Energy & Basic Resources

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

Preeti Chandrakant Sali

Preeti Chandrakant Sali

Preeti Sali is a versatile and solutions-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with nearly a decade of cross-industry experience spanning automotive, mobility, healthcare, and enterprise software. Currently leading high-impact initiatives at Ford Motor Company, she specializes in end-to-end product development, Agile program execution, and stakeholder alignment in complex multi-vendor ecosystems.
Preeti has driven key innovations in electric vehicle (EV) ecosystems, notably scaling public charging solutions and leading the product strategy for EV routing and range tools with a user base exceeding 190,000. Her expertise spans product lifecycle management, cloud migration (Azure to GCP), AI-driven feature rollouts, and DevSecOps process optimization.
Holding an MS in Electrical & Computer Engineering and currently pursuing a PhD in Systems Engineering, Preeti blends deep technical insight with strategic foresight. She is also a Certified Scrum Master and a recognized leader known for her operational planning, executive communication, and cross-functional collaboration.

Preeti Sali is a versatile and solutions-oriented Senior Technical Program Manager and Product Leader with nearly a decade of cross-industry experience spanning automotive, mobility, healthcare, and enterprise software. Currently leading high-impact ... Show more

Cynthia Taylor | Dallas, TX

Cynthia Taylor | Dallas, TX

Cynthia Taylor is a Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professional based in Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Director of Finance at TAE Technologies, Inc., where she works to bring fusion energy to commercial reality. Previously, she served as Senior Investment Officer at the U.S. DOE Loan Programs Office, leading groundbreaking energy transition investments in carbon capture and storage, industrial decarbonization, and biofuels. Cynthia holds an MBA from the University of Southern California and is a doctoral candidate at Southern Methodist University. She is passionate about innovative financing solutions that accelerate the clean energy transition.

Cynthia Taylor is a Clean Energy and Infrastructure Finance Professional based in Dallas, Texas. She currently serves as Director of Finance at TAE Technologies, Inc., where she works to bring fusion energy to commercial reality. Previously, she serv... Show more

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Jeanette & Frode Josepha-Hveding

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while Frode brings the technical imagination and engineering mindset. Together, they form the heart and structure of Sepha Soul.

Sepha Soul was created by Jeanette and Frode Josepha‑Hveding - partners in life, in vision, and in the belief that the future of wellbeing begins with reconnecting to ourselves. Jeanette brings the intuitive, soulful dimension of the project, while F... Show more

Alessandro Cardoso

Alessandro Cardoso

Alessandro Cardoso, Microsoft Program Architect. Former Microsoft MVP, speaker, author, evangelist and a subject matter expert in Azure, Data & AI, Security and Cloud Native

As a Program Architect at Microsoft, I am a trusted advisor with a customer-centric mindset, open-mindedness, and creativity. I have over 28 years of success in the IT industry, working with business leaders and stakeholders to solve complex problems, deliver excellence, and improve outcomes with leading technologies. I am a Certified Information Security Manager (CISM) .

My mission is to make the market with innovative digital transformation and modernization projects, enabling and empowering customers to unlock their cloud journey, leverage the benefits of cloud computing, and enhance their security posture. I have received the prestigious 2023 Microsoft Platinum Summit Award for leading large-scale and high-quality cloud solutions for major customers across various industries and regions. I am also an international speaker, author, evangelist, and a former Microsoft MVP, with a passion for sharing my knowledge and insights with the community.

Past speak experiences include: TechEd/Ignite Australia and New Zeland (2009-2013); Azure Global Bootcamp; KubeSec Enterprise Summit (2021-2022), India Cloud Summit (2022-2023), Experts Live Australia 2023

Alessandro Cardoso, Microsoft Program Architect. Former Microsoft MVP, speaker, author, evangelist and a subject matter expert in Azure, Data & AI, Security and Cloud Native As a Program Architect at Microsoft, I am a trusted advisor with a custom... Show more

Diego Cabrera

Diego Cabrera

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi.

Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube.

