Adwait Joshi

Adwait Joshi is a seasoned technologist and entrepreneur with 15 years of experience across various industries. He launched his first business right out of high school, achieving profitability within the first year. Driven by his passion for Indian music, he founded a 501(c)(3) organization that has grown into the largest online resource for Indian music, reaching audiences in 170 countries and expanding at a double-digit growth rate year over year under his leadership.

Adwait has collaborated with numerous businesses to develop and refine their product portfolios, guiding them from ideation and innovation to strategy and implementation. His expertise lies in leveraging IT to create simple yet effective solutions for complex challenges.

Through his business, he partners with large corporations to analyze data and enhance profitability by providing C-level executives with actionable insights.

Steve Simpson

Steve Simpson is a seasoned consultant specializing in advanced analytics, system conversions, mergers and acquisitions, software development, and delivering actionable strategies to achieve immediate ROI for financial institutions.

From basic segmentations to cutting-edge analytics and machine learning, Steve empowers business lines to make informed, data-driven decisions. He emphasizes uncovering the wealth of untapped potential within an organization's data.

Steve has held executive leadership roles at prominent organizations, including Bank of America, Sheshunoff Management Consulting, The Independent Bankers' Bank, Caja Madrid, and various banks and credit unions. His extensive industry experience and deep expertise in software and analytics uniquely position him as a trusted advisor to financial institutions worldwide.

Throughout his career, Steve has developed products used by leading consulting firms and software providers, led numerous mergers and acquisitions, successfully converted over 55 core banking systems, and guided an internet banking startup to a NASDAQ IPO.

For more details on his services, publications, and patents, visit his website at www.StevenDSimpson.com.

Chrissy Siders

Chrissy Siders serves as the President/CEO of TRUE Community Credit Union, a credit union inspiring the pursuit of a life well lived throughout the State of Michigan. She joined the Credit Union in 1998 as a part-time teller and worked her way to her current position after holding various roles within the organization related to compliance, security, fraud, internal audit, and risk management. Her 19 year journey to President/CEO was challenging, fulfilling, and humbling, stepping into the position in 2017. Chrissy obtained a BA in Criminal Justice in 1999 from Michigan State University (Go Green!) and her MBA from Spring Arbor University in 2010. Chrissy has held certifications of Credit Union Compliance Expert, Certified Fraud Examiner, Bank Secrecy Act Compliance Specialist and Credit Union Enterprise Risk Management Expert.

Chrissy also serves as an adjunct professor at Spring Arbor University in both their undergraduate and graduate programs. Chrissy chairs the Jackson College & Career Access Center Board and Henry Ford Jackson Hospice Board. She is the treasurer for the Jackson County Chamber of Commerce, serves as Treasurer for the Enterprise Group and as a trustee on the Henry Ford Jackson Board. She loves animals (especially dogs), and as such, serves on the Cascades Humane Society Board. She is actively involved in the credit union space, shouting the credit union difference from the rooftops!

Chrissy has been married to her high school sweetheart, Eric, for over 26 years and they have two daughters, Sierra (23) and Sydney (21), plus a fabulous son-in-law, Jacob (23). Chrissy is a passionate leader inspiring and cultivating joy one member and one employee at a time. She loves the credit union industry and the communities the credit union serves. She deeply desires to show up with love, kindness, and respect in all that she does, hoping it will be contagious! It is not lost on her how blessed she is to lead such a great organization, and she works each day to do the work she knows she was called to.

George Rudolph

George has nearly thirty years of combined leadership experience in the credit union and airline industries. George has served as President & CEO of PSECU, an $8 billion credit union based in Harrisburg, PA, since April 2019. Along with his team of more than 900 professionals, he is responsible for delivering high-quality financial products and service offerings to more than 550,000 valued members.

Prior to joining PSECU, George served as Senior Vice President of Operations & Technology at Chicago’s Alliant Credit Union. Under his direction, Alliant’s technology teams executed a long-term vision of becoming a fully digital financial institution.

Pam Piligian

Pam Piligian is the Senior Vice-President and Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Navy Federal Credit Union. She spearheads both executive roles in what is known as the largest credit union in the world.

At Navy Federal, Pam maximizes her data and analytical skills to steer the union’s growth. She consistently achieves this feat by leading teams through sound business strategies and exceeding KPIs.

