Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur.
On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passionate about cultivating security mindset.

Cybersecurity leader, Independent director, Startup advisor & Tech entrepreneur. On a mission to make humans the strongest link in cybersecurity. Researcher on predictive threat modelling, OSINT, Cloud, Threat intelligence,AI/ ML integration. Passio... Show more

Valeri Milke is CEO of VamiSec GmbH and an information security and compliance expert focused on helping organizations translate European cyber and digital regulations into practical operating models. His work spans information security management, AI governance, secure development, and regulatory implementation across frameworks such as the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, CRA, and ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 42001.

He advises organizations on how to operationalize regulatory requirements in real environments by connecting governance, engineering, risk management, and security architecture. His focus includes secure-by-design approaches, product and software security, AI risk management, third-party risk, and resilience requirements in regulated industries.

Valeri regularly works at the intersection of policy, technology, and implementation, with a particular interest in how European regulation affects software development, open technology ecosystems, and digital sovereignty.

Valeri Milke is CEO of VamiSec GmbH and an information security and compliance expert focused on helping organizations translate European cyber and digital regulations into practical operating models. His work spans information security management, A... Show more

Keisa Avila es especialista en Business Intelligence, arquitectura de datos y analítica en la nube, con más 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En este recorrido lideró proyectos de Data Warehouse, modelado de datos y procesos ETL/ELT, asegurando que la información estuviera disponible y confiable para la toma de decisiones estratégicas.

En los últimos 5 años dio un paso decisivo hacia el Big Data y la Ciencia de Datos, participando en proyectos de migración a la nube y creación de Data Lakes en AWS, y desarrollando modelos analíticos que aplican machine learning e inteligencia artificial.

Cuenta con una Maestría en Inteligencia Artificial y una sólida trayectoria técnica que combina lo mejor de ambos mundos: la disciplina de BI y el poder predictivo de la ciencia de datos.

Ha sido speaker en conferencias regionales (incluido el AWS Community Day en Panamá y Guatemala), donde comparte casos prácticos, storytelling con datos y estrategias aplicables que muestran cómo transformar datos en valor real para las empresas. Su enfoque es claro: democratizar el acceso a la información y demostrar cómo la innovación tecnológica impacta en la eficiencia y la toma de decisiones empresariales.

Keisa Avila es especialista en Business Intelligence, arquitectura de datos y analítica en la nube, con más 15 años de experiencia trabajando con grandes volúmenes de información en sectores como banca, telecomunicaciones, retail y aerolíneas. En est... Show more

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's AI safety roadmap across the full AI lifecycle, from Kubernetes-native evals to regulatory alignment (EU AI Act, NIST AI RMF).

William Caban is Senior Principal PM for Generative AI at Red Hat, leading the AI evaluation and Trustworthy AI portfolio covering adversarial red-teaming and agentic guardrails to model risk governance and regulatory compliance. He drives Red Hat's ... Show more

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solutions, and innovative GenAI-based services, while at NCORE he empowers law enforcement agencies and professionals through advanced cyber investigation and security training.

He has solved 150+ real-world cybercrime cases and trained 10,000+ students, 200+ teachers, and 300+ law enforcement officers on digital safety, cybercrime investigation, and cloud security. As an entrepreneur, he is building products like Neviscater — bridging design, security, and usability — to create safer and smarter digital ecosystems.

With past experience at the Ministry of Defence (DRDO) and as a Graduate Project Manager at Kounsel, he has led security-focused software projects and helped startups build safe, user-friendly products.

Known for simplifying complex cybersecurity concepts, he regularly speaks at global and national conferences, mentors young professionals, and supports law enforcement with modern investigation techniques. His mission is clear — to make technology safer, accessible, and impactful for everyone.

A cybersecurity expert, criminology researcher, and entrepreneur, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Nevis Infosystems and the Co-Founder & Director of NCORE Foundation. At Nevis, he drives product development, secure technology solu... Show more

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His work focuses on helping leaders understand and manage cyber risk shaped by geopolitics, operational reality, and real‑world consequences.

Josh currently serves as a Business Information Security Officer (BISO) within a large U.S. healthcare organization, aligning cybersecurity strategy with business growth, regulatory requirements, and patient care. He translates technical risk into executive decision‑making and embeds security into enterprise transformation initiatives.

