Law & Regulation

Legal experts and regulators who drive the discourse in law, governance, and policy-making, shaping the legal landscape with their knowledge and experience

Cynthia Imperato

Cynthia Imperato

Cynthia Imperato has built a long career centered on public service, thoughtful decision-making, and steady commitment to the legal system. Throughout her work as a cop, prosecutor, judge, educator, and board member, she accepted demanding assignments and approached them with calm judgment. She mentored young lawyers, supported reforms to strengthen courtroom practices, and worked to make legal institutions more reliable for the communities they serve. Her professional path reflects years of dedication to improving systems that hold significant responsibility and require public trust.

She began her early career as a police officer in Tallahassee. Her time on patrol gave her a firsthand understanding of how cases begin and how law enforcement decisions can shape courtroom outcomes. This early experience remained an essential part of her approach as she later moved into prosecution and judicial service. Her academic background prepared her for that transition. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Tech, majoring in psychology and sociology, followed by an M.S. from the School of Criminology at Florida State University and a J.D. from the Florida State University College of Law. These degrees provided her with the analytical training needed for detailed investigations and high-level legal responsibilities.

After completing law school, Cindy Imperato joined the Office of Statewide Prosecution. Over thirteen years as a Senior Assistant Statewide Prosecutor, she handled grand jury presentations and major cases involving multi-jurisdictional organized crime. Her caseload ranged from racketeering and homicide to home invasions, narcotics trafficking, white-collar fraud, police corruption, and gang-related violence. Many of these cases required coordination across county and state lines, which demanded careful planning and thorough preparation. During her tenure, she helped draft and revise Florida’s gang legislation. She also led the first successful state racketeering prosecution of a street gang. Her experience included speaking at the Florida Intelligence Unit in 1994 and 1995 and serving as an instructor at the first Multi-Agency Gang Task Force Conference in 1996. These roles strengthened her ability to present complex evidence clearly and ensure that prosecutions remained fair and focused on the facts.

In January 2003, Governor Bush appointed Cynthia to the Circuit Court bench. She served for thirteen years before retiring in 2016. On the bench, she handled criminal cases and contributed to judicial education throughout the state. Cindy trained members of Judicial Nominating Committees, chaired the Judicial Nominating Criminal Procedures Committee, and worked on statewide rule-making through the Criminal Rules Committee. Colleagues frequently sought her input on procedural and evidentiary issues. In 2006, she spoke at the 82nd Boot Camp graduation and received a Community Service Award from all minority Bar Associations in the state. She was also part of the Florida Judicial College video faculty, helping train new judges and presenting workshops on probation violations, jury instructions, and capital caseload management.

Education remained an essential part of her professional life. For nearly two decades, she served as an adjunct professor at Nova Southeastern University’s College of Law, teaching Criminal Pretrial Practice. Earlier in her career, she taught criminal justice courses at Tallahassee Community College. She also presented at conferences on topics such as organized crime, street gangs, white-collar fraud, diversity in the judiciary, and evidentiary standards in complex prosecutions. Her 1993 publication, An Assessment of Florida Gangs and Recommendations for Law Enforcement, appeared in Women Police Magazine and continues to be cited in criminology research.

Cindy is a member of the Florida Association of Women Lawyers and has been involved in several bar and judicial organizations. She served as President of the Stephen R. Booher Inn of Court from 2008 to 2009 and as President of the St. Thomas More Society of Broward County from 2012 to 2014. Her committee work includes the Florida Bar Criminal Law Section, the Executive Council for the Criminal Law Section, the Criminal Rules Committee, and the Professionalism Committee for the 17th Judicial Circuit. Through these roles, she contributed to curriculum development, jury instruction supplements, and improved resources for legal professionals.

Her community involvement has been extensive. She has served on boards including the American Red Cross, the Broward County Crime Commission advisory board, the PACE Center for Girls advisory board, and the Fort Lauderdale Pre-Law Magnate Program advisory board. She also worked with Women in Distress and Covenant House, supporting youth, families, and public safety. Her community service reflects the same steady approach she brought to her legal work.

Throughout her career, Cynthia Imperato demonstrated preparation, fairness, and commitment to her field. She leaves behind a legacy shaped by years of service, mentorship, and dedication to the principles that guide the justice system.