Her career portfolio showcases an extensive list of well-known companies that have scaled under Pam’s leadership.

Pam Piligian remains a trusted leader who specializes in leadership, strong business partnerships, and strategic execution.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) empowers credit unions to innovate and grow. With tailored cloud solutions, AWS helps modernize infrastructure, enhance security, and improve member experiences. Credit unions can leverage advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), and scalable services to meet evolving member needs. Learn how AWS can help future-proof your credit union's technology and stay competitive.

Thomaz Demoura

Thomaz DeMoura serves as the Data Science Manager at Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU), where his expertise in analytics and machine learning drives transformative strategies across the financial services spectrum. With over 18 years of experience at DCU, Thomaz has played a pivotal role in developing advanced AI technologies, including predictive modeling and generative AI, to enhance member engagement and operational efficiency.

Ramanathan Muralidhar

Ramanathan Muralidhar is a Senior Solutions Architect in Amazon Web Services, where he helps Credit Unions move to cloud & modernize thereby improving member experience. Ramanathan Muralidhar over 25 years of experience in handling complex applications and in the last decade has been pioneering cloud methodologies which helps customers move to the cloud in a efficient fashion.

FinTech Insights is the AI-powered competitive analysis platform for banks, credit unions and fintechs. By analyzing the digital banking offerings from banks, CUs, and fintechs, FinTech Insights allows its users to innovate faster, speed up their product releases, and de-risk their product strategy.

Nickolas Belesis

Nickolas P. Belesis is the Vice President of Growth & Partnerships at FinTech Insights, where he empowers banks, credit unions and fintechs worldwide to create customer-centric digital banking experiences. With over four years at the forefront of fintech growth and 10 years in technology-driven organizations, Nickolas specializes in assisting digital banking teams to accelerate go-to-market strategies and minimizing risks for digital banking product releases.

Nickolas has helped digital banking teams around the world optimize their UX and NPS scores, ensuring they deliver seamless and impactful experiences to customers. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and customer needs, enabling organizations to innovate with confidence.

A recognized fintech growth expert and enthusiast, Nickolas is passionate about AI, future-tech and bridging the gap between businesses and consumers. With a strong background in growth, partnerships, and market development, he has worked across diverse markets, from London, NYC to Miami, and assisted C-suite executives in maximizing technology utilization.

Humayun Zafar

Dr. Humayun Zafar is a professor at Kennesaw State University specializing in cybersecurity, fintech, and emerging technologies. An award-winning educator and researcher, he provides strategic insights into digital transformation. With a focus on practical innovation, Dr. Zafar engages audiences on the intersection of technology, risk, and growth in the financial sector.

John Sahagian

As a VP and CDO at BCU, John is responsible to establish and evolve enterprise data and intelligence vision, strategy and execution to maximize value provided to BCU and its members; He also provides thought leadership for business utilization of data-driven engagement strategies and systems.

Richard Hayden

Rich is an experienced Director of Data Science, with a track record of delivering high value solutions in several domains (Marketing, Finance, Business Process, and Information Technology) within the financial services industry.

FinGoal's Insight Platform sits on top of digital banking and finance data. FinGoal’s mission is to be the most trusted enabler of hyper-personalized financial services.

FinGoal builds analytics and infrastructure for trusted financial institutions all predicated on understanding their account holders on a more human level; what they care about, what they value, and what is motivating them right now. By turning transaction data into highly detailed personas of each user, FinGoal surfaces the most relevant calls to action to each user.

David Nohe

David spent several years at Apple leading GTM teams and launching the original iPhone in the US and in the UK. From there, David co-founded WellFit (Acq’d) at the intersection of financial technology & healthcare innovation working on new ways to reduce waste and help people afford the healthcare they need.

David co-founded FinGoal with a singular goal: to serve the innovators who are helping regular folks take back control of their financial life. Under David’s leadership, FinGoal has grown into a full Insights Platform encapsulating a 360 view of an credit union's members, user personas, and hyper-personalized actionable insights.

David received his J.D. from the University of Maryland and his B.A. in Economics & Political Science from UMBC. David lives with his wife, Carolyn, and their two kids in Lafayette, CO.

