Energy & Basic Resources

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

Karl A L Smith

Karl A L Smith

Karl Smith is United Kingdom based duel citizen (UK and EU) working globally specialising in strategic leadership, strategy, planning and design that informs and supports best in class customer engagement, retention and market capture. He is well known for Agile methodologies, CX analytics, UX methods and enterprise technology across multiple industries for both colleague, customer and enterprise objective realisation. He has written and published several books on both Agile and Human-Centered Design and has been blogging since 2001. He is also academically published regarding eCommerce principles and guided interaction. He holds a BA in Design from Middlesex University, London and an MSc in Computer Science from Napier University, Edinburgh. He was recognised for his eminence in Design and Computing by the British Computer Society in 2011 with a Professional Fellowship.

In 2006 he Founded Agile World Consulting in the USA later forming Agile World as a nonprofit in 2020 as a co-founder with Sabrina Noto after the planned 20 years celebration of Agile in the Agile20Reflect Festival.

In 2023, he launched the Customer Agility Framework, integrating AI and UX research to transform customer requirements into actionable strategies. Karl has been instrumental in the evolution of UX, moving from usability UPA diagnostics to UXPA UX strategy and design practices after engaging with the organisation.

"I specialise in establishing new businesses or products/services and core competencies through lean methodologies, agile practices, user and colleague focused design and business process reengineering at senior and leadership levels. My work focuses on both delivering products and services and transitioning technology platforms and operational structures resulting in market capture, market entry, market optimisation, enhanced efficiency, improved customer experience, increased market capability and value creation".

As Chief Product/Technology Officer at All me ™, a pioneering social media application, I’m focused on developing user-centric and privacy-focused platform designed to counter platform degradation and enhance genuine connections. With expertise in AI, product vision, development and strategy, I lead the creation of this new way of engaging that empowers users in a privacy by default experience of digital interaction.

Karl Smith is United Kingdom based duel citizen (UK and EU) working globally specialising in strategic leadership, strategy, planning and design that informs and supports best in class customer engagement, retention and market capture. He is well kno... Show more

Chaney Fletcher

Chaney Fletcher

Chaney Fletcher is a devoted mother of seven, married to her best friend, and a published author. She holds a bachelor's degree in digital marketing and is a certified HS-BCP (Human Services Board Certified Practitioner), a Joy Potential Certified Coach, and a Reiki Master. Chaney is the founder of Fostering New Hope LLC, where she offers a variety of coaching services and digital marketing services. Chaney has spoken in front of crowds of up to 75,000 attendees.

Despite facing significant challenges in her early life, including the loss of her father at 12, her biological mother's struggle with alcoholism, aging out of foster care, becoming a teen mom to a special needs child, enduring two divorces before the age of 25, and living in a domestic violence shelter, Chaney's resilience and determination have been the driving force behind her success. Through unwavering perseverance and an unbreakable spirit, she transformed her hardships into opportunities for growth and empowerment.

Additionally, Chaney is a certified Joy Potential Coach through the Joy Potential Institute, which focuses on helping women unlock their inner joy, align with their true purpose, and experience authentic happiness. Joy Potential emphasizes spiritual growth, self-awareness, and practical strategies to cultivate joy from within, enabling women to live more fulfilled and balanced lives.

Her latest book serves as a testament to her unwavering faith and resilience. Packed with invaluable resources, practical tips, and thought-provoking journal prompts, it is a powerful guide for individuals striving to overcome life's obstacles. Through the lens of her Christian faith, Chaney shares deeply personal insights and experiences, offering readers inspiration and guidance as they navigate their own journeys toward healing and wholeness. Her unwavering commitment to empowering others shines through every page, making her book a beacon of hope for those facing adversity.

