Energy & Basic Resources

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

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

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

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

Stephanie Selander

Stephanie Selander

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity services company. Her background as an agency copywriter and a media specialist for a PR firm position her as a strong communicator, connecting the right information to the right audience.

Stephanie is a B2B marketer who has worked in technical industries such as thermoplastics, transportation, and power and energy. In her current role as a Marketing Generalist, she drives marketing and outreach initiatives for Neuvik, a cybersecurity ... 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

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

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

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

Hamenyimana Ismaël

Hamenyimana Ismaël

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. Show more

Avadh Nagaralawala

Avadh Nagaralawala

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance optimization of autonomous Mining vehicles using predictive diagnostics & intelligent test automation. Avadh is an active member of professional associations including SME, CIM, and PMI, and frequently contributes as a speaker, author, and peer reviewer on topics of mining technology, sustainability, and project management.

Avadh Nagaralawala is a Mining Automation & Control Engineering Consultant and PMP®-certified Project Manager with over 12+ years of experience driving innovation in mining, electrification, and digital transformation. His work focuses on performance... Show more

Namith Cholappurath

Namith Cholappurath

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross-functional teams of highly skilled Engineers, Architects, Data Scientists & Product Specialists to design, develop and deliver complex architectural solutions that bring the power of big data and data science to the cyber world.

Namith has spent close to 19 years as a technologist implementing large-scale data platforms and delivering business value through data across various industries like energy and utilities, retail, healthcare and cyber. At Prevalent AI, he leads cross... Show more

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment.

Anish Koyamparambath is a Ph.D. student at the University of Bordeaux. He is working on implementing and broadening the life cycle criticality assessment. Show more

Daniel Etiaka

Daniel Etiaka

Daniel Etiaka Oluchukwu is an enthusiastic geophysics graduate and current master’s student at Center of Excellence in Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, focusing on Integrated petroleum exploration and production studies (Geophysics). He earned his bachelor’s degree in Geophysics from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun. Daniel has practical experience in seismic interpretation, magnetotellurics method, and near-surface geophysics, having worked with Substrata Oil and Gas Company where he participated in seismic data interpretation and applied geophysical methods to support exploration projects. His research interests include integrating seismic and other geophysical/geological methods to improve subsurface imaging, reduce exploration risk, and enhance resource evaluation. He is committed to contributing to innovative and sustainable solutions in subsurface exploration and production, with a strong drive to support both local and global energy goals.

Daniel Etiaka Oluchukwu is an enthusiastic geophysics graduate and current master’s student at Center of Excellence in Geoscience and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin, focusing on Integrated petroleum exploration and production studies (Ge... Show more

Benedict Arienmughare

Benedict Arienmughare

Benedict Okeoghene Arienmughare is a proud son of Okpe LGA, Delta State, a region renowned for its vital role in Nigeria’s oil industry. A recent geology graduate from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta, Benedict’s academic path was a natural fit, blending his roots with a deep curiosity about the earth’s resources. Currently, he’s serving in Kaduna State as part of his National Youth Service Corps (NYSC), where he stepped into the role of a geography teacher. This experience showcased his adaptability and passion for sharing knowledge, bridging his expertise with students eager to learn.

Benedict thrives on research, always hungry to explore new ideas and expand his understanding—traits that shone through his university projects and continue to define him. Looking ahead, he’s driven to make an impact, whether in the petroleum sector, environmental sustainability, or academia. With a solid foundation in geology and an unquenchable thirst for growth, Benedict is ready to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s future, one discovery at a time.

Benedict Okeoghene Arienmughare is a proud son of Okpe LGA, Delta State, a region renowned for its vital role in Nigeria’s oil industry. A recent geology graduate from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun, Delta, Benedict’s academic ... 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

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated behavior shifts and shared laughter.

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated... Show more

Anirudh Khanna

Anirudh Khanna

With over 17 years of dedicated experience in the critical fields of backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity in the face of ever-evolving cyber threats. My career journey has been driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence in protecting vital information assets and supporting organizations in their quest for robust, fail-safe recovery strategies.