Cynthia Imperato has built a long career centered on public service, thoughtful decision-making, and steady commitment to the legal system. Throughout her work as a cop, prosecutor, judge, educator, and board member, she accepted demanding assignment... Show more

Frédéric Valentin

Frédéric Valentin

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

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

Alain Schneiter

Alain Schneiter

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365. Alain is focused on Microsoft Technologies, especially on Microsoft 365 Security, Identity and Compliance. He supports communities with his Microsoft 365 know-how. He is a regular speaker at national & international events and conferences and drives a local user groups with focus on security services based on the Microsoft products.

Alain (Al) Schneiter is one of the scopewyse founders and an Microsoft Secuirty MVP. As an experienced solutions architect he is supporting clients and partners in training, concepts, designs and implementations using cloud solutions from Microsoft A... Show more

Rauhmel Fox

Rauhmel Fox

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

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance challenges into clear, actionable insights. As a thought leader regularly published on opensource.net and devops.com, Michelle is passionate about guiding organizations toward secure, compliant, and innovative technology practices. Known for engaging, practical presentations, Michelle equips audiences with strategies to navigate today's cybersecurity and compliance landscape confidently and effectively.

Michelle Buckner is a cybersecurity compliance leader specializing in AI governance, FedRAMP, Web3, and emerging technology compliance frameworks. With extensive experience at NASA and USPTO, Michelle translates complex cybersecurity and compliance c... Show more

Víctor Manuel Romero Rodríguez

Víctor Manuel Romero Rodríguez

Hailing from Mexico City, Victor Romero now has over 20 years of experience in the area of ​��Information Technology applied to Financial Services after completing his Bachelor of Computer Science at the National Polytechnic Institute,

As co-founder of Fintechando, the company that creates digital solutions based on the Apache Software Ecosystem, he has successfully overcome challenges related to aligning Open Source Technologies to the regulatory rules for bringing best in class software to Public and Private Institutions to strike a balance between innovation and compliance.

During this journey, Victor has implemented technology that enables customer-facing flows and improves the user experience while handling securely the sensitive data of the Mexican population.

Having used Software as the pillars to solve the needs of people, Victor is adept at crafting innovative solutions using information technologies.

Hailing from Mexico City, Victor Romero now has over 20 years of experience in the area of ​​Information Technology applied to Financial Services after completing his Bachelor of Computer Science at the National Polytechnic Institute, As co-founde... Show more

Keyaan Williams

Keyaan Williams

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a management consulting firm, he actively serves as a board director and advisor for commercial and non-profit organizations. He has also been recognized for his work as a regular keynote speaker, an occasional stand-up comic, and a published author. You can find his thoughts about governance of enterprise cybersecurity and technology risk published in books, professional journals, and on LinkedIn.

Keyaan J Williams is a risk governance leader who is known globally for the enterprise risk, cybersecurity, data privacy, and AI programs that he has created and deployed for global organizations in various industries. In addition to leadership of a ... Show more

Renzo Wouters

Renzo Wouters

Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen de Strafrechtketen. Renzo werkt aan de ontwikkeling van een waardegedreven en interoperabel digitaal ecosysteem dat publieke dienstverlening versterkt en maatschappelijke meerwaarde centraal stelt. Hij combineert conceptuele modellering (zoals DEMO) met visie op publieke waarde en ecosystemisch denken.

Renzo Wouters is enterprise architect bij het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid in Nederland. Met meer dan 15 jaar ervaring in enterprise architectuur, richt hij zich op het verbeteren van samenwerking binnen het publieke domein — met name binnen... Show more

Amar Bhairam

Amar Bhairam

Amar Bhairam has protected NYC neighborhoods and ensured international shipments reached their destinations securely. Now focused on future goals, Amar is committed to self-improvement, leadership, and philanthropy. He’s traveled extensively and values cultures and cuisine. Amar plans to reenter freight forwarding while building a life of family and financial growth.

Amar Bhairam has protected NYC neighborhoods and ensured international shipments reached their destinations securely. Now focused on future goals, Amar is committed to self-improvement, leadership, and philanthropy. He’s traveled extensively and valu... Show more

Tabitha Wangechi

Tabitha Wangechi

Tabitha is a gender and digital security advocate, centering African voices in Internet governance discourse. My mission is to contribute to the development of ethical, sustainable and inclusive technology policies and practices.