Chaney Fletcher is a devoted mother of seven, married to her best friend, and a published author. She holds a bachelor's degree in digital marketing and is a certified HS-BCP (Human Services Board Certified Practitioner), a Joy Potential Certified Co... Show more

Antara Mane

Antara Mane

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVentures, she heads a 25+ member cybersecurity team and drives end-to-end execution of projects spanning red teaming, GRC audits, DevSecOps, cloud hardening, and application security.
She has conducted over 200 VAPT assessments across web, mobile, APIs, network, and cloud environments, and built platforms like ASM, SCA, and CSPM to shift clients from reactive to proactive security. Her expertise extends to phishing simulations, malware assessments, and incident response evaluations.
Beyond hands-on execution, Antara shapes business strategy by planning the annual cybersecurity roadmap, scaling service offerings, mentoring talent, and aligning internal processes to standards like ISO 27001, PCI-DSS, IRDAI, RBI, HIPAA, and NIST. She played a key role in achieving CERT-IN empanelment and in building proactive GRC maturity models with cyber risk scoring, threat profiling, policy authoring, and audit frameworks.
A respected thought leader and speaker at OWASP AppSec, DevSecCon, and InfosecGirls, Antara contributes actively to the security community via Medium and GitHub. Her leadership spans technical depth, client advisory, board-level risk communication, and enterprise-grade product development.
Her philosophy: “Security isnʼt a checkbox — itʼs a culture. And it must evolve faster than the threats it defends against.”

Antara is a multidisciplinary Cybersecurity Leader, Red Teamer, Strategist, and Product Innovator, known for delivering secure, scalable, and business-aligned solutions across BFSI and enterprise sectors. As SecureNexus Vertical Lead at XBiz TechVent... Show more

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result of the UK's increasing demand for electric vehicles. This includes forecasting scenarios for electric vehicle uptake and battery market shares in the UK, and developing a framework to assess the holistic sustainability impacts of these scenarios. They are also a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at their University and are kindly funded by the Leverhulme Trust through the TRANSFORM Doctoral Programme.

Sophie Kempston (she/they) is a current PhD candidate in the School for Cross-Faculty Studies at the University of Warwick. Her research focuses on measuring the sustainability impacts of the increase of demand for critical raw materials as a result ... Show more

Elizabeth Okuneye

Elizabeth Okuneye

I’m a CX and product leader obsessed with designing experiences that feel as good as they work. From building customer journeys and operational systems from scratch, to driving adoption and loyalty with behavioral nudges—I help brands move with clarity, empathy, and intention.

Right now, I lead Customer Experience at Magnum Insight, where I shape service design and experience strategy across key touchpoints. I’ve worked across tech, AI, fintech, and immigration—especially in fast-moving environments where nothing existed before.

Whether it’s CX, ops, or product thinking, I care about structure that serves both customers and teams. I also mentor up-and-coming CX professionals and believe the best systems are the ones that make people feel seen.

I’m a CX and product leader obsessed with designing experiences that feel as good as they work. From building customer journeys and operational systems from scratch, to driving adoption and loyalty with behavioral nudges—I help brands move with clari... Show more

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting experience working on challenging SQL Server engagements with Fortune 500 companies across the globe.

He works with AWS customers to provide architectural guidance and technical support for the design, deployment and management of their AWS relational database workloads and business applications. In his spare time, he enjoys mountain biking, photography, and movies.

Camilo Leon is a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS specialized on RDS SQL Server and based off San Francisco, California. Systems Engineer and Microsoft Consulting Services veteran with over thirty years of Software Development and IT Consulting e... Show more

Pavels Lukasenko

Pavels Lukasenko

Pavel Lukasenko is the CTO at Kenzap, where he leads cloud architecture initiatives. He manages multiple Kubernetes clusters across regional data centers to host SaaS products. A winner of the Open Innovation Challenge for digitising the customs tax declaration process for the Singapore International Chamber of Commerce, he brings deep expertise in full-stack development and has successfully delivered solutions to over 4,000 SME clients worldwide.

Pavel Lukasenko is the CTO at Kenzap, where he leads cloud architecture initiatives. He manages multiple Kubernetes clusters across regional data centers to host SaaS products. A winner of the Open Innovation Challenge for digitising the customs tax ... Show more

Lawrence Juma

Lawrence Juma

I'm a tech community architect and storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya. Over the last five years, I've built and led vibrant communities—helping hundreds of developers, security enthusiasts, and innovators find their voice.

My passion is making complex DevOps and Infosec topics accessible, actionable, and fun. Whether I'm organizing events, creating content, or mentoring, I focus on building bridges between people and technology.

