Energy & Basic Resources

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

Mehrdad Afsharmajd

Mehrdad Afsharmajd

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies.

He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on algorithmic trading and intelligent investment solutions. With years of experience in cryptocurrency markets, quantitative trading, and financial technology, he explores how innovation can reshape the future of investing.

Mehrdad holds a Master’s degree from Politecnico di Torino, where his research focused on blockchain, smart contracts, NFTs, and urban innovation. His work combines academic research with practical entrepreneurship, bridging technology, economics, and real-world applications.

Mehrdad Afshar Majd is an entrepreneur, engineer, and investor passionate about the intersection of artificial intelligence, blockchain, finance, and emerging technologies. He is the founder of AutoInvest, an AI-driven fintech platform focused on ... Show more

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones es especialista en ciberseguridad OT/IACS y posee la certificacion como experto IEC 62443 proferida por ISA, con experiencia en evaluación de riesgos, arquitectura segura, segmentación, hardening, acceso remoto seguro y protección de entornos industriales. Ha trabajado en Latinoamerica y Europa con equipos de ingeniería, operaciones, seguridad y auditoría para traducir requisitos de ciberseguridad industrial en decisiones técnicas aplicables en planta, especialmente en contextos de infraestructura crítica, utilities, automatización, SCADA y sistemas de control.

Su enfoque combina estándares como IEC 62443 con una visión práctica de ataque y defensa: entender cómo un adversario puede moverse entre zonas OT, cómo fallan los controles cuando solo existen en documentación, y cómo convertir hallazgos técnicos en mejoras verificables. Actualmente trabaja en NTT DATA liderando la practica de ciberseguridad OT en IBIOL (Latin America e Iberia) y participa activamente en iniciativas de ciberseguridad industrial, formación y divulgación para la comunidad latinoamericana. email corporativo jcampero@nttdata.com

Juan Pablo Camperos Quiñones es especialista en ciberseguridad OT/IACS y posee la certificacion como experto IEC 62443 proferida por ISA, con experiencia en evaluación de riesgos, arquitectura segura, segmentación, hardening, acceso remoto seguro y p... Show more

Rushi Jariwala

Rushi Jariwala

Rushi Jariwala is a Project Manager and Construction Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, petrochemical, manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the United States and India. He specializes in delivering complex modular data center, industrial, and process facility projects, with expertise spanning project execution, construction management, operational readiness, quality systems, commissioning support, and multidisciplinary field leadership. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed complex construction programs while maintaining strong performance in safety, quality, schedule, and client satisfaction.
Currently serving as a Project Manager, Rushi leads the execution of mission-critical modular data center projects supporting artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure. His responsibilities include construction planning, project controls, heavy-lift coordination, workforce management, client coordination, change management, RFIs, turnover planning, commissioning readiness, and overall project execution. Quality assurance and quality control remain an important component of his expertise, enabling him to integrate quality processes throughout every phase of project delivery. His recent leadership includes managing a $120 million modular data center installation involving 78 OptiStax modules, more than 600,000 construction manhours, and a peak workforce of approximately 440 personnel.
Beyond project execution, Rushi has made original technical contributions through the development and implementation of project quality management systems, inspection and testing methodologies, turnover documentation frameworks, and operational readiness processes that improve project consistency, regulatory compliance, and commissioning efficiency. He has also played a significant role in supporting multiple successful ASME U, S, R, and National Board Stamp certification audits by establishing robust quality procedures, documentation systems, and code-compliance practices for complex fabrication and construction projects.
Rushi is an active contributor to the advancement of construction and project management practices through his professional publications, technical presentations, and knowledge sharing. His thought leadership focuses on modular construction, mission-critical infrastructure delivery, operational readiness, quality integration, and project execution methodologies that support the continued expansion of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure worldwide.

Rushi Jariwala is a Project Manager and Construction Executive with more than 20 years of experience leading large-scale industrial, petrochemical, manufacturing, and mission-critical infrastructure projects across the United States and India. He spe... Show more

Dorina Döring

Dorina Döring

Dorina Döring is Founding Operator at superglue, whose AI agents connect, migrate and implement enterprise systems. She focuses on how a small team can run almost entirely on AI, across product, operations and sales, and speaks about this and other technologies.