Tabitha is a gender and digital security advocate, centering African voices in Internet governance discourse. My mission is to contribute to the development of ethical, sustainable and inclusive technology policies and practices. Show more

Corentin Bardin

Corentin Bardin

Specialized in ISO/IEC 27001 audits and implementation

Working with you from start to finish to simplify ISO/IEC 27001 compliance with open-source, sovereign solutions tailored to your needs, enabling you to collaborate with major corporations.

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Specialized in ISO/IEC 27001 audits and implementation Working with you from start to finish to simplify ISO/IEC 27001 compliance with open-source, sovereign solutions tailored to your needs, enabling you to collaborate with major corporations. ... Show more

Jordan Koningham

Jordan Koningham

Jordan Koningham, a law graduate, has experience in compliance, governance, and policy. He researched electoral laws internationally, edited legal publications, and is recognised for academic excellence, with a growing interest in technology’s impact on financial services and regulatory frameworks.

Jordan Koningham, a law graduate, has experience in compliance, governance, and policy. He researched electoral laws internationally, edited legal publications, and is recognised for academic excellence, with a growing interest in technology’s impact... Show more

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond financing transactions and infrastructure development projects. Her career has been defined by a reputation for practical legal solutions, strong business insight, and the ability to navigate intricate public finance matters. Today, Sarah applies her expertise to independent ventures she operates alongside her husband, Gabe.

Originally from Aspen, Colorado, Sarah graduated from Aspen High School in 2002 before attending Rollins College in Orlando, Florida. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in English with a minor in Communications, graduating cum laude in 2006. During her time at Rollins, she was an active member and president of the Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. She later attended Vanderbilt University Law School, earning her Juris Doctor in 2010, serving as Associate Editor of the Environmental Journal, and gaining valuable experience through the International Law Practice Clinic.

Sarah began her career at American Express in 2011, excelling in corporate account business development and ranking among the company’s top performers. In 2013, she returned to law as counsel for the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, where she focused on community planning and strategic business development. This role deepened her knowledge of government operations and laid the foundation for her specialization in special districts.

In 2014, she joined Hopping Green & Sams, P.A., becoming a shareholder and working extensively with community development districts, stewardship districts, and real estate developers. She advised on public bidding, infrastructure construction, and tax-exempt bond financing. In 2022, Sarah joined Bryant Miller Olive P.A., continuing her work in public finance and collaborating with local governments, underwriters, and industry leaders to bring critical projects to fruition.

Outside of her professional achievements, Sarah Warren is active in the Urban Land Institute, contributing to leadership initiatives and educational outreach. A lifelong equestrian, she competed nationally, co-founded the Rollins College Equestrian Team, and continues to ride for pleasure. She also enjoys skiing, hiking, reading, and creative writing, pursuits that reflect her passion for both the outdoors and intellectual exploration.

Sarah Warren is an entrepreneur based in Tallahassee, Florida, with a distinguished background in law and public finance. For more than ten years, she represented local governments and special taxing districts, guiding clients through complex bond fi... Show more

Jesse Overbay

Jesse Overbay

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic guidance, backed by a skilled team of DoctorsManagement experts.

Before joining DoctorsManagement, Jesse practiced civil litigation and corporate law in Knoxville, Tennessee, where his dedication to resolving cases through negotiation helped clients achieve favorable outcomes. By examining financials and identifying root issues, he guided many businesses through reorganization and back to profitability. This consultative approach now serves medical practices seeking a trained, objective eye for creating sustainable success.

Jesse holds a Bachelor of Science in Education (Sports Management) with a minor in Business Management, and a Doctorate of Jurisprudence, both from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville.

Jesse Overbay, JD, brings both legal and business expertise to DoctorsManagement, helping medical practices across all specialties build stronger, more efficient businesses. His approach reduces the stress of practice ownership by providing strategic... Show more

Joseph Nehls

Joseph Nehls

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest and did not know it, as a child we have no way to gauge healthy love for selfish desire of a parent.

