Energy & Basic Resources

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

Dhrubajyoti Maiti

Dhrubajyoti Maiti

Seasoned software IT professional with 25 years of extensive industry experience spanning multiple domains and technologies. Onsite experience of handling global and governmental clients in US, UK

• 5 years of product management, 12 years of project and program management experience and 7 years of hands on Mainframes development experience.

• Extensive experience in successfully delivering multiple, concurrent, highly complex, new development, enhancements, integration, transformation for various fortune 500 companies within scope, cost & schedule and with high quality to the extreme delight of the customers.

• Sound experience in analysis, architecture, design, development, customization, deployment and integration of software solutions using Mainframes, Java/J2EE, DevOps and agile methodology.

• Excellent onshore experience managing customer projects and programs in the USA for 7 years (2011 – 2018) from IBM for its esteemed clientele like Oncor Electric, Caterpillar, Marriott International, Walmart, National Grid, Eversource Energy, Southern California Edison.

Seasoned software IT professional with 25 years of extensive industry experience spanning multiple domains and technologies. Onsite experience of handling global and governmental clients in US, UK • 5 years of product management, 12 years of proje... Show more

Michael Schuler

Michael Schuler

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture.

He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, helping development teams integrate security into their architecture, development workflows, and DevOps processes.

Michael regularly delivers training on secure software development, application security, and modern software architecture. His focus is on practical approaches that developers can apply in real-world systems.

Michael is a software architect and application security specialist with a background in software development, distributed systems, and secure software architecture. He works with organizations to improve secure software development practices, hel... Show more

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor Beregszaszi

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated behavior shifts and shared laughter.

Viktor is a senior designer at Ørsted, the world's largest offshore wind developer company. He combines design thinking and gamification with a hint of rebellion against the corporate mundane to create a potent cocktail of engaged learning, motivated... Show more

Jason Vigh

Jason Vigh

Jason Vigh is the Principal Consultant for Cybersecurity at 1898 & Co. where he has the honor of leading and working with a team of highly skilled technical professionals addressing today’s industrial cyber threats. His experience spans numerous critical infrastructure sectors, not limited to Defense, Energy, Water, and Finance. Jason has held both technical and managerial positions in the disciplines of security architecture and engineering; threat and vulnerability management; intrusion detection and prevention; and governance, risk, and compliance. Although Jason’s career and experience spans more than 2 decades, he takes more pride in his commitment to researching and advancing new ways to combat an ever-changing threat landscape. He's been a member of ISC² since 2003 and holds the CISSP and CISM designations. Jason is also certified in INL's Consequence-Driven, Cyber-Informed Engineering (CIE) and SAE's Security Engineering for Road Vehicles.

Jason Vigh is the Principal Consultant for Cybersecurity at 1898 & Co. where he has the honor of leading and working with a team of highly skilled technical professionals addressing today’s industrial cyber threats. His experience spans numerous crit... Show more

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones

I’m a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform who didn’t take a traditional path into tech. My career started far from data, but curiosity and timing led me to volunteer at work when Power BI was first introduced. What began as helping out turned into a passion for transforming information into insights people could actually use.

As technology continues to evolve, I’ve learned that data is not just about tools. It is about people. Real change happens when people feel seen, supported, and part of the process. I try to bring that mindset into every project and session I lead.

I’m a lifelong learner who is always adapting to keep up with change. My goal is to help others do the same, especially those who never imagined themselves working in data, and to show that it is never too late to start learning something new

I’m a Microsoft MVP in the Data Platform who didn’t take a traditional path into tech. My career started far from data, but curiosity and timing led me to volunteer at work when Power BI was first introduced. What began as helping out turned into a p... Show more

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen is an experienced educator, researcher, and educational technology leader with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks and has previously served in roles such as Academic Supervisor, Head of Department, EdTech Leader, and Exam Supervisor.

Currently, Dr. Matheen works as a Cross-Curricular Program Coach at Al Rowad International School, where he supports the implementation of NUVU Studios (NUVU X) learning models. In this role, he helps students and teachers engage in interdisciplinary, project-based learning that promotes creativity, critical thinking, and real-world problem solving.

His interests include AI in education, emerging technologies, and innovative learning design, and he is passionate about empowering students with future-ready skills through experiential and technology-enabled learning.

Dr. Mohammed Abdul Matheen is an experienced educator, researcher, and educational technology leader with over a decade of experience in teaching and academic leadership. He holds a Ph.D. in Wireless Sensor Networks and has previously served in roles... Show more

Eivind Haugen

Eivind Haugen

I am a Data and AI lead consultant specializing in Power BI semantic modeling and data visualization.

