Energy & Basic Resources

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

Gboyega Olanrewaju

Gboyega Olanrewaju

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

Wisdom Ojo

Wisdom Ojo

Wisdom is an Associate Geologist at Aradel Holdings Plc. with two years of experience in the Energy industry, where he utilizes his skills in petrophysics and seismic interpretation with sheer enthusiasm in reservoir modeling. Wisdom earned his Bachelor of Science in Geology from Achievers University and is dedicated to leveraging modern geological plays to overcome complex subsurface challenges.

Wisdom is an Associate Geologist at Aradel Holdings Plc. with two years of experience in the Energy industry, where he utilizes his skills in petrophysics and seismic interpretation with sheer enthusiasm in reservoir modeling. Wisdom earned his Bache... 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

Penjani Nyimbili

Penjani Nyimbili

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

Pablo López

Pablo López

Pablo López Aguilar es ingeniero en informática con maestría en telecomunicaciones y especialista en gobierno y gestión de datos. Se desempeña como Arquitecto de Información en el Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) y es Presidente del capítulo DAMA Costa Rica – San José. Promueve la cultura del dato, la ética digital y la integración entre gobernanza, analítica y ciberseguridad en la región centroamericana.

Pablo López Aguilar es ingeniero en informática con maestría en telecomunicaciones y especialista en gobierno y gestión de datos. Se desempeña como Arquitecto de Información en el Instituto Costarricense de Electricidad (ICE) y es Presidente del capí... 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

Morten Steen

Morten Steen

Morten Steen er en erfaren sivilingeniør og doktor ingeniør fra NTNU, med bedriftsøkonomisk utdanning fra BI. Med over 20 års erfaring med ledelse av endrings- og forbedringsprosjekter, har han spesialisert seg på arbeidsprosesser, målstyring og organisasjonsutvikling. Hans brede industrielle bakgrunn spenner fra papir, metallurgi, mat og drikke til olje og energi.

Morten Steen er en erfaren sivilingeniør og doktor ingeniør fra NTNU, med bedriftsøkonomisk utdanning fra BI. Med over 20 års erfaring med ledelse av endrings- og forbedringsprosjekter, har han spesialisert seg på arbeidsprosesser, målstyring og orga... Show more

Sandra Cederholm

Sandra Cederholm

Sandra is a passionate leader of Aker BP’s Everyday AI & Low‑Code team. Originally an enthusiastic maker, she now oversees governance, adoption & training, pro‑development and business analysis across the Power Platform and Copilot M365 landscape.
With a strong focus on value creation, excellence in governance and enabling high‑impact, end‑to‑end use cases, she works to ensure that innovation aligns with the company’s overall strategy for digitalization and AI.
Drawing on her background in risk management, technology adoption and process improvement, Sandra is committed to unlocking the full potential of Aker BP’s AI journey. Her goal is to make Everyday AI and low‑code tools accessible and widely adopted across the organization—ensuring these capabilities are diffused into daily routines and translated into real operational value.
Always curious🤔 Always pushing the next frontier🚀

Sandra is a passionate leader of Aker BP’s Everyday AI & Low‑Code team. Originally an enthusiastic maker, she now oversees governance, adoption & training, pro‑development and business analysis across the Power Platform and Copilot M365 landscape. W... Show more

Hamenyimana Ismaël

Hamenyimana Ismaël

GIS Specialist, Geologist.

GIS Specialist, Geologist. 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

Mitch van Huuksloot

Mitch van Huuksloot

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblocking customers, providing feature enhancement feedback to the product team and creating/publishing reusable blogs, scripts and tools. I have been with Microsoft almost 24 years in total, with a 7 year break as a CIO at a local ISV, and prior to Microsoft a Corporate software engineering lead for 10 years.

I am an architect on the Azure Data SQL Customer Success Engineering team. We work directly with customers to help them move their Microsoft or competitive data estate to the Azure or complex modernizations to later SQL versions. Our focus is unblock... 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

Oddbjørn Oftedal

Oddbjørn Oftedal

Jærbu med godt humør og over 30 års erfaring innan administrasjon og vedlikehald av lagringssystem og UNIX løysinger hjå eit bredt spekter av kunder.

Jærbu med godt humør og over 30 års erfaring innan administrasjon og vedlikehald av lagringssystem og UNIX løysinger hjå eit bredt spekter av kunder. Show more

Andrés Barentin

Andrés Barentin

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

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

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

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

Desiree Acosta

Desiree Acosta

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My work focuses on using tech thoughtfully to amplify Indigenous knowledge, voices, and resilience.