In parallel, Josh supports international cyber capacity‑building as a senior advisor to the Bulgarian Ministry of Defense Cyber Defense Center, where he helps design incident response frameworks, organizational models, workforce pipelines, large‑scale cyber exercises, and governance aligned with NATO and EUCOM objectives.

Josh is also an officer in the U.S. Air National Guard, specializing in cyberspace operations and international security advising, with experience integrating cyber considerations into joint and multi‑domain environments.

Across government, military, and private‑sector roles, Josh designs executive‑level exercises and crisis simulations focused on risk‑based decision‑making under uncertainty. His work consistently operates at the intersection of cybersecurity, geopolitics, and leadership—helping organizations understand not just what could happen, but why it matters and how to act.

Josh Harr is a senior cybersecurity advisor and security executive with 17 years of experience spanning U.S. federal government, military operations, critical infrastructure, healthcare, private industry, and international defense organizations. His ... 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 reading comics.

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

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de
Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados
de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE
UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard,
en Cambridge, Massachusetts,
EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de
las Organizaciones, Facultad de Psicología
UBA. Contador Público. Profesor de
Negociación, persuasión y comunicación estrategica en grado y posgrado.
Vicepresidente de la Comisión de Negociación del Consejo Profesional de Ciencias Económicas de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires.
Entrenador, mentor y consultor de negociadores.
Apasionado investigador y creador de contenido sobre negociación, persuasión y comunicación interpersonal.
Profesional independiente, socio fundador de Visión y Estrategia Consultores.

Mediador, formado en la Escuela de Mediación del Colegio Público de Abogados de Buenos Aires. Magister en RRHH, FCE UBA. Entrenado en negociación por CMI-Harvard, en Cambridge, Massachusetts, EEUU. Posgrado en Gestión Humana de las Organizacion... Show more

Writer and Foresight Analyst,

Writer and Foresight Analyst, Show more

Azahara Corrales is an AI Governance Strategist, international speaker, and consultant helping organisations adopt AI in a way that is profitable, ethical, and built to last.
Her path into AI is anything but conventional. After starting her career as a journalist in Spain, Azahara moved to the UK where she spent six years in hospitality management before retraining in International Marketing. She went on to work inside some of the UK's largest marketing agencies, where she had a front-row seat to the chaos of AI adoption without strategy — watching organisations rush to implement tools without governance, training, or any clear plan for what happens when something goes wrong.
That experience became the foundation for the MATRIZ™ Framework — a proprietary six-pillar methodology that takes organisations from ungoverned AI experimentation to accountable, scalable AI adoption. MATRIZ addresses Mindset, Assessment, Targeted Use Cases, Responsibility, Integration, and Z-Value (the real measure of whether AI is actually working for the business).
Azahara speaks regularly at major international conferences including Brighton SEO — one of the world's largest search conferences, where she has spoken four times — AfricaTech, London Tech Show and DES Málaga. Her most recent talk, Mind the Gap: How AI Could Leave People Behind and How We Can Stop It, was cited by multiple attendees as one of the highlights of Brighton SEO 2026 and sparked conversations that extended well beyond the conference floor.
Her talks blend hard data with human storytelling, making complex topics around AI governance, bias, and legislation genuinely accessible to non-technical audiences. She is particularly known for bringing the EU AI Act to life in plain language — explaining what full enforcement means for real businesses without the legal jargon.
Azahara is also the author of the forthcoming book AI: A Guide for Women Who Were Never Told This Was For Them, and is currently leading a research collaboration with OtterlyAI investigating gender visibility gaps in AI-generated search results.
She is available for keynotes, panel discussions, workshop facilitation, and corporate training on AI governance, responsible adoption, AI literacy, and the EU AI Act.
Key topics:
— AI Governance and the EU AI Act: What Your Business Actually Needs to Do
— Mind the Gap: AI Bias and Who Gets Left Behind
— Stop Optimising for AI Search. Start Building an AI Strategy.
— Beyond the Hype: How to Introduce AI Without Burning Out Your Team
— AI for Everyone: Making Technology Work for the Whole Organisation

Azahara Corrales is an AI Governance Strategist, international speaker, and consultant helping organisations adopt AI in a way that is profitable, ethical, and built to last. Her path into AI is anything but conventional. After starting her career a... Show more

Full details at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgeelen/

Executive Director at CyberMinute, also managing consultant at Quest For Security, from Leuven, Belgium.

