Energy & Basic Resources

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

Emilio Belmar Quijada

Emilio Belmar Quijada

Emilio Belmar Quijada is a mechanical engineer with over five years in numerical simulation for mining and industry, and a former lecturer in fluid mechanics. He leads the CFD, FEA and DEM team at TNA Engineering, Chile, and directs CFD-IA: a 3D U-Net trained in PyTorch to predict velocity, temperature and pressure fields in industrial enclosures, replacing hours-long OpenFOAM RANS runs with seconds of inference on an open-source, fully local pipeline.

Emilio Belmar Quijada is a mechanical engineer with over five years in numerical simulation for mining and industry, and a former lecturer in fluid mechanics. He leads the CFD, FEA and DEM team at TNA Engineering, Chile, and directs CFD-IA: a 3D U-Ne... Show more

Varun Seth

Varun Seth

Seasoned Cloud Solutions Architect

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Praise Adegoju

Praise Adegoju

Machine Learning Practitioner and Community Strategist dedicated to driving Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Formerly sevred as a Campus Lead for Google Developers Group (GDG) and a Campus Strategist for Perplexity AI, she has championed "permissionless leadership," growing her local developer community with active members.

Praise combines technical expertise with grassroots impact. Trained with Nigeria's premier AI organization, she has worked on building AI tools for healthcare and education, focusing on bridging the gap between global technology and local application.

She is on a mission to prove that world-class innovation happens in Africa, not just is imported to it. Praise believes the next generation of African leaders won't just use AI—they will shape it.

Machine Learning Practitioner and Community Strategist dedicated to driving Nigeria’s tech ecosystem. Formerly sevred as a Campus Lead for Google Developers Group (GDG) and a Campus Strategist for Perplexity AI, she has championed "permissionless lea... Show more

Obinna Iheanachor

Obinna Iheanachor

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, delivering data and AI solutions for organisations including Rotork, Budweiser, and M-Kopa.

His work focuses on the intersection of data engineering, analytics, and applied AI with a particular interest in designing systems that move beyond dashboards to support real business decisions. Obinna regularly shares practical insights through public speaking, open-source projects, and technical content, and is passionate about helping teams adopt modern data and AI capabilities in a responsible, scalable way.

Obinna Iheanachor is a Senior AI/Data Engineer based in Leeds, specialising in building production-grade data platforms, analytics systems, and AI-powered decision tools. He has worked across energy, fintech, supply chain, and manufacturing, deliveri... Show more

Mayowa Olokun

Mayowa Olokun

Mayowa is a cloud data practitioner and machine learning engineer with over 6 years
of hands-on experience designing, securing, and scaling data infrastructure across some of the most demanding environments in finance, retail, healthcare, and technology, with clients and institutions spanning the United Kingdom and beyond.

What sets Mayowa apart is a rare ability to operate fluently across the full data stack, from raw ingestion and pipeline architecture to predictive modelling and executive-level insight delivery while keeping security and data integrity at the centre of every decision. This is not a perspective borrowed from textbooks; it is earned from building real-time fraud detection systems, hardening cloud analytics platforms, and leading cross-functional teams through complex, high-stakes data transformations.

Currently with Amdari in the United Kingdom, Mayowa works with global clients across banking, retail, and technology to design ML pipelines and cloud data architectures that are production-ready, scalable, and resilient. Previous roles at Vista Technologies and Classic Systems Infotech reinforced a career-long conviction that the greatest risk in any data system is not what you know is broken, it is what you have silently trusted without question.

Mayowa holds an MSc in Automation, Control and Robotics from Sheffield Hallam
University (UK), is a certified Full Stack Data Science practitioner, and has contributed to peer-reviewed research in intelligent systems and applied machine learning. As a former academic who supervised AI research and delivered university-level instruction in Python, SQL, and data engineering, Mayowa brings a clarity of communication to technically complex topics that makes them accessible, urgent,
and immediately applicable.

