Energy & Basic Resources

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

Daan van Berkel

Daan van Berkel

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more

Christopher Snider

Christopher Snider

Christopher J. “Chris” Snider, NRP, EMT-P, WP-C, is a paramedic, safety consultant, and educator with 17 years of experience in emergency services and eight years in safety and emergency response consulting. Since first entering EMS in 2002, his career has included high-volume 911 response, Critical Care Transport, industrial medicine and safety, and emergency preparedness.

Chris currently works in the oil and gas industry in the Permian Basin, supporting major infrastructure construction projects with a focus on occupational safety, emergency incident planning, responder integration, and risk management in high-hazard environments. His background combines frontline paramedicine with industrial safety and incident management, giving him a practical perspective on how clinicians and organizations prepare for both everyday emergencies and uncommon events.

As an educator, Chris remains committed to advancing paramedicine and helping EMTs and paramedics develop the knowledge, judgment, and perspective needed to thrive throughout their careers. He teaches continuing education and conference programs focused on clinical and operational considerations, professional development, leadership, and emergency preparedness.

Outside of his professional work, Chris lives in Fort Wayne, Indiana, with his wife and their three children.

Christopher J. “Chris” Snider, NRP, EMT-P, WP-C, is a paramedic, safety consultant, and educator with 17 years of experience in emergency services and eight years in safety and emergency response consulting. Since first entering EMS in 2002, his care... Show more

Liliane Scarpari

Liliane Scarpari

Liliane Scarpari is a Sr. Technical Specialist with deep expertise in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. She focuses on the intersection of AI, industrial systems, and threat resilience. With a background in cyber security and a passion for secure innovation, Liliane helps organizations navigate the evolving risks of digital transformation. She recently presented at the https://smartgridobserver.com/ICS-Cybersecurity/agenda.htm, where she shared insights on the role of agentic AI as a new “untrusted component” in ICS environments.

Liliane Scarpari is a Sr. Technical Specialist with deep expertise in cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. She focuses on the intersection of AI, industrial systems, and threat resilience. With a background in cyber security and a passion for s... Show more

Oluwasegun Kayode

Oluwasegun Kayode

My main focus these days is building accessible, inclusive products and digital experiences for a variety of clients. I most enjoy working on projects that challenge me to learn something new and push me to grow as a developer.

When I'm not at the computer, I'm usually reading tech blogs, exploring new technologies, or learning about system design and architecture patterns.

My main focus these days is building accessible, inclusive products and digital experiences for a variety of clients. I most enjoy working on projects that challenge me to learn something new and push me to grow as a developer. When I'm not at the... Show more

Sohan Das

Sohan Das

As the Executive Vice President of EVS, Inc., I lead a team of over 315 professionals who provide innovative and sustainable solutions for solar, substation and energy storage projects across the U.S. I have been with EVS since 2014, when I helped launch the Solar group and later expanded it to include Energy Storage in 2017. With more than 33GW of solar and 13GWh of storage designs completed, we are one of the most experienced and trusted renewable energy service providers in the industry.

I have a passion for renewable energy and a vision for a greener future. I am responsible for growing the group, strategic planning, managing clients, hiring and developing talent, contract management, and overseeing the engineering quality control and training. I also steer the company into new markets such as Transmission, SCADA, System Impact studies and look into AI and Automation related improvements. I have a Master's Degree in Sustainable Architecture from State University of New York at Buffalo and a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture from Shivaji University, India. I have been working in the solar energy sector since 2009, having previously worked for Solar developers and EPC contractors.

As the Executive Vice President of EVS, Inc., I lead a team of over 315 professionals who provide innovative and sustainable solutions for solar, substation and energy storage projects across the U.S. I have been with EVS since 2014, when I helped la... Show more

Adrian Sjøholt

Adrian Sjøholt

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries and company sizes, ranging from a small workshop with just two users to large corporations with thousands of users.