I'm a tech community architect and storyteller based in Nairobi, Kenya. Over the last five years, I've built and led vibrant communities—helping hundreds of developers, security enthusiasts, and innovators find their voice. My passion is making co... Show more

Timothy Shaw

Timothy Shaw

Tim works for a company in the energy sector, handling their IT and business application needs. He enjoys music, sci-fi, the occasional video game, and nerding out with math-based design solutions.

Tim works for a company in the energy sector, handling their IT and business application needs. He enjoys music, sci-fi, the occasional video game, and nerding out with math-based design solutions. Show more

Rev. Jodi Suson

Rev. Jodi Suson

Bio:
Rev. Jodi Suson, NLP, MBA, Organizational Behavior, Human Behaviorist, Nutrition, Master of Divine Intervention Spontaneous Remission, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive, Talk Show Host for Self-Cell CareTM

After being mis-diagnosed for nearly 2 decades and disabled for 4 years, Rev. Jodi learned the truth about our food and water supply and how it impacted her emotional health.  She was able to reverse 54 chronic conditions, physical and emotional, using plant and energy based healing. She is leading humanity away from Poisonous Pills and Produce To Plants and Prayers and Reframing Mental Health for the world so they can release the labels and focus on real life chemical free solutions.  She shares her wisdom in her new Book Emotional Healing Toxic Free Living, Model New Behaviors and Reset Old Belief Systems that can guide you on your personal journey. Rev. Jodi now paves the way for others to transform their lives  by teaching techniques that shift mindset, brain health, emotional, spiritual and physical wellbeing. Rev. Jodi provides people the freedom to be who they are on their own terms.

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Bio: Rev. Jodi Suson, NLP, MBA, Organizational Behavior, Human Behaviorist, Nutrition, Master of Divine Intervention Spontaneous Remission, Aromatherapist, Reiki Master, Medical Intuitive, Talk Show Host for Self-Cell CareTM After being mis-dia... Show more

Peter Wiens

Peter Wiens

20+ years experience in IT industry.

20+ years experience in IT industry. Show more

Ogochukwu Odili

Ogochukwu Odili

Ogo Odili is a data strategy and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, energy, utilities, and telecommunications. His expertise spans data architecture, advanced analytics, and cloud-native platforms, enabling organisations to unlock value from complex data ecosystems. Ogo has led large-scale programmes involving data modelling, lineage, governance, and visualization.

Key achievements include:
Global Bank IT Transformation – Designed a financial data model and a benefits tracking tool across 15 countries, leveraging MS SQL, BigQuery, and Qlik to support a £350m transformation target.
UK Energy Retail Programme – Delivered operational reporting and data pipelines using Azure Databricks, SQL Server, and Power BI, managing 20+ engineers and analysts.
UK Telco Transformation – Built regulatory data products on Azure and Snowflake, integrating Tableau and Alteryx for compliance with OFCOM and FCA.
UK Nuclear Programme – Engineered a contract and procurement data product using Azure Data Factory and Databricks, providing visibility into £10bn contracts.

Ogo’s technical stack includes Azure, GCP, Databricks, Snowflake, Informatica, Power BI, Tableau, and advanced SQL/R analytics. He is passionate about data governance, scalable architectures, and insight-driven decision-making.

Ogo Odili is a data strategy and transformation leader with over 15 years of experience delivering enterprise-scale data solutions across financial services, energy, utilities, and telecommunications. His expertise spans data architecture, advanced a... Show more

Chelsea Kehne

Chelsea Kehne

Chelsea is an energy & emissions analyst at Harvard University, where she manages the University’s environmental data inventory and serves as product owner for its carbon accounting platform. In this role, she leads the strategy, governance, and continuous improvement of emissions data across a large and complex portfolio, ensuring alignment and compliance with evolving local and state climate regulations while supporting Harvard’s institution-wide decarbonization efforts.