After a decade in quantitative risk analysis in the oil and gas industry, I shifted to "the new oil" (data) in 2017. Since then I have worked extensively with Diver (Dimensional Insight) and Power BI and, more recently, Microsoft Fabric since its public preview in 2023. I am also a proficient user of external Power BI tools, with a primary focus on Tabular Editor.

My core passion is enabling teams to build semantic models and visualizations efficiently while maintaining quality.

My professional strength is translating business requirements into actionable, analytical solutions.

I recently became a certified Tabular Editor trainer and have started presenting at community and professional events, including New Stars of Data (May 2025). My talks emphasize a Done in 60 Seconds philosophy: practical demos on how to perform tasks in seconds that normally take hours.

I am a Data and AI lead consultant specializing in Power BI semantic modeling and data visualization. After a decade in quantitative risk analysis in the oil and gas industry, I shifted to "the new oil" (data) in 2017. Since then I have worked ext... Show more

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He specializes in cloud-native microservices platforms, event-driven systems, and digital transformation initiatives that drive operational efficiency and strategic innovation.
Currently at JPMorgan Chase, Niraj leads end-to-end design and implementation of Morgan Money, a leading institutional trading platform managing $31.1B+ in daily trading volume and $400B+ in assets under management. He architected the Cash Optimizer—a rules-based automation engine that transformed liquidity management for 6,700+ corporate clients, significantly increasing transaction efficiency and reducing manual treasury operations. His technical leadership spans full-stack engineering across Java, Spring Boot, Kafka, AWS EKS, and Kubernetes, with deep expertise in real-time transaction orchestration, compliance automation, and disaster recovery patterns ensuring high system availability.
Previously at USAA, Niraj designed and implemented the Risk Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) platform, a mission-critical operational risk management system serving multiple business lines. He automated control testing and validation workflows, significantly reducing manual processing time while ensuring comprehensive regulatory compliance with OCC and FRB standards.
At Halliburton, Niraj engineered the data backbone for iCruise, an intelligent rotary steerable system revolutionizing directional drilling. He designed high-performance telemetry pipelines processing real-time downhole sensor data, enabling predictive analytics that optimized non-productive drilling time and delivered substantial cost savings per well. His work supported autonomous drilling initiatives across global deployments in the Caspian Sea, North Sea, and Gulf of Mexico.
Across his career, Niraj has demonstrated exceptional impact through technical innovation, team leadership, and business alignment. He has been recognized with multiple industry awards including the Adam Smith Awards 2024, Hart Energy Engineering Awards, and LTTS World Quality Congress Award. His expertise spans microservices architecture, DevOps enablement (Jenkins, Terraform, CI/CD), observability (Splunk, Dynatrace), security governance (OAuth2, RBAC, AES-256 encryption), and AI/ML integration.
Niraj holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from SP University and is SAFe® 5.0 certified. He is passionate about mentoring engineering teams, driving automation-first design principles, and translating complex business requirements into scalable technical solutions that deliver measurable enterprise value.

Nirajkumar Radhasharan Barot is a Lead Software Developer with over 15 years of experience architecting and delivering enterprise-grade software solutions for Fortune 500 companies across financial services, energy, and industrial sectors. He special... Show more

Frederico Perillo

Frederico Perillo

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership.

Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation.

MBA in Economic and Production Engineering
Master’s in Energy for Sustainability (University of Coimbra / MIT Portugal).

Head of Product & Innovation with 11 years of experience in the power sector and product management/leadership. Enthusiast of every action and product that drives societal transformation. MBA in Economic and Production Engineering Master’s in ... Show more

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of enterprise-wide technology solutions, driving efficiency and AI innovation. In her role, she cultivates a forward-looking vision, guiding the evolution, adoption, and performance of key corporate systems.

Dr. Turley is also an esteemed Assistant Professor, where she integrates cutting-edge AI tools into her curriculum to enhance learning outcomes. Her dual role in academia and industry uniquely positions her as a bridge builder, empowering the next generation of tech leaders while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and innovation.

A sought-after speaker, Dr. Turley captivates audiences with her infectious enthusiasm and actionable insights, inspiring them to embrace AI and technology in transformative ways. Her dedication to education and technology, combined with her commitment to diversity and inclusion, makes her a compelling voice in the field.