With +25y experience, I have built strong experience in enterprise security & architecture, identity & access management, information security, data protection & privacy, cyber & cloud security, corporate security policies, security best practices.

Committed to continuous learning, I hold renowned security certificates in Information Security, Cyber & Cloud security, Supply Chain security, Incident Mgmt, BCM & DRP, Data Protection & Privacy, Architecture, Software Security, Ethical Hacking, HR security... and still growing.

Accredited lead auditor & lead implementer ISO27001, ISO27701, ISO22301, ISO9001 & ISO17021 & other ISO standards.

Accredited and authorized trainer for PECB, ISC2, ISACA.
Microsoft Alumni MCT.

Since 2005, technical focus on Microsoft IAM solutions: MS Identity Manager and related platforms like AD, Azure, PKI, single sign-on & security solutions, identity management…
Plus hands-on experience in scripting (PowerShell), development basics (VB/C#), SQL and Exchange... and a small bit of SharePoint, to survive.

I strive to spend time on the Microsoft community both online as offline.

Find my personal blog at http://blog.identityunderground.be.

12x Microsoft MVP Security (Identity and Access), 2008 - 2025

Strong believer and active supporter of knowledge sharing, to build and grow the security & data protection communities.

Full details at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pgeelen/ Executive Director at CyberMinute, also managing consultant at Quest For Security, from Leuven, Belgium. With +25y experience, I have built strong experience in enterprise security & archite... Show more

Lora Vaughn helps business leaders understand technology risk without the jargon. A former NSA analyst and two-time CISO, she’s protected organizations from global fintechs to community banks. Now she advises executives on practical ways to protect their business, implement AI tools safely, and respond when things go wrong. A LinkedIn Learning instructor with courses taken by thousands, Lora delivers straight talk about what actually matters. No fear-mongering. No vendor pitches. Just what you actually need to know.

Lora Vaughn helps business leaders understand technology risk without the jargon. A former NSA analyst and two-time CISO, she’s protected organizations from global fintechs to community banks. Now she advises executives on practical ways to protect t... Show more

Matt Barnett is a cybersecurity executive and incident response leader who has worked on high-stakes ransomware incidents affecting organizations across multiple industries. He is frequently seen on NBC as a go to resource in Philadelphia for cyber events. As a founder of SEVN-X, he specializes in adversary-focused security, digital forensics, and incident response, including direct involvement in ransomware negotiations where business risk, legal exposure, and operational survival intersect. Matt brings a rare perspective from the front lines—combining technical depth, real-world negotiation experience, and an understanding of how threat actors think, operate, and exploit pressure. His talks focus on what actually happens during ransomware events, what organizations get wrong, and how negotiation decisions shape outcomes long after the ransom note appears.

Matt Barnett is a cybersecurity executive and incident response leader who has worked on high-stakes ransomware incidents affecting organizations across multiple industries. He is frequently seen on NBC as a go to resource in Philadelphia for cyber e... Show more

Nitish Mutha is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Genie AI. With Genie, he is transforming the legal industry through his visionary leadership.

Genie AI has developed generative technologies that enable anyone to create and review legal contracts without the need for a lawyer. Today, Genie serves over 200,000 customers worldwide, empowering small and medium-sized businesses to save thousands in legal fees and reclaim autonomy over their contracts.

With a Master’s degree in Machine Learning (AI) from University College London (UCL) and a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics and Telecommunication from Pune University, Nitish’s contributions to AI have been recognised nationally and internationally. From winning awards for innovation in computer science, to receiving the UK Government’s Exceptional Talent Visa for his pioneering work. His research collaborations with Oxford University and Imperial College London on explainable AI have been published in leading NLP journals, and he is an Ambassador for the UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.

Driven by deep curiosity, innovation and purpose, Nitish continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with AI. Not only to redefine the legal industry, but to help shape a future where intelligent technology amplifies human potential and drives inclusive economic growth for everyone.