A firm believer that security is everyone's problem and data is everyone's responsibility, Mayowa brings to BSides Brighton a talk that challenges the audience to stop trusting their pipelines and start proving them.

Mayowa is a cloud data practitioner and machine learning engineer with over 6 years of hands-on experience designing, securing, and scaling data infrastructure across some of the most demanding environments in finance, retail, healthcare, and techn... Show more

Ken Auguillard

Ken Auguillard

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, and Service Management foundations needed to adopt the Power Platform to transform their business.

Principal Program Manager for Power Platform Developer and Admin Experience. Focused on empowering Citizen Developers, IT Professionals, and Executive Management by providing the Governance, Security, Compliance, Applications Lifecycle Management, an... Show more

Mohan kumar Dalai

Mohan kumar Dalai

Mohan Kumar Dalai is a seasoned EAM Integration Architect with over 18 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data integration and migration solutions. Based in Virginia, USA, he has built a distinguished career at the intersection of Enterprise Asset Management (EAM), ETL/ELT processes, and cloud-based integration, serving clients across the Oil and Gas, Energy, Chemical, Banking, Insurance, and Healthcare industries.
Mohan currently serves as a Staff Software Engineer at GE Vernova, a role he has held since December 2016, where he architects end-to-end integration solutions connecting EAM platforms with Asset Performance Management (APM) systems. His work spans some of the most widely used EAM suites in the industry, including SAP ECC, SAP HANA, IBM Maximo, and Oracle EAM, as well as platforms such as AVANTIS and Direct Line Megamation. He has successfully delivered integration projects for more than 25 enterprise, multi-domain customers globally and has led data migration initiatives involving over 50 million records, most notably improving data accuracy by 40% for a major utility during a global asset data migration.
His technical expertise spans a wide range of integration and data tools, including Boomi, Talend, IBM DataStage, and Informatica, as well as cloud platforms such as Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services. Mohan is skilled in multiple programming languages, including Python, Java, SQL, PL/SQL, C#, and Unix Shell Scripting, and has hands-on experience with databases such as Oracle, Teradata, DB2, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server. He also brings knowledge of Big Data technologies, including Pig, Hive, and Sqoop, as well as web services standards such as SOAP and XML.
Before GE Vernova, Mohan held integration and architecture roles at Meridium Inc., USM Business Systems, AnalytixDS, and Logikal Consulting, where he consistently drove improvements in ETL performance, workflow automation, and data architecture. Earlier in his career, he contributed to software product development at IBM India Private Limited and ITC Infotech.
Mohan holds a Master of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Roorkee, where he graduated with a CGPA of 8.14, as well as a Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science & Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University. He is also a certified IBM Data Science Professional (May 2025).

Mohan Kumar Dalai is a seasoned EAM Integration Architect with over 18 years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale data integration and migration solutions. Based in Virginia, USA, he has built a distinguished career at the intersec... Show more

Ilya Sapelkin

Ilya Sapelkin

I sit at the intersection of industrial engineering and data science - and that overlap is where the interesting problems live.
For seven years I built and commissioned the systems that generate industrial data: private LTE/5G networks, automated LHD and manipulator control, low-latency Wi-Fi roaming (50ms handover), and IIoT telemetry across the Udachny and Komsomolsky mines. I know what the sensors mean, why the readings lie, and where the operational risk actually sits - context most analysts never get near.
Now I'm turning that domain knowledge into decisions. Completing a Master of Data Science (ECU, 2026).
The gap between OT and IT is where most industrial data projects quietly fail. I've worked both sides. That's what I bring.

