Virendra Singh Chawra is a Specialist in Data Engineering, AI & Data at Deloitte Consulting LLP, architecting AI, machine learning, and data engineering solutions across banking, insurance, and life sciences. Holding an MS in Computer Science, he specializes in fraud, risk, and compliance analytics and in building secure, governed AI platforms that help organizations address financial crime and regulatory exposure. He is an industry speaker, published researcher, and technology thought leader focused on agentic AI, cloud data security, explainable systems, and responsible enterprise AI adoption. Virendra bridges emerging innovation with governance, security, and regulatory compliance across highly regulated industries.

Virendra Singh Chawra is a Specialist in Data Engineering, AI & Data at Deloitte Consulting LLP, architecting AI, machine learning, and data engineering solutions across banking, insurance, and life sciences. Holding an MS in Computer Science, he spe... Show more

Safiya Norman is an attorney, writer, and the founder of AccessAIbility.org, a free directory of more than 850 AI tools built for disabled and neurodivergent people. She holds a BA in psychology and political science and is a graduate of Hofstra Law, and she has spent nearly two decades litigating civil cases, including multiple defense verdicts at trial. Her work now lives where that training meets: the psychology of how people actually process the world, and the law that decides who gets access to it.
She came to this work as a mother. Raising a neurodivergent son taught her that the right tool at the right moment is often the difference between a closed door and an open one, and that most families never learn those tools exist. So she built one place to find them. Through AccessAIbility.org and the AccessAIbility newsletter, both free, she helps disabled and neurodivergent people, their families, and the employers and schools around them put AI to work in service of independence. Browse the directory and subscribe at accessaibility.org.

Safiya Norman is an attorney, writer, and the founder of AccessAIbility.org, a free directory of more than 850 AI tools built for disabled and neurodivergent people. She holds a BA in psychology and political science and is a graduate of Hofstra Law,... Show more

James R. Andrews builds data and automation systems for small businesses through InnerShift Business Systems and developed ReHuman, a method for deciding where automated systems belong in decisions about people. He holds a B.S. in Commerce (MIS) from the University of Virginia, a J.D. from Howard University, and a D.Min. from Emory's Candler School of Theology, and has completed AI ethics and governance training through the University of Helsinki and the Linux Foundation. He serves as a Captain and Chaplain in the U.S. Army Reserve and lives in Charlotte.

James R. Andrews builds data and automation systems for small businesses through InnerShift Business Systems and developed ReHuman, a method for deciding where automated systems belong in decisions about people. He holds a B.S. in Commerce (MIS) from... Show more

Debbie Chong is Co-Founder and CEO of Lenos Software, a lawyer and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience developing enterprise software. Her work connects technology architecture with privacy, security and corporate governance, translating complex requirements into practical tools for enterprise organizations.

Debbie brings a legal and operational perspective to AI security and technology leadership, emphasizing clear permissions, consent, accountability and human oversight. Her approach to responsible AI centers on a simple principle: human judgment must shape design from the beginning.

Her project, Design for Everyone, featuring ARIA—an Accessibility Readiness and Inclusion Agent—earned the Community Choice Award and second place in the AI Fluency track at the Agentforce for Good Hackathon at Dreamforce 2026. She speaks on best practices for building AI systems that advance innovation while protecting the people and organizations they serve.

Debbie Chong is Co-Founder and CEO of Lenos Software, a lawyer and technology leader with more than 25 years of experience developing enterprise software. Her work connects technology architecture with privacy, security and corporate governance, tran... Show more

Anisha Fernandes is a UK-based technology entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional and founder of Cyber Thistle Ltd. A Software Engineer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor & Implementer and CompTIA CySA+ certified professional, she brings 8+ years of cross-sector experience spanning cybersecurity, finance, healthcare, automotive, edtech and the public sector.

Anisha speaks on cybersecurity, women in technology, responsible innovation, entrepreneurship, cross-border collaboration and the realities of building a technology company internationally. She has delivered cybersecurity workshops for 300+ C-suite leaders, professionals and community organisations and has contributed to innovation and technology ecosystems across the UK and India.

