Welcome to Tech Talks Weekend, the premier two-day international event designed for tech enthusiasts, industry professionals, and innovators! This is not just an event; it’s an immersive experience where the brightest minds in technology converge to share insights, inspire innovation, and shape the future.
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While we've decided to make this a closed online-only event, don't worry – you won't miss out on any of the valuable content. Each session will be recorded and available for purchase, so you can learn at your own pace.
Nimit Bhardwaj is a distinguished Product Manager at Booking.com, boasting a wealth of expertise in the realms of artificial intelligence, data analytics, and data science. His distinguished contributions as a top AI writer for HackerNoon and esteemed writer for Towards AI underscore his profound insights into the ever-evolving domain of artificial intelligence. With an illustrious tenure as a Venture Scout at Grishin Robotics, Nimit has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to nurturing and guiding founders in burgeoning consumer-focused startups. His tenure as a Product Manager at Swift exemplified his strategic acumen in driving product success with discerning foresight. Drawing upon his extensive background in data analysis and visualization cultivated during his tenure at Boston Consulting Group (BCG), Nimit approaches product development with a comprehensive perspective, leveraging technological advancements to yield tangible, transformative outcomes.
Igor Mishurov
Igor has 12 years of experience delivering IT solutions for high-profile clients such as Skype, Microsoft, Swedbank Finland, and several major Russian telecoms. He currently works at Virtual Health, a leader in the US healthcare industry. Notably, Igor secured his first job in Scandinavia at 19 and grew an IT branch from 3 to 50 people in a fintech startup. He also founded two startups, BoostDev and Fincrypto, and mentors at Solvery.io. His achievements include launching an online credit organization in three months, building a tech project management team in NY-based healthcare startups, reducing company costs through data analysis, and developing a revenue tracking system for Skype.
Pavel Ianonis
Pavel is a highly proficient software engineer with a rich history of 8 years in the realm of financial technology solutions. His primary programming language is Java, and he possesses a robust background in team management and mentorship. Furthermore, Pavel exhibits a deep comprehension and expertise in the complete development of products, starting from the ground up. His skill set encompasses a wide array of technologies including Java, Spring, SQL, Docker, AWS, Kubernetes, Grafana, and more. Pavel possesses a strong penchant for embracing novel and challenging endeavors, and he consistently seeks job opportunities that present ambiguity and require creative problem-solving beyond the initial and obvious perspectives.
Yashwanth Kotha
As a Senior UI/UX Designer, I specialize in developing enterprise-level SaaS products for B2B markets, addressing the complex needs of large organizations. My significant experience includes a senior role at SHL, where I led the creation of solutions tailored for enterprise clients. I excel in conceptualizing and executing design strategies for feature-first products, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements. My work has enhanced products for global markets, benefiting prestigious Fortune 500 companies like PwC, Microsoft, and Amazon. A career highlight was receiving the "UX Designer Of The Year Award-2019" for my work on Microsoft's Compliance Manager, demonstrating my ability to deliver impactful designs for enterprise clients.
Iurii Fedorchuk
I spearheaded the development of the myTarget advertising platform from the ground up, establishing it as a leading force in the Russian market. I played a crucial role in driving the monetization of e-commerce for the social network VK, significantly enhancing its revenue streams. Currently, I serve as the Chief Product Officer of Monetization at FunCorp, where I oversee and optimize the monetization strategies for mobile entertainment social networks in the U.S. market. My expertise lies in creating and scaling innovative monetization solutions that drive substantial growth and market leadership.
Pramod Nammi
I am an accomplished product manager known for driving large-scale consumer and enterprise products at Microsoft and Meta. At Microsoft, I played a crucial role on the Windows and Edge browser teams during the pivotal Windows 10 launch and the release of Edge, a modern browser that now serves billions.
At Meta, I led teams to increase the adoption of Workplace, an enterprise collaboration platform that fosters community and connects colleagues and leaders in several Fortune 500 companies.
