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 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 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

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 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 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 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

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

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifically oriented to protection functions and power quality. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Systems and Computer Science, combining an academic background with engineering experience to address energy innovations.

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifical... Show more

Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, maintenance operations, and sustainability initiatives.

With over 15 years of experience, he has delivered infrastructure upgrades, refurbishment programs, and energy efficiency projects, focusing on improving building performance, reducing operational costs, and ensuring safe and efficient learning environments.

He achieved LEED Gold (USGBC) for two school campuses in 2023, with three more progressing toward LEED Platinum. He has also achieved up to 50% reduction in Energy Use Intensity (EUI).

He is a committee member for school infrastructure engineering projects at the Presidential Court and contributes to sustainability strategies, including energy efficiency and lifecycle asset management aligned with green building standards in the UAE.

He has spoken at RetrofitTech Abu Dhabi, Future School Summit, and The Big 5.

He holds a Bachelor’s in Electrical Engineering, an Executive Management Program certificate from NYUAD, and is PMP and CFM certified.

Eng. Husam Hammadeen is a senior Facilities and Assets Management professional with experience in the education sector across the UAE. He leads the Facilities and Assets Management Department, overseeing multiple school campuses, capital projects, ma... Show more

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He holds a B.Eng in Mechanical Engineering and an MSc in Petroleum Engineering, with growing interest in optimized well delivery, reservoir performance, and emerging drilling technologies. His current project focuses on re-evaluating in-place volumes and development strategies in a complex Niger Delta reservoir. Kalu is passionate about integrating engineering insight with field realities to support safer, more efficient operations across Nigeria’s upstream sector.

Kalu Ofuche is a reservoir engineering intern at Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited (Renaissance), where he works alongside a multidisciplinary team of geoscientists and production technologists on asset evaluation and field development. He ho... Show more

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, speaker, and social impact leader committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable women, girls, and young people.
With experience in community engagement, mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy, Aluba has championed initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, and youth participation in social change. Her work focuses on equipping individuals and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in an evolving world.

As a speaker, she inspires audiences to embrace inclusive leadership, leverage innovation for positive impact, and drive sustainable transformation. Through Herora Foundation and her public engagements, Aluba continues to champion a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and succeed. Her mission is rooted in empowering people, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across generations.

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, spe... Show more

PhD in Physics and EU Marie Curie fellow. Joined AIA and its US subsidiaries in 2005 to lead consulting projects in Power Systems, including R&D projects for NASA. He has contributed to algorithms, numerical computation, deployments at control centers, training, product documentation, and IP management, especially in patents and publications about the Holomorphic Embedding LoadFlow Method with Dr Trias. Since 2018 he is also Deputy to the CEO and leads the Energy Unit.

PhD in Physics and EU Marie Curie fellow. Joined AIA and its US subsidiaries in 2005 to lead consulting projects in Power Systems, including R&D projects for NASA. He has contributed to algorithms, numerical computation, deployments at control center... Show more

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, aerospace, mining, and retail organizations. He has held executive leadership roles including Global CISO, Head of Cyber Operations, and Managing Director, leading large scale initiatives involving ERP modernization, infrastructure transformation, enterprise governance, and technology enabled operational improvement.

Throughout his career, James has focused on aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes while improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. He has led multimillion dollar transformation programs, supported mergers and acquisitions, built enterprise operating models, and advised executive leadership and boards on technology, risk, and modernization strategy.

More recently, James has operated in advisory and fractional leadership capacities, helping organizations navigate growth, modernization, workforce development, and emerging technology initiatives including AI enabled operational capabilities.

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, a... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more

Ricardo Sandoval-Palos is the Public Editor of the Public Broadcasting Service -- the audience representative before PBS and its community of producers and journalists. He is an award-winning investigative reporter and multimedia editor who helped shape reporting teams of nonprofit newsrooms and recently co-founded palabra, the digital magazine of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists.

Ricardo is a former supervising editor of NPR’s Morning Edition broadcast, an editor with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists and The Sacramento Bee, and a Latin America correspondent for the Dallas Morning News and the San Jose Mercury News. Before that, he was an investigative business reporter in California and co-author of the award-winning biography, "The Fight in the Fields: Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Movement."

Ricardo Sandoval-Palos is the Public Editor of the Public Broadcasting Service -- the audience representative before PBS and its community of producers and journalists. He is an award-winning investigative reporter and multimedia editor who helped sh... Show more

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

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success Show more

Former Owner of The SARK Tech.
Professional Programmer.
Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller.

Former Owner of The SARK Tech. Professional Programmer. Researcher. Author. Cricketer. Traveller. Show more

I am an ML Engineer at SAP Labs India with 6 years of experience in AI agents, SAP BTP, CAP, CI/CD, and full-stack development. I led the development of a cloud-native Multi-Agent Safety Management system for the Oil & Gas industry, combining Kubernetes-backed infrastructure with real-time agentic AI orchestration. A speaker at SAP d-com and SAP Inside Track, KubeCon 2026 marks my entry into the broader cloud-native open-source community.

