Show more

Ronnie Basu

Ronnie Basu

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas Show more

Manoj Kumar Vandanapu

Manoj Kumar Vandanapu

Iam a distinguished financial expert and leader with over 18 years of experience in the Industry. Currently serving as a Finance Controller at a Major Investment Bank, I have led pivotal financial reporting initiatives and strategic operations, managing over $xx billion in annual revenues. I have also leveraged AI/ML technologies to enhance financial analytics and decision-making processes, demonstrating his ability to integrate cutting-edge technology into strategic financial management.

Iam a distinguished financial expert and leader with over 18 years of experience in the Industry. Currently serving as a Finance Controller at a Major Investment Bank, I have led pivotal financial reporting initiatives and strategic operations, manag... Show more

Luba Orlovsky

Luba Orlovsky

Luba Orlovsky is the Principal Researcher at Earnix, a global provider of intelligent, composable, SaaS solutions for insurers and banks. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and a Master of Science in Operations Research from the Israel Institute of Technology. During her career she’s held different analytics related roles in several companies, from algorithm developer and market analyst to head of analytics in the customer experience department and Principal Researcher today in Earnix.

Luba Orlovsky is the Principal Researcher at Earnix, a global provider of intelligent, composable, SaaS solutions for insurers and banks. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in industrial engineering and a Master of Science in Operations Research... Show more

Son Do Lenh

Son Do Lenh

Dr. Sơn Đỗ Lệnh is currently a Product Manager at a leading private bank in Switzerland. Sơn holds a PhD from EPFL, Switzerland, and has conducted research in Innovation Technology at Harvard University. He helps businesses shape their business strategy and digital transformation, ranging from several tens to over 100,000 employees.

Recently, Sơn led a strategic transformation program for one of the most complex asset management platforms globally. He has advised one of the world's largest shipping companies, proposing strategies for 20 transformation projects to optimize user experience in 155 countries.

Sơn has received numerous awards for innovation and excellence, including 1 STELLAR Distinct Award and 1 Most Innovative Experiment Award. He has led or contributed to technological innovations exhibited at prestigious venues such as the Asia-Pacific ICT Awards, Harvard Museum of Natural History, and MoMA - Museum of Modern Art in New York.

Dr. Sơn Đỗ Lệnh is currently a Product Manager at a leading private bank in Switzerland. Sơn holds a PhD from EPFL, Switzerland, and has conducted research in Innovation Technology at Harvard University. He helps businesses shape their business strat... Show more

Malcolm Kastiro

Malcolm Kastiro

Passionate about building Integrated Financial Service oriented platform leveraging on Mobile Money as a tool for Financial Inclusion.

Passionate about building Integrated Financial Service oriented platform leveraging on Mobile Money as a tool for Financial Inclusion. Show more

Jaime Alberto Ospina Duque

Jaime Alberto Ospina Duque

Ingeniero electrónica de profesión y MBA especializado en estrategia empresarial, he crecido laboralmente en entornos de software y sistemas, Cuento con más de 10 años de experiencia en entornos ágiles, 7 de estos como agile coach principalmente de entornos de transformación digital en el sector bancario (Colombia, Costa Rica, República Dominicana, Perú, México y España), He transitado la agilidad desde ser desarrollador, scrum master, líder técnico, agile coach y Head of agility en Itaú Colombia.

Me considero un apasionado de la evolución de la cultura organizacional, la transformación ágil y la experiencia de usuario. Inspirador de personas en empresas a avanzar hacia una cultura adaptativa e innovadora donde el mayor valor proviene de las personas que piensan, crean y aman lo que hacen.

Ingeniero electrónica de profesión y MBA especializado en estrategia empresarial, he crecido laboralmente en entornos de software y sistemas, Cuento con más de 10 años de experiencia en entornos ágiles, 7 de estos como agile coach principalmente de e... Show more

Ikechukwu Okoli

Ikechukwu Okoli

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech startup which promotes sustainable manufacturing through the use of AM as an alternative approach for producing components of manufacturing plants.

Ikechukwu Okoli is an economist with experience spanning international development, academia, and technology business. He is a Fintech co-founder as well as co-founder and business development manager in Bidverse, an additive manufacturing(AM) tech s... Show more

Shan Edwards

Shan Edwards

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy.

Shan has held executive leadership positions with several organizations, including a cloud services firm where he led the development and launch of a cloud service offering providing security, financial and engineering solutions for over 175 businesses.

Driven by his passion for finance and the power of the cloud to accelerate business growth, Shan now guides finance and professionals to become Cloud Finance Leaders by utilizing their core finance expertise. Through a series of cloud-centered trainings or bootcamps, finance professionals acquire a sound understanding of cloud technologies and learn how to actively participate in their organization’s FinOps efforts. With Cloud Finance Leader status, finance professionals are then able better understand how to dramatically improve their cloud ROI by implementing proven cloud reporting and savings techniques.

Shan earned an undergraduate degree in accounting and MBA from Utah State University and began his career with KPMG before pivoting to the corporate world. In his free time, Shan enjoys spending time with his wife and three kids, reading, and trail running in the Wasatch mountains with his wonder dog Oakley.

Shan Edwards is a CPA with over 15 years of experience helping middle market companies accelerate their business growth through a broad range of leadership activities, including finance, operations, and business strategy. Shan has held executive l... Show more

Jillian Funes

Jillian Funes

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to product. Passionate about promoting and mentoring women in tech, Jillian brings a unique perspective and diverse skillset to the table.

Jillian is Senior Technical Product Manager at FinTech series A startup with a decade of experience in tech. With most of her career spent as a software engineer, Jillian also dabbled in people management and entrepreneurship before making her way to... Show more

Kris Read

Kris Read

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits.

Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a better banking experience for everyone in Canada. Before starting Neo, Kris helped launch and run several other Canadian fintech startups spanning payments, equities, gaming, and even cryptocurrency. A former ThoughtWorks consultant, Kris has worked with the best and brightest all around the world. Kris focuses on Neo's vision, culture, of course the technology team.

Almost everything we do has been made better with technology, so why hasn’t the way we manage our money? No branches. No lines. No limits. Kris is a co-founder and current CTO at Neo Financial - where he's helped raise over $300M to build a bett... Show more

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