Nitish Mutha is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Genie AI. With Genie, he is transforming the legal industry through his visionary leadership. Genie AI has developed generative technologies that enable anyone to create and revi... Show more

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpractice. He is the owner and principal attorney of The Oshman Firm, a nationally active plaintiff litigation practice based in New Jersey and New York City. Since beginning his legal career in 1984 and assuming firm ownership in 1985, he has secured over $500 million in recoveries for clients involved in complex mass tort and catastrophic injury matters.

His academic background includes earning an undergraduate degree in Biology from the University of Rochester. This scientific foundation enabled him to analyze medical records, technical data, and expert testimony. He later earned a Juris Doctor from Brooklyn Law School and completed additional coursework at the New York University School of Professional Studies to expand his professional and business knowledge. He is admitted to practice law in New York and New Jersey and has represented clients nationwide.

Ted Oshman began practicing law with The Oshman Firm and its predecessor entities in 1984. From the start, his practice focused on cases involving negligence, defective products, unsafe pharmaceuticals, environmental contamination, and medical errors. In 1985, he assumed ownership of The Oshman Firm and has remained in that role for more than four decades, maintaining active involvement in case development and litigation strategy.

Under his leadership, the firm has handled environmental litigation, medical malpractice, pharmaceutical and medical device litigation, and personal injury law. The Oshman Firm has been appointed as lead counsel or co-lead counsel in numerous mass tort litigations. He has also served in court-designated leadership roles, including liaison counsel and positions on Plaintiffs’ Steering Committees in Multi-County Litigations involving drug product liability and medical device claims. In 2019, the firm was named “Best Lawyers Best Law Firms” by U.S. News & World Report.

His litigation results include over $55 million recovered in the Roundup litigation, more than $40 million recovered in the transvaginal mesh litigation, and a $42 million cash payment with a structured annuity in a medical malpractice case involving failure to monitor labor progress properly. Outside of legal practice, Ted Oshman holds leadership roles in Naliboki Enterprises, LLC, Sonaro Realty Corp., NeoVC, and eMatrix Energy Systems, Inc., while remaining active in philanthropy and family life with his wife, Anne, and their three children.

Ted Oshman, who also practices professionally as Theodore Oshman, is a veteran trial attorney and legal strategist with more than 40 years of experience representing individuals harmed by corporate negligence, defective products, and medical malpract... Show more

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of the Institute of Information Protection & Privacy (IIPP) and the National Digital Economy Coordinator of the Nigerian Association of Chambers of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture (NACCIMA). He is a former member of the UN Internet Governance Multi-Stakeholder Advisory Group (2014-2017), co-chaired the UN IGF Cybersecurity Best Practice Forum (2015-2017), and facilitated the Global IGF Main Session on Cybersecurity. Co-founded the Global Network for Cybersolution and the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum. a Senior Faculty at the Financial Institution Training Centre (FITC), . He is a member of the Global Skills Development Council's advisory board for cybersecurity (USA), and co-chair of the International Centre for Emerging Technology at the Federal University of Technology, Minna. A pioneer member of the National Cybercrime Advisory Council, Office of the National Security Adviser, a policy architect of the 1st National Cybersecurity Policy and Strategy (NCPS, 2014), a principal co-developer of the NCPS 2021 version, Nigeria Data Protection legislation (2018), the Commission Strategic Action Plan (2023), and the National E-Commerce Policy & Strategy. A former Board Member of the Africa ICT Alliance and co-founder of the Nigeria Internet Governance Forum, and co-founder of Data Analytics Privacy Technology (DAPT) - A pioneer licensed Data Protection Compliance Organization in Nigeria.

Dr. Segun H. Olugbile is a leading digital policy advisor in digital transformation, e-commerce, Internet governance, cybersecurity, and data protection. He is President of the Institute of Information Protection & Privacy (IIPP) and the National Di... Show more

With over a decade of hands-on experience and a solid background in Political Science and Law (UnB), complemented by a specialization in Anti-Corruption and Money Laundering Combat (UCB), I have developed a unique expertise in:

Leadership and Team Management: Leading high-performance teams in audits and accountability processes.

Application of Anti-Corruption Law: In-depth experience in complex cases, from investigation to judgment and asset recovery.

Governance and Compliance: Strategic actions to strengthen integrity in public and private organizations.

Risk and Fraud Analysis: Identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities that can compromise reputation and financial health.

As a full member of CONACI's technical chamber on Anti-Corruption Law, I am always at the forefront of discussions and best practices, actively contributing to the improvement of Brazil's integrity environment.