As an Innovator Founder in the UK, Anisha also shares her experience of building a company across borders, navigating the founder journey and turning technical expertise into products, partnerships and opportunities.

Her approach combines technical insight with practical stories, making complex technology, risk and innovation accessible to both technical and non-technical audiences.

Anisha Fernandes is a UK-based technology entrepreneur, cybersecurity professional and founder of Cyber Thistle Ltd. A Software Engineer, ISO 27001 Lead Auditor & Implementer and CompTIA CySA+ certified professional, she brings 8+ years of cross-sect... Show more

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder settlements. His work has also focused on advocating for full transparency in executive compensation, particularly following the Dodd-Frank Act, ensuring that executives disclose their payouts accurately. Executives may consider themselves above the law, but Monteverde stands against that.

As the founding partner of Monteverde & Associates PC, located in the Empire State Building, Juan leads a team of attorneys dedicated to protecting shareholders from corporate fraud and misconduct. The firm primarily serves clients who have suffered financial losses due to corporate fraud or undervalued mergers. With a skilled team capable of handling cases at all levels, from trial courts to the U.S. Supreme Court, the firm works tirelessly to ensure that corporations are held accountable for their actions. Monteverde’s motto, “No one is above the law,” reflects his commitment to fairness and justice in all his legal pursuits.

Before establishing his firm, Monteverde worked as a partner and chair of the Mergers and Acquisition Litigation Department at Faruqi & Faruqi LLP from 2010 to 2016. The firm, known for its class action litigation in investor and consumer protection, helped shape its legal approach. He also worked as an associate at Levi & Korsinsky, representing clients in securities fraud, consumer fraud, and other complex legal matters. Monteverde began his legal career at Smith Mazure Director Wilkins Young & Yagerman, focusing on civil litigation, including construction law, civil rights, and product liability.

Monteverde earned his Juris Doctor with distinction from St. Thomas University School of Law in 2005. He also holds a Bachelor of Science in Business and Finance from California State University, Northridge. In addition to his legal practice, he is a prolific writer and frequent speaker on executive compensation issues, presenting at events hosted by the American Bar Association and other legal organizations.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Juan is passionate about philanthropy, supporting causes such as Planned Parenthood, the ASPCA, and food pantries in New York City. He is admitted to practice law in New York and several federal districts, where he has secured substantial settlements for shareholders.

Juan Monteverde was born in Barcelona, Spain, and resides in New York City with his wife and two children. In his free time, he enjoys boating and spending time with his family.

Juan Monteverde is a New York City-based attorney specializing in shareholder rights. Over the years, he has built a strong reputation for challenging corporate transactions such as mergers and buyouts, securing millions of dollars in shareholder set... Show more

DevOps Engineer with expertise in Terraform Infrastructure as Code, Helm, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, OCI, and Azure. Proficient in Golang and GoFr framework. Actively contributing to the development of zop.dev platform, focusing on infrastructure automation and cloud-native solutions.

DevOps Engineer with expertise in Terraform Infrastructure as Code, Helm, Kubernetes, and multi-cloud platforms including GCP, AWS, OCI, and Azure. Proficient in Golang and GoFr framework. Actively contributing to the development of zop.dev platform,... Show more

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities.

Although I am a Reputable Individual, I prefer to aid in the scientific education of college or university students and/or offer instruction and training to individuals to improve or develop their capabilities. Show more

Anjaneya Turai is a technology strategist with over half a decade of experience in making artificial intelligence practical, ethical, and accessible. At South East Water, he leads AI initiatives that range from automation and analytics to the responsible adoption of emerging tools, ensuring that innovation is grounded in trust and transparency.

He has delivered AI engagement sessions across teams, spoken on podcasts about AI and ethics, and worked closely with professionals to explore how AI can drive efficiency and new opportunities. His projects span legal automation, client data management, generative AI for business, and advanced analytics, giving him a unique perspective on both the strategic and hands-on sides of AI.

