Energy & Basic Resources

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

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of successful Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through composable architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Sales Director at Codehouse and a 2025 Sitecore MVP (Ambassador). With under Eight years of digital transformation experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Pers... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Pius Akagbosu Imorgiemeh

Pius Akagbosu Imorgiemeh

Pius is a cased hole specialist advisor and geoscience technical advisor in Baker Hughes with 15 years’ experience in the industry. Expertise in Pulsed Neutron logs analysis (PNC, Carbon oxygen & Sigma), Cement bond logs, Production logs analysis/ interpretation, Open hole saturation analysis, Wireline and MWD data Processing & geoscience technical sales. I earned BSc. in Physics, PGD in Petroleum Geoscience, & MSc. in Exploration Geophysics in Delta State University, Laser Petroleum Geoscience Centre & University of Benin respectively.

Pius is a cased hole specialist advisor and geoscience technical advisor in Baker Hughes with 15 years’ experience in the industry. Expertise in Pulsed Neutron logs analysis (PNC, Carbon oxygen & Sigma), Cement bond logs, Production logs analysis/ in... Show more

Joel Winarske

Joel Winarske

- Toyota Connected North America
- Microsoft Surface
- Pure Watercraft
- INRIX / OpenCar
- Qualcomm (Windows Phone, Windows on ARM)

- Toyota Connected North America - Microsoft Surface - Pure Watercraft - INRIX / OpenCar - Qualcomm (Windows Phone, Windows on ARM) Show more

Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark

Andrew Clark is a geophysicist with more than 40 years of international seismic data acquisition experience in all terrains. He has held senior management position at several geophysical data acquisition companies including Grant Geophysical, PGS Onshore , Prospectiuni SA and was managing direct of United Geophysical (Nigeria) ltd from 1996 until 2005. He is presently a technical advisor to Inova Geophysical, the leading manufacturer of geophysical equipment, and CEO of RemEX Technologies Ltd.

Andrew Clark is a geophysicist with more than 40 years of international seismic data acquisition experience in all terrains. He has held senior management position at several geophysical data acquisition companies including Grant Geophysical, PGS Ons... Show more

William Liu

William Liu

William Liu brings over a decade of hands-on experience leading digital transformation, process automation, and AI implementation across North America and Europe. As a certified PMP and Microsoft Azure Data Scientist, he has architected, deployed, and optimized diverse digital solutions—leveraging Python, SQL, Power Platform, Copilot Studio, and Power BI—to accelerate commercialization and deliver measurable revenue growth.

William Liu brings over a decade of hands-on experience leading digital transformation, process automation, and AI implementation across North America and Europe. As a certified PMP and Microsoft Azure Data Scientist, he has architected, deployed, an... Show more

Andrés Barentin

Andrés Barentin

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contributed to various aspects of Chilean electromobility regulation and, most recently, has worked in Latin American regulatory and technical aspects of electromobility. He has led and participated in the installation and rollout of over 500 heavy fleet chargers, the introduction of more than 1.500 electric buses in public transportation, new charging technologies, V2G tests and definition of public policies and regulations to guarantee an organic and interoperable development of electromobility. He was advisor of senator Antonio Horvath and is also head of technical, president of the Chilean Electromobility Association (AVEC) and president of the Latinamerican Sustainable Mobility Association (ALAMOS). He also supports the operations of CharIn in Chile, as ambassador of CharIn for this country. Andres is electronic engineer of Santa Maria University, one of the most prestigious institutions in Latin America.

Founding partner and CEO of Dhemax since 2005. He has over 18 years of experience in energy management and over 12 years of experience in electromobility. With his team, he has been involved in emblematic electromobility projects in Chile, contribute... Show more

Abdulmumeen Balogun

Abdulmumeen Balogun

Abdulmumeen Balogun is a recent graduate of Petroleum Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with strong interests in data science, artificial intelligence, and their applications in petroleum production optimization. He has hands-on experience from internships at Alpha Oilwell Technologies and KPMG Nigeria, and has worked on machine learning projects focused on well performance prediction and reservoir classification. A two-time national Petroquiz champion and academic team lead at the SPE UI Student Chapter, Abdulmumeen is passionate about using innovative technologies to drive sustainable energy development in Nigeria and beyond.