I believe that integrity is the foundation of any successful business or institution. If you are looking for a partner to demystify Anti-Corruption Law, discuss compliance strategies, or need a speaker who brings behind-the-scenes reality and practical insights to your event, let's connect! I am always open to new ideas and sharing what I've learned to build a more ethical and transparent future.

Recently, I decided to leave my position as General Coordinator of Administrative Accountability Processes due to personal reasons. I continue with the same dedication to the instruction of anti-corruption law processes.

With over a decade of hands-on experience and a solid background in Political Science and Law (UnB), complemented by a specialization in Anti-Corruption and Money Laundering Combat (UCB), I have developed a unique expertise in: Leadership and Team... Show more

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec space. With OSCP and CRTP certifications, Saurabh specializes in penetration testing, red teaming, and adversary simulation. He currently works as a Associate Engineering Manager , where he plays a crucial role in securing complex infrastructures

Saurabh is a passionate cybersecurity professional and a recognized Offsec Ambassador, dedicated to strengthening the security community. As the Organizer of B-sides Ahmedabad, he actively fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing in the infosec sp... Show more

I lead AI strategy for a top 100 law firm. I am focused on leading Brabners through the human, cultural and technical sides of AI transformation. Before working in a strategic role I worked as a developer and remain hands on through continuous experimentation. I am passionate about technology and particularly interested in projects on AI for good.

I lead AI strategy for a top 100 law firm. I am focused on leading Brabners through the human, cultural and technical sides of AI transformation. Before working in a strategic role I worked as a developer and remain hands on through continuous experi... Show more

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor for Legal & Strategy at PhyCap Fund, an early-stage healthcare venture capital fund. His practice spans artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, medical devices, and healthcare technology, with a track record of securing substantial licensing revenues and conducting due diligence for successful acquisitions and exits. He holds a Juris Doctorate and a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Tulsa and is registered before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

John M. Behles is a patent attorney and certified mergers and acquisitions analyst with over twenty years of experience in intellectual property strategy, patent prosecution, and venture capital advisory. He leads Lexigent LLC and serves as Advisor f... Show more

Helen Namyalo Kimbugwe is a nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in human rights programming, financial stewardship, and organizational leadership.

Having co-founded, and served formerly as the Programs Director, Helen is currently the Executive Director of the Defenders Protection Initiative (DPI), and she provides strategic direction for the organization’s core mission of enhancing the safety, security, resilience and protection of Human Rights Defenders (HRDs) in particularly in high-risk and restrictive environments.

She has established and led innovative protection loose networks, including the Security Working Group and the Digital Security Alliance, which serve as first responders for marginalized, highly at risk and rural activists. Additionally she has coordinated landmark advocacy initiatives, such as shepherding the Human Rights Defenders Bill to its first reading in Parliament.

Beyond DPI, Helen has served in leadership and operational roles with Protection International, Mercy Corps Uganda, International Law Institute, and Amnesty International, and serves as a Board member of the National Coalition of Human Rights Defenders Uganda, Ubuntu Law and Justice Center, and Freedom and Roam Uganda.

A confident speaker and relationship-builder, she brings a people-centered, solutions-driven approach to human rights work, grounded in resilience, innovation, and a deep commitment to justice and dignity.

Helen Namyalo Kimbugwe is a nonprofit leader with over 15 years of experience in human rights programming, financial stewardship, and organizational leadership. Having co-founded, and served formerly as the Programs Director, Helen is currently t... Show more

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaboration and ITIL, DR, BCM, and SLA.

Love licensing stuff. Microsoft Certified Trainer, freelancer, and consultant. Subject Matter Expert at Microsoft. Member of Microsoft Terminology Community, Friends of RedGate PLUS, PASS, ISSA, ACM and several communities in the world. Since 1st July 2010 Data Platform MVP.

Former President of the Polish SQL Server User Group. Creator of SQL DAY Conference and Conference CEO 2009-2011. Co-Leader of PASS East Midlands Group. Speaker at group meetings and conferences. STEM Ambassador. After hours cyclist, traveller, and photographer. Coffee Addicted.

