Energy & Basic Resources

Valued experts focusing on the exploration, production, and management of energy sources and raw materials

Álvaro Pérez Bello

Álvaro Pérez Bello

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT division and bringing an IoT platform to Connected Product Developers. He has also provided digital transformation solutions to manufacturing companies in consultancy firms. Additionally, he is a Professor at University Pontificia Comillas, where he teaches Software Product Management to Masters students.

Álvaro is Founder and CPO at Clevergy. He has extensive experience in IoT and ML application development and is currently leading Product at Clevergy. Prior to working at Clevergy, he worked at Altair as a Senior Product Manager, leading the IoT divi... Show more

Javier Lopez Martinez

Javier Lopez Martinez

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador
Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tiempo libre (y en sus horas de sueño) a fundado cuatro startups y es Organizer Lead de Google Developers Group Burgos.

Por otra parte, es Google Developer Expert en Cloud y cuenta con gran cantidad de certificaciones en diversas tecnologías.

Ingeniero, Emprendedor y Formador Javier López es ingeniero en informática, MBA en IT y PhD. candidate. Actualmente trabaja como Senior Manager en Ingeniería Cloud en Deloitte; previamente pasó por Telefónica, BBVA, KMPG y Banco Santander. En su tie... Show more

Daniel Walsh

Daniel Walsh

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ years of engineering and product development experience. He was an engineering manager and a product manager at Intel Corp. for 18 years and has developed heuristics for successful, sustainable Lean & Agile transformations. Walsh led and coached diverse groups' transformation efforts, including digital transformation in the tech, energy, finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Walsh is a Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) graduate with an M.S. in Engineering Systems and an M.B.A. from the MIT Sloan School of Business. He drives business results while cultivating work environments where people thrive and do their best work. He specializes in Lean, Agile, Product Management, OKRs, JTBD, Cynefin, strategy, culture change, Kanban, and other heuristics. These methodologies emphasize agility, autonomy, and capacity-building, empowering clients to become more effective, efficient, and resilient.

Daniel Walsh is a Lean and Agile consultant, product development coach, international keynote speaker, professional facilitator, and systems engineer. He passionately advocates for Lean, Agile, and applied complexity methods and practices with 25+ ye... Show more

Leslie Brooks

Leslie Brooks

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely positively hates bugs!

When he isn't busy teaching BDD or squishing bugs he enjoys Python programming, music, studying AI, and running the Peachtree Road Race - the world's largest 10K!

Leslie has worked as a developer, tester, and manager in Waterfall, Agile Scrum, and Kanban companies and methodologies. He is constantly looking for better/faster/more efficient ways to deliver quality software and delight customers. He absolutely p... Show more

Mrs Rep

Mrs Rep

Mom, Wife & Business Owner! Helping women find their voice! Providing information about trading marking your business and how to start a business

Mom, Wife & Business Owner! Helping women find their voice! Providing information about trading marking your business and how to start a business Show more

Heiko Brömmelstrote

Heiko Brömmelstrote

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, he specializes in bridging gaps between teams and technologies. As a code-loving design graduate and MIT alumni, Heiko brings unique visual perspectives to organizational evolution, teaching storytelling, and making complex connections simple and actionable.

Heiko Brömmelstrote is the founder of Feedbacktime® and former Lead Experience Manager at EnBW AG, where he spent 7 years being responsible for special projects and digital transformation. Combining human-centered design with strategic foresighting, ... Show more

Claus Oustrup

Claus Oustrup

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure.
Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads.
I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across geographies. Delivering outcomes which have immediate impact is a great motivator that accelerates our environmentally friendly Ai technologies.

I am the COO and co-founder of Felicity Smart Infrastructure. Felicity's purpose is to minimize CO2, light pollution and drive safer roads. I am proud to be working in a great team on technology and services which deliver tangible results across ge... Show more

Victoria Sheer

Victoria Sheer

I am an experienced product leader with a focus on helping organisations to drive growth and achieve their goals through effective goal-setting and strategy alignment. With a background in the energy and FMCG industries, as well as retail, I have more than 9 years of experience working as a product owner, project and program manager setting up new products, development processes and teams from scratch. I am also a trainer, mentor, and consultant on product transformation and OKRs.

As a manager, I believe that leading by example, showing empathy, having the bravery to challenge the status quo, being determined, and continuously learning and improving oneself are the keys to success and I strive to embody these qualities.