I sit at the intersection of industrial engineering and data science - and that overlap is where the interesting problems live. For seven years I built and commissioned the systems that generate industrial data: private LTE/5G networks, automated LH... Show more

Mauricio Licul

Mauricio Licul

Mauricio Licul (1979) is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the technology company Quirk d.o.o. based in Pula, and the Head of Research and Development (R&D) at Novatec New Technologies headquartered in Labin, Croatia.
Licul has deep engineering, political, and data-science experience, uniquely combining artificial intelligence (AI), natural language processing (NLP), and media analytics. As a former political figure and prominent candidate for mayor of Pula, he possesses an intuitive, firsthand understanding of public communication, public sentiment, and media dynamics. By merging this practical political background with cutting-edge data technologies, he has specialized in extracting actionable insights and deep strategic metrics from vast streams of media data and public text.
He is the founder of DataFlip, an innovative venture focused on high-level NLP solutions. Licul has publicly presented the capabilities of his proprietary technology at major ICT events, such as the regional Let's Grow! conference in Pula, where he delivered a breakthrough session titled "How to recognize emotions in 10 TB of text" . Within DataFlip, Licul spearheaded the development of proprietary, in-house artificial intelligence models that combine machine learning, deep learning, and semantic analysis to detect and classify highly subtle emotional structures within massive, large-scale textual datasets.

Expanding on this foundation, Licul and his team at Quirk are currently developing even more advanced, next-generation models for semantic analysis, deep emotional interpretation, and complex text classification. A key competitive advantage and core differentiator of Quirk's models compared to foreign or mainstream big-tech solutions is their total infrastructure autonomy. By constructing the entire text-mining and semantic architecture completely from scratch without relying on external, third-party APIs, their models eliminate data-leakage risks, ensure total data privacy, and deliver significantly higher contextual accuracy tailored to regional linguistic nuances, complex idioms, and specific text data streams.
In his role at Novatec New Technologies, Licul oversees innovation and advanced technical ventures. Notably, he successfully led the IRI2 project "MUNIVO"—an innovative, low-floor electric vehicle developed in tight cooperation with the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FSB) and the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER) in Zagreb, resulting in two fully functional prototypes. His broad knowledge base spans industrial automation, software development, deep learning, semantic text analysis, predictive analytics, and smart urban mobility.

Licul graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering from the prestigious University of Padua (Università degli Studi di Padova) in Italy and earned his PhD (Doctorate) from the University of Trieste. He remains a prominent thought leader and speaker in the regional and national tech ecosystem, frequently participating in panels and lecturing on AI regulations, machine learning, and advanced data architecture.

Mauricio Licul (1979) is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the technology company Quirk d.o.o. based in Pula, and the Head of Research and Development (R&D) at Novatec New Technologies headquartered in Labin, Croatia. Licul has deep engineering, ... Show more

Luciano Grossi

Luciano Grossi

Luciano Grossi é servidor público federal na ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) desde 2005, atuando desde 2022 como Coordenador Adjunto de Governança de Dados e Informação. Lidera iniciativas de gestão e governança de dados em uma das maiores bases de dados do setor elétrico brasileiro, com mais de 150 bases de produção, 11 mil tabelas e dados de 90 milhões de consumidores. Tem interesse contínuo em tecnologia, dados e automação aplicada à gestão pública.

Luciano Grossi é servidor público federal na ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) desde 2005, atuando desde 2022 como Coordenador Adjunto de Governança de Dados e Informação. Lidera iniciativas de gestão e governança de dados em uma das maior... Show more

Gopinath Rajamanickam

Gopinath Rajamanickam

Gopinath Rajamanickam is a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of experience spanning QA leadership, enterprise web application development, cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, and large-scale program delivery. He currently serves as an Expert Test Lead for the Advanced Distribution Management System (ADMS) program at Pacific Gas & Electric, where he leads QA strategy, system integration testing, UAT, risk-based testing, and operational readiness initiatives for critical utility systems. His expertise includes validating complex integrations across platforms such as MuleSoft, ABB, PI, and GIS, while leveraging AI/ML-driven analytics, Python automation, JIRA/Zephyr data, and Power BI dashboards to improve test prioritization, defect analysis, and release quality.
Earlier in his career, Gopinath worked extensively as a full-stack web developer and test consultant for enterprise programs at Pacific Gas & Electric and Microsoft, building scalable applications using React, Java, .NET, C#, SQL, Python, and AWS cloud services. He has strong experience with CI/CD, Jenkins, Docker, Terraform, Ansible, Selenium, Git, and Agile delivery practices. A certified PMP, AWS Solutions Architect Associate, Certified Scrum Master, Salesforce Administrator, and CSTE, Gopinath brings a strong combination of technical depth, quality engineering leadership, stakeholder management, and domain expertise across utilities, supply chain, CRM, and banking.