Passionate about bridging the gap between innovation and responsibility, Anjaneya helps organizations unlock value from AI while keeping people, ethics, and real-world impact at the center of the conversation. Whether engaging executives, developers, or students, he brings clarity, curiosity, and practical insight into the fast-moving world of AI.

Anjaneya Turai is a technology strategist with over half a decade of experience in making artificial intelligence practical, ethical, and accessible. At South East Water, he leads AI initiatives that range from automation and analytics to the respons... Show more

Michelle O’Neil is the founder of Concierra Technology and a practicing attorney with over thirty years in litigation and appellate law. She studies how AI adoption actually moves through regulated systems — who uses it first, what rules follow, and where governance fails to reach the people generating the risk. She maintains a primary-source repository of trial court AI orders in Texas and is the author of a completed manuscript examining AI-generated records and litigation privilege across American, Commonwealth, and civil law jurisdictions. Her analysis of court AI rules has been covered by national and international media, and her work on the legal ethics of AI has been published through the Institute for Constitutional AI Law. She is a National Speakers Association professional member, host of The Michelle May O’Neil Show podcast, and a keynote speaker on AI strategy and legal technology. She is Board Certified in Family Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America for eleven consecutive years.

Michelle O’Neil is the founder of Concierra Technology and a practicing attorney with over thirty years in litigation and appellate law. She studies how AI adoption actually moves through regulated systems — who uses it first, what rules follow, and ... Show more

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security processes to aid in the defense against threats far and wide.

Seasoned Compliance and SecOps Manager with a proven track record of ensuring regulatory adherence and mitigating risks. Markel has worked with hundreds of clients from small businesses up to large Fortune 100 companies in refining their security pro... Show more

CISO og Sikkerhetsleder i Helse Vest IKT med lang erfaring på tvers av bransjer og sektorer.
Arbeider med å forbedre risikostyring, leverandørstyring og governance på tvers av kliniske og administrative områder i Helse Vest IKT, inkludert KI-baserte løsninger.
Aksel brenner for å styrke sikkerhetskompetanse i egen organisasjon og holder kurs og foredrag internt og eksternt.

CISO og Sikkerhetsleder i Helse Vest IKT med lang erfaring på tvers av bransjer og sektorer. Arbeider med å forbedre risikostyring, leverandørstyring og governance på tvers av kliniske og administrative områder i Helse Vest IKT, inkludert KI-baserte... Show more

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact.

A graduate of Columbia Law School and the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, Scott brings more than 25 years of experience leading organizations through high-pressure change. He has served as an attorney, senior New York City government executive, nonprofit General Counsel, Chief Compliance Officer, and Head of Operations. These roles required him to address difficult personnel challenges, protect organizational credibility, communicate across competing constituencies, and lead when the stakes were high.

As co-owner and managing executive of a manufacturing company, Scott helped increase annual revenue by 211% and EBITDA by 262% in two years. The company’s revenue grew another 36% the following year as its workforce tripled and operations expanded into a second facility.

Scott has delivered keynotes, workshops, and professional education programs for associations, government agencies, legal organizations, nonprofits, and business audiences across the country and abroad. His Lawline program on this topic has earned 4.8 stars from nearly 800 ratings, and his insights have been featured on international television and more than 100 podcasts and radio programs.

Through dramatic storytelling, humor, original artwork, and practical tools, Scott helps leaders confront the workplace myths that weaken accountability and take concrete action to build healthier, more sustainable organizations.

Scott Mason, The Myth Slayer, is a two-time TEDx speaker, executive coach, attorney, entrepreneur, and author who transforms Greek mythology into practical strategies for stronger leadership, workplace culture, and professional impact. A graduate ... Show more

Dr Maria Rudneva is an Innovation Manager at TU Delft, PMP-certified project professional and Certified AI Compliance Officer (CAICO) working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation and digital transformation. She is also a compliance assessor at ExplorAI (CAB in formation) for high risk AI systems under EU AI Act
She specialises in the practical application of the EU AI Act, with expertise in AI system classification, intended purpose, provider and deployer responsibilities, and AI Act obligations.
Her work focuses on helping organisations understand how regulatory requirements translate into real-world AI systems, particularly when AI tools are modified, integrated into larger solutions, or used beyond their original intended purpose, bridging the gap between AI adoption and practical compliance under the EU AI Act.