I am an experienced product leader with a focus on helping organisations to drive growth and achieve their goals through effective goal-setting and strategy alignment. With a background in the energy and FMCG industries, as well as retail, I have mor... Show more

Boran Seref

Boran Seref

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015
Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management.
Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reliability Engineer

Software Engineer focused on supporting large-scale software systems since 2015 Dedicated to streamlining processes, automation, configuration management. Since 2019, I've been a proud member of RedHat's Platform team, serving as a Senior Site Reli... Show more

Feroj Ahmed Shanto

Feroj Ahmed Shanto

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates technical proficiency and a commitment to leveraging technology for broader societal benefits. Originating from Comilla, he embarked on his educational journey at Rajapur High School, where he excelled in the Science Unit, laying a strong foundation in analytical thinking and problem-solving that would later define his career.

After high school, Shanto pursued higher education in business studies at Dewan Hat City Corporation College in Chittagong, obtaining his Higher Secondary Certificate. This phase of his education introduced him to the complexities of business operations, enriching his understanding of the economic aspects of technology. Motivated by a desire to meld his interests in society and technology, he continued his academic pursuits at Govt. Shahid Suhrawardy College in Dhaka, where he completed a Bachelor and a Master of Social Science in Social Work, graduating in December 2022 under the affiliation of Dhaka University. Concurrently, recognizing the critical role of technology in modern social work, he enrolled in a specialized Front End Development program at the Creative IT Institute in Dhaka, which he completed in January 2019. Here, he mastered skills in HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and PSD to HTML conversions, crucial for his subsequent roles in the tech industry.

Shanto's professional life has been characterized by a rapid progression from technical tasks to strategic roles. In September 2022, he assumed the position of Senior SEO Executive at Aan Nahl Software, where he now leads several key projects. His responsibilities range from creating social assets and Web 2.0 development to content strategy and domain management. His role also necessitates a high degree of technical proficiency, as he regularly handles image optimization and other domain-related tasks, highlighting his ability to manage complex digital marketing projects.

Before his current role, Shanto developed foundational skills as a POS Operator at ACI Logistics Limited from December 2020 to April 2021, where he managed point-of-sale transactions and enhanced customer interactions. This experience provided him with a deep understanding of consumer behavior and the operational challenges of retail, further enhancing his skill set in customer-focused technology solutions.

Outside of his professional endeavors, Shanto pursues cooking as a creative outlet. This hobby allows him to explore various culinary techniques and cuisines, providing a necessary balance to his technologically driven career. Cooking offers him a break from his routine and nurtures his creativity and attention to detail, which are valuable in his personal and professional life.

Looking ahead, Shanto is focused on expanding his technical expertise to include full-stack development. He is committed to continuous learning, aiming to master both the front-end and back-end aspects of web development to offer more comprehensive solutions in his projects. His participation in community service through the Noapara Welfare Society since January 2020 underscores his dedication to applying his professional capabilities for social good, influenced by his academic background in social work.

In summary, Feroj Ahmed Shanto is a forward-thinking professional who seamlessly blends diverse knowledge and skills to impact the technology sector and the community significantly. With a strong foundation in social sciences and technical expertise, he is well-prepared to continue making meaningful contributions to the tech industry and beyond.

Feroj Ahmed Shanto, an adept Front End Developer and SEO Expert from Dhaka, Bangladesh, stands out in the tech industry for his unique integration of social science principles with robust technical expertise. His career trajectory demonstrates techni... Show more

Robin Sarkar

Robin Sarkar

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data Infrastructure, Business Intelligence and Analytics, Market Research, and Digital Tools, overseeing a global team of 32 professionals. He has been instrumental in driving the transformation of the solar industry’s first installer portals, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining a 50%+ market share in the U.S.
His expertise extends to the integration of AI-powered chatbots, predictive analytics, and data governance strategies, all of which have significantly improved customer engagement by 20%, reduced inventory costs by 35%, and optimized business processes. Robin’s leadership has also spearheaded a comprehensive data infrastructure transformation, supporting Enstall's growth with a robust data foundation built on Microsoft Fabric.
Previously, Robin served as Senior Manager of Business Intelligence and Analytics at IronRidge, where he directed the creation of competitive intelligence reports and customer-centric dashboards that increased customer engagement by 40% and retention by 25%. His strategic initiatives drove a 35%+ year-over-year growth for three consecutive years and led to savings of $6M through improved inventory visibility.
Robin holds an MBA from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s in Computer Engineering from the University of Mumbai, India. He is committed to driving innovation and operational excellence, leveraging AI and advanced analytics to fuel growth and efficiency in global markets.