Founder of Shadowland Consulting. In January 2015 decided to permanently leave Poland and discover new worlds. Actually settled in Hucknall (The Last home of The Byron Family). Community leader focused on SQL Server, SharePoint, security, collaborati... Show more

Amy Barthelemy is the solo founder of GovParti (govparti.org), a free civic intelligence platform covering all 3,127 US counties. The platform stores data from almost 50 federal sources locally, functioning as a living civic archive resilient to federal data removal. She is a published researcher (SSRN: 10928268), Latina first-generation American, military spouse, and mom.

Amy Barthelemy is the solo founder of GovParti (govparti.org), a free civic intelligence platform covering all 3,127 US counties. The platform stores data from almost 50 federal sources locally, functioning as a living civic archive resilient to fede... Show more

Alvaro Ricardo Valdez es Founder & CEO de AV Finance, holding que construye la infraestructura financiera digital para Bolivia y LatAm. Opera tres entidades cross-border (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) con plataforma sobre Stellar mainnet y arquitectura AWS activa en producción.

AV Finance está en proceso de adecuación bajo el Decreto Supremo 5384 como Empresa de Tecnología Financiera ante ASFI, primera empresa boliviana bajo el nuevo marco regulatorio de activos virtuales.

Combina su rol de founder con el de ingeniero principal del stack — construye y mantiene ~34,000 líneas de código con Claude Code como copiloto de ingeniería. Apasionado por construir infraestructura financiera seria desde Bolivia con criterio técnico de nivel internacional y compartir el cómo con la comunidad regional.
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Alvaro Ricardo Valdez is Founder & CEO of AV Finance, the holding building digital financial infrastructure for Bolivia and LatAm. Operates three cross-border entities (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) with platform on Stellar mainnet and AWS architecture active in production.

AV Finance is in compliance process under Supreme Decree 5384 as a Financial Technology Company before ASFI, one of the first Bolivian companies under the new virtual asset regulatory framework.

Combines his founder role with that of principal engineer of the stack — builds and maintains ~34,000 lines of code with Claude Code as engineering copilot. Passionate about building serious financial infrastructure from Bolivia with international-grade technical criteria.

Alvaro Ricardo Valdez es Founder & CEO de AV Finance, holding que construye la infraestructura financiera digital para Bolivia y LatAm. Opera tres entidades cross-border (Delaware, Chile, Bolivia) con plataforma sobre Stellar mainnet y arquitectura A... Show more

Mi nombre es Lucciano Campassi, tengo 21 años y soy de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires. Me gradué como Bachiller Bilingüe en Ciencias Naturales y hoy estoy cursando Licenciatura en Ciberseguridad en la UFASTA, una carrera que elegí porque va exactamente en la dirección hacia donde quiero ir.

Empecé con la tecnología a los 8 años, metiéndome solo con Python y videos de youtube. De ahí fui tirando del hilo: primero redes y Linux, después hacking y bug bounty. Aprendí la mayor parte por mi cuenta, a base de prueba, error y mucha curiosidad. Hoy me considero un usuario avanzado de Linux, uso Arch como sistema principal, y sigo siendo bastante fanático del tema en general.

Actualmente trabajo como consultor en Plug-Zone, una consultora especializada en gestion de identidades y accesos, donde lidio día a día con identidades y gobernanza en entornos reales. Es un trabajo que me da una perspectiva muy concreta de cómo funcionan las organizaciones por dentro desde el punto de vista de la seguridad.

Fuera del laburo, paso tiempo en plataformas como CyberDefenders y Hack The Box, que es donde realmente me divierte ponerme a prueba.

Mi nombre es Lucciano Campassi, tengo 21 años y soy de Lomas de Zamora, Buenos Aires. Me gradué como Bachiller Bilingüe en Ciencias Naturales y hoy estoy cursando Licenciatura en Ciberseguridad en la UFASTA, una carrera que elegí porque va exactament... Show more

Eshaan Jain is a technology leader specializing in AI-driven enterprise platforms, risk management, and scalable product architecture. With over a decade of experience building and leading complex enterprise solutions, he focuses on integrating AI into business-critical systems while ensuring security, compliance, and governance.

Eshaan has led initiatives across AI adoption, enterprise SaaS platforms, and digital transformation, with a strong emphasis on aligning innovation with risk management frameworks. His work bridges the gap between cutting-edge AI capabilities and real-world enterprise constraints, enabling organizations to scale AI responsibly.