At an early age I was thrust into Sexual Violence, as a victim, predator and observer. The impacts were massive and now with information I never wanted I am called to share the ugliest of ugliest of on earth. I am a survivor of mother son incest an... Show more

Jeffrey Strauss

Jeffrey Strauss

Jeff is an executive consultant, a community organizer, an open source advocate, and an attorney. As the Global Lead for Community and Developer Relations at Progress Chef, he maintains a passion for bringing people together in ways that both evolve internal practices and promote technical thought leadership across the industry. In addition, he regularly consults with Fortune 500 business leaders to help them understand and chart their own community paths in a world of ever-changing and modernizing technology solutions.

A long-time dedicated member of the developer community, Jeff has been a director of the .NET Foundation and a Microsoft MVP, and travels internationally to speak on technical, business, and community-oriented topics. He serves as a lead organizer for the Kansas City Developer Conference, #MetaConference, and Dev Around The Sun.

Jeff is an executive consultant, a community organizer, an open source advocate, and an attorney. As the Global Lead for Community and Developer Relations at Progress Chef, he maintains a passion for bringing people together in ways that both evolve ... Show more

Elle O'Flaherty

Elle O'Flaherty

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive, and fun. She helps clients tailor their professional life to their unique brains, allowing their talents and genius to shine. Following a 17+ year legal career and certifications in ICF-accredited executive, ADHD, and career coaching, Elle founded Interlace Solutions, a coaching firm that taps into clients' potential to accelerate their achievement. Her team coaches executives, executive teams, and professionals with a subspecialty in ADHD coaching.

Elle is a sought-after keynote speaker and facilitator who consistently draws large crowds. Her goal is for participants to walk away with meaty new learning for practical application. Elle has been published in national and international outlets and speaks on productivity, professional motivation, creating ADHD-friendly environments, and innovations to support mental health, among other topics. Elle is a subject matter expert on international agricultural trade, which doesn’t come up a lot. She lives in Washington, DC, with her dog Penny, the most beautiful dog in the world. And a great family, but the dog is hard to beat.

Engaging and funny, performance strategist and workplace satisfaction leader Elle O'Flaherty delivers game-changing messages that interweave real-world examples and cutting-edge research. Elle's presentations are full of insights, highly interactive,... Show more

Kaila Bloomfield

Kaila Bloomfield

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people make them that way and my goal is to try and stop that! We can make it simpler so lets do this!

As a Microsoft Stack Enterprise Architect I have worked with customers, Partners and Microsoft to support in the delivery of complex CRM & ERP solutions and requirements. Technology Transformations often end up overcomplicated simply because people m... Show more

Django Lohn

Django Lohn

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack.
Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis 💪👍.

Office365 changed my career: from Business Key User to Empowering Consultant thanks to the #EasyToDealWith Microsoft Stack. Then Power Platform came and it changed my way-of-life: now building low-code/no-code Business Applications on a daily basis ... Show more

Mick Pletcher

Mick Pletcher

Mick Pletcher is a nationally respected technology expert specializing in System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, PowerShell Scripting, Visual Basic Scripting and Automation. In 2017, Mick was honored as a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for his work in Cloud and Data Center. Also in 2017, he was one of seven IT professionals worldwide to be recognized as a technical star with the 2017 SAPIEN MVP Award. Mick is an avid blogger on information technology tips and topics at http://mickitblog.blogspot.com/. His blog, which topped a million hits in less than four years, was highlighted in Adaptiva’s 2016 round-up of Top 16 SCCM Tips for 2016.

A SCCM Administrator with Waller Lansden Dortch & Davis, LLP, a Nashville-based law firm with more than 230 attorneys in four offices, Mick deploys software to more than 500 users across the Southeast and is responsible for automating tasks via the use of PowerShell, administering group policies, deploying Windows updates, and the PC build process. Prior to joining Waller, Mick implemented alternate system design approaches and managed software and Operating Systems using SCCM 2012, along with SMS Installer, Powershell, and VBScript at one of the nation’s largest architecture and engineering design firms. In 2013, Mick co-founded the Nashville Powershell User Group. He is a relentless world traveler who has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro. Other hobbies include astronomy, welding and fabrication, river boarding, sport bikes, cycling and mountaineering.