Previous Speaking Topics:

Bridging the Gap Between Technology and Education
AI Innovations in Enterprise Technology Solutions
Integrating AI Tools in Academic Curriculum
Driving Efficiency with AI
Empowering Women in Technology
Creating Supportive Networks for Women
Fostering Diversity and Inclusion in Technology Fields

Dr. Turley's expertise and passion have made her a guiding light for aspiring women in tech, a champion of AI-driven solutions, and a leader in creating supportive networks that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Dr. Denise Turley is a dynamic and influential leader with over a decade of experience in bridging the gap between technology and education. As a Vice President of Technology, she spearheads the strategic development and operational oversight of ente... Show more

Rodney Osodo

Rodney Osodo

I am an experienced software engineer specializing in Back-end development, with a track record of designing, building and maintaining efficient and scalable software systems.

I am an experienced software engineer specializing in Back-end development, with a track record of designing, building and maintaining efficient and scalable software systems. Show more

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Host der Magenta Architecture Community, aber auch über Veröffentlichungen und Vorträge mit Praxisbezug, inspiriert er Entwickler, junge Architekten und Kunden aller Ebenen mit einem Fokus auf menschliche Herausforderungen in der Digitalisierung.

Bernd Rederlechner ist ein "Principal Lead" Enterprise Architect mit Vorliebe für DevOps, Cloud Native und Code. Er übernimmt regelmäßig Architekturverantwortung in Konzeption und Entwicklung von realen Produkten und Lösungen. Als ehrenamtlicher Hos... 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

Kashif Parvaiz

Kashif Parvaiz

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Parvaiz has had the privilege of managing these organizations' security programs as the CISO.

Kashif is currently the Vice President and CISO of Arancia, in this role he regularly engages with senior executives from clients across all verticals to assess, review and improve their cyber programs.
Prior to his role at Arancia, Mr. Parvaiz was the Regional Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) for a group of the largest hospitals in Ontario. Mr. Parvaiz has overseen the implementation of several successful enterprise-wide security awareness, vulnerability management, risk mitigation, security operations, and incident response programs. In addition, Mr. Parvaiz has developed, managed, and maintained detailed roadmaps to raise organizational cyber maturity levels. Mr. Parvaiz regularly reported to CEOs and board members and has managed multi-million-dollar portfolios. Mr. Parvaiz is an active member in the cyber community and has led thought leadership roundtable discussions for Gartner, IANS and Forrester as well as delivered many keynote presentations at security conferences. Finally, Mr. Parvaiz holds multiple industry certifications such as CISSP, CISM, CCISO and CRISC as well as an MBA.

Kashif Parvaiz is a seasoned Cyber Security executive with over 20 years' experience managing security programs for large private and public sector organizations in the Consulting, Energy, Education and Healthcare sectors. For the last decade, Mr. Pa... Show more

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade

Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML engineer, he has built systems from 0→1, including large-scale data pipelines with significant cost savings. He also co-authored a research paper on wildfire spread prediction models, cited over 50 times, which has gained renewed relevance amid recent wildfire events in Los Angeles.

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Ashwin Prakash Nalwade is a Machine Learning Engineer with a strong track record across early-stage (Pre-seed, Series A) and late-stage (Series E) startups, complemented by research, teaching, and entrepreneurial experiences at NYU. As a founding ML ... Show more

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She has also collaborated with a number of coalitions and elected officials across Illinois to strengthen and pass legislation, including the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act. An avid lover of the Great Lakes, Kylah has worked on a number of policy research projects related to Great Lakes waterways and water systems and how they interact with climate change, clean drinking water access, and invasive species. She is currently working as a Relationship Manager with Cook County’s Build Up Cook program, working closely with municipalities in South and West Suburban Cook County to move both water and vertical infrastructure projects from start to finish. In her free time, Kylah can be found baking at home or lounging by Lake Michigan.

Kylah Seltzer Johnston works for the Bureau of Asset Management at Cook County. Kylah has an extensive background working in community and political organizing, with an emphasis on campaigns related to climate change and environmental justice. She ha... Show more

Abdouramane Issoufa

Abdouramane Issoufa

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le projet Laafi-Kurabi, couvrant le Mali, le Niger et le Burkina Faso, et chef d’équipe du projet Digitalise Youth Niger, une initiative portée par des jeunes pour promouvoir un usage responsable et sécurisé du numérique. Son travail repose sur des approches de terrain, centrées sur les langues locales, l’implication des jeunes et l’adaptation aux réalités des communautés rurales et périurbaines.

Abdouramane Issoufa est un leader scout et acteur communautaire engagé sur les questions de droits numériques, de cybersécurité et de lutte contre la désinformation dans les pays du Sahel. Il est coordinateur régional des Cyber-Gardiens pour le proje... Show more

Madhura Borikar

Madhura Borikar

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science

An Undergraduate B.tech Student, pursuing career in Data Science Show more

Julieta Rubis

Julieta Rubis

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learning workflows.

