Expertise in Cloud Computing - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud. Currently working as solution architect for Hybrid Connector team and Itron Platform Lead from Bengaluru office. As part of job profile I'm responsible to create design and own end to end implementation.

Expertise in Cloud Computing - Microsoft Azure and Amazon Cloud. Currently working as solution architect for Hybrid Connector team and Itron Platform Lead from Bengaluru office. As part of job profile I'm responsible to create design and own end to e... Show more

Working in the industry of technology for 10+ years by adapting and going through the change in it, he has worked in 50+ different programming languages by developing and deploying in most cases at least one project in each language allowing him to break the language barrier and absorb the diversity of technology. He is Founder BreatheIO, PGP AI/ML Data Science, Full Stack Developer, Hardware Engineer, Philosopher and Author of Make me a Programmer: The Independent Entrepreneur. Most recent qualification is a Post-Graduation in AI/ML from University of Texas, Austin.

Working in the industry of technology for 10+ years by adapting and going through the change in it, he has worked in 50+ different programming languages by developing and deploying in most cases at least one project in each language allowing him to b... Show more

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material.

Stuart Burchill is an nano science based engineer who is making energy saving based products and material. Show more

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading exchange. Most recently he advised on blockchain investments for a UK- based single family office, focusing on early-stage ventures and pre-launch token investments.

With more than 25 years of experience as a principal and advisory investor, Emilio was a pioneer in late stage pre-IPO secondary investments. At Citizen VC, he focused on early stage investments while helping create its “sanctioned secondary” trading... Show more

Founder of Octave Incorporations, a social and educational changer and wealth mindset growth consultant. Chemical and Robotics Engineer. University of Lagos, Nigeria

Founder of Octave Incorporations, a social and educational changer and wealth mindset growth consultant. Chemical and Robotics Engineer. University of Lagos, Nigeria Show more

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer

AI Developer, Website Designer And Developer Show more

- 12 years in IT-industry;
- Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank;
- Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem

- 12 years in IT-industry; - Agile coach, product owner, SAP HCM architect in largest russian bank; - Product lead in NLMK: responsible for mobile apps plus digital transformation ecosystem Show more

Currently CEO of an AI company, Partner of a VC for disruptive SMEs and Business Innovation Expert of the UE. Business Angel at early stage companies.

An Expert in commercialization of innovations and high value products across different industries. He has a wide expertise in the development and delivery of accelerated growth strategies. Jose has helped R&D performing companies in the fields of Medical Devices, BioTech, IT, Nanotechnology and CleanTech among others.

Currently CEO of an AI company, Partner of a VC for disruptive SMEs and Business Innovation Expert of the UE. Business Angel at early stage companies. An Expert in commercialization of innovations and high value products across different industrie... Show more

Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G)
Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd.
Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce shoplifting.

Maarten started his career as data Science consultant in UK (Tesco), France (Carrefour) and US (P&G) Founder of Clever in 2016, knowledge based chatbots for customer service. Sold in 2019 to Zoovu Ltd. Founder of Ailvis in 2020, using AI to reduce... Show more

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 years advisory experience in technology consulting, disruptive supply chains, and new business models. Continuously influencing the future, working together with most Fortune 500 global companies and mentoring hundreds of startups worldwide.

Globally recognised technology and supply chain expert, futurologist, entrepreneur and startup enthusiast. Antonio is regularly sought out for his fresh perspective and brutally-honest style of accurate forecasting. Evangelising innovation with 20 ye... Show more

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor architect. Karl has worked at the local, regional, national and international levels. He has a passion for helping partners and customers build their businesses with data and compute in the right place for the right purpose.

Karl is a Azure Global Blackbelt focused on Azure Intelligent Edge partners. He has held positions in Azure Engineering and on the Azure Global Blackbelt team for the last six years and brings twenty years of experience as a customer and vendor archi... Show more

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with Fortune 500 companies, digital media/production companies and tech startups on XR strategy, content, development, product and GTM.

Amy holds several Advisory Board roles:
Geo.Network, a volumetric geospatial control platform
VantagePoint, VR Sexual Harassment Training
Venture Partner, Capital Region AR/VR Accelerator
XR Marin Leadership Council
Virtual World Society Ambassador

Amy is a mentor at Draper U, Women in XR Fund, Korean Innovation Center and River Studios and is an active member of several Women in Tech & STEM Education organizations. Amy is a member of the VR/AR Association’s (VRARA) Digital Healthcare Committee and Co-chairs the VRARA Enterprise Committee.

Amy's true passion for this technology emerged at Leap Motion where she launched the Enterprise division working with clients across every major vertical including healthcare, entertainment, retail, hospitality, education and government.

It became clear that there was a need to help foster XR development in the commercial arena and more importantly, shepherd these critical early wins. EndeavorVR was conceived for this very purpose.

Amy continues her work with Fortune 500 clients, helping them adopt XR for both internal process and consumer-facing initiatives, including marketing, customer experience, productivity and training. She engages the top content creators, designers, developers and platform partners to bring these solutions to fruition.

Amy’s forte is distilling complex technologies into meaningful solutions across many verticals and business lines, delivering strategy and resources at scale.

Her own personal mission is to see XR accessible to all - fundamentally improving every aspect of our lives and changing the way we work, learn, communicate and play.

Amy Peck is the founder & CEO of EndeavorVR, a leading global VR/AR (XR) strategy & consulting firm. Amy is a recognized thought-leader in the space and speaks globally on the future of XR. She has deep connections within the industry and works with ... Show more

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensations and ideas with technology. In addition, I am concerned about global warming and how people who understand technological innovation can make a difference using creativity.
Front-end developer (ADA) and studying for a degree in visual arts, digitalization. National University of the Arts of Argentina

I am an artist. I am investigating the relationship between humans, the plant kingdom, and technology. In love with virtual reality and always doing performances. I want to share the interest in creating art and the possibility of communicating sensa... Show more

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on.