Eshaan Jain is a technology leader specializing in AI-driven enterprise platforms, risk management, and scalable product architecture. With over a decade of experience building and leading complex enterprise solutions, he focuses on integrating AI in... Show more

Bradley Gross is widely recognized as the leading attorney for Managed Service Providers in the United States. For more than 27 years, Brad has counseled thousands of MSPs, technology service providers, IT consultants, software companies, and channel vendors on the legal, operational, contractual, and risk-management issues that shape the technology services industry.

Brad’s work focuses on helping MSPs and solution providers protect, organize, and scale their businesses through properly structured service agreements, risk allocation strategies, compliance frameworks, M&A readiness, vendor relationship management, cybersecurity policies, AI governance, and business-growth documentation. His practical, industry-specific guidance has made him a trusted legal advisor to MSPs across the country, from emerging providers to mature companies preparing for expansion, acquisition, or exit.

A nationally recognized speaker, Brad has served as a lecturer, presenter, panelist, and keynote speaker at virtually every major MSP and technology-channel event in the United States. He is also an author, podcast host, and educator, regularly publishing and presenting on the legal and business issues affecting technology providers. His podcast, the Technology Bradcast, available at TechnologyBradcast.com, has attracted thousands of followers and focuses on the evolving legal, business, cybersecurity, and AI issues facing the technology industry.

In addition to his legal practice, Brad serves as an adjunct professor of corporate cybersecurity practices and sits on the boards of nonprofit organizations, including Digitunity, where he contributes his experience at the intersection of technology, access, cybersecurity, and public impact. Through his law practice, speaking, teaching, writing, podcasting, and industry leadership, Brad has become one of the most influential legal voices in the MSP community.

Bradley Gross is widely recognized as the leading attorney for Managed Service Providers in the United States. For more than 27 years, Brad has counseled thousands of MSPs, technology service providers, IT consultants, software companies, and channel... Show more

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually landing in the cloud architecture space. While not working on technology, Dennis loves to cook and spend time with his wife and 2 rescue mutts.

Buffalo, NY native who started in tech writing basic programs on an old TI-994a computer. This branched into a technology career doing tech support for Informix then moving into batch processing, Unix admin, Linux engineer, devops, and eventually la... 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

In the high-stakes B2B ecosystem, moving from a transactional business to a category-leading brand is not a cosmetic exercise. You cannot solve a deep positioning gap with a prettier logo, a generic press release, or superficial copy. It requires a structural redesign of how your business communicates its value.

My approach to strategic communications was forged over 7+ years of building brand strategies for high-growth enterprises and turning around struggling creative agencies and internal communications teams.

But what makes my methodology distinct is where I learned to analyze structures: the tax litigation matters of law firms, PwC India, and at the Delhi High Court. As a former tax litigation lawyer and LL.M. Gold Medalist, I spent 8 years dissecting complex corporate systems in an active legal practice pan-India. This brings unmatched analytical structure, logical flow, and risk-mitigation discipline to brand strategy, narratives, and visual language.

Today, as the Corporate Brand Architect and Founder of Alabaster Comms, I apply that exact analytical rigor to build corporate brand systems for mid-market enterprises, professional services firms, and startups, ensuring their communication strategies structurally align with their commercial goals.

I consult from a lived experience of:

M&A Value Creation: Designing the comprehensive brand strategy and positioning for a mid-tier IT services player, elevating its market posture to play a critical role in its successful acquisition.

Professional Services Scale: Architecting the organic regional narrative for a specialized cross-border law firm, driving their LinkedIn positioning to 10K+ high-value followers purely from scratch.

Agency Turnaround & Operations: Restructuring an APAC creative agency as Head of Client Services, stabilizing team operations, retaining major regional retainers, and securing a shortlist for South Asia Independent Agency of the Year.

Analytical Advocacy: Deploying the mental mobility, attention to detail, and cross-cultural adaptability gained from an LL.M. Gold Medal and an army background to solve high-pressure stakeholder alignment issues.

In the high-stakes B2B ecosystem, moving from a transactional business to a category-leading brand is not a cosmetic exercise. You cannot solve a deep positioning gap with a prettier logo, a generic press release, or superficial copy. It requires a s... Show more