Chelsea’s work sits at the intersection of sustainability, environmental policy and compliance, and data systems. She brings a multidisciplinary approach that integrates technical analysis, policy interpretation, and stakeholder collaboration, partnering with operational leaders, sustainability teams, and decision-makers to translate complex data into actionable insights. She is particularly passionate about building and stewarding scalable sustainability data systems that enable informed decision-making, transparent reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Chelsea’s academic background is anchored in philosophy and environmental studies, which informs her interest in the ethical dimensions of climate action and institutional responsibility. She holds a master’s degree in Environmental Sciences, Policy, and Management.

Chelsea is an energy & emissions analyst at Harvard University, where she manages the University’s environmental data inventory and serves as product owner for its carbon accounting platform. In this role, she leads the strategy, governance, and cont... Show more

Tom Thill

Tom Thill

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel security systems, and risk assessments spanning multi-data center cloud and on-premise infrastructures.

He has developed and led cybersecurity teams in the United States Air Force (2013-2019), in multiple areas of responsibility. While stationed in Davis Monthan Air Force Base, he led multiple teams, one of which that included support to combatant commanders, three-letter agencies and national-level taskings.

Tom has over 12 years of experience in IT and cyber security and holds degrees from University of Maryland (BS) and the Community college of the Air Force (AS). Tom currently is a security engineer at Tucson electric power where he leads multiple endpoint protection programs across various teams. He is passionate about decoding jargon-fueled cybersecurity terms into understandable instructions for the everyday employee and focusing not just on security but the big picture of the business.

Tom Thill is a security engineer whose specializes in endpoint protection and vulnerability management. His work has addressed the identification of large gaps in coverage for endpoint protection, architectures for intrusion-tolerant and multilevel s... Show more

Cory Zaner

Cory Zaner

With over 20 years of experience across energy, manufacturing, and defense, I help global industrial organizations design secure, resilient infrastructure from the start — not bolt security on later.

At Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, I focus on embedding security into enterprise architecture, digital platforms, and IT/OT operating models so teams can move faster with less risk. I work closely with senior leaders to clarify service boundaries, strengthen governance, and align technology decisions with business outcomes.

My approach blends enterprise architecture, risk-informed decision making, and practical execution to modernize complex, highly regulated environments while preserving reliability and operational stability.

With over 20 years of experience across energy, manufacturing, and defense, I help global industrial organizations design secure, resilient infrastructure from the start — not bolt security on later. At Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, I focus o... Show more

Enrique Arribas

Enrique Arribas

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365

He trabajado con herramientas de colaboracion y gestión documental de Microsoft desde hace 10 años. Empezando con desarrollos SharePoint y actualmente Power Platform y M365 Show more

Tommaso Dri

Tommaso Dri

I’m Tommaso Dri, the CTO and co-founder of Archeido Srl, where we specialize in cutting-edge cloud technology. My expertise lies in designing high-reliability distributed cloud infrastructures, and I’m a dedicated advocate of DevOps methodologies.

At Archeido, I lead a team of skilled tech professionals, developing innovative solutions in the Fintech, and WealthTech sectors. Our technology stack includes React, Ruby on Rails, Python, and the whole AWS ecosystem, enabling us to deliver robust and scalable software solutions.

Outside of work, I enjoy engaging in DIY projects and exploring scientific topics, with a particular interest in environmental and energy issues. I’m committed to continuous learning and contributing to the tech community.

I’m Tommaso Dri, the CTO and co-founder of Archeido Srl, where we specialize in cutting-edge cloud technology. My expertise lies in designing high-reliability distributed cloud infrastructures, and I’m a dedicated advocate of DevOps methodologies. ... Show more

Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro

Luiz Gustavo Ribeiro

Senior Solutions Architect na Minsait, criador do AWS Local Simulator (projeto open-source MIT que simula 18 serviços AWS localmente) e AWS Community Builder for Serverless. Com 12 certificações AWS e mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, dedica-se a democratizar o acesso ao desenvolvimento em nuvem através de software livre.

Senior Solutions Architect na Minsait, criador do AWS Local Simulator (projeto open-source MIT que simula 18 serviços AWS localmente) e AWS Community Builder for Serverless. Com 12 certificações AWS e mais de 30 anos de experiência em tecnologia, ded... Show more

Mohan kumar Dalai

Mohan kumar Dalai

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

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

Viktor Kjartansson

Viktor Kjartansson

Viktor is a senior fullstack developer with more than 25 years of experience delivering robust digital solutions across public sector, e-commerce, and energy. Throughout his career, he has taken on key roles spanning architecture, development, quality assurance, and technical leadership, always with a strong focus on building practical solutions that work well for both users and the business.