Gopinath Rajamanickam is a seasoned IT professional with 20 years of experience spanning QA leadership, enterprise web application development, cloud engineering, DevOps, automation, and large-scale program delivery. He currently serves as an Expert ... Show more

Amodh Yadav

Amodh Yadav

Kumar Amodh Yadav is an Oracle Certified Professional with over 13 years of experience in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) implementation, development, and administration. Currently serving as Enterprise Applications Engineer III at The Medical College of Wisconsin, he brings extensive expertise in Oracle HRMS, Self-Service HR (SSHR), Payroll, and related enterprise applications.
Throughout his career, Kumar has completed 3 full-cycle Oracle HRMS R12 implementations and 5+ support and enhancement projects as a Techno-Functional Consultant. His technical proficiency spans Oracle HRMS APIs, SQL, PL/SQL, Oracle Forms development, XML Publisher Reports, BI Publisher, and Oracle Workflow customization.
Kumar has delivered solutions for organizations across diverse industries including healthcare, higher education, oil & gas, and manufacturing, serving clients in the USA, Middle East, and India. His experience includes designing custom interfaces with third-party systems, developing RICE components, and participating in Oracle EBS upgrades from R12.1.3 to R12.2.9.
Based in New Berlin, Wisconsin, Kumar holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree from Rajiv Gandhi Proudyogiki Vishwavidyalaya and maintains active engagement with the Oracle community through participation in HEUG and Oracle World conferences.

Kumar Amodh Yadav is an Oracle Certified Professional with over 13 years of experience in Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS) implementation, development, and administration. Currently serving as Enterprise Applications Engineer III at The Medical College ... Show more

Jeffrey Osier-Mixon

Jeffrey Osier-Mixon

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee.

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee. Show more

Charis Charalampidi

Charis Charalampidi

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the founder / co-organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group.

With a long-standing interest in sciences, the arts and different cultures, she brings a diverse and cross-cultural perspective to community building and collaboration in global open-source ecosystems.

Charis is a senior business intelligence analyst and consultant and the founder / co-organiser of PgGreece, the first Greece PostgreSQL Users Group. With a long-standing interest in sciences, the arts and different cultures, she brings a diverse ... Show more

Prashant Prashant

Prashant Prashant

Prashant has a Bachelors and Masters in IT from India and 17 years of IT experience in Canada across various industry verticals. He works as a Senior Cyber Security Advisor for a Fortune 500 company. He calls himself a self-styled geek with a purpose. He likes to support the budding cyber talent, share his experience and continue to progress the Cyber Security discipline in industry, academia and research fields. He considers himself a problem solver in solving interesting IT problems for the betterment and progress of human society.

He is an Information Security (IS) Leader, Specialist and Teacher with proven expertise in managing information security in several businesses including power, oil and gas, healthcare, government, retail and technology sectors.

He subscribes to a holistic approach in practicing Information Security architecture, Security Operations, Information Risk Management, Operational and Industrial Control System Security (OT/ICS) and Information Security Audits. Takes pride in driving IS programs to meet enterprise objectives and act as a trusted Cyber Advisor to the lines of business with regards to cyber risk. He prides himself in being able to balance stakeholder’s expectations to deliver projects against individual groups’ expectations in IT departments. He is a Subject matter expert in several aspects of Cyber Security including but not limited to Threat Assessment & Vulnerability Management, Risk Management, Incident Management, Operational Processes, and Architecture.