I am an ML Engineer at SAP Labs India with 6 years of experience in AI agents, SAP BTP, CAP, CI/CD, and full-stack development. I led the development of a cloud-native Multi-Agent Safety Management system for the Oil & Gas industry, combining Kuberne... Show more

Luca Busolli is a MISE-certified Innovation Manager and seasoned Blockchain Consultant with over two decades of engineering and management experience. He actively serves as a Member of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Blockchain, AI, and Crypto at the Italian Chamber of Deputies. Dedicated to generating real-world impact through Web3, Luca is the founder and former CEO of Charity Wall, an international award-winning IT startup that tracks and authenticates donations via blockchain. He acts as a Subject Matter Expert in Blockchain at the University of Perugia and mentors startups for various incubators. Having led international projects as a CEO and Operation Manager in the energy and industrial sectors , Luca now focuses on advising public bodies and companies on implementing blockchain for socio-economic empowerment, such as the national "Smart Heritage" framework.

Luca Busolli is a MISE-certified Innovation Manager and seasoned Blockchain Consultant with over two decades of engineering and management experience. He actively serves as a Member of the Parliamentary Intergroup on Blockchain, AI, and Crypto at the... Show more

The DORA community's technical lead is responsible for the entire DORA project's R&D process and ecosystem construction and implementation. He has extensive practical experience in robot application R&D and end-to-end solution delivery, and currently focuses on the requirements breakdown, architecture design, and technology selection of embodied intelligent robot systems.

The DORA community's technical lead is responsible for the entire DORA project's R&D process and ecosystem construction and implementation. He has extensive practical experience in robot application R&D and end-to-end solution delivery, and currently... Show more

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

Bio

Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things.

Graduating from UCT with a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering. Warren has worked for multiple Fortune 500 companies (Oracle, Amazon, Booking) in the Web-Scale space.

In 2023, they returned to South Africa from a stint in the Netherlands(It was too cold.) They wanted to get back into 'dirty' hands on engineering work. Currently, they now work at Hydrogen Energy Applications (HYENA) as a Staff Systems/Software Engineer building the future of stationary remote generators. These generators make use of Fuel Cells.

They are incredibly passionate about automation, electrical engineering, and empowering others to build software that is performant, scalable, practical and, above all, a 'joy to use'. No matter the customer.

In their free time(hah), They can be found playing guitar. He still cannot play wonderwall.

Bio Warren started programming by making mods for The Elder Scrolls IV. While some of them did not result in a BSOD. Most did. This habit has not faded with time, and nor has their proclivity for tinkering/modding/breaking things. Graduating fr... Show more

Speaker Bio (Enhanced Professional Version)
Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. With a background in Economics and an MSc in Business Administration, she combines academic knowledge with practical life experience to deliver impactful insights.
As a school administrator and entrepreneur in Nigeria, Chidera has firsthand experience navigating the realities of education and leadership in underserved communities. Beyond her professional work, she is a committed marriage counselor who has mentored and guided many couples toward building strong, healthy, and successful marriages.
Through her speaking, Chidera shares powerful lessons on resilience, leadership, relationships, and personal growth—especially for women balancing career, family, and purpose. Her sessions are practical, relatable, and deeply inspiring, equipping audiences with actionable strategies they can immediately apply in their lives.
She is particularly passionate about leadership development, women empowerment, education transformation, work-life balance, and building thriving relationships and families.

Speaker Bio (Enhanced Professional Version) Chidera Okpara is a passionate education leader, business administrator, marriage counselor, and transformational speaker dedicated to helping individuals and families build meaningful, successful lives. W... Show more

Ingénieur spécialisé en environnement, devenu expert en définition et implantation de stratégie bas-carbone au sein des organisations, du bilan carbone au plan d'action opérationnel, au sein de Toovalu, éditeur de logiciel ayant créé Impact, un outil de suivi et de pilotage de sa stratégie Climat & RSE.

Ingénieur spécialisé en environnement, devenu expert en définition et implantation de stratégie bas-carbone au sein des organisations, du bilan carbone au plan d'action opérationnel, au sein de Toovalu, éditeur de logiciel ayant créé Impact, un outil... Show more

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and technical understanding of electrical and electromechanical systems.

I have been involved in different environments, from consulting to entrepreneurial initiatives, developing a problem-solving mindset and a focus on continuous improvement.

I am motivated to keep learning, take on new technical challenges, and collaborate within teams. I am open to connecting with professionals and organizations in the industrial and technology sectors to share knowledge and explore opportunities for growth and collaboration.

I have always been driven by a curiosity to understand how systems work. I am currently pursuing studies in Electrical Engineering, building on a prior background in mechatronics and industrial maintenance, which has given me a strong practical and t... Show more

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

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics
- former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost
- speaker @DecompileD Conference in Dresden about "Recommender Systems using Graph Neural Networks"
- lightning talk @programmiercon at Lotum in Bad Nauheim about "Beyond Vibe Coding"

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics - former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost - speaker @DecompileD... Show more

Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem (Smart Eco), a Microsoft Power Platform–based planning approach built collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. Parul is passionate about practical digital transformation that empowers people, improves decision quality, and scales through tools teams actually want to use.

Parul Kapur leads planning for Shell’s Gulf of America assets, where he focuses on helping teams turn operational complexity into clear, decision-ready insights. He’s been closely involved in shaping the thinking and design behind the Smart Ecosystem... Show more