Kerry is a founder of Factory6, was a CMO at a billion dollar energy company, loves technology and is an active altcoin investor and crypto believer. Hodl on. 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

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

Hithesh Seedarla is a technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the utilities industry. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over five years of experience working with Oracle Utilities (CC&B, C2M, and MDM), he has delivered solutions for major utility clients across the United States.

His expertise spans enterprise integrations, data-driven architectures, and implementing scalable systems that bridge legacy platforms with modern technologies. He is currently focused on applying artificial intelligence and machine learning to utility operations, enabling predictive analytics, automation, and smarter decision-making.

Hithesh is passionate about leveraging platforms like Microsoft 365, Azure AI, and Power Platform to help organizations transition into intelligent enterprises and unlock real business value from their data.

Hithesh Seedarla is a technology professional specializing in enterprise systems and digital transformation within the utilities industry. With a Master’s degree in Computer Science and over five years of experience working with Oracle Utilities (CC&... Show more

Katie is a software engineer who works primarily in Rust, with a focus on correctness, tooling, and maintainable systems.

Katie is a software engineer who works primarily in Rust, with a focus on correctness, tooling, and maintainable systems. Show more

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Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently a researcher with DigGeoNaija Limited while serving his National Youth Service at Dharmattan Nigeria Limited. Skilled in tools such as Techlog, Petrel, QGIS, ArcGIS Pro, and Google Earth Engine, he has contributed to projects on land use, geotourism, environmental conservation, well log analysis, and seismic studies, including leading geospatial initiatives for Nigeria’s first Geospatial Atlas. His research on climate change, land use dynamics, and geoheritage conservation has appeared in platforms like Urban Climate and Zenodo. Ridwan is also an active member of NAPE, AAPG, SPE, and SEG, bringing technical expertise, research insight, and leadership to advancing energy and environmental solutions.

Oseni Ridwan Damilola is a passionate and emerging geoscientist with expertise in geospatial analysis, petrophysics, seismic interpretation, and static reservoir modeling. He holds a B.Sc. in Geology from Olabisi Onabanjo University and is currently ... Show more

Olanrewaju Gboyega is a 4th-year undergraduate student of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). He serves as President of the SEG FUTA Student Chapter and is a student member of SEG, AAPG, and NAPE. His research and academic interests focus on geophysical applications for sustainable energy, particularly carbon capture and storage (CCS) in Nigeria’s petroleum basins. He has organized student–industry engagement programs and participated in technical workshops and conferences. His current research uses seismic and well-log data to evaluate the suitability of depleted reservoirs and deep saline aquifers in the onshore Niger Delta for long-term CO₂ storage. He values opportunities to learn and collaborate, and aims to contribute meaningfully to Nigeria’s energy transition.

Olanrewaju Gboyega is a 4th-year undergraduate student of Applied Geophysics at the Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA). He serves as President of the SEG FUTA Student Chapter and is a student member of SEG, AAPG, and NAPE. His research an... Show more

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

Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili is a geomatics engineering academic, researcher, licensed drone pilot and innovation leader at the University of Zambia, where he serves as Assistant Dean (Research). He is the Deputy Centre Leader of the National Centre for Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (NACUAS), contributing to national capacity building, supporting citywide citizen drone mapping initiatives and regulatory innovation through multi-sector collaboration.
His work is pioneering the integration of drone systems, Earth observation, and open data ecosystems to support climate resilience, planning and sustainable development.
He is also Assistant Coordinator of the Flatpack-UNZA Energy Modelling Research Hub (FUEM-RH), an interdisciplinary initiative promoting open-source energy systems modelling, waste-to-energy research, circular economy solutions, and sustainable technology design, supporting both academic training and applied, policy-oriented studies and spatial modelling approaches. As Co-Founder and Faculty Head of TerraNova Lab, he leads a collaborative living lab enabling students, communities, government, and industry to co-create geospatial solutions addressing sustainability and development challenges.
Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili holds BEng, MSc and PhD degrees in Geomatics Engineering, Postgraduate International Diploma in Project Management (IDPM) and Data Science as well as several other trainings and certifications.

Dr. Penjani Hopkins Nyimbili is a geomatics engineering academic, researcher, licensed drone pilot and innovation leader at the University of Zambia, where he serves as Assistant Dean (Research). He is the Deputy Centre Leader of the National Centre ... Show more

Mark Thompson is a hands-on software engineer and Technical Director with over twenty years’ experience building secure, large-scale systems across defence, finance, industrial IoT, and clean energy.

Throughout his career, he has maintained a strong interest in cryptography and secure communications, with a practical focus on how encryption is used in real-world systems.

At QGEMS Energy, Mark helps shape the technical direction of the platform, working closely with engineering teams on quantum-proof encryption, AI-driven forecasting, and distributed energy optimisation. His work is focused on building secure, cloud-native energy systems that support sustainability and meaningful carbon reduction, ensuring that sensitive energy and infrastructure data remains trustworthy and protected as platforms scale.

Mark is a keen believer in technology being used for good and is a strong advocate for developer collaboration and knowledge sharing. He has supported charities by bringing IT expertise to organisations such as The Calvert Trust, and is currently a Trustee within the Scout Association, helping to ensure technology is used responsibly, securely, and for positive social impact.

Mark Thompson is a hands-on software engineer and Technical Director with over twenty years’ experience building secure, large-scale systems across defence, finance, industrial IoT, and clean energy. Throughout his career, he has maintained a str... Show more

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

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

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

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

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 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