He has numerous research papers in the field of Quantum Computing, Youtube channel and videos on Quantum Computing, OT Security among others. He has presented in multiple IT and Security conferences over the years such as CIPS, ISACA Edmonton, B-Sides Edmonton, B-Sides Calgary, and Public Safety Canada ICS Symposium as mentioned below. He also has a passion of teaching Cyber Security courses in Northern Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) and Concordia University of Edmonton (CUE) to Bachelors and Master of Information Security Management students.

He likes to play chess, hike and camp in the mountains alone and ponder over the purpose of life and nature.

Prashant has a Bachelors and Masters in IT from India and 17 years of IT experience in Canada across various industry verticals. He works as a Senior Cyber Security Advisor for a Fortune 500 company. He calls himself a self-styled geek with a purpose... Show more

Vincent Chiew

Vincent Chiew

Dr. Vincent Chiew, a founder of Axis Cogni-Solve Limited. The company provide “Peace of Mind” consulting and professional development solutions. He has over 35 years of experience in global security, engineering, business transformation, project management, quality, safety, AI, and IT. This includes practically all critical infrastructure sectors, from enterprise to industrial and military industries. He has also taught at vocational centers, colleges, and universities up to the postgraduate level. He enjoys Ballroom, Latin, and Country Western dancing with his wife socially.

Dr. Vincent Chiew, a founder of Axis Cogni-Solve Limited. The company provide “Peace of Mind” consulting and professional development solutions. He has over 35 years of experience in global security, engineering, business transformation, project mana... Show more

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist.
Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs)

Matthias Rochtus, experienced public speaker and Data Scientist. Main fields of expertise are Geospatial research, data engineering & CI/CD , Predictive Maintenance and Retrieval Augmented Generation (LLMs) Show more

Nikhil Jathar

Nikhil Jathar

Nikhil Jathar is Co-Founder and CTO of AvanSaber, where he builds governance and reliability into AI-generated software so enterprises can trust autonomous agents with real systems. He is the inventor on multiple US patents in AI software safety, an IEEE Senior Member, and a Forbes Technology Council member. He created an AI testing agent that finds real defects in open source code, ships an open-source AI-native ERP, and mentors early-career engineers across the US and India.

Nikhil Jathar is Co-Founder and CTO of AvanSaber, where he builds governance and reliability into AI-generated software so enterprises can trust autonomous agents with real systems. He is the inventor on multiple US patents in AI software safety, an ... Show more

Anjali Kumari

Anjali Kumari

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessions on emerging technologies.

Passionate about cloud infrastructure, DevOps, and networking, Anjali enjoys simplifying complex concepts through practical demonstrations and hands-on workshops. She is currently building cloud-native applications using AWS, Docker, Linux, and Python while continuously expanding her knowledge of modern infrastructure technologies.

She has completed a Cloud Internship with F13 Technologies and actively contributes to the student developer community by mentoring peers, organizing technical events, and encouraging hands-on learning.

Her current interests include Cloud Computing, DevOps, Infrastructure Automation, Containerization, and Open Source technologies.

Anjali Kumari is a B.Tech Computer Science student specializing in IoT, Cybersecurity, and Cloud Computing. She serves as the Vice President of the IoT Club at Dronacharya College of Engineering, where she has organized and delivered technical sessio... Show more

Daniel Paredes

Daniel Paredes

Computólogo por profesión, melómano por obsesión y chilango de tiempo completo. Soy co-fundador de Sudo FCiencias, Lider @ AWS Student Builder Group UNAM y Staff @ PythonCDMX. Creo firmemente que facilitando el acceso al conocimiento tecnológico nos acercará a un mejor futuro para todxs.