Abdulmumeen Balogun is a recent graduate of Petroleum Engineering from the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with strong interests in data science, artificial intelligence, and their applications in petroleum production optimization. He has hands-on exp... Show more

Bellal Zouhir

Bellal Zouhir

Zouhir Bellal is a Ph.D. candidate at École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal, where he focuses on sustainable cloud computing and energy-efficient serverless architectures. His research explores Green IT solutions that balance performance and sustainability in cloud-native systems. With expertise in cloud-native applications, AI-driven optimization, and mathematical modeling, Zouhir is passionate about advancing the CNCF community’s efforts toward building energy-aware infrastructures.

Zouhir Bellal is a Ph.D. candidate at École de Technologie Supérieure in Montréal, where he focuses on sustainable cloud computing and energy-efficient serverless architectures. His research explores Green IT solutions that balance performance and su... Show more

Tom Rune Espedal

Tom Rune Espedal

Tom Rune Espedal is a business and technology leader with expertise in the utilities sector, particularly in how grid companies can leverage digital transformation to meet the demands of a changing energy landscape. As Industry Lead Utilities at Evidi, he works closely with grid operators to modernize business process tools, field operation, harness data, and implement scalable software solutions.
With a long and broad background that spans both elite sports leadership and enterprise IT, Tom Rune brings a unique perspective on how to align people and technology to drive innovation. He is driven by enabling grid companies to become more resilient, data-driven, and customer-focused in the face of regulatory shifts, electrification, and sustainability goals.

Tom Rune Espedal is a business and technology leader with expertise in the utilities sector, particularly in how grid companies can leverage digital transformation to meet the demands of a changing energy landscape. As Industry Lead Utilities at Evid... Show more

Chidinma Gabriel-Ugwu

Chidinma Gabriel-Ugwu

Chidinma is a results-driven geoscientist with a master’s degree in integrated petroleum Exploration from the Centre of Excellence, University of Benin. With a solid foundation in geological principles and extensive experience in environmental management and safety, Chidinma has consistently demonstrated her ability to drive success while upholding the highest standards of quality and safety.
She is an active member of Nigeria Association of Petroleum Explorationists and the American Association of Petroleum Geoscientists which underscores her commitment to continuous learning and professional development.
Beyond her professional endeavours, Chidinma is passionate about volunteering and engaging in continuous personal development.

Chidinma is a results-driven geoscientist with a master’s degree in integrated petroleum Exploration from the Centre of Excellence, University of Benin. With a solid foundation in geological principles and extensive experience in environmental manag... Show more

João Scodro

João Scodro

My name is João Scodro, I'm Agile Coach and Accredited Kanban Trainer. For the last 10 years I've been working as Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager and Agile Coach in companies like energy industries, retail and banks.

My name is João Scodro, I'm Agile Coach and Accredited Kanban Trainer. For the last 10 years I've been working as Scrum Master, Agile Delivery Manager and Agile Coach in companies like energy industries, retail and banks. Show more

Ajay Prasad

Ajay Prasad

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ajay-prasad-a0b6866/

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Festus Ojenabor

Festus Ojenabor

Mr. Ojenabor Festus is a geologist with a robust background in biostratigraphy and sedimentology spanning over 20 years. He has been engaged in the study the palynostratigraphic and sedimentological evaluations of sediments in the Gulf of Guinea with a number oil service firms in the last two decades. He currently the leads biostratigraphy and sedimentological team at Gove Energy and lecturers at the Mountain Top University.

Mr. Ojenabor Festus is a geologist with a robust background in biostratigraphy and sedimentology spanning over 20 years. He has been engaged in the study the palynostratigraphic and sedimentological evaluations of sediments in the Gulf of Guinea with... Show more

Chetanaya Aggarwal

Chetanaya Aggarwal

A Full Stack Lead Data Scientist based in Pune, India, with over 6 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling. I currently work at John Deere India, where I specialize in building enterprise-grade solutions that drive measurable business impact across diverse industries.