I have been working with Dynamics Customer Engagement since 2019, acquiring extensive experience with its diverse modules:
- Dynamics Sales
- Dynamics Customer Service and Dynamics Contact Center (formerly Omnichannel)
- Dynamics Customer Insights - Journeys (formerly Marketing)

As both an Architect and CRM implementor, I have encountered numerous CRM systems and solutions, enabling me to craft tailored strategies for specific client needs. My mantra is to leverage standard solutions and processes whenever possible, ensuring the system remains user-friendly and efficient for end-users.

Senior Customer Relationship Management Consultant with a proven track record in the information technology and services industry. Since embarking on my CRM journey, I have participated in over a hundred CRM implementations across various industries ... Show more

Raghavendra Kalapatapu

Raghavendra Kalapatapu

Over 15 years of experience in data analytics and data platforms, with a passion for building AI-powered assistant products for manufacturing plants. Focused on delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that solve complex operational problems and drive real business impact. Guided by curiosity, practicality, and economic feasibility.

Over 15 years of experience in data analytics and data platforms, with a passion for building AI-powered assistant products for manufacturing plants. Focused on delivering scalable, cost-effective solutions that solve complex operational problems and... Show more

Lucía Villaverde Soler

Lucía Villaverde Soler

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer

Business Intelligence and Power BI Developer Show more

Rupak Bose

Rupak Bose

Rupak Bose is a Research Scientist developing foundation models and Vision-Language-Action models for OpenArm at Enactic, Reazon Holdings Inc. Previously, he developed parametric models for edge deployment in Earth observation at Qen Labs Inc., US. Prior to that, he worked on multimodal diffusion models for medical imaging at IHU, France.

In this talk, he addresses how complex-valued neural networks can be used to compress spaceborne radar data natively in PyTorch.

Rupak Bose is a Research Scientist developing foundation models and Vision-Language-Action models for OpenArm at Enactic, Reazon Holdings Inc. Previously, he developed parametric models for edge deployment in Earth observation at Qen Labs Inc., US. P... Show more

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases for enterprise website rebuilds and Personalisation at scale. Nathan has been part of Sitecore implementations across APAC and North America, including award-winning projects. He is passionate about helping organisations unlock real business value through scalable, future proofed architecture and smart platform strategy.

Nathan Saldanha is the Global Director, Digital Strategy & Growth at Codehouse and a Sitecore Ambassador MVP (2025 & 2026). With Ten years of digital transformation and Industry 4.0 experience, he specialises in crafting compelling business cases 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

Bart Renders

Bart Renders

Bart Renders, an IT-Consultant at Info Support with a passion for propelling businesses through software solutions. With 4 years of experience in the industry branch, Bart has seamlessly merged hardware and software in multiple projects.

Eager to share his wealth of knowledge, Bart found his voice as a speaker, driven by a desire to extend his insights beyond project boundaries. Although new to the speaking scene, he admires engaging speakers and aims to captivate audiences with exciting new knowledge and inspiration.

Get ready to embark on a journey of innovation and fresh insights with Bart as your guide.

Bart Renders, an IT-Consultant at Info Support with a passion for propelling businesses through software solutions. With 4 years of experience in the industry branch, Bart has seamlessly merged hardware and software in multiple projects. Eager to ... Show more

Adam Mashaka

Adam Mashaka

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1
Github: AdamMashaka
Linkidinn: @AdamKatani

X(Twitter):@AdamMashaka1 Github: AdamMashaka Linkidinn: @AdamKatani Show more

Tom Graham

Tom Graham

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and Human Resources Manager, reflecting adaptability across industries including healthcare, food, automotive, and oil.

An entrepreneurial spirit, Tom builds and manages multiple ventures alongside consulting. His portfolio includes software platforms for nonprofits, education, and event management, along with hands-on projects in IoT, AI, and disaster readiness.