Mick Pletcher is a nationally respected technology expert specializing in System Center Configuration Manager, Microsoft Deployment Toolkit, Active Directory, PowerShell Scripting, Visual Basic Scripting and Automation. In 2017, Mick was honored as a... Show more

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. A serial founder whose previous organizations have included Vote.org (2016), ElectionDay.org (2018), Long Distance Voter (2008), and Swing the State (2004), she's been working at the intersection of technology and democracy since 2004, several years before “civic tech” and “online organization” entered the cultural lexicon. Her various organizations have collectively registered over 4 million people, conducted mass marketing campaigns reaching tens of millions, and pioneered tactics now considered industry standards. She is an alumna of Pomona College and Y Combinator, a former Draper Richards Kaplan Fellow for Social Entrepreneurship. She frequently speaks on issues impacting voter turnout and digital innovations to increase access to the polls, with appearances at events such as SXSW, Netroots Nation, Harvard Law, the Harvard School of Government, University of Michigan, SUMMIT Ideas Festival, Lesbians Who Tech, and Accelerate Good Global.

Debra Cleaver is the Founder & CEO of VoteAmerica, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization which conducts data-informed campaigns to register and turnout the 100+ million Americans traditionally excluded by partisan political outreach efforts. ... Show more

Martin Schimak

Martin Schimak

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind tunnel experts and many others. They formed a hands-on domain decoder with a passion for DDD and a soft spot for colored sticky notes. Martin is a trainer with experience in 50+ companies and 10+ countries. He regularly speaks at meetups and conferences across Europe - and from time to time in the US.

At the age of ten Martin fell in love with coding. Later he left his love and studied business and law. Only to find out: that’s awesome for programming business software! In the 15+ years since then he talked to energy traders, telecom people, wind ... Show more

Verónica Recchia

Verónica Recchia

Verónica Analía Recchia is an Argentine lawyer and psychologist, lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology (UBA) and instructor at the Centro de e-Learning, UTN FRBA, where she teaches leadership, cognition, and applied decision-making in high-pressure environments.

Her research combines cognitive science, ethics, organizational psychology and AI-driven decision architectures. She is the author of Agilidad y Talento. Egoísmo y Altruismo del Poder (A pesar de la Mente Click) and is currently developing her new book MenteClick.IA (La continuidad de la especie) — ISBN 978-631-01-1706-5 — on artificial intelligence, evolutionary continuity and human-machine alterity.

She is a co-founder of EIA LATAM (Ethics of Artificial Intelligence), an emerging collaborative initiative focused on cognitive sovereignty, AI ethics, and human–machine coexistence. The project is currently developing the EIA Manifesto.

Her work examines how intuitive cognition and structured algorithmic systems can coexist to preserve human judgment, ethical direction, and political responsibility within accelerated technological ecosystems.

Verónica Analía Recchia is an Argentine lawyer and psychologist, lecturer at the Faculty of Psychology (UBA) and instructor at the Centro de e-Learning, UTN FRBA, where she teaches leadership, cognition, and applied decision-making in high-pressure e... Show more

Adebanke Ajayi

Adebanke Ajayi

Adebanke Ajayi is a Canadian-qualified lawyer, export and procurement compliance leader, and technology governance professional working at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, and Microsoft Business Applications.

She holds an MIT Sloan Executive Certificate on Artificial Intelligence: Implications for Business Strategy and was selected for Amphenol Canada’s very first enterprise Generative Pre-trained Transformer (GPT) license as an early adopter, supporting the governed evaluation and use of AI tools across business functions.

Adebanke is also an AI Trainer on prompt engineering and evaluation of model responses within the domain of law and compliance.

Adebanke is the author of “Law Practice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence: From Hallucinations to Factual Precision,” where she explores accuracy, accountability, and risk controls in AI-assisted professional work.

Her experience spans Dynamics 365, ERP implementations, federal procurement, export controls, and Power Platform governance, with a focus on embedding audit-ready, regulator-defensible controls into operational workflows.