As part of my MSc in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Limerick, I designed and built a real-time wind turbine anomaly detection and predictive maintenance system using Apache Kafka, Apache Spark, and advanced deep learning models.

I also have experience with AWS Sage Maker, Lang Chain, and retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), developing Conversational AI platforms and cloud-native ML solutions. My goal is to create sustainable, efficient, and impactful AI systems that drive innovation and support a cleaner, smarter future.

I am an AI/ML Engineer based in Ireland with a passion for developing scalable deep learning and real-time streaming systems. My work focuses on solving real-world challenges in renewable energy and industrial IoT through cutting-edge machine learnin... Show more

Prashanthi Matam

Prashanthi Matam

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Python. My background in Computer Science, combined with hands-on expertise in building ML model tracking systems, dynamic logging frameworks, and automated credential management, has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of AI-enhanced testing frameworks. Additionally, as the former Vice-Chairman of ACM, Mentor for Mozilla Firefox, Redhat.I developed strong leadership skills that I bring to every project. Today, I'll be discussing how AI-driven testing frameworks can revolutionize real-time data analysis and ML model deployment, monitoring.

Hi everyone, I’m Prashanthi Matam. I have 7 years of experience as a senior software engineer having worked at companies like Discover, Goldman Sachs, Capgemini, and Enel X, where I leveraged cutting-edge technologies such as AWS, JavaScript, and Pyt... Show more

Ehsan Hosseini

Ehsan Hosseini

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral research focused on AI-based controllers for power converters in renewable applications. His professional expertise spans electric vehicle fast-charging infrastructure, energy storage integration, and the optimization of hybrid power plants combining solar, wind, and hydrogen technologies. With more than a decade of experience in academia and industry, Ehsan has contributed to international research projects, published in high-impact journals, and presented at leading conferences. He is passionate about advancing intelligent control strategies and innovative converter topologies to support the transition toward sustainable energy systems.

Previous Speaking Experience:
Presented research at multiple IEEE conferences during his PhD, including sessions on intelligent control for hybrid renewable energy systems and advanced converter topologies.

Ehsan Hosseini is a researcher and engineer specializing in renewable energy systems, power electronics, and smart microgrids. He holds a PhD in Sustainable and Renewable Electrical Technologies from the University of Cádiz, where his doctoral resear... Show more

Victor Avezard

Victor Avezard

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un des quatre premiers employés à être embauché en tant que concepteur électronique.

Mon expérience au sein du club étudiant m'a permis de rapidement proposer des améliorations organisationnelles. J'ai d'ailleurs rapidement endossé le rôle de Scrum Master et je suis privilégié de pouvoir contribuer aux visions à long, moyen et court terme de l'entreprise.

Ma plus grande source de motivation est l'apprentissage continu. J'apprécie particulièrement les environnements en constante évolution qui exigent une adaptation rapide. En dehors du travail, mes passions incluent le sport (athlétisme, volleyball), la lecture et la musique.

Diplômé en Génie Électrique de l'École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), j'ai activement participé à l'équipe de Formula Student (Formule ETS). En 2023, j'ai rejoint AWL-ELECTRICITY pour mon stage de fin d'études et j'ai eu l'opportunité d'être l'un d... Show more

Balazs Vizi

Balazs Vizi

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve their cloud goals.
I lead application and data center migrations, as well as virtual desktop modernization projects, ensuring full alignment with the Microsoft Well-Architected Framework and the Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)/Azure Landing Zone principles.
I’m passionate about exploring modern technologies, understanding how they work, and applying them in real-world scenarios. My mission is to bridge the gap between cloud technologies and business needs, delivering solutions that are secure, scalable, and high-performing. I thrive on the challenge of solving complex cloud problems and take pride in empowering digital transformation for my clients.

As a Lead Cloud Solution Architect at Orbit Cloud Solutions, I leverage over 25 years of experience and a broad range of Microsoft certifications, including being a Microsoft Certified Trainer (MCT) for more than 8 years, to help clients achieve thei... Show more

Bala Takkallapati

Bala Takkallapati

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector.

As Head of Technology – Digital Channels at Alinta Energy, Bala leads the technology division responsible for customer-facing platforms, including MyAccount, Mobile App, and Digital Sales systems. He has spearheaded several key modernization initiatives — from microservices adoption and CI/CD automation to the rollout of digital experience and observability frameworks that enhance customer engagement and operational reliability.

Bala’s passion lies at the intersection of AI Observability, Evaluation Systems, and Sustainable Engineering Practices, where he explores how GenAI and measurement-driven development can improve trust, performance, and resilience in AI-powered digital products.