Robin Sarkar is a dynamic executive leader with over 16 years of experience specializing in business intelligence, analytics, and digital software solutions. As the Director of Analytics and Digital at Enstall, Robin leads four key verticals: Data In... Show more

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront of innovation, Spandana has played a pivotal role in advancing Autonomous and Automated Driving Systems, driving key technical integrations, process improvements, and functional optimizations.
Throughout her career, Spandana has demonstrated strong leadership, guiding cross-functional teams to execute validation projects for complex systems across the automotive industry. She has expertise in system validation, hardware-software integration, and automation across multiple platforms, including MATLAB/Simulink, dSpace, and various embedded protocols like CAN and UDS. She has successfully led validation efforts for high-profile automotive projects such as Body Control Modules (BCM) and Smart Lighting Modules (SLM) at Marelli, as well as spearheading initiatives for global OEMs like Stellantis and Chrysler.
Spandana holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Instrumentation from JNTU University and has received certifications including GM DFSS Black Belt and High Voltage Certification. She is recognized for her ability to engineer innovative solutions, ensuring the safety, reliability, and efficiency of cutting-edge automotive systems, particularly in the context of autonomous driving technology.

Spandana Sagam is a Senior HIL Integration Engineer at General Motors, with over 13 years of experience specializing in real-time embedded systems validation, hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) testing, and autonomous vehicle technologies. At the forefront o... Show more

Mesut Güneş

Mesut Güneş

I started as a software developer in 2007, but from 2010 onwards, I have become particularly interested in test automation and later in DevOps. My main goal is to automate all stages of the development process to accelerate software development. I have a strong passion for open-source tools and technologies. Over the past 7 years, I have been providing consultancy services in test automation for both corporate firms and startups, in addition to delivering talks on testing at various meetups and conferences, and creating blog posts and testing resources.

I started as a software developer in 2007, but from 2010 onwards, I have become particularly interested in test automation and later in DevOps. My main goal is to automate all stages of the development process to accelerate software development. I ha... Show more

Stephen Doliente

Stephen Doliente

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessment, life cycle thinking, supply chain optimisation, and whole-systems analysis for evidence-based, strategic, and conscientious deployment of biomass-based, circular, and carbon abatement solutions. Currently, he is affiliated with Imperial's Department of Chemical Engineering and its recently inaugurated Centre for Sectoral Economic Performance to collaborate on a sectoral study of the UK's fine chemicals industry. Its objective is to understand the current local and global industry landscapes; analyse the technological, innovation, business, and regulatory environments; and develop policy and industry recommendations for the sector's future competitiveness and sustainability.

Stephen’s training and background are in chemical and energy engineering, and he has over ten years of research experience in sustainable energy and chemical technologies. The pillars of his research are process development, techno-economic assessmen... Show more

Mehmet Kayir

Mehmet Kayir

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights).

Mehmet Kayir is an Ex-Microsoft Solution Architect working as Professional Advisor for Microsoft Enterprise Customers. His focus is set on Power Platform Technology Stack incl. D365 Sales, CS, FS and Marketing (Customer Insights). Show more

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Hanif Olayiwola

Hanif Olayiwola

Hanif is a multi-disciplinary writer who has spent the last 3 years writing evergreen content for pro-innovation brands across various verticals in the Web2 and Web3 spaces. He writes web, marketing, social media, and technical content, teaches GenZs how to code (Web Development and Scratch), loves speaking to people and communities, and loves good food.

On some days, you'll find Hanif writing articles, while on others, he could be in multiple meetings, managing events, people, and making the internet a better place. On less hectic days, Hanif spends time playing FPS games, rollerskating, and attending/volunteering at tech communities/events.

Feel free to engage Hanif in conversations surrounding Tech, Software Development, GenZ, Web3, Writing, Growth, EduTech, Tech Events, Communities, Volunteering, Public Speaking, Product Management, Tech Careers, etc.

Here's his best Quote from an unknown wise source: "You're born weak, you'll die weak, but what you are in between is up to you".

Hanif is a multi-disciplinary writer who has spent the last 3 years writing evergreen content for pro-innovation brands across various verticals in the Web2 and Web3 spaces. He writes web, marketing, social media, and technical content, teaches GenZs... Show more

Jason Nelson

Jason Nelson

Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability. Jason has worked directly for many of the largest banks in the world and has over 20 years of security industry experiences. He has worked in multiple countries and across several industries managing teams and influencing leaders. He has built threat modeling programs that have taken the journey from start-up to highly mature and globally scaled and regulatory approved. In his last experience Jason built the threat modeling and cloud security architecture programs from the ground up and they are now the bar for the financially regulated industry in the United States.

Jason Nelson provides consultative packaged offerings from his company Necessary Security, LLC. The focus of the company is around threat modeling and cloud security architecture advisory services to build programs and initiate and mature capability... Show more

Cyril Gagnaire

Cyril Gagnaire

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and Data Engineering 5 years ago and is now a lead data consultant for Arkhana.

Cyril has been working with data since finishing university. First as a data producer while working on offshore oil rigs. Then as a subsurface data manager, which brought him to Perth 12 years ago. Cyril pivoted career into Business Intelligence and ... Show more

Ahmad Iqtidar

Ahmad Iqtidar

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & assets. Working on Engro`s Digital transformation journey with the prime focus on Industrial Digital and Automation solutions.