He has worked on large-scale and highly visible platforms such as Helsenorge, Norwegian.no, and the Norwegian Maritime Authority’s self-service portal, often in complex environments involving multiple teams, integrations, and domains. His background includes modern development practices, CI/CD, code reviews, automated testing, and cloud-native delivery across Azure, AWS, Google Cloud, and DigitalOcean.

Viktor combines broad technical range with a pragmatic engineering mindset. He has deep experience with .NET, Node.js, Kotlin, React, Vue, AngularJS, mobile development, Docker, Kubernetes, and DevOps platforms. He is known for quickly understanding new domains, working well with both technical and non-technical stakeholders, and helping teams establish strong development practices and consistent code quality.

With extensive experience as a tech lead, architect, speaker, and mentor, Viktor brings both hands-on expertise and the ability to advise, support, and elevate other developers.

Viktor is a senior fullstack developer with more than 25 years of experience delivering robust digital solutions across public sector, e-commerce, and energy. Throughout his career, he has taken on key roles spanning architecture, development, qualit... Show more

Elias Steinle

Elias Steinle

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Giannis Arvanitopoulos

Giannis Arvanitopoulos

Experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in designing and deploying end-to-end data and machine learning systems. Skilled in building reliable MLOps pipelines using Azure ML, MLflow, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Fabric to enable efficient experimentation, deployment, and monitoring. Currently working in the energy sector, delivering projects in risk classification, optimization algorithms, text analytics, and energy management. Combines solid software engineering practices with applied machine learning to build scalable, production-grade solutions. Focused on reliability, automation, and collaboration, with a commitment to developing practical, high-quality systems that drive measurable business value.

Experienced Machine Learning Engineer with a strong background in designing and deploying end-to-end data and machine learning systems. Skilled in building reliable MLOps pipelines using Azure ML, MLflow, Azure DevOps, and Microsoft Fabric to enable ... Show more

Selina Demi

Selina Demi

Selina is a cyber security professional with expertise in cyber security architecture and cyber risk management. She holds a PhD in blockchain technology and has a background in computer science. Currently, she works as a Cyber Risk Analyst at Equinor.

Selina is a cyber security professional with expertise in cyber security architecture and cyber risk management. She holds a PhD in blockchain technology and has a background in computer science. Currently, she works as a Cyber Risk Analyst at Equino... Show more

Kimberley Bezuidenhout

Kimberley Bezuidenhout

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explores how energy constraints, data sovereignty, and local context should shape the way AI agents are built and deployed in Africa.

Her work centers on practical, sustainable AI design, building systems that are not only capable, but responsible and aligned with real-world infrastructure and societal constraints.

Kimberley Bezuidenhout is a software engineering student focused on AI systems architecture, infrastructure efficiency, and governance in emerging markets. With a background in law and a growing specialization in intelligent systems design, she explo... Show more

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applications in healthcare, energy optimization, and computer vision.
She actively mentors students in AI and cloud technologies, has delivered technical webinars on hackathon strategy and AI system design, and works at the intersection of applied machine learning and scalable software systems.
Her work focuses on making advanced AI accessible through practical system integration using modern development frameworks.

Harsha Priya Ganapathy is an AI/ML Engineer and Research Scholar with a Master’s degree in Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. She has published multiple AI research papers and has built real-world AI applic... Show more

Kevin De Pree

Kevin De Pree

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems consulting and sales, which allows him to provide a holistic understanding of how different systems and processes work together. He is able to paint the big picture for clients, enabling them to completely transform their operations with fully optimized technology solutions that meet their business needs.