Dr Maria Rudneva is an Innovation Manager at TU Delft, PMP-certified project professional and Certified AI Compliance Officer (CAICO) working at the intersection of artificial intelligence, innovation and digital transformation. She is also a complia... Show more

Jesse Darnell is Director of Enterprise & Blockchain Solutions at Block Reign, Inc., where he leads enterprise and government go-to-market for the company's compliance-first blockchain infrastructure, built as operational partner to the Gnodi Layer 1. His work centers on translating blockchain's technical capabilities into governance and accountability solutions for regulated industries and public-sector organizations navigating AI adoption.

Jesse brings 15+ years in finance and capital markets, including 10+ years working directly in cryptocurrency and blockchain, having previously founded and led ventures spanning commercial lending and Web3 capital formation. A seven-year U.S. Marine Corps veteran, he applies that same operational discipline to building governance systems for institutions that can't afford to get accountability wrong.

Jesse Darnell is Director of Enterprise & Blockchain Solutions at Block Reign, Inc., where he leads enterprise and government go-to-market for the company's compliance-first blockchain infrastructure, built as operational partner to the Gnodi Layer 1... Show more

Terry Zink has spent 20+ years fighting abuse on large platforms. At Microsoft, he deployed email authentication, contributed to botnet takedowns, and shipped Office 365's time-of-click URL rewriting. He spent ten years on the M3AAWG board. At Meta, he owned EU Digital Services Act external-audit tracks. He now works on AI governance, including an Internet-Draft on cross-vendor watermark verification. He lives in the Pacific Northwest where he practices sleight-of-hand card magic.

Terry Zink has spent 20+ years fighting abuse on large platforms. At Microsoft, he deployed email authentication, contributed to botnet takedowns, and shipped Office 365's time-of-click URL rewriting. He spent ten years on the M3AAWG board. At Meta, ... Show more

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His titles include Software Security, Exploiting Software, Building Secure Software, Java Security, Exploiting Online Games, and 6 other books; and he is editor of the Addison-Wesley Software Security series. Dr. McGraw has also written over 100 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Gary serves on the Advisory Boards of Legit, Irius Risk, Maxmyinterest, Vaultree, and Red Sift. He has also served as a Board member of Cigital and Codiscope (acquired by Synopsys) and as Advisor to CodeDX (acquired by Synopsys), Black Duck (acquired by Synopsys), Dasient (acquired by Twitter), Fortify Software (acquired by HP), and Invotas (acquired by FireEye). Gary produced the monthly Silver Bullet Security Podcast for IEEE Security & Privacy magazine for thirteen years. His dual PhD is in Cognitive Science and Computer Science from Indiana University where he serves on the Dean’s Advisory Council for the Luddy School of Informatics, Computing, and Engineering.

Gary McGraw is co-founder of the Berryville Institute of Machine Learning where his work focuses on machine learning security. He is a globally recognized authority on software security and the author of eight best selling books on this topic. His ti... Show more

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 and 42001, PCI DSS, HIPAA/HITRUST, penetration testing, and emerging AI governance and red-teaming programs, working hand in hand with CISOs, security leaders, and executive teams. Earlier, at Cobalt.io, he led enterprise customer success for a portfolio of Fortune 500 accounts, scaling pentest programs from onboarding to mature, multi-year engagements.

Akhil is a member of InfraGard's Indiana chapter and a regular at RSA, ACG, and regional security communities. He speaks on compliance strategy, offensive security, and applying AI to go-to-market.

Akhil Patel is Director of Business Development at CyberGuard Advantage, with 10+ years spanning enterprise sales and customer success across cybersecurity, compliance, and B2B SaaS. He has guided organizations of every size through SOC 2, ISO 27001 ... Show more

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work.