Dorina Döring is Founding Operator at superglue, whose AI agents connect, migrate and implement enterprise systems. She focuses on how a small team can run almost entirely on AI, across product, operations and sales, and speaks about this and other t... Show more

Daniel Schaefer

Daniel Schaefer

Daniel J. Schaefer is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, bridging the gap between enterprise IT and grid modernization. With 20 years of experience in open hybrid cloud and edge computing, he leads technical initiatives for Red Hat to apply LF Energy SEAPATH and vPAC Alliance principles to real-world utility challenges. Daniel is dedicated to helping the energy sector transition from proprietary systems to open, interoperable platforms that drive grid agility.

Daniel J. Schaefer is a Principal Specialist Solution Architect at Red Hat, bridging the gap between enterprise IT and grid modernization. With 20 years of experience in open hybrid cloud and edge computing, he leads technical initiatives for Red Hat... Show more

Amit Arora

Amit Arora

Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver technical guidance and architect cloud solutions tailored to their unique needs.

Amit brings deep expertise in cloud migration and AI-driven modernization, helping organizations migrate and modernize their existing database environments to the AWS Cloud — and harness the power of AI and machine learning to unlock greater scalability, performance, and innovation.

Amit Arora is a Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS), specializing in database, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He partners with financial technology and global energy customers, as well as AWS Certified Partners, to deliver techn... Show more

Edwin Derks

Edwin Derks

Edwin Derks is a Domain Architect at TenneT in The Netherlands who loves solving complex, strategic IT challenges. He is passionate about collecting and sharing knowledge about improving IT in organizations, and is adept with cloud-driven software development in general. He often organizes meetups, writes articles and speaks at conferences.

Edwin Derks is a Domain Architect at TenneT in The Netherlands who loves solving complex, strategic IT challenges. He is passionate about collecting and sharing knowledge about improving IT in organizations, and is adept with cloud-driven software de... Show more

Mike Holcomb

Mike Holcomb

Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity, an educational content creator, and an international speaker. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was a Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecurity Global Lead for one of the world’s largest engineering and construction companies, providing him with the opportunity to work in securing some of the world’s largest OT/ICS environments, from power plants and commuter rail to manufacturing facilities and refineries.

As part of his community efforts, Michael founded BSidesICS/OT, with multiple events planned globally for 2026. He has his master’s degree in OT/ICS cybersecurity from the SANS Technology Institute. Additionally, he maintains cybersecurity and OT/ICS certifications, including CISSP, GRID, GICSP, GCIP, GPEN, GCIH, ISA 62443, and more.

He was awarded the SANS Difference Maker Award for Practitioner of the Year: ICS/OT Defender for 2025 and BEER-ISAC's Community Builder Award in 2026.

He posts regularly on LinkedIn and YouTube to help others learn more about securing OT/ICS and critical infrastructure.

You can find out more information about Mike and his resources at mikeholcomb.com.

Mike Holcomb is an independent consultant focused on OT/ICS cybersecurity, an educational content creator, and an international speaker. Prior to supporting clients full-time through UtilSec, he was a Fellow of Cybersecurity and the OT/ICS Cybersecur... Show more

Espen Holtebu

Espen Holtebu

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun.

Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, helping teams navigate the shift from legacy, GUI‑based tooling to code‑driven, transparent workflows. He focuses on practical enablement, organizational change, and building sustainable ways of working with data at scale.

Outside of work, Espen enjoys fishing and spending time in nature with his family.

Espen Holtebu started his career as a solar engineer before moving into data engineering. A strong foundation in SQL and analytical thinking made the transition natural and fun. Today Espen works with modern data platforms in the public sector, he... 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

Aluba Lekwauwa

Aluba Lekwauwa

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, speaker, and social impact leader committed to creating opportunities for vulnerable women, girls, and young people.
With experience in community engagement, mentorship, leadership development, and advocacy, Aluba has championed initiatives that promote education, economic empowerment, and youth participation in social change. Her work focuses on equipping individuals and communities with the tools, knowledge, and confidence needed to thrive in an evolving world.

As a speaker, she inspires audiences to embrace inclusive leadership, leverage innovation for positive impact, and drive sustainable transformation. Through Herora Foundation and her public engagements, Aluba continues to champion a future where every woman and girl has the opportunity to learn, lead, and succeed. Her mission is rooted in empowering people, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact across generations.