Computólogo por profesión, melómano por obsesión y chilango de tiempo completo. Soy co-fundador de Sudo FCiencias, Lider @ AWS Student Builder Group UNAM y Staff @ PythonCDMX. Creo firmemente que facilitando el acceso al conocimiento tecnológico nos ... Show more

Akarsh Sahlot

Akarsh Sahlot

I am an open-source developer and Maintainer at the Hyphae project under LF Energy (Linux Foundation). I previously contributed as a mentee and now work on improving the APIS ecosystem and developer onboarding. In 2025, I was selected for Code for GovTech (C4GT), where I worked on production-grade decentralized applications for Indian government systems. I am also building Stelltron, a decentralized solar energy trading platform integrating IoT hardware with blockchain infrastructure.

I am an open-source developer and Maintainer at the Hyphae project under LF Energy (Linux Foundation). I previously contributed as a mentee and now work on improving the APIS ecosystem and developer onboarding. In 2025, I was selected for Code for Go... Show more

Vaibhav Gupta

Vaibhav Gupta

As a backend engineer with 4 years of experience, I have a passion for technology and a strong understanding of development concepts. Currently working as a Backend Engineer in Tokyo, I have developed expertise in Golang, gRPC, and DevOps concepts. With a keen interest in DevOps, I strive to continuously improve my skills and stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends.
As a good communicator, I am adapt to collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve project goals. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a track record of delivering high-quality code on time and within budget. I am excited to bring my skills and experience to a new opportunity where I can contribute to the success of the team and drive business growth.

As a backend engineer with 4 years of experience, I have a passion for technology and a strong understanding of development concepts. Currently working as a Backend Engineer in Tokyo, I have developed expertise in Golang, gRPC, and DevOps concepts. W... Show more

Abhishek Raj Permani

Abhishek Raj Permani

Abhishek Raj Permani is a distinguished Data Scientist, AI researcher, and Senior Machine Learning Engineer, currently leading impactful AI infrastructure initiatives at Sun King. With a strong academic foundation from the IITs and years of experience in building cutting-edge AI solutions, Abhishek blends research depth with real-world innovation.
His work spans transformer architectures, hybrid attention mechanisms, and recommendation systems, earning him accolades such as the Best Research Paper Award and recognition as one of the most-read authors on ResearchGate. Formerly at Jaguar Land Rover and Samsung Research, Abhishek has consistently applied AI to solve complex engineering and business problems.
A dynamic speaker and thought leader, Abhishek regularly shares his insights at conferences and developer forums, inspiring the next generation of AI talent through his expertise, clarity, and passion for innovation.

Abhishek Raj Permani is a distinguished Data Scientist, AI researcher, and Senior Machine Learning Engineer, currently leading impactful AI infrastructure initiatives at Sun King. With a strong academic foundation from the IITs and years of experienc... Show more

Yutaka Kikuchi

Yutaka Kikuchi

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institute of Technology for his work on no-imperative languages in 1996.

He is a manager of a renewable energy startup besides a professor at Kochi University of Technology. One of his interests is to develop a new platform for developing distributed industrial systems with Nerves. He received his Ph.D. from Tokyo Institu... Show more

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solutions for organisations to optimise their process and increase productivity.

Oluwamayowa ogbeide is an MVP,MCT, Power Platform Developer from Lagos Nigeria,he got introduced to the Power platform in his under graduate year through Powerbi but has since gone on to becoming an Power Platform and RPA developer producing solution... Show more

Eric Corey Freed

Eric Corey Freed

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for millions of square feet a year.

Using his Frictionless Framework™, he’s helped his clients uncover and implement innovative solutions and overcome barriers and obstacles holding back their ideas.

His work has been featured in: Time, Newsweek, Metropolis, Dwell, Fast Company, Forbes, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal; and on-air in: Fox News, HGTV, The Sundance Channel and PBS.

Eric is the author of 12 books, including "Green Building & Remodeling for Dummies” and "Circular Economy for Dummies." In 2012, he was named one of the 25 "Best Green Architecture Firms" in the US, and one of the "Top 10 Most Influential Green Architects." In 2017, he was named one of Build's American Architecture Top 25. He’s one of the 2021 Environment + Energy Leaders and in 2024, he was named the Net Zero Trailblazer for Innovation. He holds a prestigious LEED Fellow award from the US Green Building Council.