Her work sits at the intersection of content, storytelling and professional visibility. Over the past few years, she has worked on personal brands, ghostwritten for founders, and built her own presence online while learning what makes people pay attention to good work.

She is particularly interested in the gap between having something valuable to offer and being able to communicate that value in a way people understand.

Through her work, she helps professionals move beyond simply “creating content” to thinking more intentionally about what they want to be known for, how they communicate their expertise and how their professional reputation grows over time.

She is also a law graduate with an interest in technology and cybersecurity, and enjoys exploring the intersection between technology, communication and the way people build careers in a digital world.

Theophilus Emmanuella is a Content and Personal Branding Strategist and the founder of WordBuilt, where she helps founders and professionals communicate their ideas clearly and build a stronger presence around their work. Her work sits at the inte... Show more

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser.

Arbeidet hans kombinerer praktisk erfaring fra komplekse prosjekter med empirisk forskning på hvordan menneskelige, organisatoriske og styringsmessige faktorer påvirker sikkerheten i komplekse og regulerte virksomheter.

Dennis Oxaas er en sikkerhets- og teknologileder med bred erfaring fra forsvars- og justissektoren. Han har en MBA i teknologiledelse, der masteroppgaven omhandler risiko, styring og bruk av eksterne konsulenter i sikkerhetsgraderte anskaffelser. ... Show more

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Indiana Chapter, Brandon focuses on bridging NFTs with real-world applications through community building, education, and business innovation.

A multi-time NFT.NYC speaker, Brandon has worked with brands, artists, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit organizations to explore how NFTs can strengthen engagement, unlock new ownership models, and create lasting value beyond collectibles. His work spans real-world asset tokenization, digital ownership, brand strategy, and Web3 education, with a focus on helping organizations build sustainable, community-driven ecosystems.

Brandon's mission is to demonstrate how NFTs can evolve from digital collectibles into the ownership infrastructure powering the next generation of brands, communities, and real-world assets.

Brandon Street is an entrepreneur, blockchain strategist, and Web3 community leader with more than a decade of experience in digital assets and emerging technologies. As Co-Founder and CEO of Creative Collab and President of the Stand With Crypto Ind... Show more

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including global enterprises, government agencies, and Fortune 500 companies. She began her career in the insurance and risk management sector, working with FEMA and the NFIP, where she developed a strong foundation in emergency preparedness and crisis communications before transitioning into cybersecurity leadership roles.

Courtney previously served as a senior consultant at IBM Security, where she specialized in cyber risk quantification using the FAIR framework and advised clients on regulatory compliance, incident response, and stakeholder management. Her work has included developing and running executive-level tabletop exercises; supporting ransomware recovery efforts; advising organizations on SEC, DORA, CCOP, and CIRCIA reporting obligations; and orchestrating cross-functional response plans to major incidents. Courtney is passionate about turning chaos into order and equipping teams with the clarity, tools, and playbooks they need to act decisively under pressure.

Courtney was a co-author of the book, Practical Cybersecurity Decisions. Written and published in Singapore as an open-source framework to make cybersecurity practical and accessible for all.

Courtney Guss (Director of Crisis Management, Semperis) has over 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, crisis response, and business resilience. Courtney has led cyber crisis management initiatives for a wide range of organizations, including glob... Show more

I am a Microsoft Power Platform Developer specializing in designing scalable low-code solutions for enterprise environments. In my daily work, I build solutions with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and SharePoint Online, often integrating the Power Platform with Azure services when low-code capabilities need to be extended with pro-code components.

I have experience in building business applications, automating processes, and implementing governance and ALM practices across organizations of various sizes — from business team solutions to production environments structured around DEV, TEST, and PROD. My work focuses on architectural quality, security, cost control, maintainability, and the long-term reliability of delivered solutions.

Beyond project delivery, I actively share my knowledge as a speaker and trainer. I lead training sessions and workshops on Power Platform, SharePoint, and Power Automate, and I speak at meetups and community conferences across Poland.