Abhinav Jain
Senior Software Engineer with 5+ years of professional experience building products spanning various domains including but not limited to finance, consumer internet, e-commerce, robotics and retail. Currently at Bloomberg, redefining the document search experience for financial analysts and portfolio managers. Extensively worked on tools involving a lot of structured as well as unstructured data. Part of the team that revamped the document search function ({DS }) on the Bloomberg Terminal that caters to nearly 300K financial professionals, leveraging use of ML & AI.
Hitesh Nalamvar
Hitesh Nalamvar excels as an experienced Software Development Project & Product Manager, designing projects that prioritize technical and process excellence to deliver complex, client-oriented solutions for social challenges. He has collaborated with over 20 startups, several achieving billion-dollar valuations. Managed projects from concept to launch, including scaling. He is skilled in remote team leadership and leveraging cultural diversity to innovate and exceed project goals. Secured numerous Fortune 500 clients for groundbreaking work with applications and startups.
Artur Chakhvadze
Artur Chakhvadze is a Machine Learning Engineer at a stealth fintech startup, specializing in financial technology applications. Previously, he was a Research Engineer at Snap Inc., focusing on hand tracking for augmented reality, and worked on natural language processing for Yandex.Translate. At Prisma Labs, Inc., he developed advanced computer vision solutions for mobile devices, including real-time selfie segmentation and efficient image matting models. Artur's diverse experience in AR, NLP, and computer vision highlights his versatility and innovation in the field.
Kira Balabanova
Product Lead with over a decade of experience in B2C and B2B software development, focusing on mobile apps for iOS and Android, as well as websites. She has successfully launched and improved numerous Fintech products, including the Beeline for Business website and marketplace and the Sber Business Online app, which boasts over 3 million users. Kira introduced a groundbreaking corporate financial security tool that garnered recognition from Global Finance Magazine, contributing to Sber Business Online being named the best digital bank in Russia, Central, and Eastern Europe. She also led the development of the RSHB corporate banking app and the new version of Nebeus, which bridges crypto and cash for freelancers and marketplaces worldwide. Additionally, she launched a new Nebeus loans offering and Fiat+Crypto card, further expanding the platform's financial services.
Vladimir Leonenko
I managed an internal product that boosted company revenue by +x% in the retail and e-commerce sectors. With 20 years of experience in technology, I have succeeded in various roles, including Engineer, Architect, and Project Manager, across multiple industries such as consulting, AI startups, and e-commerce.
Asutosh Mourya
Asutosh Mourya is an accomplished Engineering Manager with a decade of experience in technology innovation. He's held key roles at Trili Tech, Meta, and Indeed.com, driving successful projects in blockchain, scalable payment architectures, and online marketing automation. Previous positions include Director of Development at innRoad, Inc., and Lead Engineer at Informatica, highlighting his expertise in leveraging technology for business growth.
Dmitrii Pakhomov
Software engineer with 10 years of experience. I build mission critical Fintech system handling extremely high load. I designed search engine with stable pagination for data that changes few time a second. Author or many internal scala libraries for observability and resilience.
Parth Prafulbhai Sonara
Parth Prafulbhai Sonara is a Product Manager at BlackRock with a background in Aerospace Engineering and experience across three continents. He transitioned from drone manufacturing to finance and has passed Level 1 of the CFA exam. Currently based in London, Parth specializes in the post-trade investment lifecycle, custodian integration, and middle office outsourcing. His work involves streamlining operations, automating processes, and driving product development to improve efficiencies and enhance BlackRock's flagship product, Aladdin.
Aleksei Popov
Aleksei Popov is a dedicated Software Engineering Manager with a specialization in the .NET environment and software architecture. Currently serving as the Engineering Lead at a prominent fintech company in London, Alex has led the development and deployment of critical products that have made significant impacts on the fintech landscape. His initiatives have directly led to the enhancement of payment systems, the introduction of innovative financial solutions, and the strengthening of security measures. These contributions have not only propelled the company's growth but have also set new standards in the industry.