Link del canal
https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos

Me gustas las visualizaciones y contar historias para ayudar a las organizaciones a tomar mejores decisiones con los datos

Diego Cabrera Ingeniero civil metalúrgico con experiencia en minería y en Power Bi. Creador de cursos de Power Bi enfocado en la minería y canal de YouTube. Link del canal https://www.youtube.com/@PBIMINERIA/videos Me gustas las visualizac... Show more

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power intellectual property design, and digital design verification.
Kumar holds a Master of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (2003) and a Bachelor of Technology degree with honors in Electrical Engineering from NIT Kurukshetra (1999). Throughout his career, he has been instrumental in more than 40 successful Silicon tapeouts spanning from 90nm to cutting-edge 3nm technology nodes.
Before joining Apple in 2020, Kumar held progressive leadership roles at Qualcomm Inc., where he served as Principal Engineer and primary design lead for multiple Low Power IPs including CPR (Core Power Reducer), Dynamic voltage frequency scaling and Voltage droop sensing systems. His expertise encompasses System Architecture, RTL coding, integration, power-aware synthesis, formal verification, and static timing analysis.
Kumar is an accomplished inventor with three issued US patents in power management technologies, including innovations in multiple-chiplet systems and dynamic voltage adjustment. His technical leadership extends to mentoring engineering teams across multiple geographies and driving automation initiatives to improve development efficiency.
Currently residing in San Diego, California, Kumar continues to push the boundaries of semiconductor design while leading cross-functional teams in delivering next-generation modem solutions.

Kumar Kanti Ghosh is a seasoned Design Engineer at Apple Inc. in San Diego, where he serves as System-On-Chip Chip Lead for Modem SOCs. With over 23 years of industry experience, Kumar specializes in System-On-Chip design and architecture, low power ... Show more

Dave Barbier

Dave Barbier

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currently directing the Office of Sustainability at University of Wisconsin of Stevens Point.

Dave is a professional administrator, educator and facilitator with expertise in sustainability, project development and completion, Higher Education and Experiential Education. He has been an environmental advocate for over 35 years and is currentl... Show more

Noah Harris

Noah Harris

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delivery rigor required in real businesses. His work spans Fortune 500 and high-growth teams across energy, retail, financial services, automotive, and manufacturing.

Originally from Atlanta, Noah studied Computer Engineering at Georgia Tech. He began his career in 2014 in defense and government-adjacent environments, moved into startups in 2016, and has since supported teams across the country through consulting and hands-on delivery. Today, he advises leaders, builds high-performing teams, and helps engineers turn skill into career momentum through mentorship and meaningful connections.

Noah is the Managing Director at Radial Agency, an AI consulting firm based in Buffalo, NY. He works at the intersection of engineering execution and executive decision-making, helping organizations adopt AI with the governance, ownership, and delive... Show more

Cameron Lippert

Cameron Lippert

Dr. Cameron Lippert is the Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer at ElectraMet. Dr. Lippert is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in developing innovations and bringing them to market. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Cameron managed multimillion dollar R&D and technology development & demonstration projects at the Center for Applied Energy Research at the University of Kentucky ranging from carbon capture to new battery chemistry. Dr. Lippert received his BS in Biochemistry from Eckerd College and a Ph.D. in Inorganic Chemistry from the Georgia Institute of Technology, and has more than 50 publications and patents in the field.

Dr. Lippert currently oversees the commercialization of innovative technologies and processes aimed at enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of recycling. With a focus on developing solutions that not only improve the economics of recycling but also make a significant environmental impact. Dr. Lippert has successfully launched five new electrochemical products at ElectraMet. These products have enabled the economic recovery of valuable metals from even the most complex waste streams, driving forward progress in the recycling industry. Dr. Lippert is committed to pioneering advancements that lead to more effective recycling systems and better resource recovery outcomes.

Dr. Cameron Lippert is the Co-Founder, and Chief Innovation Officer at ElectraMet. Dr. Lippert is a serial entrepreneur with over a decade of experience in developing innovations and bringing them to market. Prior to becoming an entrepreneur, Cameron... Show more

Pam Acosta

Pam Acosta

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, security, and telecom sectors. Skilled in financial reporting systems, ERP design and support, shared services, forecasting, risk analysis, and global ERP platforms including Dynamics, AX, SAP, and Oracle.