Nolan Walker

Nolan Walker is a highly skilled professional in business intelligence, with extensive expertise in supporting complex, deadline-driven operations. He excels at analyzing and simplifying large volumes of data from diverse sources and departments, transforming them into actionable insights for senior management, particularly within RFP processes.

Known for his exceptional communication, analytical, and presentation skills, Nolan is detail-oriented, adaptable, and capable of multitasking effectively while maintaining a clear sense of priorities. A fast and driven learner, he works seamlessly with employees and management at all levels, thrives in team projects, and consistently meets tight deadlines. With a strong commitment to motivational team leadership, Nolan is dedicated to driving organizational success and achieving objectives efficiently.

FinTech Insights is the AI-powered competitive analysis platform for banks, credit unions and fintechs. By analyzing the digital banking offerings from banks, CUs, and fintechs, FinTech Insights allows its users to innovate faster, speed up their product releases, and de-risk their product strategy.

Nickolas Belesis

Nickolas P. Belesis is the Vice President of Growth & Partnerships at FinTech Insights, where he empowers banks, credit unions and fintechs worldwide to create customer-centric digital banking experiences. With over four years at the forefront of fintech growth and 10 years in technology-driven organizations, Nickolas specializes in assisting digital banking teams to accelerate go-to-market strategies and minimizing risks for digital banking product releases.

Nickolas has helped digital banking teams around the world optimize their UX and NPS scores, ensuring they deliver seamless and impactful experiences to customers. His expertise lies in bridging the gap between cutting-edge technology and customer needs, enabling organizations to innovate with confidence.

A recognized fintech growth expert and enthusiast, Nickolas is passionate about AI, future-tech and bridging the gap between businesses and consumers. With a strong background in growth, partnerships, and market development, he has worked across diverse markets, from London, NYC to Miami, and assisted C-suite executives in maximizing technology utilization.

Bill Franks

Bill Franks is an internationally recognized thought leader, speaker, consultant, and author focused on analytics and data science.

He also serves on several corporate advisory boards and provides advisory, speaking, and writing services through his company Analytics Advisory Partners.

His work, including several years as Chief Analytics Officer for both Teradata (NYSE: TDC) and The International Institute For Analytics (IIA), has spanned clients in a variety of industries for companies ranging in size from Fortune 100 companies to small non-profit organizations.

He is the author of the books Winning The Room, Taming The Big Data Tidal Wave, The Analytics Revolution, and 97 Things About Ethics Everyone In Data Science Should Know.

He is a sought after speaker and frequent blogger who has over the years been ranked a top global big data influencer, a top global artificial intelligence and big data influencer, a top AI influencer, and was an inaugural inductee into the Analytics Hall of Fame.

Mike Terzian

Mike Terzian is the President & CEO of Foothill Credit Union in Arcadia, CA, where he leads a dedicated team of 100 professionals serving 34,000 members and managing approximately $725 million in assets.

Previously, Mike served as Executive Vice President and Chief Member Service Officer at Partners Federal Credit Union, where he was also Interim Co-CEO until June 2021. In this role, he championed the member experience, ensuring the delivery of a relevant and engaging brand that fulfilled the promise of personalized financial services. His leadership extended across branch operations, business development, marketing, member education, home mortgage origination, the contact center, and Partners Retirement and Wealth Management (PRWM).

Mike played a key role in driving member loyalty and satisfaction by fostering a seamless multi-channel service system. Under his leadership, his teams focused on loan, membership, deposit, and AUM growth, while leveraging technology and strengthening branch network initiatives. He also cultivated a strategic and impactful relationship with The Walt Disney Company, enhancing the credit union’s ability to support members in achieving their financial goals.

Adrian Rodriguez

Adrian Rodriguez is a seasoned Digital and Data Leader known for delivering innovative technology solutions and effective IT strategies. He builds trust and credibility with stakeholders through unwavering integrity and strong ethics. Adrian excels at mentoring teams, offering hands-on guidance, and fostering a growth-focused mindset. He is adept at managing cross-functional projects, integrating both existing and emerging technologies, and providing strategic advice to executive leaders and peers. Passionate about technology and data innovation, Adrian continuously enhances his knowledge and skills to drive organizational change and digital transformation. His ultimate goal is to leverage technology to create meaningful improvements in communities.