Energy & Basic Resources

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

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Miles

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. Art was always my thing and just being a creative person. Music was always my passion from singing in youth church to choir at school. Other than that is was athletics and education. My father was and still lives in brooklyn and i tell him little things about nfts all the time. NFTS changed and are changing my life. Co-Founder of United Realities "URL to the IRL"

Kelvin Denzel Miles aka Poison Peso De' Gretzsky was born in Brooklyn , NY , when my mom passed my grandparents thought it would be better for me to be raised in North Carolina. I was a great student and learned how to be a man from my grandfather. A... Show more

Onno van der Horst

Onno van der Horst

Solution architect in Boston that focuses on Data & AI Technology

Solution architect in Boston that focuses on Data & AI Technology Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Shelly Thomas

Shelly Thomas

Shelly Thomas is a licensed Professional Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer (pending), and founder of Building Beta Executive Coaching, where she helps C-suite leaders navigate AI transformation without losing their authority in the room.

Her professional foundation spans 20+ years across oil and gas, manufacturing, industrial distribution, and engineering. She managed Fortune 500 client relationships at Morton Salt's Industrial Division, directed a $550 million global eCommerce operation at Chart Industries, and has designed training programs for complex enterprise deployments including Microsoft Power Platform, Microsoft 365 Copilot Agents, and Oracle.

Her coaching philosophy, you cannot automate what you cannot explain, shapes every training program she designs. She builds Microsoft 365 Copilot curriculum that meets executives where they actually are: time-starved, skeptical, and accountable for outcomes their boards can measure.

Shelly serves on the UAA College of Engineering Advisory Board, co-chairs Alaska's Women in Engineering Advisory Board across UAA and UAF, and hosts the Breaking Frozen Ground podcast focused on Alaska's engineering community. She currently holds dual roles as Senior Project Manager at Resource Data and founder of Building Beta Executive Coaching.

She is based in Alaska, and yes, she genuinely loves it there.

Shelly Thomas is a licensed Professional Engineer, Microsoft Certified Trainer (pending), and founder of Building Beta Executive Coaching, where she helps C-suite leaders navigate AI transformation without losing their authority in the room. Her p... Show more

Rakesh Sookay

Rakesh Sookay

I run BI Dashboards (Pty) Ltd out of Durban, helping finance teams replace spreadsheets with Power BI dashboards. Seventeen years in corporate SA before going solo. PL-300 certified. I've built solutions across solar, telecoms, government, and construction. Previously presented at Power BI Pro Conference. Currently connecting AI agents to live Power BI models using MCP.

I run BI Dashboards (Pty) Ltd out of Durban, helping finance teams replace spreadsheets with Power BI dashboards. Seventeen years in corporate SA before going solo. PL-300 certified. I've built solutions across solar, telecoms, government, and constr... Show more

Pedro Pereira

Pedro Pereira

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solution Architect, Tech Lead, and Principal Data Scientist, driving end-to-end Data & AI solutions across Telecom, Healthcare, Energy, and Automotive. I have been leading the AI Practices in Portugal and act as the Portuguese SPOC for the global AI Core Group.

I am the Lead Data & AI Engineer and Head of Technical Authorities in Data & AI at Capgemini Engineering's Hybrid Intelligence Portugal, leading a team of 100+ engineers. Adding to 4 years as Engineer, I have 8 additional years of experience as Solut... Show more

Sami Alashabi

Sami Alashabi

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data.
My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices and Integrations.
When not architecting or programming, I like to travel and enjoying quality time with family.

Contact and references:
sami.alashabi@essent.nl / sami.alashabi@accenture.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sami-alashabi/

I am a Solution Architect at Essent & an Associate Manager Data & AI at Accenture, with a passion to unlock value from data. My main area of expertise lies within the fields of Big Data Analytics, Stream Processing, Cloud Architecture, Microservices... Show more

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

Obed de Jesús Olivares Guarneros

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España.

(2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona UAB.

(3). Maestría Derecho Internacional Humanitario y Justicia Penal Internacional (DIH), L'Institut International de Postgrau UOC / Comité Internacional de la Cruz Roja CICR / Barcelona, España.