Outside of technology, Tom is a storm chaser and community volunteer. He contributes to disaster relief efforts, teaches STEM outreach, and speaks at conferences, colleges, schools, and museums. His passions extend to vintage technology, restoring antique cars and radios, and advancing communication tools through amateur radio.

Tom is an active member of the Amateur Radio Relay League, Spotter Network, and Amateur Radio Emergency Services. Through speaking and consulting, he shares hard-earned lessons in resilience, innovation, and building solutions that matter.

Tom Graham is an IT professional with over 30 years of experience, offering a broad blend of technical expertise and versatility. His career spans roles such as Developer, Architect, Scrum Master, Business Systems Analyst, Accounting Controller, and ... Show more

Eduardo Páez Hernández

Eduardo Páez Hernández

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot.

Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics. Consultant and Trainer. Microsoft Certified PL300, Master in BI & Big Data. I have more than 10 years of experience in technology positions in large companies in sectors such as IT consulting and Oil & Gas.

I am co-founder of the Think Tank “People Analytics Spain”. I am motivated to implement the data culture in companies and thus help them grow by bringing out the full potential of the Microsoft ecosystem.

Co-founder and Head of Business Development at data4all. We are dedicated to the digitization of processes and implementation of data culture through Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Copilot. Expert in Digital Transformation and People Analytics.... Show more

Claude Nimbona

Claude Nimbona

Civil Engineer and Founder & Executive Director of Action for Save Humanity in Emergency (A.S.H.E), leading community-based initiatives in vocational skills development, environmental protection, and safe livelihood practices for refugees and host communities. Applies an engineering background to strengthen environmental management, risk awareness, and community health and safety. Since 2022, has reached over 1,500 people through vocational training and environmental protection programs in Nakivale Refugee Settlement and surrounding host communities. Open to connecting with organizations, researchers, and practitioners in refugee response, climate resilience, and vocational education.

Civil Engineer and Founder & Executive Director of Action for Save Humanity in Emergency (A.S.H.E), leading community-based initiatives in vocational skills development, environmental protection, and safe livelihood practices for refugees and host co... Show more

Galina Polyakova

Galina Polyakova

Software developer by trade, working as a Cloud Solution Architect in Data & AI space for customers in New Zealand. I specialize in Azure Data Platform, Analytics, Data governance and AI/Data Science. I enjoy integrations scenarios across broad Microsoft ecosystem as well as wider IT landscape.
On a personal front I enjoy tramping with my kids, gardening and reading.

Software developer by trade, working as a Cloud Solution Architect in Data & AI space for customers in New Zealand. I specialize in Azure Data Platform, Analytics, Data governance and AI/Data Science. I enjoy integrations scenarios across broad Micro... Show more

Matthew Brubaker

Matthew Brubaker

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently, Matt is serving as the SUNY Cortland Chief Sustainability Officer adding more reporting to his current roles and supporting SUNY Cortland’s Energy Master Plan efforts with a goal of 85% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. In Matt's spare time, he is trying to grow something to eat, or climb with his family in Central New York.

Matt Brubaker is an Architect and Energy Manager with 27-years of experience in building systems design and energy efficiency planning and implementation. Matt has served as the Campus Energy Manager at SUNY Cortland for twelve years. Most recently,... Show more

Christophe Troessaert

Christophe Troessaert

Christophe Troessaert is an independent IT consultant and founder of Sparkx IT, specialising in Azure architecture, identity management and cloud security.

Fifteen years in the field, four of them at Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer. In defence, he has worked with NATO for ten years — Headquarters, DIANA, NAEW, CSO, SHAPE. In pharmaceuticals, with UCB. And today with ORES, an energy network operator, on IAM and cloud security. Since 2025, he has served as a reserve NCO with the Belgian Defence, as an Azure Solution Architect.

