Energy & Basic Resources

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

Maarten Mulder

Maarten Mulder

With nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector, I am currently serving as the product owner at Alliander, overseeing the Business Critical and Corporate platforms. At the heart of our operations lies the Business Critical platform, which is powered by our Open Source LF Energy platform, Grid eXchange Fabric (GxF). Through GxF, we facilitate a range of specific business solutions including Public Lighting, Congestion Measurements, Smart Metering, and Cable Oil Pressure Measurement.

With nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector, I am currently serving as the product owner at Alliander, overseeing the Business Critical and Corporate platforms. At the heart of our operations lies the Business Critical platform, which ... Show more

Aeron Baker

Aeron Baker

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and reliability. He brings a hands-on approach to his work, continuously pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the cloud-native ecosystem.

Aeron is the Cloud Platform Manager at Ford Motor Company, where he champions automation and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). With a passion for writing code to solve complex problems, Aeron is dedicated to advancing cloud infrastructure efficiency and ... Show more

Ashwin Ambekar

Ashwin Ambekar

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access management, cryptography, network segmentation, Kubernetes, and data security, Ashwin has significantly contributed to the field. He holds multiple patents and is an active speaker on topics related to security at scale.

Ashwin Ambekar is the Sr. Director of Cloud Security at eBay, where he leads teams specializing in cloud security, large-scale certificate and key management (PKI/X.509), and Zero Trust architecture. With extensive experience in identity and access m... Show more

Ben Watts

Ben Watts

Full stack developer and economist with a background in renewables

Full stack developer and economist with a background in renewables Show more

Nabile Khoury

Nabile Khoury

After spending 15 years in automotive safety critical software development and testing, I transitioned in 2022 to the innovative field of automated driving. My current role involves supporting our customers with cutting-edge technologies to help them test and homologate their ADAS/AD software stack in virtual environment.

After spending 15 years in automotive safety critical software development and testing, I transitioned in 2022 to the innovative field of automated driving. My current role involves supporting our customers with cutting-edge technologies to help them... Show more

Luz Karime Contreras

Luz Karime Contreras

Soy Ingeniera Ambiental y Tecnóloga Química, con experiencia en análisis de laboratorio y dedicada a la investigación y desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en los campos ambiental, químico y del petróleo. Mi sólida formación técnica se combina con un dominio experto de herramientas como Excel y sus complementos, lo que me permite crear soluciones personalizadas para las necesidades específicas de la industria. Comprometida con el aprendizaje continuo mediante la investigación sistemática, actualmente me estoy formando como Data Scientist, con el objetivo de identificar indicadores que contribuyan al desarrollo sostenible y la preservación del medio ambiente.

Soy Ingeniera Ambiental y Tecnóloga Química, con experiencia en análisis de laboratorio y dedicada a la investigación y desarrollo de soluciones innovadoras en los campos ambiental, químico y del petróleo. Mi sólida formación técnica se combina con u... Show more

Xiaofeng Denton Peng

Xiaofeng Denton Peng

Xiaofeng Denton Peng is the innovative Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy Co., Ltd., headquartered in McClellan Park, California. Since 2016, Peng has led the company, transforming SPI Energy into a prominent player in the renewable energy market, focusing on solar power, battery storage, electric vehicles (E.V.s), and charging technologies. SPI Energy is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol SPI. Peng also serves as the CEO and Chairman of Phoenix Motor Inc., another NASDAQ-listed company specializing in designing and manufacturing zero-emission electric vehicles and charging systems in the U.S.

Peng's leadership extends across SPI Energy's strategic divisions, including SolarJuice, SPI Solar, Orange Power, and EdisonFuture/Phoenix Motor E.V., driving technological advancements and market expansion in domestic and international arenas. His entrepreneurial spirit and passion for sustainable energy solutions have positioned the company at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.
Before spearheading SPI Energy, Peng founded LDK Solar in 2005, a company renowned for its multicrystalline solar wafer production. He also established Suzhou Liouxin Industrial, Ltd. in 1997, serving as CEO until 2006, growing the company into a leading manufacturer of personal protective equipment in Asia.

Peng's academic achievements include earning a bachelor's degree in international business from Jiangxi Fenglin College of Foreign Economy and Trade and an executive MBA from the Guanghua School of Management at Peking University.