Currently, I serve as President of Natives in Tech, a national nonprofit where I lead efforts to connect Native communities to technology through mentorship, education, and culturally-rooted innovation. I also work as a Cultural Technologist for a Federally Recognized Tribe, designing and implementing STEAM education initiatives, digital storytelling projects, and grant-funded programs that expand youth access to Tribal knowledge systems.

🔹 Core Values: Indigenous self-determination, ethical storytelling, cultural preservation, and community-driven innovation.
🔹 Key Strengths: Program development, digital education strategy, grant writing, cross-sector partnerships, cultural technology leadership, instructional design, eLearning technical development, learning management system integration, professional voice over coordination, evaluation and assessment, multimedia and document design

I am passionate about growing projects where Indigenous sovereignty, education, and technology converge. I’m seeking opportunities to scale my impact — leading broader initiatives that strengthen community agency, uplift Native voices, and build future-ready infrastructure for the next generations.

In my day job I am a Cultural Technologist with 15+ years of experience bridging journalism, technology, and Indigenous community leadership. My work lives where cultural preservation meets innovation: building pathways for Indigenous self-determination through education, storytelling, and digital solutions.

I'm Miwok, with ancestral homelands surrounding Sacramento, California. Our stories and sovereignty are not relics of the past — they are the foundation for powerful futures. I believe technology should serve Native communities, not define us. My wor... Show more

Dhania Mamodaly

Dhania Mamodaly

Power BI Senior Consultant freelance
Founder Power BI User Group en Barcelona
Trainer Power BI & AI Copilot
Blogger Power BI (http://biist.pro)

Power BI Senior Consultant freelance Founder Power BI User Group en Barcelona Trainer Power BI & AI Copilot Blogger Power BI (http://biist.pro) Show more

Safia Zouaoui

Safia Zouaoui

Depuis plus de 20 ans, Safia accompagne les équipes produit dans des environnements variés et complexes, en conjuguant besoins utilisateurs, objectifs business et réalités techniques. Sa vision systémique et son sens stratégique lui permettent d’aligner les parties prenantes autour d’une vision claire et de prendre des décisions adaptées aux enjeux. Curieuse, adaptable et engagée, elle imagine des solutions qui ont du sens, en créant des expériences utilisateurs à la fois utiles, cohérentes et durables.

Depuis plus de 20 ans, Safia accompagne les équipes produit dans des environnements variés et complexes, en conjuguant besoins utilisateurs, objectifs business et réalités techniques. Sa vision systémique et son sens stratégique lui permettent d’alig... Show more

Bucci Kawabuchi

Bucci Kawabuchi

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software.

Previously a project manager at Japanese eVTOL startup, utilizing agile practices and team engagement to manage develop the new mobility platform of which the expertise ranges from structure, power train, avionics, aerodynamics to embedded software. Show more

Srinivas Sandiri

Srinivas Sandiri

Srinivas Sandiri is a technology leader and enterprise architect with over 20 years of experience driving secure, AI-powered digital transformation across highly regulated industries.

A recognized expert in scalable architecture and customer-centric innovation, Srinivas focuses on aligning enterprise data strategy, zero-trust security, and intelligent automation to deliver measurable impact. His work bridges architecture and AI to enable trusted, compliant systems that empower both business outcomes and customer experience.

Srinivas has led high-impact transformation initiatives touching millions of users, authored thought leadership on AI, architecture, and CX strategy, and actively contributes to the professional community as a mentor, peer reviewer, and speaker. He brings a unique, grounded perspective at the intersection of emerging technology and enterprise accountability—ensuring innovation is not only scalable, but trusted and human-centered.