My expertise spans predictive modeling, causal inference, data pipelines, and advanced data visualization. In recent years, I’ve been deeply involved in Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and Agentic AI workflows. I enjoy leveraging techniques like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multimodal systems, and knowledge graph reasoning to develop intelligent, autonomous solutions that help solve complex challenges.

A Full Stack Lead Data Scientist based in Pune, India, with over 6 years of experience in data science, machine learning, and statistical modeling. I currently work at John Deere India, where I specialize in building enterprise-grade solutions that d... Show more

Vincent Martin

Vincent Martin

Ingénieur d'études puis chef de projet, je mets le doigt en 2009 dans la marmite Agile et je deviens Scrum Master. Depuis cette date, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations dans la mise en place et leur transformation vers l'agilité.
Je suis coach agile chez CGI depuis 2019.

Ingénieur d'études puis chef de projet, je mets le doigt en 2009 dans la marmite Agile et je deviens Scrum Master. Depuis cette date, j'accompagne les équipes et les organisations dans la mise en place et leur transformation vers l'agilité. Je suis ... Show more

Aneesha Chaudhury

Aneesha Chaudhury

I’m a Technical Account Manager at AWS with over 11 years of experience in software engineering and cloud architecture. I started my career as a backend developer in India, working across domains like energy, retail, and supply chain, before relocating to Germany and transitioning into customer-facing technical leadership.
Throughout my journey, including job changes across countries and a career pivot during maternity , I’ve consistently ranked as a top performer and delivered high-impact results. I’m passionate about helping other technologists shape intentional career paths, especially those looking to grow as high-impact ICs to leadership role without moving into people management.

I’m a Technical Account Manager at AWS with over 11 years of experience in software engineering and cloud architecture. I started my career as a backend developer in India, working across domains like energy, retail, and supply chain, before relocati... Show more

Mohammed Ismaeel

Mohammed Ismaeel

Mohammed Ismaeel is a Solutions Architect at Polestar Automotive with a background in cloud architecture, serverless systems, and digital transformation. He has led large-scale initiatives across the automotive and financial services industries, helping organizations build secure, scalable, and cost-efficient solutions. Mohammed combines hands-on development expertise with architectural leadership and is passionate about sharing knowledge on serverless and cloud-native technologies through community events, mentoring, and thought leadership.

Mohammed Ismaeel is a Solutions Architect at Polestar Automotive with a background in cloud architecture, serverless systems, and digital transformation. He has led large-scale initiatives across the automotive and financial services industries, help... Show more

Xavier Le Lay

Xavier Le Lay

Working in an agile context for over 10 years, I operate at the crossroads between Business and Manufacturing teams; Transformation of Information Systems, Methodology, Tools, Needs Analysis and Change Support are my daily leitmotifs.
Considering capitalization as a fundamental element of my profession, I also work as a trainer and specialize in agility at scale (SAFe SPC).
A convinced agilist and aficionado of empirical methods, I define myself as an "Agilitator", and thrive in this constantly evolving work context. My credo: “Effectiveness, Efficiency, Spirit of initiative”

Working in an agile context for over 10 years, I operate at the crossroads between Business and Manufacturing teams; Transformation of Information Systems, Methodology, Tools, Needs Analysis and Change Support are my daily leitmotifs. Considering ca... Show more

Samuel Omoniyi

Samuel Omoniyi

Samuel Omoniyi is a 400-level Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with a strong passion for energy sustainability, technological innovation, and operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry. He has engaged in academic competitions and industry-focused projects, demonstrating technical competence and problem-solving abilities.

Samuel is skilled in Microsoft Excel, data analytics, and petroleum engineering software, with a keen interest in applying emerging technologies such as Automated Drilling Systems (ADS) to enhance drilling performance and promote sustainable resource extraction. His work reflects a commitment to integrating efficiency with environmental stewardship and social responsibility in energy operations.