With over 17 years of dedicated experience in the critical fields of backup and recovery, disaster recovery, and cyber recovery, I have developed a deep understanding and expertise in safeguarding data and ensuring business continuity in the face of ... Show more

Prince Ekokotu

Prince Ekokotu

Ekokotu Prince is a passionate and dynamic geoscientist shaping the future of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies at the NNPC/RAEC JV Center of Excellence in Geosciences and Petroleum Engineering, University of Benin. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun, where his early fascination with Earth sciences evolved into a purposeful career, sparked by attending his first NAPE technical meeting at the Warri Chapter.

Prince gained practical experience as a Mud Logger at Geomatey’s Consult Ltd., where he supported the drilling of four wells through detailed lithology logging and sample analysis, and as a Geoscientist Trainee at the Petroleum Training Institute, Warri, where he worked on drilling mud formulation and rig simulations.

Beyond the field, Prince served as President of the NAPE, AAPG, NMGS, and SEG at the Federal University of Petroleum Resources, Effurun (FUPRE) student chapters (2021–2022), organizing 12 training sessions and 8 conferences that engaged over 300 students. He also coordinated a virtual field trip for SEG Sub-Saharan Africa and currently leads a 21-student cohort at the Center of Excellence, achieving a 95% pass rate through mentorship and academic support.

His undergraduate thesis focused on the statistical and spatial analysis of groundwater in Warri South, reflecting his interest in applying geoscience solutions to real-world environmental challenges. A creative communicator and active member of the NAPE Publicity Team since 2022, Prince was recognized as Best Student Town Hall Leader at the NMGS/NAPE Mini Conference (2021) and featured at the SEG-Chevron Leadership Symposium. He brings a unique blend of technical expertise, leadership, and passion for impactful science to every platform he engages with, driven by a vision to shape a more sustainable, data-informed, and inclusive future for Africa’s energy landscape.

Ekokotu Prince is a passionate and dynamic geoscientist shaping the future of Nigeria’s petroleum industry. He is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Integrated Petroleum Exploration and Evaluation Studies at the NNPC/RAEC JV Center of Excellence... Show more

Innocent Unachukwu

Innocent Unachukwu

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help people live more enriched lives.

I am Innocent Unachukwu, a social entrepreneur, innovative technologist and a passionate software developer. I am super passionate about using tech solutions to alleviate or solve the socio-economic challenges facing our local communities and help pe... Show more

Nwafuluibeya Stephen Chinedu

Nwafuluibeya Stephen Chinedu

Nwafuluibeya Chinedu Stephen is a recent Geology graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and currently serves as a Graduate Intern at Laser Engineering Resources and Consultants Ltd. He has a strong track record of leadership, having served as the President of the NAPE/AAPG Student Chapter during his time in university, alongside holding several other key student leadership roles.

Stephen is an active volunteer and member of major professional bodies including SEG, SPE, NMGS, NAPE, and AAPG. He is a recipient of the prestigious AAPG L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant and also secured this grant for the AAPG NAU Student Chapter under his leadership. In 2024, he participated in the AAPG Imperial Barrel Award (IBA) Program, further strengthening his practical geoscience skills and industry exposure. Stephen is a good team player.

Nwafuluibeya Chinedu Stephen is a recent Geology graduate from Nnamdi Azikiwe University and currently serves as a Graduate Intern at Laser Engineering Resources and Consultants Ltd. He has a strong track record of leadership, having served as the Pr... Show more

Juan Orozco

Juan Orozco

Juan Orozco is a Senior Manager with Bosch Connected Industry, leading a global DevOps team to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient operations for Industrial IoT software. Passionate about DevOps and the cloud, he thrives on exploring new technologies and staying at the forefront of innovation. Juan holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Electrical and Computer Engineering and is also a Certified Kubernetes Administrator.

Juan Orozco is a Senior Manager with Bosch Connected Industry, leading a global DevOps team to deliver scalable, reliable, and cost-efficient operations for Industrial IoT software. Passionate about DevOps and the cloud, he thrives on exploring new t... Show more

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