Enthusiastic and goal-oriented Process & Analytics Engineer with hands on experience on selection, designing and implementation of Digital Industrial applications to improve the predictivity, performance & reliability of industrial operations & asset... Show more

Megan Gerres

Megan Gerres

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is worth the discomfort we experience during that time of growth. Megan Gerres is the Director of Customer Systems at CPower Energy Management, working closely with internal teams and customers to ensure their customer experience is seamless and effective. Prior to joining the CPower team she's has worked in various industries such as utilities, FinTech, tokenization and digital security. What she loves most about CPower is the team, CPower leaders motivate their teams to find opportunities that cultivate a phenomenal customer experience which ultimately creates a collaborative team culture, constantly evolving to the next level. In her words “It’s super fun, fast-paced, and challenging all at the same time and everyone has a positive attitude!”

Megan’s professional philosophy is simple and to the point: “Be comfortable being uncomfortable.” She believes growth in all facets of our lives requires hard work which can be challenging on our bodies, minds, and/or time, but hitting that goal is w... Show more

John Darrington

John Darrington

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a software engineer by trade, and has worked in that field for almost ten years. He has experience in delivering large scale products and leading various sized teams.

John Darrington has been working for the Idaho National Laboratory for the last five years. As the lead architect in the digital engineering department, he works very closely with those seeking to change the world through clean energy. John is a soft... Show more

Andre Grassi

Andre Grassi

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong leader professional with certified skills in multiple technologies and management. Worked as agile coach, RTE and Product Manager. Now working as Solution Train Engineer for Energy Products & Trading IT.

Andre Grassi major in Computer Science. Experienced Information Technology Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the oil & energy industry. With vast international experience, have managed global teams and lived abroad as an expat. Strong... Show more

Duncan Drury

Duncan Drury

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field.

I've worked in the international development sector since 2003, working with Technoserve in East Africa, and leading Christian Aid's international IT team. I chaired NetHope's Connectivity & Infrastructure working group between 2015 and 2017, and have consulted with NetHope and others since 2017.

I'm based in the Lake District of England and enjoy walking in the hills, wild swimming and snowboarding.

At NetHope I lead on Connectivity and Infrastructure, with a strong focus on the fundamentals that enable staff and other stakeholders to access the internet, and how these enable the transformation of how services are delivered in the field. I've... Show more

Lorenzo Neumann

Lorenzo Neumann

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for developing the rental app as well as the software running on the vehicles and rental stations.

Lorenzo Neumann is a research assistant at Freiberg University of Mining and Technology. The research project SteigtUM! aims to develop a rental system for electric cargo bikes and electric cargo scooters in Freiberg. Lorenzo is responsible for devel... Show more

Alex Chao

Alex Chao

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbreaking new hardware -- the Reconfigurable Dataflow Unit (RDU).

Over the last decade, he has successfully launched applied ML products across industries in health, gaming, finance, defense, energy, and autonomous vehicles.

Previously, Alex has held product management roles at C3.ai building out their ML Platform and deep learning offering to enterprise customers. He was also a ML practitioner as the first data science hire at Uber’s Advanced Technologies Group working on building large scale computer vision and sensor fusion algorithms for self-driving cars. Alex is motivated to help raise the next generation of data scientists and product leaders and has taught and mentored at places like General Assembly, Springboard, and Product School to equip students for their future success.

Alex Chao is a Principal Product Manager at SambaNova Systems tasked with supercharging SambaNova’s flagship Dataflow-as-a-Service, which delivers machine learning applications and solutions to the enterprise building on top of SambaNova’s groundbrea... Show more

Lucas Feiock

Lucas Feiock

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care.

Lucas is experienced with data warehousing, data integration visualization, and advanced analytics. He has experience providing solutions in multiple industries including manufacturing, sales, gas and electric utilities, and health care. Show more

Robin Neven

Robin Neven

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech.

Data guy with a business view, loving sustainable innovative energy solutions achieved through tech. Show more

Turi Regine Pettersen

Turi Regine Pettersen

10+ years of hands-on experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies anchored in international frameworks such as CSRD, SBTi, and the EU Taxonomy. Turi has led cross-functional teams, integrated climate and environmental considerations throughout the value chain, and driven ESG reporting and risk management in both the private and public sectors. With a strong focus on the twin transition—combining digitalization and sustainability—Turi is recognized for her ability to translate complex requirements into practical, measurable results. She has a particular passion and knowledge from food sector and IT.

10+ years of hands-on experience in developing and implementing sustainability strategies anchored in international frameworks such as CSRD, SBTi, and the EU Taxonomy. Turi has led cross-functional teams, integrated climate and environmental consider... Show more

Adam Mashaka

Adam Mashaka

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1
Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1 Github: AdamMashaka Linkidinn: @AdamKatani Show more

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