(4) Maestría en Derecho Penal Internacional, Escuela de Postgrados, Universidad de Granada - España.

* * Líneas de Investigación: Bienes Culturales Protegidos por el Derecho Internacional; Derecho de los Refugiados; México como Miembro en la Corte Penal Internacional.

*** Derecho Espacial Internacional.

(1). Licenciatura en Estudios Internacionales por la Universidad Europea de Madrid, Madrid, España. (2). Diplomado de Postgrado en Comunicación en TV, por la Facultad de Comunicación y el Departamento de Postgrado de la Universidad Autónoma de Bar... Show more

Bernice Notenboom

Bernice Notenboom

The Climate Adventurer
Bernice Notenboom is one of the world's most prominent explorers focusing on the climate crisis. She translates complex scientific data from the Earth's most remote regions into compelling stories for a global audience. She splits her time between the Netherlands and the mountains of Fernie, British Columbia. Bernice Notenboom's latest work and documentaries focus heavily on the intersection of extreme survival and climate action. Here is the summary of her newest book and where to find her films:

New Book: Survival Mind (2025)
Released in October 2025, Survival Mind moves beyond technical survival gear to explore the "inner equipment" of the human brain.

The Core Question: Why do some people survive extreme life-and-death situations while others do not? Is it instinct, mental strength, or pure luck?

Scientific Insight: Notenboom combines hair-raising personal stories from her expeditions (including a near-fatal accident in Siberia) with neuroscience to explain how the brain makes decisions under intense pressure. Key Takeaway: The book is designed to help readers build resilience and "mental vitality" for everyday life and the growing challenges of the climate crisis. It has been praised by physiologists and critics for its clear, personal style that makes you feel like an expedition member yourself.

The Climate Adventurer Bernice Notenboom is one of the world's most prominent explorers focusing on the climate crisis. She translates complex scientific data from the Earth's most remote regions into compelling stories for a global audience. She sp... Show more

Tom Thill

Tom Thill

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel security systems, and risk assessments spanning multi-data center cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

He has developed and led cybersecurity teams in the United States Air Force (2013-2019), in multiple areas of responsibility. While stationed in Davis Monthan Air Force Base, he led multiple teams, one of which that included support to combatant commanders, three-letter agencies and national-level taskings.

Tom has over 12 years of experience in IT and cyber security and holds degrees from University of Maryland (BS) and the Community college of the Air Force (AS). Tom currently is a security engineer at Tucson electric power where he leads multiple endpoint protection programs across various teams. He is passionate about decoding jargon-fueled cybersecurity terms into understandable instructions for the everyday employee and focusing not just on security but the big picture of the business.

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel s... Show more

Kayla Martinez

Kayla Martinez

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems.

Kayla Martinez serves as an Instrumentation and Controls Engineer at TYLin in Chicago, Illinois. She has contributed to a range of water and wastewater projects nationwide, helping in the design and implementation of control systems. Show more

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more

Stein Ove Røv

Stein Ove Røv

Stein Ove Røv is an experienced technology leader who has been working in IT and cybersecurity since the late 1990s. His passion for technology began in the early 1980s when he started programming games and other software for microcomputers. This early enthusiasm for technology has been a driving force throughout his career.

Today, Stein Ove works as a Strategic Advisor & Head of Crisis Management for Digitalisation and IT at Skagerak Energi. He plays a role in the company by developing and implementing digital strategies. Additionally, he serves as Head of Crises Management for Digitalisation and IT, where he is responsible for ensuring robust and resilient digital systems—a task of growing importance in light of increasing demands for cybersecurity and operational reliability. Previously, he led the DigiTek Platform Services department, overseeing IT operations and cybersecurity.

Stein Ove holds advanced qualifications in economics, management, and organisational development, along with a specialisation in Russian foreign policy. He has been accredited as a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) since 2010. Throughout his career, he has held several key roles in technology and security, including CIO, CTO, CISO, and Chairman of the Board. Notably, he led IT security efforts at Komplett Group for several years, an achievement recognised with the Fidus Award in 2013.