Eric Corey Freed is an award-winning architect, author, and global speaker. As Principal and Director of Sustainability for CannonDesign, he leads the healthcare, education, and commercial teams toward low-carbon, healthy, regenerative buildings for ... Show more

Shana Dacres-Lawrence

Shana Dacres-Lawrence

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, including systems of critical national importance. Shana has also played a pivotal role in architecting one of the largest cloud transformations and migrations in Europe and designed an award-winning CIAM solution for a major electricity system operator.

A passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion in technology, Shana has been instrumental in establishing and driving internal communities within the organisations she has worked for. She is dedicated to attracting, retaining, and promoting women in tech. Shana is also the founder of ArchitectHer, a community platform devoted to supporting, inspiring, and elevating women in technology architecture.

Shana is an accomplished Senior Architect with over 13 years of experience and a strong foundation in Cyber Security and Software development. She has successfully led and delivered complex, high-quality consulting and architecture projects, includin... Show more

Selvam Rajendran

Selvam Rajendran

Selvam Rajendran is a Senior Principal Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading the architecture, design, and certification of safety-critical aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, and embedded systems. He is a recognized expert in system-level Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) for aircraft electric power systems, with deep expertise spanning Main, Emergency, Auxiliary, and Distribution power domains. Currently at Collins Aerospace (RTX), Selvam has led EMC architecture, EMI mitigation, lightning and HIRF protection, and certification strategies that have directly enabled airworthiness approvals and flight safety across multiple global aircraft platforms, maintaining a flawless record of zero EMC qualification failures. His work integrates noise-spectrum analysis, EMI filter design, grounding and shielding architectures, PCB-level EMC rules, and aircraft harness integration in compliance with RTCA DO-160 and MIL-STD-461 standards. Before Collins Aerospace, he served in senior technical leadership roles at L&T Technology Services and RealTime Systems, acting as a customer-facing EMC authority and hardware architect for aerospace, industrial automation, and national railway communication systems. Earlier in his career, he contributed to one of the world’s earliest mobile payment hardware platforms, demonstrating long-standing innovation in embedded and mixed-signal design. Selvam has been recognized as an RTX High Potential (HiPo) Talent and has received multiple corporate awards for technical excellence, collaboration, and accountability. He also serves as EMC Chair for the IEEE Rock River Valley Section, contributing to professional leadership and advancing industry knowledge in electromagnetic compatibility.

Selvam Rajendran is a Senior Principal Engineer with over 25 years of experience leading the architecture, design, and certification of safety-critical aerospace, industrial, telecommunications, and embedded systems. He is a recognized expert in syst... Show more

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can create. He's built MVPs, shipped agents, competed in AI hackathons, and landed a product internship at an enterprise tech company. His perspective is from the inside: what builders actually trade away when moving fast, and what it costs the humans on the other end.

Siddharth Bellad is an AI builder and product thinker currently completing his Master's at Duke. With a background in process engineering and no CS degree, he taught himself to build with AI and in doing so, ran into every UX wall an AI product can c... Show more

William Wright

William Wright

Based in the heartland of America, Holding the title of Scotland’s first Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) andelected member for the CREST Penetration Testing focus group (EMEA), CEO William Wright brings a wealth of experience in leading Security Testing teams across multiple verticals. Holding CREST certification in Penetration Testing and certified tester by The Cyber Scheme, William will have overall responsibility for the project and will use internal and external testing methodologies crafted by over a decade of Security Testing experience

Based in the heartland of America, Holding the title of Scotland’s first Chartered Cyber Security Professional (ChCSP) andelected member for the CREST Penetration Testing focus group (EMEA), CEO William Wright brings a wealth of experience in leading... Show more

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