Srinivas Sandiri is a technology leader and enterprise architect with over 20 years of experience driving secure, AI-powered digital transformation across highly regulated industries. A recognized expert in scalable architecture and customer-centr... Show more

AbdelKarim BenAbdallah

AbdelKarim BenAbdallah

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

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

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

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

Victor Karamalis

Victor Karamalis

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

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

Carlos Peiter

Carlos Peiter

Metallurgical Engineer, PhD in Mineral Engineering ( Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo,2000). Technologist and Research Coordinator at the Center for Mineral Technology (CETEM) and at the National Institute of Technology (INT). After retiring in 2018 remain as Collaborating Researcher at the Center for Mineral Technology and is a collaborating expert to IRTC activities and projects.Team leader on projects with multidisciplinary scope and with international funding from Canada and the EU connected to Policy and Management of Mineral Resources and Materials. CEO of the Brazilian Society for Solidarity (SBS OPJ), a non-governmental organization in the city of Rio de Janeiro

Metallurgical Engineer, PhD in Mineral Engineering ( Polytechnic School of the University of São Paulo,2000). Technologist and Research Coordinator at the Center for Mineral Technology (CETEM) and at the National Institute of Technology (INT). After ... Show more

Vishek Pratap

Vishek Pratap

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full potential. As a professional, Vishek is highly engaged in the tech industry and actively participates in discussions on topics such as blockchain, cybersecurity, marketing, sales, and product development. His commitment to collaboration over competition sets him apart, as he believes that by working together, we can achieve greater success and innovation. With a deep understanding of the importance of community, Vishek leverages his expertise in community building to foster meaningful connections and create a supportive environment for growth. His strong communication skills and leadership abilities enable him to effectively engage with diverse audiences and inspire others to achieve their goals. In addition to his entrepreneurial pursuits, Vishek enjoys sharing his knowledge and insights through tweeting and participating in discussions. His enthusiasm for continuous learning drives him to stay updated on the latest industry trends and share valuable insights with others. Vishek Pratap is excited to be a part of conferences and events where he can connect with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and contribute to the overall success of the community.

Vishek Pratap is a dedicated entrepreneur and avid learner with a strong passion for community building. With a vision to empower the youth in tier-3 cities, he strives to provide them with a platform to showcase their talents and unlock their full p... Show more

Dr. Nico Mothes

Dr. Nico Mothes

Dr. Nico Mothes (né Hoffmann) is a seasoned AI researcher and industry expert specializing in Digital Twins, Surrogate Modeling, and AI-driven process optimization. With a background in medical image and signal analysis, he has extended his expertise into industrial AI solutions, working with leading companies in semiconductors, manufacturing, and energy sectors.

As Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Helm & Walter IT-Solutions / SAXONY.ai, he leads projects at the intersection of machine learning, numerical simulation, and real-time analytics, enabling companies to enhance production efficiency, predictive maintenance, and process automation. His work spans from AI-based error detection to sensor calibration in gas analytics and object detection & pose estimation for industrial automation.
Previously, he led a Helmholtz AI research group at Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, where he developed Physics-Informed Neural Networks and scalable AI solutions for high-performance computing environments. His open-source contributions, such as Neural Solvers, have been featured at major conferences, including PyTorch Conference 2022.

Dr. Mothes has published in top-tier AI journals and conferences, including NeurIPS, ICML and MICCAI, and has been recognized for his contributions to AI-driven scientific computing and industrial applications. He actively engages in the German AI ecosystem, organizing hackathons and industry collaborations, and has received the Digitalpreis Sachsen for his efforts in AI education for kids.

With his strong foundation in deep learning, inverse problems, and AI-driven decision support, he is passionate about bridging the gap between cutting-edge AI research and real-world industrial applications.

Dr. Nico Mothes (né Hoffmann) is a seasoned AI researcher and industry expert specializing in Digital Twins, Surrogate Modeling, and AI-driven process optimization. With a background in medical image and signal analysis, he has extended his expertise... Show more

Slobodan Kljajić

Slobodan Kljajić


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

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

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

Jolly Trivedi

Jolly Trivedi

Doctoral Researcher

Doctoral Researcher Show more

Andre Vechiatto

Andre Vechiatto

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microsoft services.

Sr. Cloud Solution Architect with 20+ years’ experience in software and infrastructure architecture. Empowering people and organizations to achieve more during their journey to adopt cloud services, data analytics, artificial intelligence and Microso... Show more

Owen Auger

Owen Auger

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Insights and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energy. He was a finalist at the 2014 Financial Modelling World Championships in New York City. He has a particular interest in using Power BI and related tools to improve efficiency of reporting and analysis among finance business users. Owen is a CFA Charterholder and has a Master of Operations Research.

Owen Auger specialises in data modelling and visualization with Power BI, as well as financial modelling. He is currently a Principal Consultant at Agile Insights and has worked previously in analytics and finance roles at Fonterra and Contact Energy... Show more

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