A skilled consultant and technical strategist, Kevin De Pree is a Vice President at Rand Group, with over 30 years’ experience leading global ERP and CRM projects and teams. Kevin has a unique background in both business management and IT systems con... Show more

Karthik Ravva

Karthik Ravva

Karthik Ravva is a seasoned Senior Product Manager with over 12 years of experience driving impactful technology solutions across the public healthcare, insurance, banking, and energy sectors. He brings deep expertise in product management, business analytics, data science, and enterprise software development. His career spans pivotal roles leading end-to-end SDLC efforts, agile transformations, and large-scale implementations for clients including Austin Energy, Texas HHSC, T-Mobile, McKesson, and TxDOT. Karthik combines strategic vision with technical proficiency in tools like Tableau, Python, Oracle SQL, Salesforce, and cloud platforms. He is certified in Scrum, Safe, Six Sigma, and Big Data Analytics, and holds multiple advanced degrees including a Master’s in Business Analytics from the University of Michigan and an MBA in Systems & Marketing. Known for his ability to translate business needs into scalable solutions, Karthik excels in product innovation, stakeholder alignment, and data-driven decision-making.

Karthik Ravva is a seasoned Senior Product Manager with over 12 years of experience driving impactful technology solutions across the public healthcare, insurance, banking, and energy sectors. He brings deep expertise in product management, business ... Show more

Isaac Agya Koomson

Isaac Agya Koomson

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader

Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through technology, entrepreneurship, and smart systems development.

He is the Founder & CEO of KIA-Start Up Consult, Civitas Estate & Maintenance, and Farmers Haven, and Team Lead of HopeFusion Africa — an initiative with a bold vision to reduce Africa’s unemployment by 10% by 2030. His work integrates AI-driven innovation, smart urbanization, renewable energy, and agribusiness transformation to build scalable, impact-driven enterprises.

Isaac has delivered keynote addresses on AI for smart urbanization, the Human + AI hybrid workforce, and reskilling for the generative AI age at platforms including Ghana Digital & Innovation Week, Africa Education Trust Fund, and DataGlobal Hub. He has represented Ghana and African youth as an official delegate at the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings, World Bank Youth Summit, UN Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), IPBES-12, Global Youth Environment Assembly, and the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development (FFD4) in Seville, contributing to global discussions on climate finance, sustainable development, and digital transformation.

With over seven years of leadership across entrepreneurship, humanitarian operations, and green innovation, Isaac has supported more than 50 startups in achieving product-market fit, investment readiness, and scalable growth. His thought leadership publications have generated over 2 million views, shaping conversations around AI infrastructure, economic resilience, and Africa’s future of work.

Recognized as Young Entrepreneur of the Year (2023) by the Ghana Chamber of Young Entrepreneurs, Isaac speaks at the intersection of technology, sustainability, policy, and inclusive economic growth — challenging audiences to rethink how Africa builds its future.

AI, Sustainability & Smart Cities Strategist | Startup Ecosystem Leader Isaac Agya Koomson is a Ghanaian sustainability strategist, AI innovation advocate, and startup ecosystem builder focused on advancing Africa’s economic transformation through... Show more

Ant Couzens

Ant Couzens

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for efficient and well run organisations, learning how to interpret systems data was a basic inevitability. After five years behind the wheel of PowerBI in earnest, Anthony went freelance to enable him to bring his services to organisations who couldn't get the meaning out of their own data, and the wider M365 ecosystem. Outside his work Ant is the proud husband and father of two pre-teen boys and a lover of adventures of any kind whether that's mountain biking, wildcamping, snowsport or even just the big thrills at waterparks and theme parks with the family. From a young age he has always been curious about how things work and loves nothing more than building a shed or stripping a bike. So naturally problem solving with data was always going to be an attraction!

Anthony has been a technology leader for over 10 years at the sharp end of business, starting out in digital productivity which quickly developed to wrap around data and analytics. With his primary focus being on business optimisation to make for eff... Show more

Dr. Satabdy Jena

Dr. Satabdy Jena

Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests include microgrids, control systems design, Electrolysers integration, e-mobility, Grid Automation, Techno-commercial analysis.

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Satabdy Jena completed her PhD in Electrical engineering (Power Systems) from IIT ROORKEE in 2023. Post this , she joined Shell Technology Centre Bangalore as a Power Systems Modelling Researcher. Her broader domain of work and research interests inc... Show more

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