He also served as Chairman of the Board for SAP User Group Norway (SBN) from 2012 to 2016, representing Norway in the global Core Leadership Team for the SAP User-Group Executive Network (SUGEN). As a speaker, he has shared his expertise in areas such as digitalisation, information security, and leadership, and is known for his commitment to fostering high-performance cultures within organisations.

With a career spanning several decades, a genuine passion for technology, and extensive experience in both public and private sectors, Stein Ove is a sought-after advisor and leader in digitalisation and cybersecurity.

Stein Ove Røv is an experienced technology leader who has been working in IT and cybersecurity since the late 1990s. His passion for technology began in the early 1980s when he started programming games and other software for microcomputers. This ear... Show more

Dapo Sosanya

Dapo Sosanya

Dapo Sosanya CAP is a control systems engineer, technology architect, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, and cyber-physical infrastructure. He is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Cors Systems Technologies, where he designs ultra-low-power industrial IoT and edge intelligence platforms for remote and safety-critical environments across energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure sectors.
His professional background includes senior technical and consulting roles with global automation leaders, delivering large-scale control systems, data acquisition, and digital transformation projects. A Certified Automation Professional (CAP) and senior member of the International Society for Automation, Dapo has led initiatives bridging field instrumentation, control systems, and modern analytics.
His current work focuses on resilient edge AI architectures, industrial data engineering, and practical AI deployment under real-world constraints, with an emphasis on safety, reliability, and deployability in remote industrial operations.

Dapo Sosanya CAP is a control systems engineer, technology architect, and entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in industrial automation, embedded systems, and cyber-physical infrastructure. He is the Founder and Chief Technology Officer of C... Show more

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of enterprise-wide technology solutions, driving efficiency and AI innovation. In her role, she cultivates a forward-looking vision, guiding the evolution, adoption, and performance of key corporate systems.

Dr. Turley is also an esteemed Assistant Professor, where she integrates cutting-edge AI tools into her curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Her dual role in academia and industry uniquely positions her as a bridge builder, empowering the next generation of tech leaders while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Turley captivates audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and actionable insights, inspiring them to embrace AI and technology in transformative ways. Her dedication to education and technology, combined with her commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes her a compelling voice in the field.

Previous Speaking Topics:

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Education
AI Innovations in Enterprise Technology Solutions
Integrating AI Tools in Academic Curriculum
Driving Efficiency with AI
Empowering Women in Technology
Creating Supportive Networks for Women
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Fields

Dr. Turley's expertise and passion have made her a guiding light for aspiring women in tech, a champion of AI-driven solutions, and a leader in creating supportive networks that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of ente... Show more

Rodney Osodo

Rodney Osodo

I am an experienced software engineer specializing in Back-end development, with a track record of designing, building and maintaining efficient and scalable software systems.

I am an experienced software engineer specializing in Back-end development, with a track record of designing, building and maintaining efficient and scalable software systems. Show more

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Host der Magenta Architecture Community, aber auch über Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge mit Praxisbezug, inspiriert er Entwickler, junge Architekten und Kunden aller Ebenen mit einem Fokus auf menschliche Herausforderungen in der Digitalisierung.

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Hos... Show more

Derek Gomes Leite

Derek Gomes Leite

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de Produção (UFS), MBA em Gestão Empresarial (FGV), MBA em Engª de Software Ágil (XP Educação), Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, PSM, KMP, KMM, KCP (Kanban Coach). Realizou palestras e workshops sobre temas relacionados a Agilidade em âmbito nacional e internacional, além de atuar em projetos como Consultor, Agile Leader e Agile Coach.

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

https://github.com/ashwinpn
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=mHMnqNQAAAAJ&hl

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

Abdouramane Issoufa

Abdouramane Issoufa

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le projet Laafi-Kurabi, couvrant le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso, et chef d’équipe du projet Digitalise Youth Niger, une initiative portée par des jeunes pour promouvoir un usage responsable et sécurisé du numérique. Son travail repose sur des approches de terrain, centrées sur les langues locales, l’implication des jeunes et l’adaptation aux réalités des communautés rurales et périurbaines.