Amb. Aluba Lekwauwa is the Founder and Executive Director of Herora Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women, advancing girl-child education, and fostering sustainable community development. She is a passionate advocate, spe... Show more

Jonas van den Bogaard

Jonas van den Bogaard

Jonas van den Bogaard is a Digital Strategy Lead at Alliander, a distribution system operator (DSO) in the Netherlands. Alliander provides reliable, affordable, and accessible energy transport and distribution to a large part of the Netherlands. Open source has proved to be an enabler of innovation and collaboration. It is Jonas' responsibility to ensure open source initiatives contribute to Alliander's digital strategy and objectives. Jonas takes a leading role in Alliander’s OSPO.

Jonas van den Bogaard is a Digital Strategy Lead at Alliander, a distribution system operator (DSO) in the Netherlands. Alliander provides reliable, affordable, and accessible energy transport and distribution to a large part of the Netherlands. Open... Show more

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

Hauke Feiertag

Hauke Feiertag

Hauke is grant manager at chargebyte. Takes care about funding opportunities of new and innovative ideas. Keeps track on environmental subjects having an impact on our daily social lives. Develops striking and very competitive ideas on innovations by connecting interdisciplinary domains. Motivation on research is based on environmental topics and affordable sustainable energy and open-source code developments. Hauke organizes the participation of chargebyte in BiFlex-Industrie.

Hauke is grant manager at chargebyte. Takes care about funding opportunities of new and innovative ideas. Keeps track on environmental subjects having an impact on our daily social lives. Develops striking and very competitive ideas on innovations by... Show more

Derek Gomes Leite

Derek Gomes Leite

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de Produção (UFS), MBA em Gestão Empresarial (FGV), MBA em Engª de Software Ágil (XP Educação), Black Belt Lean Six Sigma, PSM, KMP, KMM, KCP (Kanban Coach). Realizou palestras e workshops sobre temas relacionados a Agilidade em âmbito nacional e internacional, além de atuar em projetos como Consultor, Agile Leader e Agile Coach.

Derek Leite: 11+ anos de experiência com Agile, Gestão de Projetos, Processos, Produto e Inovação em empresas de grande porte como Deloitte, Globo, Stefanini, Icatu Seguros e MJV. Atualmente é Release Train Engineer (RTE) na TI da Petrobras. Engº de... Show more

Jay Shukla

Jay Shukla

Jay Shukla is a CSE (AI/ML) student at IIIT Nagpur and a Research Intern at SVNIT Surat, working on energy time forecasting using deep learning. He is skilled in Python, TensorFlow, and Generative AI, and is also exploring Reinforcement Learning, with experience in building AI models across domains. He has also led hackathons and mentored 60+ students in applied machine learning and data science.

Jay Shukla is a CSE (AI/ML) student at IIIT Nagpur and a Research Intern at SVNIT Surat, working on energy time forecasting using deep learning. He is skilled in Python, TensorFlow, and Generative AI, and is also exploring Reinforcement Learning, wit... Show more

Miguel Olivan

Miguel Olivan

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifically oriented to protection functions and power quality. He holds a Ph.D. in Physics and an M.Sc. in Systems and Computer Science, combining an academic background with engineering experience to address energy innovations.

Miguel Olivan from CIRCE brings 20 years of software development experience to the energy sector, focusing on data acquisition, data analysis, and SCADA systems. He develops software for Digital Substations based on the IEC 61850 standard, specifical... Show more

Jaydeep Taralkar

Jaydeep Taralkar

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, and cloud engineering solutions.
Throughout his distinguished career at leading financial institutions including Credit Suisse and Barclays, Jaydeep has consistently delivered innovative data platforms and ML solutions that drive business optimization and cost savings. His notable achievements include developing advanced fraud detection tools, creating explainable AI models for credit risk assessment, and architecting strategic data platforms that enhance cross-functional collaboration.
Currently pursuing a PhD in Artificial Intelligence at Capitol Technology University, with research focused on predictive analytics for climate-resilient crops and sustainable food production, Jaydeep combines academic rigor with practical industry expertise. He holds a Master's degree in Business Intelligence & Analytics from Stevens College of Technology and maintains multiple certifications in AI, ML, and cloud technologies from MIT, IBM, Microsoft, and Google.
Jaydeep is known for his visionary leadership, technical innovation, and ability to build high-performing teams that deliver transformative business solutions in the rapidly evolving landscape of financial technology and data science.

Jaydeep Taralkar is an Executive Director and Senior Data Science Leader with expertise in platform strategy and financial technology. With over 15 years of experience in the financial technology sector, he specializes in artificial intelligence, mac... Show more

Bhuvan Maingi

Bhuvan Maingi

Bhuvan Maingi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Strathen Group, a global strategy and operations consulting firm focused on helping leaders move from decision to delivery.