Finance and accounting professional with comprehensive life‑cycle experience and a strong interest in IT. Functional D365 FSCM consultant and former accountant. Managed audits with major audit firms. Demonstrated effectiveness across software, securi... Show more

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Mohan Rao

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufacturing, life sciences, energy, consumer goods, and technology services.
Currently serving as Leader, PMO & Functional Integration Architect at First Quality Enterprises, Nahush spearheads SAP S/4HANA transformation initiatives, leading end-to-end project lifecycles and enabling Industry 4.0 innovations such as predictive maintenance, real-time analytics, and process automation.
Previously, at Deloitte Consulting, Nahush partnered with marquee clients such as 3M HealthCare (Solventum), Westrock, Google, and Disney, delivering complex SAP-driven transformations and integrations. His contributions included implementing SAP DRC e-invoicing in Europe, managing large-scale data migrations with BODS, leading OTC/ITO functional integration, and designing innovative solutions like SAP Fiori apps and SAP Event Mesh. He also played a pivotal role in pre-sales activities, helping Deloitte secure $12M in new consulting engagements.
Earlier in his career, Nahush held senior roles at Capgemini, Colgate, Ostindo International, Bristlecone, and Connex Metals, where he built a strong foundation in SAP ABAP development, techno-functional leadership, and data integration. His expertise spans SAP modules including OTC, ACM, FICO, MM, SD, PM, PP, RAR, and EWM, alongside deep technical knowledge of BODS, IDOCs, APIs, ODATA, Fiori, and BRF+.
A results-driven leader, Nahush is recognized for his ability to influence decision-making, drive change management, mentor teams, and align technical solutions with business goals. His work consistently delivers operational excellence, scalability, and measurable business value for Fortune 500 clients.
Nahush holds a Bachelor’s in Information Technology Engineering from the University of Mumbai and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Administration (Operations Management) from Symbiosis Center for Distance Learning.

Nahush Rao is a seasoned People’s Manager and Solution Architect with over 16 years of global experience driving digital transformation, enterprise-scale SAP implementations, and cross-functional leadership across diverse industries including manufac... Show more

Reni Nishku

Reni Nishku

Bridge IT, OT, Security, SOC teams, and engineering groups, translating requirements, removing friction, and keeping critical operations running.

I’ve supported organizations through M&A, post-split builds, and major modernization efforts, developing Day-1 playbooks and OT/IT uplift strategies that bring clarity to complex environments.

My focus is simple:
Help organizations reduce risk, modernize securely, and operate with confidence.

Bridge IT, OT, Security, SOC teams, and engineering groups, translating requirements, removing friction, and keeping critical operations running. I’ve supported organizations through M&A, post-split builds, and major modernization efforts, develo... Show more

Ben Dodd

Ben Dodd

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brands by leading the development and deployment of innovative data, analytics, and technology products and solutions that solve their customers’ greatest needs and challenges.

As a founder, Ben has hands-on experience navigating challenges of early growth and scalability, building strong trust-based and commercial relationships with customers and stakeholders. As a resilient commercial leader, regularly developing and negotiating contracts worth £1m+, he built a consultancy with £6.5m/year turnover and 50+ people.

Ben is a rare leader with hands-on experience of the entire digital process, from marketing, design, coding and infrastructure to commercial sales, value prop development and mobilising energised teams-of-teams implementing transformational technologies. He is purpose driven and, as an accomplished speaker, enjoys sharing ideas for the future with the broader community.

Benedict is an accomplished and energetic digital leader, Chief Product & Technology Officer (CPTO) and start-up founder (1 exit), working across financial services, health, energy, media and government. He has 20 years of experience supporting brand... Show more

Mohammed Saif

Mohammed Saif

Mohammed Saif is a seasoned data systems engineer at Fishbone Solutions, a division of Project REM Ltd, where he specializes in designing and optimising high-performance data applications for petabyte-scale applications. With a strong foundation in computer science from the University of Leicester, His work focuses on eliminating bottlenecks in parallel data writing, enabling scalable solutions for industries ranging from scientific research to big data analytics. A passionate problem-solver

Mohammed Saif is a seasoned data systems engineer at Fishbone Solutions, a division of Project REM Ltd, where he specializes in designing and optimising high-performance data applications for petabyte-scale applications. With a strong foundation in c... Show more

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Dina Fatkulbayanova

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments.