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le proje... Show more

Kevin De Pree

Kevin De Pree

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Madhura Borikar

Madhura Borikar

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

Julieta Rubis

Julieta Rubis

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

As part of my MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Limerick, I designed and built a real-time wind turbine anomaly detection and predictive maintenance system using Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and advanced deep learning models.

I also have experience with AWS Sage Maker, Lang Chain, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), developing Conversational AI platforms and cloud-native ML solutions. My goal is to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful AI systems that drive innovation and support a cleaner, smarter future.

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learnin... Show more

Prashanthi Matam

Prashanthi Matam

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Python. My background in Computer Science, combined with hands-on expertise in building ML model tracking systems, dynamic logging frameworks, and automated credential management, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of AI-enhanced testing frameworks. Additionally, as the former Vice-Chairman of ACM, Mentor for Mozilla Firefox, Redhat.I developed strong leadership skills that I bring to every project. Today, I'll be discussing how AI-driven testing frameworks can revolutionize real-time data analysis and ML model deployment, monitoring.

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Pyt... Show more

Ehsan Hosseini

Ehsan Hosseini

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral research focused on AI-based controllers for power converters in renewable applications. His professional expertise spans electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, energy storage integration, and the optimization of hybrid power plants combining solar, wind, and hydrogen technologies. With more than a decade of experience in academia and industry, Ehsan has contributed to international research projects, published in high-impact journals, and presented at leading conferences. He is passionate about advancing intelligent control strategies and innovative converter topologies to support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Previous Speaking Experience:
Presented research at multiple IEEE conferences during his PhD, including sessions on intelligent control for hybrid renewable energy systems and advanced converter topologies.

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral resear... Show more

Victor Avezard

Victor Avezard

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un des quatre premiers employés à être embauché en tant que concepteur électronique.

Mon expérience au sein du club étudiant m'a permis de rapidement proposer des améliorations organisationnelles. J'ai d'ailleurs rapidement endossé le rôle de Scrum Master et je suis privilégié de pouvoir contribuer aux visions à long, moyen et court terme de l'entreprise.

Ma plus grande source de motivation est l'apprentissage continu. J'apprécie particulièrement les environnements en constante évolution qui exigent une adaptation rapide. En dehors du travail, mes passions incluent le sport (athlétisme, volleyball), la lecture et la musique.

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un d... Show more

Balazs Vizi

Balazs Vizi

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve their cloud goals.
I lead application and data center migrations, as well as virtual desktop modernization projects, ensuring full alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)/Azure Landing Zone principles.
I’m passionate about exploring modern technologies, understanding how they work, and applying them in real-world scenarios. My mission is to bridge the gap between cloud technologies and business needs, delivering solutions that are secure, scalable, and high-performing. I thrive on the challenge of solving complex cloud problems and take pride in empowering digital transformation for my clients.

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve thei... Show more

Bala Takkallapati

Bala Takkallapati

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector.

As Head of Technology – Digital Channels at Alinta Energy, Bala leads the technology division responsible for customer-facing platforms, including MyAccount, Mobile App, and Digital Sales systems. He has spearheaded several key modernization initiatives — from microservices adoption and CI/CD automation to the rollout of digital experience and observability frameworks that enhance customer engagement and operational reliability.

Bala’s passion lies at the intersection of AI Observability, Evaluation Systems, and Sustainable Engineering Practices, where he explores how GenAI and measurement-driven development can improve trust, performance, and resilience in AI-powered digital products.

Previously, Bala held senior engineering and architecture roles at AGL Energy and Nintex, leading projects in IoT, Smart Home R&D, and Energy Trading Systems. He has also presented at the Melbourne Azure Bootcamp on Digital Twins technology and continues to mentor teams in cloud-native design, modern delivery, and AI readiness.

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector. As Head of Tech... Show more

Gilles Bandza

Gilles Bandza

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations.

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations. Show more

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