He has 16+ years of global experience across energy, financial services, and fintech. Bhuvan helps organizations translate complex priorities into operating models, execution roadmaps, governance routines, and measurable outcomes. Organizations where he has delivered transformation projects include FIS, Worldpay, Enbridge, BloombergNEF, Barclays, NatWest, the European Commission, and Shell.

He holds an MBA in Strategy from Cambridge Judge Business School and a degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Alberta.

Bhuvan Maingi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Strathen Group, a global strategy and operations consulting firm focused on helping leaders move from decision to delivery. He has 16+ years of global experience across energy, financial servic... 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

Luiz Eduardo Labriola

Luiz Eduardo Labriola

Curioso, palestrante, docente.
Venho contribuindo tanto no mundo empresarial quanto no mundo acadêmico compartilhando o melhor que possuo para ajudar as pessoas e as organizações a atingirem seus resultados.
+ de 10 anos atuando dentro do delivery em diversas funções (Gerente de Projetos, Delivery Manager, Agilista) entregando resultados.
+ de 5 anos compartilhando conhecimento em projetos, agilidade, experiência do cliente.
Autor do Livros Transformação Digital no Brasil e Experiência do Cliente pela Jornada Colaborativa.
Atualmente exercer a função de Vice Presidente de Desenvolvimento Profissional no PMI Rio de Janeiro.

Curioso, palestrante, docente. Venho contribuindo tanto no mundo empresarial quanto no mundo acadêmico compartilhando o melhor que possuo para ajudar as pessoas e as organizações a atingirem seus resultados. + de 10 anos atuando dentro do delivery... Show more

Chanukya Pekala

Chanukya Pekala

Head of Data Engineering at Wärtsilä Energy, Helsinki.

Organizes DataTribe Collective, a Nordic Data community in Helsinki. Speaker at Data Innovation Summit Singapore and Åbo Akademi University.

Builds independently; recent projects include muse, a private multi-model AI tool running on-device via MLX, and ASHRE, an open spec for agent-native vendor discovery in MCP.

Head of Data Engineering at Wärtsilä Energy, Helsinki. Organizes DataTribe Collective, a Nordic Data community in Helsinki. Speaker at Data Innovation Summit Singapore and Åbo Akademi University. Builds independently; recent projects include m... Show more

Akhmad Sofwan

Akhmad Sofwan

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia.

My name is Akhmad Sofwan, I am a lecturer in Records and Archive Management, Vocational Education Program, Universitas Indonesia. I also involve in Tangguh Expansion Project cost service as Senior Data Analyst in PT.Surveyor Indonesia. Show more

Cesar Méndez

Cesar Méndez

Passionate about data and code, I have 10+ years in the tech industry, working on IoT for Smart Cities in Saudi Arabia, Oil & Gas analytics in Mexico, and currently working as an AI Engineer at Novartis building AI applications and services. Also a NASA Space Apps Challenge finalist, Anthropic community leader in Mexico City, and organizer and lead of multiple dev communities in Villahermosa like aws-ug and GitHub.

Passionate about data and code, I have 10+ years in the tech industry, working on IoT for Smart Cities in Saudi Arabia, Oil & Gas analytics in Mexico, and currently working as an AI Engineer at Novartis building AI applications and services. Also a N... Show more

Bohdan Dmytryshyn

Bohdan Dmytryshyn

For 20 years Bohdan Dmytryshyn has provided expertise as Solution Architect, Project Manager and Data Analysis consultant in one of the biggest Ukrainian IT outsourcing companies. Altogether, Bohdan has gained 25 years of experience in the universe of data management and software application development (java and open-source stack) and all related fields of software engineering, project management and technology.

For 20 years Bohdan Dmytryshyn has provided expertise as Solution Architect, Project Manager and Data Analysis consultant in one of the biggest Ukrainian IT outsourcing companies. Altogether, Bohdan has gained 25 years of experience in the universe o... Show more