Previously, Bala held senior engineering and architecture roles at AGL Energy and Nintex, leading projects in IoT, Smart Home R&D, and Energy Trading Systems. He has also presented at the Melbourne Azure Bootcamp on Digital Twins technology and continues to mentor teams in cloud-native design, modern delivery, and AI readiness.

Bala Takkallapati is a senior technology leader based in Melbourne with over 15 years of experience driving large-scale digital transformation, cloud modernization, and engineering excellence across the energy and utilities sector. As Head of Tech... Show more

Gilles Bandza

Gilles Bandza

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations.

I'm a Technical Lead and Solution Architect specializing in Power Platform and Dynamics 365. With over 10 years of experience, I focus on building scalable, Web / Mobile enterprise solutions and modern app architectures for global organizations. Show more

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

Oluwamayowa Ogbeide

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

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

Khaoula Aouedi

Khaoula Aouedi

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​
Software Engineer ​
ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​
Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​
TMMi Certified

My experiences: ​
5 Years: Information System Development Consultant​
10 Years : Software Quality, including 8 years as a test manager and Quality Advocate ​
ISTQB Test manager &trainer career development coach

My interests: ​
Share my knowledge about quality in LinkedIn ​
Be up to date with technological watches​
Coaching people on their testing careers and softskills

Khaoula BEN SMIDA AOUEDI​ Software Engineer ​ ISTQB Test Manager, ISTQB Technical Test Analyst Advanced Level Certified ​ Micro Focus Quality &Test Management Certified ​ TMMi Certified My experiences: ​ 5 Years: Information System Developmen... Show more

Vlado Vivoda

Vlado Vivoda

Vlado Vivoda has a PhD in international relations, with research focus on global strategy, security and policy aspects of extractive industries and their supply chains.

Vlado Vivoda has a PhD in international relations, with research focus on global strategy, security and policy aspects of extractive industries and their supply chains. Show more

Anthony Blumberg

Anthony Blumberg

Anthony Blumberg is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments across mining, technology, real estate, and resource sectors. With a consistent and disciplined approach, he has managed complex investments across regions, maintaining a clear focus on long-term value and operational strength.

He oversees his family office investments and manages global mining interests. He is responsible for strategic planning, commercial oversight, operational leadership, and technology integration across investment activities in this role. His philosophy emphasizes long-dated cycles and disciplined capital allocation into hard assets, commodities, and innovation. Risk management is a core strategy component, allowing him to guide investments that align with broader economic and industrial shifts.

His background also includes experience in corporate restructuring, mergers and acquisitions, and commercial operations. He uses a data-informed, innovation-focused mindset to manage organizational transformation and investment development. His ability to recognize and translate large-scale trends into sustainable strategies is key to his ongoing leadership.

His family's mining legacy began with the founding of a major international mining corporation in the early 1900s. Over the years, the family remained closely involved in its growth and evolution. In recent decades, his leadership guided the family’s continued involvement, including acquiring remaining South African assets from a gold company initially linked to the earlier corporation. These actions demonstrate his focus on adapting legacy operations to modern investment standards.

His current strategy is built around operational excellence, simplification of complex portfolios, and strategic growth. His investments span Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The portfolio includes gold, copper, nickel, platinum, rare minerals, and other critical commodities. His expertise allows him to lead with discipline while pursuing returns aligned with emerging global demands.

Philanthropy is a key part of his life. He supports global causes in health, education, conservation, and the arts and serves on the boards of multiple charitable organizations. Tony Blumberg continues to purposely guide his family office, combining investment expertise with a deep commitment to social progress.

Anthony Blumberg is a global investor and philanthropist with over 35 years of international experience. He is active in London, New York, and Naples, Florida. His work spans long-cycle, capital-intensive investments across mining, technology, real e... Show more

Eirini Kostelidou

Eirini Kostelidou

Eirini Kostelidou (she/her), MEng, is a Charging Technology Product Specialist for Milence. Eirini has two master’s degrees in engineering. One in Mechanical engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and one in Energy and Products from the French Institute of Petroleum.
Eirini has been in the E-mobility business for more than 6 years and as a recognition, she has been selected as one of the Top Women in EV. In her current role, Eirini is responsible for all charging solutions her company is implementing, managing suppliers and markets' needs. Previously, Eirini was leading global framework agreements and overseeing successful tenders in hardware.
Eirini has been giving lectures in Dutch universities about the fast-paced landscape of E-mobility.
She speaks five languages and currently lives in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.

Eirini Kostelidou (she/her), MEng, is a Charging Technology Product Specialist for Milence. Eirini has two master’s degrees in engineering. One in Mechanical engineering from the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki and one in Energy and Products fro... Show more

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