Helping organizations run their workloads securely in the cloud, across complex and regulated environments. Show more

Arne Bartels

Arne Bartels

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development

20+years of database and DataWarehouse development Show more

David Barreto Lara

David Barreto Lara

Ingeniero graduado de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), Doctor en Energética y Magíster en Administración. Actualmente se desempeña como docente universitario y consultor independiente.

Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones profesionales en plataformas de nube y analítica, incluyendo Google Cloud Associate Cloud Engineer, Microsoft Azure AI Engineer Associate (AI-102), Azure Data Scientist Associate (DP-100), Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300) y Power BI Data Analyst Associate (PL-300).

Además, fue becario del programa Future AWS AI Engineer, desarrollado por Amazon Web Services y Udacity, y ha completado programas avanzados de especialización en Deep Learning e Ingeniería de Inteligencia Artificial.

Su trabajo se enfoca en el desarrollo de soluciones basadas en IA generativa para problemas empresariales y educativos.

Ingeniero graduado de la Universidad Nacional de Ingeniería (UNI), Doctor en Energética y Magíster en Administración. Actualmente se desempeña como docente universitario y consultor independiente. Cuenta con múltiples certificaciones profesionales... Show more

S. David Brown

S. David Brown

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology program that ensures every employee has access to modern, standardized equipment, boosting productivity across the company. Under his leadership, National Power not only streamlined its IT operations by creating an in-house IT department but also saved millions in operating costs through strategic projects like the deployment of Business Central and Field Service, and the migration from Dynamics SL.

David’s unique approach to technology leadership is deeply influenced by his legal training, which honed his analytical thinking, attention to detail, and risk management skills. These qualities, combined with his business acumen from his time at the UNC business school, enable him to navigate complex challenges and negotiate critical contracts with ease.

A proponent of lean and agile methodologies, David manages his department using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), ensuring that challenges are met with resilience and efficiency. He is particularly excited about the potential of AI and the promise of ubiquitous internet access, technologies he sees as transformative for the energy sector.

David is committed to fostering a culture of continuous growth within his team. He integrates mentorship into his leadership style, offering clear goals, daily training, and fostering accountability. His use of data analytics to drive IT initiatives and optimize costs exemplifies his forward-thinking approach, ensuring that every technology decision contributes to the company’s success.

With a strong commitment to sustainability, David enforces a zero-e-waste policy, ensuring that decommissioned technology is either repurposed or recycled responsibly. He also champions work-life balance, promoting a culture where professional growth is encouraged without sacrificing personal well-being.

David stays at the forefront of industry trends by consuming a wealth of tech news daily, and he advises aspiring CIOs to always question the status quo, understand the reasons behind their actions, and lead with kindness and accountability.

David Brown is a seasoned CIO with a diverse background in law and technology, currently leading the IT initiatives at National Power. With a keen focus on balancing innovation, security, and usability, David has successfully implemented a technology... Show more

Vikas Vyas

Vikas Vyas

Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, he has played a pivotal role in advancing the state of ADAS, autonomous driving, and software-defined vehicle architectures.

Vikas currently holds key leadership positions at Mercedes-Benz and Bosch USA, where he has been instrumental in developing next-generation vehicle technologies, particularly in functional safety, cybersecurity, and over-the-air (OTA) software updates. His contributions include leading the software integration of NVIDIA DRIVE AGX Orin for scalable AI-driven vehicle architectures and pioneering fail-operational steering systems for Level 3 autonomous vehicles. His expertise spans compliance with ISO 26262, ASPICE, and cybersecurity standards, ensuring the highest safety and performance benchmarks.

A recognized inventor, Vikas is the author of four patents and has authored numerous articles and book chapters in the field of automotive engineering, safety, and AI-driven mobility. His groundbreaking work on delta-update algorithms for OTA software has set new industry benchmarks and helps to cutting costs by hundreds of millions of euros for Mercedes-Benz. He also played a key role in developing General Motors’ Super Cruise, one of the first Level 3 autonomy systems for consumer vehicles.

Vikas is a Senior Member of IEEE and actively contributes to the IEEE Vehicular Technology Society, the IEEE Functional Safety Standards Committee (FSSC), and the IEEE P2851.1 Working Group. He serves as a Technical Program Committee (TPC) member, conference session chair, and reviewer for IEEE Transactions and other esteemed publications.