I am especially interested in technology adoption, improving the way teams work, and combining low-code and pro-code approaches in a thoughtful and practical way. I believe that the Power Platform is not just a toolset for building “quick apps,” but a mature ecosystem that — with the right architecture and governance — can become a strong foundation for modern business solutions.

I am a Microsoft Power Platform Developer specializing in designing scalable low-code solutions for enterprise environments. In my daily work, I build solutions with Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse, and SharePoint Online, often integrating the ... Show more

Jerry Adams Franklin is a Senior AI Engineer at Digital Currency Group, where he architects decentralized AI systems and LLM-powered agents that drive real business impact. His flagship project, VCScout-AI, is an autonomous RAG system that has directly influenced over $450K in venture capital investment decisions by analyzing startup deal flow in real-time.
Jerry specializes in fine-tuning foundation models (Qwen, LLaMA, Phi) using techniques like LoRA, QLoRA, and 4-bit quantization, deploying them across GPU-backed infrastructure on GKE with robust MLOps practices. His work spans VC analysis agents, smart contract security tools, and financial trading signal generators, all built on federated learning frameworks that preserve data privacy while enabling collaborative model training.
Previously at Intel, Jerry optimized TensorFlow's CPU performance, achieving a 400% improvement in convolution operations and earning a Division Achievement Award. He holds a Master's in Data Science from Northeastern University.
A recognized leader in decentralized AI, Jerry has been featured as a Top Performer on the FLock Network, spoken at EthCC Brussels, won multiple hackathons, and led technical workshops at Rochester Institute of Technology. He's passionate about bridging cutting-edge ML research with production systems that deliver measurable outcomes.

Jerry Adams Franklin is a Senior AI Engineer at Digital Currency Group, where he architects decentralized AI systems and LLM-powered agents that drive real business impact. His flagship project, VCScout-AI, is an autonomous RAG system that has direct... Show more

Wendy is a Security Engineer at Sage, where she works on securing AI-driven products and applying AppSec fundamentals to emerging architectures. She's a lead at the OWASP Bay Area Chapter and has volunteered with DayOfShecurity and BSidesSF. When she's not building security controls into CI/CD pipelines, she's picking locks and roller skating.

Wendy is a Security Engineer at Sage, where she works on securing AI-driven products and applying AppSec fundamentals to emerging architectures. She's a lead at the OWASP Bay Area Chapter and has volunteered with DayOfShecurity and BSidesSF. When she... Show more

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. He is a visiting lecturer and researcher on free and open source software at the Technical University of Berlin. Mirko speaks English and German and lives in the Berlin area.

Mirko Boehm is a free and open source software contributor, community manager, licensing expert and researcher, with contributions to major open source projects like the KDE Desktop, the Open Invention Network, the Open Source Initiative and others. ... Show more

Mohsin Ahmed is an Executive Director and Chief Architect at Wells Fargo with two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale transformation across Risk, Corporate Finance, GRC, Data, and AI in highly regulated financial institutions. He holds enterprise architecture authority over Corporate Risk, Internal Audit, and Corporate Finance technology, translating regulatory and accounting mandates into target-state architectures that deliver regulator-grade reporting, audit defensibility, and governed AI adoption at scale.
At Wells Fargo, Mohsin originated and architected several of the firm's foundational platforms. These include an industrialized Model Development Lifecycle platform that serves as the system of record for the enterprise model inventory and governs more than 150 regulatory and capital models; a canonical Risk and Finance data architecture spanning a multi-petabyte governed data estate; and an enterprise policy governance platform that consolidated eight fragmented systems into a single active compliance-oversight capability. Most recently, he conceived and architected the firm's end-to-end agentic AI orchestration platform a governed, reusable framework for building and operating AI agents in regulated environments, with a patent filing in preparation which today underpins a policy-intelligence capability serving more than 240,000 employees.
Earlier, over a seven-year tenure at MetricStream, Mohsin led large-scale GRC and Internal Audit transformations for global institutions including Bank of America and Mazars. He speaks and writes on model risk governance, enterprise policy governance, and responsible agentic AI, and is recognized for bridging regulatory interpretation, business strategy, and enterprise technology execution.