Samuel Omoniyi is a 400-level Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Ibadan, Nigeria, with a strong passion for energy sustainability, technological innovation, and operational efficiency in the oil and gas industry. He has engaged in aca... Show more

Ayomide Kosebinu

Ayomide Kosebinu

Kosebinu Ayomide Israel is a 400-level Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Ibadan, serving as Vice President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers UI Chapter and General Secretary of NULASS UI. A two-time Dean’s Honour List awardee, he is passionate about energy transition, innovation, and sustainable development. A professional graphics designer and active volunteer, he has empowered over 40 individuals with creative and digital skills. His research abstracts, including works on petroleum engineering, renewable integration, and nuclear energy feasibility in Nigeria, have been accepted at top conferences such as NAICE.

Kosebinu Ayomide Israel is a 400-level Petroleum Engineering student at the University of Ibadan, serving as Vice President of the Society of Petroleum Engineers UI Chapter and General Secretary of NULASS UI. A two-time Dean’s Honour List awardee, he... Show more

Chibuike Muogbo

Chibuike Muogbo

Muogbo Dominic Chibuike is a passionate and research-driven geoscientist with a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Second Class Upper). His interests span seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, sequence stratigraphy, and the application of AI/ML in geoscience. Dominic has published over 10 peer-reviewed articles, including works on groundwater contamination, seismic stratigraphy, and the future of AI in reservoir modeling. He was a member of the NAU AAPG Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) 2025 team and has participated in advanced software training workshops including Petrel workflows. A recipient of the SEG/Threet and Enders Robinson Scholarships, Dominic is a member of NAPE, AAPG, and SEG. He aims to contribute to sustainable hydrocarbon exploration and energy security in Nigeria and beyond.

Muogbo Dominic Chibuike is a passionate and research-driven geoscientist with a B.Sc. in Geological Sciences from Nnamdi Azikiwe University (Second Class Upper). His interests span seismic interpretation, reservoir characterization, sequence stratigr... Show more

Taofik Adedosu

Taofik Adedosu

Professor Taofik Adewale Adedosu is a Professor of Organic Geochemistry in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He has held this position since 2015. He earned his B.Tech. (Hons) in Chemistry from LAUTECH in 1997, and subsequently obtained an M.Sc. in Organic Chemistry (2001) and Ph.D. in Organic Geochemistry (2009) from the University of Ibadan.
Prof. Adedosu’s research interests lie at the intersection of petroleum geochemistry, source rock evaluation, environmental forensics, natural products chemistry and biomass valorization for renewable energy. He combines classical organic geochemical techniques with advanced instrumentation to tackle critical challenges in hydrocarbon exploration, pollution diagnostics, and the global transition to sustainable energy systems. He has authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and has presented his research at major international conferences across Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
He is a recipient of several notable research and mobility grants, including the TETFund National Research Fund (NRF) Grant and the prestigious TWAS-CAS Postgraduate (Key Laboratory of Gas Geochemistry, Institute of Geology and Geophysics, Lanzhou,PR China, 2007-2008) and Postdoctoral (State Key Laboratory of Organic Geochemistry, Guangzhou Institute of Geochemistry, Guangzhou, PR China, 2012-2013) Fellowship. His leadership roles include Director of the Centre for Research, Innovation and Discovery (2019–2023), Director of Research and Development (2023–2024), and currently, Director of the Centre for Academic Linkages and International Affairs (CALIA) at LAUTECH. Since August 2024, he also chairs the University’s Ranking Advisory Committee.
Prof. Adedosu is a Fellow of the Chemical Society of Nigeria (FCSN) and holds active memberships in professional bodies such as the Nigerian Association of Petroleum Explorationists (NAPE), Nigerian Mining and Geosciences Society (NMGS), American Association of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), The Society for Organic Petrology (TSOP), and the European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE). His work continues to make significant contributions to Nigeria’s scientific development, especially in the domains of geoscience research, energy policy, and academic collaboration.

Professor Taofik Adewale Adedosu is a Professor of Organic Geochemistry in the Department of Pure and Applied Chemistry at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria. He has held this position since 2015. He earned his B.Te... Show more

AbdelKarim BenAbdallah

AbdelKarim BenAbdallah

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the co-founder of the agency, where he focuses on digital growth strategies and business development.