Vikas Vyas is a seasoned engineering leader specializing in automotive safety, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and autonomous driving technologies. With over 15 years of experience in product safety, software engineering, and compliance, h... Show more

Julian Kunschke

Julian Kunschke

Machine Learning Operations Engineer at Siemens Energy

Machine Learning Operations Engineer at Siemens Energy Show more

Mathieu Kerbel

Mathieu Kerbel

I started coding at 15, took on my first client projects at 17, and was working with larger clients by 18. At 19, I joined a consulting group in Belgium before moving to its French branch, ISALYS Digital Lab, where I was offered the Head of Engineering role. Today at 21, I work full-time in Rust for my clients — designing architectures, building services, and shipping production systems for mission-critical infrastructure in the energy sector. I contribute to open source crates, write about systems engineering, and hold AWS certifications.

I started coding at 15, took on my first client projects at 17, and was working with larger clients by 18. At 19, I joined a consulting group in Belgium before moving to its French branch, ISALYS Digital Lab, where I was offered the Head of Engineeri... Show more

Vikas Prasad

Vikas Prasad

Vikas Prasad is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise contact center modernization, AI-driven customer experience innovation, and large-scale cloud migrations for Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, Vikas has established himself as one of the foremost experts in Amazon Connect, delivering consistent business impact across banking, automotive, energy, retail, and telecom sectors.
At AWS, Vikas has led some of the most consequential contact center transformations in the industry. He served as lead architect for a leading North American automobile manufacturer's migration from Genesys to Amazon Connect, delivering significant cost savings, improved agent efficiency, and strong return on investment. As a strategic advisor to a major US banking institution, he spearheaded multiple transformation programs generating substantial productivity savings and revenue growth. His work with a large regulated power and utility provider further demonstrates his ability to navigate complex, regulated environments while delivering measurable business outcomes..
Vikas is the Global Subject Matter Expert for Amazon Connect Forecasting, Capacity Planning & Scheduling, having driven impact across dozens of enterprise engagements and shaped the AWS product roadmap through a high volume of accepted product feature requests. His thought leadership extends to published AWS technical blogs, official AWS YouTube training videos, and speaking engagements at Contact Center Day, AWS PartnerCast, and Enterprise Connect, consistently earning strong audience reception and recognition from global partners and enterprise clients alike.
Recognized as an AWS TFC Gold Member and Silver Member in consecutive years, Vikas has received formal commendations from Amazon Connect Product Management and enterprise account leadership. Beyond his technical contributions, he actively mentors engineers, judges innovation competitions, including the Georgia Tech Capstone Design Expo, and contributes to STEM education outreach in his community.
Vikas holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Information Technology from Birla Institute of Technology, Mesra, and is a graduate of MIT's Digital Transformation Program. He holds multiple AWS, Azure, PMP, and Java certifications and is a rare Certified VoiceXML Developer publicly listed by the VoiceXML Forum.

Vikas Prasad is a technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving enterprise contact center modernization, AI-driven customer experience innovation, and large-scale cloud migrations for Fortune 500 organizations. Currently serving as a Sen... Show more

Goran Marjanovic

Goran Marjanovic

I am a Senior Solution Architect and Requirements Engineer with over 14 years of experience
designing complex IT landscapes — from AEM ecosystems and e-commerce platforms to critical infrastructure.

My career spans high-impact roles at organizations such as SPAR Business Services, BMW
(via Eggs Unimedia GmbH), HABA, and ÖBB-Infrastruktur AG,
where I led more than 80 projects with teams of up to 50 people.

I bridge the gap between business requirements and technical execution,
with deep expertise in Java, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), SAP CX,
cloud-native architectures, and CI/CD pipelines on AWS and Azure.

I combine strong technical depth with agile leadership, stakeholder management at C-level,
and a pragmatic approach to solution design. I am passionate about building scalable,
maintainable systems that align technical excellence with real business value.