Christophe Troessaert is an independent IT consultant and founder of Sparkx IT, specialising in Azure architecture, identity management and cloud security. Fifteen years in the field, four of them at Microsoft as a Premier Field Engineer. In defen... Show more

Aysel Rahimli

Aysel Rahimli

Aysel Rahimli is a Junior AI Security Researcher at SOCAR’s Caspian Innovation Center and a final-year Process Automation Engineering student at Baku Higher Oil School. Her work focuses on secure multi-agent AI orchestration for security operations, including agent coordination, MCP-based tool integration, human approval mechanisms, and the reliability of AI-assisted SOC workflows. She has contributed to research on artificial intelligence, deepfake detection, and distributed multi-agent systems, and has presented her work at international technology events.
She is also the founder of AccessPath, a digital inclusion initiative providing accessible digital skills and AI-supported employment resources.

Aysel Rahimli is a Junior AI Security Researcher at SOCAR’s Caspian Innovation Center and a final-year Process Automation Engineering student at Baku Higher Oil School. Her work focuses on secure multi-agent AI orchestration for security operations, ... Show more

Jerome Lesage

Jerome Lesage

Je suis tombé dans l’agilité il y a plus de 10 ans et depuis, j’accompagne les équipes et les organisations à mieux naviguer dans la complexité. Aujourd’hui, je co-pilote le centre agile de CACIB en position de freelance après avoir collaborer avec le centre agile et accompagner plus de 15 équipes, où j’aide les directeurs et les équipes à transformer leur façon de travailler, avec une approche pragmatique et humaine.

Mon parcours mélange coaching agile, coaching pro et transformation organisationnelle. J’aime creuser ce qui permet (ou empêche) une transformation de vraiment prendre, au-delà des frameworks et des bonnes intentions. J’utilise des modèles comme l’Analyse Transactionnelle, la systémique ou le Solution Focus pour aider les organisations à dépasser leurs blocages et à créer un changement qui tient dans le temps.

À travers mes conférences, j’aime à partager des clés concrètes et des retours d’expérience sur la transformation des organisations, sans bullshit ni recette magique, mais avec des leviers actionnables dès demain basé sur l'approche Tete/Coeur/Corps, l'analyse transactionnelle et l'approche systémique.

Hâte d’échanger avec vous !

Je suis tombé dans l’agilité il y a plus de 10 ans et depuis, j’accompagne les équipes et les organisations à mieux naviguer dans la complexité. Aujourd’hui, je co-pilote le centre agile de CACIB en position de freelance après avoir collaborer avec ... Show more

Heber Romero Tellez

Heber Romero Tellez

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter

Being the best at what I do, seeking to deliver the best of me to others and trying to live a righteous life and be happy.
Growing as a person, always seeking improvement and success, providing everything in my scope, acquiring knowledge by learning from others, helping the growth of the workplace for mutual success.
I am an open-minded person, and free spirit, who likes to enjoy every moment, whether it is going out to enjoy sports, technology and family.

I lead digital transformation initiatives by designing open, scalable, and cloud-native architectures that empower global enterprises to innovate with agility and resilience. With deep expertise in middleware platforms and enterprise cloud solutions, I bridge the gap between strategy and execution. I am a visionary leader in DevSecOps, cloud-native, and serverless architectures, passionate about enabling interoperability, security, and performance across complex ecosystems. As a mentor, open source promoter, and founder, I am committed to shaping the next generation of technology leaders and advancing open innovation on a global scale.

Architect | Visionary Leader in DevSecOps, Cloud, Middleware, Cloud-Native Resilient and Serverless Cloud & Platform Architectures | Accelerating Enterprise Innovation at Global Scale | Mentor | Open source promoter Being the best at what I do, se... Show more

Danyl Novhorodov

Danyl Novhorodov

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more.

I’m an experienced software developer and technical leader working in the software industry since 2004. My interests are in software architecture, functional programming, web development, DevOps, cloud computing, Agile, and much more. Show more

Lucio Amorim

Lucio Amorim

Lucio Amorim acumula mais de vinte anos dentro de Shell, Petrobras, Visa, ArcelorMittal e outras — acompanhando de perto como essas organizações decidem, compram e descartam tecnologia.