Pavel Perfilov
Pavel Perfilov is a software engineer with a deep-seated interest in fintech. His passion for finance emerged during his studies in Computer Science at university, leading him to pursue an additional degree in finance. He holds two higher education degrees in Corporate Securities and Corporate Systems.
Debojyoti Biswas
Debojyoti Biswas is a leader in product management, with a proven track record at global giants like Amazon, where he developed new sourcing strategies generating over a billion in revenue. At Maersk, he spearheads technological innovations in shipping and logistics. Debojyoti also successfully launched GoPuff in the EU market, achieving billion-dollar revenue milestones.
Victoria Lisitsyna
Art Director
Shakhriiar Soltanov
Shakh became a Product Director at the age of 25. With Consultant background at PwC, he joined Yandex Payment gateway, where launched antifraud service from the scratch and supported Yandex <> Uber merger deal with moving integrations from Uber to Yandex and increasing the approval rate. Another impactful initiative was Fifa 2018, when they had to support payments from people all over the world, whilst keeping the fraud level tolerable.
Grigorii Novikov
As a senior backend developer with with a strong focus on Python, Go, and Typescript, I have successfully developed various systems, including CRMs, lie detectors, and vehicle sharing controls. My expertise has been honed through my work with reputable companies such as Heyling, Atommobility, AWS, and Scalartis. Skilled in AWS services, SQL/NoSQL databases, CI/CD, and building architecture. Noteworthy achievements include revolutionizing patient care through algorithm development, mentoring junior engineers, and contributing to open-source projects. Enthusiastic about participating in various volunteer projects.
Marina Korobeinikova
Tech business development executive with 10+ years of experience - Led new market launch for tech and media products in EMEA, Latam and APAC. - Negotiated and secured deals with Facebook, Microsoft, Huawei, Samsung. - Recruited and built launch teams from 1 to 20 in new markets (sales, business development, marketing). - P&L management of $30M+ content business - Led $100M+ M&A deals from scratch - Deep understanding of B2B and B2C tech and media products (content, streaming), AI/ML (personalization systems).
Mariia Opritova
Mariia Opritova is the head of a company from the venture capital market with a background in mathematics and business. She holds a PhD in Applied Mathematics and has leveraged her expertise to drive her company's success in the competitive venture capital market. Since 2020, Mariia has also worked as the Product Owner at Yandex, based in the Moscow region, Russia. In this role, she leads the product team and manages several key areas within advertising, including Yandex Direct, Russia's largest advertising platform, and Yandex’s advertising tools for eCommerce and marketplace sellers. Her work includes preparing Yandex to comply with ad-labelling laws and engaging in merger and acquisition activities. Her strategic leadership at Yandex demonstrates her ability to navigate complex market dynamics and her commitment to innovation and growth in the tech industry.
Hear from world-renowned tech experts and founders of leading tech companies. These visionaries will deliver compelling keynotes, share groundbreaking ideas, and reveal the latest trends that are revolutionizing the industry.
Human Library:
Dive into one-on-one conversations with globally recognized experts. Our Human Library sessions offer a unique opportunity to learn directly from those who have made significant strides in tech. Whether you’re seeking career advice, industry insights, or personal stories of success and failure, this is your chance to get up close and personal with the best in the business.
Startup Pitch Evaluations:
Witness the future of tech as budding entrepreneurs present their innovative ideas. Our esteemed panel of experts will provide invaluable feedback and guidance, helping to nurture the next generation of tech leaders. This is a golden opportunity for startups to shine and for attendees to be at the forefront of cutting-edge innovation.
Networking Opportunities:
Connect with like-minded professionals from around the globe. Whether you’re looking to forge new partnerships, collaborate on exciting projects, or simply exchange ideas, Tech Talks Weekend offers an unparalleled networking experience.
Join us at Tech Talks Weekend for an unforgettable journey into the heart of technology. This is more than a conference; it’s where ideas take flight, and the future is crafted. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this transformative experience. Register now and be a part of the global tech revolution!