I am a Senior Solution Architect and Requirements Engineer with over 14 years of experience designing complex IT landscapes — from AEM ecosystems and e-commerce platforms to critical infrastructure. My career spans high-impact roles at organizat... Show more

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve complex challenges across energy, utilities, transport, and aviation, building automated systems and innovative products for market and government clients.
Beyond her technical work, Veronica is deeply committed to mentorship and education. She serves as a Mentorship Manager at WCAN, supporting career development for young Black female professionals, and runs Veronica’s Data Path, a platform providing insights, resources, and opportunities for early-career talent in data and AI. She also tutors mathematics, helping students build strong analytical foundations and develop problem-solving skills.
Veronica delivers talks and workshops on applied AI, large language models, and AI-driven sustainability, translating complex technical concepts into practical, actionable strategies.
Driven by a belief that technology should be both innovative and equitable, Veronica empowers others to move from being consumers of AI to creators of intelligent, responsible systems. Her work combines technical expertise, mentorship, and advocacy to shape a global pipeline of skilled, confident, and future-ready technologists.

Veronica Annor is a Principal Energy Consultant and Data Science Consultant with a strong foundation in Mathematics and Data Analytics (BSc) and a Master’s in Data Science. She applies advanced analytics, machine learning, and generative AI to solve ... Show more

Gaayathri Murugan

Gaayathri Murugan

Gaayathri Murugan is a Product Design leader with 14+ years of experience designing enterprise platforms across SaaS, retail, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors. She currently heads Product Design at Manhattan Associates India, where she works on defining AI-native enterprise product experiences.

She has built and scaled design teams, led UX strategy for complex systems, and launched multiple 0–1 products. She is also the founder of Velozity, an AI-driven user research platform that won #2 Product of the Day on Product Hunt.

Gaayathri Murugan is a Product Design leader with 14+ years of experience designing enterprise platforms across SaaS, retail, fintech, healthcare, and energy sectors. She currently heads Product Design at Manhattan Associates India, where she works o... Show more

Ambarish Ganguly

Ambarish Ganguly

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder

Microsoft Most Valuable Professional MVP AI | NASA Citizen Scientist; TCS Utilities Data and Analytics Practice Lead and Energy Trading and Risk Management Practice Lead | AWS Community Builder Show more

Minh Pham Huu Phut

Minh Pham Huu Phut

Business Analyst depuis 11 ans, d'abord chez Amadeus IT Group puis chez Sopra Steria, l'agilité fait partie de ma vie depuis près de 5 ans.
Passionné de nouveautés et de nouvelles technologies, je suis toujours partant pour essayer des nouvelles méthodes et progresser.

Business Analyst depuis 11 ans, d'abord chez Amadeus IT Group puis chez Sopra Steria, l'agilité fait partie de ma vie depuis près de 5 ans. Passionné de nouveautés et de nouvelles technologies, je suis toujours partant pour essayer des nouvelles mét... Show more

Ankita Dhamgaya

Ankita Dhamgaya

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Polish DreamIn' 25, DreamOlé 25, Dubai DreamIn'25, True North DreamIn' 25, Taxes DreamIn' 25, Portugal DreamIn '26, North Africa DreamI'25, Czech DreamIn'25, French Touch Dreamin’ 24, YARL Dreamin and WIT Dreamin’ 23, among others.

I’m passionate about mentoring, especially underprivileged graduates, teaching them Salesforce skills to open new opportunities. I also engage in outreach, teaching coding in villages and facilitating technical job placements.

As a Pledge 1% contributor, I focus on empowering women, promoting inclusivity, and supporting the Salesforce community. I’m excited for opportunities to share practical insights and inspire others.

Hello, I’m Ankita Dhamgaya, Director & Founder at AlgoCirrus, with 10+ years in the Salesforce ecosystem. I’ve had and will be the speaking at events like TDX, Cairo DreamIn'26, Philippines Dreamin'26, French Touch Dreamin’ 25, Irish Dreamin’ 25, Pol... Show more

Stephan Samuel

Stephan Samuel

Stephan Samuel is a Data Engineer at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he designs and maintains data pipelines that power reliable reporting and analytics across the organization. With a strong background in SQL and ETL development, Stephan focuses on transforming complex, unstructured, and geospatial data into accurate, accessible insight that enables informed, data‑driven decision‑making at the leadership level.