Essa exposição a procurement de alto ticket moldou uma leitura visceral do que separa uma iniciativa que vira operação daquilo que vira arquivo.

Founder da NXLV.ai e mentor de GTM para startups early-stage em programas de alcance nacional, também conhece o outro lado do desafio de traduzir capacidade técnica em proposta comprável por grandes instituições.

Um dos primeiros embaixadores da Lovable, desenvolveu e tornou open-souce sua metodologia de hackathons corporativos para mais de 80 eventos em 24 países. Fala de IA com o ceticismo de quem leu margem, risco e ciclo comercial por duas décadas, e ainda assim constrói.

Lucio Amorim acumula mais de vinte anos dentro de Shell, Petrobras, Visa, ArcelorMittal e outras — acompanhando de perto como essas organizações decidem, compram e descartam tecnologia. Essa exposição a procurement de alto ticket moldou uma leitur... Show more

Baladhurgesh Balagurusamy Paramasivan

Baladhurgesh Balagurusamy Paramasivan

Bala is a Founding Engineer at Flotive AI, building agentic regulatory intelligence- document pipelines, knowledge-graph ingestion, citation-grounded evaluation, and decision-tree extraction. Previously, he was a Research Engineer at Eternis Labs, where he fine-tuned Qwen3 for PII redact+replace and built StrategyBench (strategy.freysa.ai), a 1,000+ game multi-agent benchmark with released RL environments. He earlier worked at Lucid Motors on real-time fleet intelligence and large-scale visual retrieval, holds an M.S. in Robotics Engineering (WPI), and has won multiple GenAI hackathon awards.

Bala is a Founding Engineer at Flotive AI, building agentic regulatory intelligence- document pipelines, knowledge-graph ingestion, citation-grounded evaluation, and decision-tree extraction. Previously, he was a Research Engineer at Eternis Labs, wh... Show more

Harsha Vardhan

Harsha Vardhan

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training.

I spends much of his time mentoring, teaching teams how to use AI in their daily work, and helping businesses automate and streamline their operations. Beyond business and technology, much interests span creative writing, design, cybersecurity, and science communication (as Science Sleuth).

I enjoys solving problems, building useful things, and sharing what I learns along the way.

Harsha Vardhan, as technologist, business consultant, and lifelong learner, Founder of HarVa Groups and CEO of FreakVinci. I help organizations grow through practical technology integration, strategic planning, and hands-on corporate training. I s... 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

Lars Reichert

Lars Reichert

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung sowie Vor- und Nachkalkulation im Kundengeschäft der Sparkassen. Darüber hinaus betreut sein Bereich das zentrale Data Warehouse für alle vertriebsrelevanten Daten. Seit der Übernahme dieser Rolle Ende 2023 treibt er die Modernisierung der Anwendungsarchitektur voran – mit dem Ziel, zentrale Mainframe-Systeme in skalierbare, dezentrale Komponenten zu überführen.

Lars Reichert ist Leiter des Bereichs Vertriebsmanagement-Lösungen bei der Finanz Informatik, dem zentralen IT-Dienstleister der Sparkassen-Finanzgruppe. Er und sein Team verantworten Anwendungen zur Unterstützung der Vertriebsplanung, Kostenrechnung... Show more

Ryan Hargrave

Ryan Hargrave

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data.

Ryan leads the integration of Fluor Engineering's standard systems, tools and work process into a backbone of engineering data. Show more

Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro

Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro

Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder for Serverless, 12x AWS Certified e Criador do AWS Local Simulator. Atua com tecnologia desde 1994 e hoje ajuda profissionais a construírem carreiras na nuvem.

Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder for Serverless, 12x AWS Certified e Criador do AWS Local Simulator. Atua com tecnologia desde 1994 e hoje ajuda profissionais a construírem carreiras na nuvem. Show more

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