Mohsin Ahmed is an Executive Director and Chief Architect at Wells Fargo with two decades of experience leading enterprise-scale transformation across Risk, Corporate Finance, GRC, Data, and AI in highly regulated financial institutions. He holds ent... Show more

Akshay Rana is a Product Manager specializing in SaaS, E-Commerce, and Cybersecurity. He currently serves as a Product Manager at ThriveCart in the UK. With a foundation in computer engineering and an MBA from Durham University Business School, Akshay bridges the gap between technical execution and global business strategy.

Previously, as a Senior Product Manager at Lowe's India, Akshay managed the Customer Identity & Access Management (CIAM) and cybersecurity product portfolios. His work designing user journeys for account upgrades unlocked a potential annual revenue of over $500M. Additionally, by collaborating with the cybersecurity team to implement measures like Multifactor Authentication and reCAPTCHA, he helped reduce online fraud chargebacks by 30%, saving the company $4.5M annually. He also pioneered an omnichannel strategy that digitized the onboarding experience for 6 million non-digital store customers.

More recently, Akshay has focused on applied AI, evaluating Large Language Models (LLMs) to build data collection pipelines and designing AI Copilots to streamline user workflows in the US debt relief and legal tech sectors. Holding a rigorous Certification in Cybersecurity (CC), Akshay combines a deep understanding of user experience with a commitment to building secure, scalable, and intelligent digital products. From his early days co-founding an AI-based startup to scaling enterprise platforms, his career reflects a constant evolution driven by resilience and adaptability.

Akshay Rana is a Product Manager specializing in SaaS, E-Commerce, and Cybersecurity. He currently serves as a Product Manager at ThriveCart in the UK. With a foundation in computer engineering and an MBA from Durham University Business School, Aksha... Show more

Joanna Wiggum is the founder and agency principal of Countervail, a cybersecurity and licensed investigative agency providing fractional CISO services, cybercrime investigations, and adversary-informed training shaped by Fortune 100 security leadership, red-team expertise, enterprise incident response, and the operational discipline of military aviation.

She brings more than two decades of experience across Air Force mission operations, enterprise cybersecurity leadership, Big Tech incident response, red-team operations, and cybercrime prevention. Joanna began her career as an Air Force Interface Control Technician supporting operations during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom. After three years of enlisted service, she was awarded a command-nominated scholarship to commission as an officer, and later earned her wings as a B-52 Weapons Systems Officer, operating in high-consequence environments where timing, trust, and decision discipline directly affected mission outcomes.

Her cybersecurity career includes building and delivering Starbucks’ red team, serving as Director of Cybersecurity over Application Security and Vulnerability Management, leading Oracle Cloud red-team operations, building Oracle Cloud’s Trust and Safety program, and leading Microsoft security incident response across Azure Cloud and AI environments.

Joanna holds a bachelor’s degree in International Security Studies and a master’s degree in Human Relations, combining formal study in security, strategy, and human behavior with operational experience across military and enterprise cybersecurity environments. Her current work focuses on how adversaries exploit trust, authority, pressure, and human decision-making in ways traditional security controls often miss.

Joanna Wiggum is the founder and agency principal of Countervail, a cybersecurity and licensed investigative agency providing fractional CISO services, cybercrime investigations, and adversary-informed training shaped by Fortune 100 security leadersh... Show more

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solutions, multi-agent AI systems, aligning AI strategy with business goals, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver measurable commercial impact. Recognised Microsoft AI MVP (5years), mentor, established conference speaker (Tech(K)now, Microsoft conferences (Future Decoded, Build, Ignite), DPS Days, Cloud Brew, UK Azure meetup, SQL Bits), and community leader (organiser of Data Science London, 10k+ members). Passionate about responsible AI, sustainability, and translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

Darshna is the Chief AI Officer at Elastacloud, with a PhD in Neuroscience and over 10 years of experience delivering enterprise AI solutions across Finance, Legal, Energy, and Sustainability. Proven track record in building machine learning solution... Show more