Adebanke Ajayi is a Canadian-qualified lawyer, export and procurement compliance leader, and technology governance professional working at the intersection of law, artificial intelligence, and Microsoft Business Applications. She holds an MIT Slo... Show more

Akshay Rana

Akshay Rana

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

John Arild Amdahl Johansen

John Arild Amdahl Johansen

John Arild Amdahl Johansen er Sikkerhetsentusiast og CISO i reMarkable. Han har over 25 års erfaring innen sikkerhetsområdet fra både offentlig og privat sektor. Han har videre vært mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i ISF og leder av Styringsgruppen for Normen. John Arild har jobbet med de fleste temaer innen sikkerhetsområdet – og har til og med vært Personvernombud – og er spesielt glad i styringssystemer og forenkling.

John Arild Amdahl Johansen er Sikkerhetsentusiast og CISO i reMarkable. Han har over 25 års erfaring innen sikkerhetsområdet fra både offentlig og privat sektor. Han har videre vært mangeårig styreleder og styremedlem i ISF og leder av Styringsgruppe... Show more

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Expert in IAM, IGA, and SSO technologies, having led complex implementations and transformations for Fortune 500 companies and highly regulated organizations in financial services, healthcare, telecom, and government sectors.
Currently serving as Principal Engineer - Identity Access Management at Navy Federal Credit Union, Suneel drives IAM strategy, architecture, and delivery, focusing on scalable, compliant, and secure identity frameworks. His expertise spans leading platforms including Saviynt, SailPoint IIQ, OKTA, Oracle OIM/OIG, and CyberArk, with deep proficiency in RBAC, SOD, lifecycle management, access certifications, and audit readiness.
Throughout his career, Suneel has architected and delivered mission-critical IAM programs for organizations such as UBS Switzerland, Kaiser Permanente, Charles Schwab, Verizon, IBM, and SMBC Capital Markets. He is known for designing custom connectors, advanced workflows, and automation that streamline identity governance while strengthening enterprise security posture.
A certified professional across multiple IAM platforms, Suneel combines strong technical depth with executive-level leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and a proven record of driving innovation, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance at scale.

Suneel Rawat is a senior Identity and Access Management (IAM) leader with over 20 years of global experience delivering enterprise-scale security and identity solutions across the United States, Europe, and Asia. He is a recognized Subject Matter Exp... Show more

Christopher Bulin

Christopher Bulin

Christopher has over twenty years of experience in payments, with deep exposure to how merchants, processors, and platforms navigate fraud, risk, and compliance requirements. He also spent five years building a startup focused on improving how merchants achieve and maintain PCI compliance, gaining firsthand experience with both the technical and operational challenges of regulated environments.

Although that company did not succeed, the time spent building it provided direct insight into how compliance frameworks work in practice and where they fail under real-world conditions.

Christopher now works in workforce and staffing operations at Express Employment Professionals, where documentation, verification, and trust directly impact hiring decisions, reimbursements, and employee outcomes. His perspective is grounded in practical experience across payments, compliance, and workforce systems rather than academic theory.

Christopher has over twenty years of experience in payments, with deep exposure to how merchants, processors, and platforms navigate fraud, risk, and compliance requirements. He also spent five years building a startup focused on improving how mercha... Show more

Alekh Bajpai

Alekh Bajpai

I am an Open Source Compliance Analyst focused on AI development, governance, and open‑source licensing strategy. I work with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to build scalable frameworks for responsible AI use. My work includes FOSS license risk assessment, emerging AI licensing models, and governance practices that balance innovation with regulatory requirements.

I am an Open Source Compliance Analyst focused on AI development, governance, and open‑source licensing strategy. I work with engineering, legal, and compliance teams to build scalable frameworks for responsible AI use. My work includes FOSS license ... Show more

Stefano Besseghini

Stefano Besseghini

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essential public services. With a career spanning research, industry, and public governance recognized as one of Europe’s most authoritative voices on regulation, sustainability, and the future of energy systems.

He is known for making complex energy and sustainability issues clear and engaging, regularly addresses international conferences, institutional events, and corporate forums, bringing authority, clarity, and vision to discussions on the future of energy, innovation, and regulation.

Stefano Besseghini past President of ARERA, Italy’s independent regulatory authority for energy, networks, and environment. A physicist by training, he combines academic rigor with institutional leadership, driving innovation and efficiency in essent... Show more

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