Mohan Vamsi Potti

Mohan Vamsi Potti

Mohan Vamsi Potti is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience in project controls, scheduling, and construction management across large-scale energy and industrial projects. Currently serving as a Project Controls Analyst at Gemma Power Systems in Austin, Texas, he specializes in developing comprehensive construction schedules, cost tracking, and earned value management for multi-million-dollar power generation facilities.
With a strong foundation in Primavera P6, MS Project, Power BI, and project management platforms like Procore and InEight, Mohan has managed complex projects including SLEC's $600M Combined Cycle Natural Gas Power Plant and Venture Global's $100M Plaquemines LNG facility. His expertise encompasses critical path analysis, schedule risk assessment, resource and cost loading, and change order management, ensuring projects remain on schedule and within budget.
Before his current role, Mohan served as a Field Engineer at PCL Construction, where he led the development of detailed work packages, streamlined RFI processes, and reduced material shortages by 40% through effective inventory management. His hands-on experience includes safety auditing, quality tracking, and coordination with cross-functional teams across projects for Formosa Plastics and Chevron Phillips Chemical.
Mohan holds a Master of Science in Civil Engineering with a specialization in Construction Engineering and Management from Texas A&M University, where he was recognized with the Zachry Department Excellence Fellowship. He earned his Bachelor of Technology in Civil Engineering from the prestigious National Institute of Technology, Warangal, India.
His technical proficiency extends to design and markup tools, including Revit, Bluebeam, and AutoCAD, complemented by advanced skills in data analytics and financial forecasting. Certified in PMP, FE Civil, and OSHA 30-hour Construction, Mohan brings a comprehensive approach to project delivery, combining technical expertise with strategic planning and stakeholder communication. He is committed to driving project success through innovative solutions, continuous improvement, and collaborative leadership.

Mohan Vamsi Potti is a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with extensive experience in project controls, scheduling, and construction management across large-scale energy and industrial projects. Currently serving as a Project Controls A... Show more

Frank Folsche

Frank Folsche

Frank is always on the move and he brings that same drive to the teams he works with. His passion lies in technology, and he stays closely engaged with the latest developments in Azure and .NET. But he also understands that technology alone isn’t enough. His strong aversion to inefficiency has made him a firm advocate for DevOps.

Over the past few years, Frank has been actively implementing DevOps practices at Luminis, helping teams embed these principles into their daily work.

His ambition goes beyond just writing code. As an architect, he focuses on helping clients improve efficiency through cloud-native solutions, always aiming for sustainable, long-term impact.

But having a good idea isn’t enough—you need to be able to share it. That’s why Frank enjoys speaking about his field, whether through blog posts or conference talks, actively contributing to the wider tech community.

Frank is always on the move and he brings that same drive to the teams he works with. His passion lies in technology, and he stays closely engaged with the latest developments in Azure and .NET. But he also understands that technology alone isn’t eno... Show more

Dansturn Kimbowa

Dansturn Kimbowa

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substations, solar-grid systems, and utility operations, he previously led engineering projects at Umeme Ltd, including solar integration into Uganda’s national grid. He now leads deployment of resilient community microgrids and DER systems.

Dansturn Kimbowa is Co-founder and Operations Lead at Nearly Free Energy, building community-owned microgrids using open-source energy infrastructure in Uganda. A registered electrical engineer with 10+ years’ experience in grid integration, substati... Show more

James Faxon

James Faxon

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, aerospace, mining, and retail organizations. He has held executive leadership roles including Global CISO, Head of Cyber Operations, and Managing Director, leading large scale initiatives involving ERP modernization, infrastructure transformation, enterprise governance, and technology enabled operational improvement.

Throughout his career, James has focused on aligning technology investments to measurable business outcomes while improving scalability, resilience, and operational efficiency. He has led multimillion dollar transformation programs, supported mergers and acquisitions, built enterprise operating models, and advised executive leadership and boards on technology, risk, and modernization strategy.

More recently, James has operated in advisory and fractional leadership capacities, helping organizations navigate growth, modernization, workforce development, and emerging technology initiatives including AI enabled operational capabilities.

James Faxon is a senior technology and cybersecurity executive with more than two decades of experience leading enterprise IT strategy, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity, and operational transformation across global manufacturing, energy, a... Show more

Soumya Ranjan Bej

Soumya Ranjan Bej

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an MBA, Soumya brings a rare dual lens, translating deep technical architecture decisions into business outcomes and product strategy. He is an IEEE member and based in the San Francisco Bay Area. His work spans API-driven IoT platforms, real-time energy management systems, and developer-facing product design. Soumya is passionate about building APIs that don't just work, but scale, delight developers, and create lasting platform ecosystems.

Soumya Ranjan Bej is a Senior Product Manager at TAE Power Solutions with 16+ years of experience building connected hardware-software products at the intersection of IoT, energy storage, and enterprise systems. With an engineering foundation and an ... Show more

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