With over 20 years of experience in the information technology sector, Abdelkarim is recognized as one of Tunisia’s first bloggers since 2001. He co-founded the Social Media Club Tunisia, an organization dedicated to promoting the professional use of social media in the country. He has led more than 20 workshops and events on digital marketing across various cities in Tunisia. He has also contributed his expertise as a consultant for viral campaigns run by the UNDP in Tunisia and Africa through the Mobiles4HD program.

Passionate about digital innovation, Abdelkarim is a key figure in shaping Tunisia’s digital landscape, actively supporting the digital transformation of businesses and promoting a digital culture in the region.

Abdelkarim Benabdallah is an experienced Tunisian professional in the field of digital marketing, currently serving as Business Developer at Digibell Agency, a digital marketing and communication consultancy based in La Marsa, Tunisia. He is also the... Show more

Victor Karamalis

Victor Karamalis

https://www.linkedin.com/in/professionalvek/

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Dhrubajyoti Maiti

Dhrubajyoti Maiti

Seasoned software IT professional with 25 years of extensive industry experience spanning multiple domains and technologies. Onsite experience of handling global and governmental clients in US, UK

• 5 years of product management, 12 years of project and program management experience and 7 years of hands on Mainframes development experience.

• Extensive experience in successfully delivering multiple, concurrent, highly complex, new development, enhancements, integration, transformation for various fortune 500 companies within scope, cost & schedule and with high quality to the extreme delight of the customers.

• Sound experience in analysis, architecture, design, development, customization, deployment and integration of software solutions using Mainframes, Java/J2EE, DevOps and agile methodology.

• Excellent onshore experience managing customer projects and programs in the USA for 7 years (2011 – 2018) from IBM for its esteemed clientele like Oncor Electric, Caterpillar, Marriott International, Walmart, National Grid, Eversource Energy, Southern California Edison.

Seasoned software IT professional with 25 years of extensive industry experience spanning multiple domains and technologies. Onsite experience of handling global and governmental clients in US, UK • 5 years of product management, 12 years of proje... Show more

Slobodan Kljajić

Slobodan Kljajić


Full stack development & Oracle database administration.
Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat.

Business or sector: Hidrology, Meteorology, Financial, Law, Sales, Warehouse, Health, Gaming, Time Management...

Full stack development & Oracle database administration. Software Developer & Oracle DBA, Oracle DB, PL/SQL, SQL query optimization, Oracle Apex 23.2, ORDS, Jasper Reports, Oracle Linux, CentOS, SSO, LDAP, Card readers, RMAN, OEM, Tomcat. Bus... Show more

Eloi Codina Torras

Eloi Codina Torras

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airflow and engineered the interaction between Airflow and Slurm. On the side, he is currently pursuing a PhD in renewable energies.

Eloi currently works as a Product Owner at Meteosim (Barcelona). He started in this company as an intern in 2021, and since then he has worked on the back-end and front-end of the different services offered to customers. Moreover, he introduced Airfl... Show more

Jolly Trivedi

Jolly Trivedi

Doctoral Researcher

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Garrett Wainright

Garrett Wainright

Dive into the transformative journey of Henry Hays, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for innovation was sparked by the fall of a giant. Witness how he leverages his expertise to revolutionize legacy businesses, crafting new paradigms in the corporate landscape.

From pioneering disruptive strategies to empowering organizations to embrace change, Henry's story inspires and enlightens. Explore the realm of disruptive innovation through his captivating keynote addresses and groundbreaking consulting endeavors.

Join him as he navigates the realms of healthcare, biotech, and pharmaceuticals, reshaping industries and driving unprecedented growth. Beyond the boardroom, discover the man behind the mission – a devoted family man with a penchant for both enriching discussions and a challenging round of golf.

Dive into the transformative journey of Henry Hays, a visionary entrepreneur whose passion for innovation was sparked by the fall of a giant. Witness how he leverages his expertise to revolutionize legacy businesses, crafting new paradigms in the cor... Show more

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