Committed to community involvement, Xiaofeng Denton Peng generously donates his time and resources to various organizations throughout the Bay Area, demonstrating his commitment to technological innovation in renewable energy and social responsibility.

Xiaofeng Denton Peng is the innovative Chairman and CEO of SPI Energy Co., Ltd., headquartered in McClellan Park, California. Since 2016, Peng has led the company, transforming SPI Energy into a prominent player in the renewable energy market, focusi... Show more

Aryan Mishra

Aryan Mishra

Aryan Mishra is a passionate advocate for sustainable urban development and a dedicated student of machine learning. He brings a unique perspective to the table, merging his technical expertise with his commitment to reimagining urban transportation in the face of environmental challenge

Aryan Mishra is a passionate advocate for sustainable urban development and a dedicated student of machine learning. He brings a unique perspective to the table, merging his technical expertise with his commitment to reimagining urban transportation ... Show more

Sofia de Mattos Menezes

Sofia de Mattos Menezes

Técnica em geologia, funcionária da Petrobras há 11 anos, me formei em Psicologia em 2019, logo antes do nascimento da minha filha.

Me encontrei profissionalmente ao voltar da licença maternidade e encontrar a agilidade, na forma de kanban e scrum, em um empresa mudada após a pandemia. Eram as ferramentas que faltavam para potencializar a minha incapacidade de permanecer indiferente perante as dificuldades que encontrava nos processos por onde passei.

Apaixonada por problemas, o próximo passo foi me aproximar das facilitações de Workshops, ao ser apresentada ao Design Flow, por descobrir o poder que tem colocar todos juntos no mesmo local ao mesmo tempo, com objetivos e instruções claras!

Depois de receber o convite para compor o time recém criado de Inovação pude considerar finalizada a minha transição de carreira!

Técnica em geologia, funcionária da Petrobras há 11 anos, me formei em Psicologia em 2019, logo antes do nascimento da minha filha. Me encontrei profissionalmente ao voltar da licença maternidade e encontrar a agilidade, na forma de kanban e scru... Show more

Natalie King

Natalie King

Natalie King
Founder and CEO
Natalie King, a visionary in clean energy, is the driving force behind Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC, and its subsequent venture, Dunamis Charge, Inc. Her leadership has propelled Dunamis to a multimillion-dollar status, employing over 150 individuals in Southeastern Michigan. King's strategic foresight has diversified Dunamis' offerings to include LED lighting, electric vehicle (EV) charger production, and comprehensive energy solutions, marking significant strides in energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.
Recognized for her groundbreaking contributions, King has received accolades such as Crain's Notable Leader in Energy (2023), Corp! Magazine's Most Valuable Entrepreneur (2023), and Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of The Year® (2021) for Michigan and Northwest Ohio. The company's participation in the Stellantis National Black Supplier Development Program and Apple Impact Accelerator Program underscores its industry significance. Additionally, Dunamis' role as a Tier One Vendor to DTE Energy and its affiliation with the Cummins CARE BOA highlight its pivotal position in the EV charging sector.
King's expertise in clean energy and electrification earned her an invitation to the 2024 State of the Union address following her introduction of President Joe Biden at a 2023 SBA Women's Business Summit. King and Dunamis Charge have also been favorably mentioned in several White House communications.
King, a Detroit native, holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, and a Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School. Her executive education from Dartmouth's Tuck School of Business further complements her leadership profile. Actively engaged in strategic roles within the National Business League and the Michigan Chamber of Commerce Energy & Environment Committee, she champions diversity in EV infrastructure as Chairwoman of BEVI.
King's dedication extends beyond business to substantial community and charitable engagement. Her foundation, Doing the Work, is committed to addressing global social issues, while her organization of the Detroit Red Carpet Backyard BBQ underscores her commitment to local humanitarian efforts. Her leadership roles in Abayomi Community Development Corporation and The Yunion reflect her deep commitment to youth development and mentoring.

Natalie King Founder and CEO Natalie King, a visionary in clean energy, is the driving force behind Dunamis Clean Energy Partners, LLC, and its subsequent venture, Dunamis Charge, Inc. Her leadership has propelled Dunamis to a multimillion-dollar s... Show more

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