When he’s not engineering data solutions, Stephan is a mad scientist and lifelong learner. His interests include anything DIY or hands-on, support for various corners of his community and tolerating the endless sass he gets from his smart home.

Stephan Samuel is a Data Engineer at Guadalupe Valley Electric Cooperative (GVEC), where he designs and maintains data pipelines that power reliable reporting and analytics across the organization. With a strong background in SQL and ETL development,... Show more

Paul Favret

Paul Favret

Paul Favret is a Colorado-based energy executive, entrepreneur, and inventor with more than four decades of experience in oil and gas exploration, technology development, and private equity-backed operations. His career includes founding three companies and serving as Chief Executive Officer of several organizations. Leadership roles include Resource Energy Partners, an Apollo Global Management-backed operator that acquired three public companies through Section 363 bankruptcy proceedings and operated more than 220 wells, producing approximately 3,800 barrels of oil per day. He also led Source Energy Partners, which controlled over 800,000 acres and 18 producing wells generating more than 3,500 barrels per day.

Favret earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Geology from Western Carolina University between 1980 and 1984 and graduated magna cum laude. Academic work continued at the University of South Carolina, where a Master’s Degree in Geology and Geophysics was completed with summa cum laude honors between 1984 and 1986.

He later expanded his education with additional business preparation. He completed a Master of Business Administration at the University of Houston and graduated cum laude in 1992. In 1999, Petroleum Engineering for Management studies were completed at the Colorado School of Mines to strengthen the understanding of engineering principles connected to energy development.

Favret began his professional career in 1986 with Amoco, where he served for 10 years as a lead explorationist and geophysicist. His assignments included Gulf Coast exploration, deepwater Gulf of Mexico projects, international work in Nigeria and Angola, and domestic initiatives in the Wyoming Greater Green River Basin.

From 1994 to 1996, he received five President’s Awards for achievements in exploration and development. During that same period, he was the only professional within the company to receive five such awards. Early career work also included participation in geological research and the publication of results.

Paul Favret joined Aspect Energy, LLC in 1996 as president and early partner. From 1996 to 2004, exploration strategy, technical team development, and asset growth were guided as the company expanded its activities.

He later served as president of Abundant Resources from 2004 to 2008. Work during that period focused on shale resource development in the Barnett, Fayetteville, and Woodford shale regions across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma.

Favret founded Ascend Geo, LLC in 2002 and served as Founder, Chief Executive Officer, and Director until 2009. The company developed portable cableless seismic acquisition and continuous recording platforms, including the Ascend Ultra Seis recording system.

The recording system became the first cable-less, continuous recording, satellite-timed system introduced in the industry. Seven U.S. patents were secured for seismic acquisition architecture. Career contributions also include eight U.S. patents covering seismic data acquisition methods, interactive investigation systems, data synchronisation, vibrator force control, and noise attenuation.

Favret founded Source Energy Partners, L.P. in 2010 and served as Chief Executive Officer until 2015. The company focused on shale resources in Europe, Colombia, and the Mid-Continent region of the United States.

Operations controlled more than 800,000 acres across four project areas and included 18 producing wells generating more than 3,500 barrels per day. Between 2013 and 2015, the projects were successfully sold as part of the company's development strategy.

Paul Favret became Chief Executive Officer of Resource Energy Partners LLC in November 2015. The Denver-based company, backed by Apollo Global Management, focused on bankruptcy acquisitions in the Bakken play of the Williston Basin.

Over 18 months, the company acquired three mid-sized public companies through the Section 363 bankruptcy process. Operations included more than 220 wells and production of approximately 3,800 barrels of oil per day before a successful sale in 2021.

He has remained involved in professional organizations and community activities. Participation includes the American Association of Petroleum Geologists and the Denver Geological Society. Support has also been provided to ACE Scholarships, which offers financial assistance to students in multiple states, with annual donations exceeding $25 million, as well as to the Dumb Friends League.

Paul Favret is now retired from full-time executive leadership. He remains active in the motorcycle community and continues to participate in adventure rallies while maintaining engagement with professional and charitable initiatives.

Paul Favret is a Colorado-based energy executive, entrepreneur, and inventor with more than four decades of experience in oil and gas exploration, technology development, and private equity-backed operations. His career includes founding three compan... Show more

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