Caroline Sun is a Software Developer at EnergyHub, an energy tech company based in Brooklyn, New York, where they build and maintains backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and distributed messaging technologies. With over 4 years of software engineering experience spanning fintech, publishing tech, and clean energy, they has worked across the full software development lifecycle — from API design and database architecture to cloud infrastructure and observability.

Beyond the code, Caroline is a dedicated Zen practitioner who brings mindfulness, intentionality, and a beginner's mind to both her engineering work and her teams. At Devnexus, she bridges her technical background with her contemplative practice to explore the human skills that matter most in the age of AI — the ones no model can automate.

Caroline Sun is a Software Developer at EnergyHub, an energy tech company based in Brooklyn, New York, where they build and maintains backend systems using Java, Spring Boot, AWS, and distributed messaging technologies. With over 4 years of software ... Show more

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics
- former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost
- speaker @DecompileD Conference in Dresden about "Recommender Systems using Graph Neural Networks"
- lightning talk @programmiercon at Lotum in Bad Nauheim about "Beyond Vibe Coding"

- B.Sc. and Dipl.-Wi.-Ing. in Economic Mathematics and Industrial Engineering with a major in Advanced Data Analytics - former: Working Student ML & Software Development @ Siemens Energy, T-Systems MMS, Accenture, and DevBoost - speaker @DecompileD... Show more

Engineer Mrs Mekue Tafomba Sharon is an environmental engineer, lecturer, and climate advocate from Baleng, Bafoussam in the West Region of Cameroon. She holds a BSc in Environmental Science from the Faculty of Science and an MSc in Environmental Engineering from the College of Technology, both at the University of Bamenda.

Mrs Sharon is a lecturer at IFAMTECH Higher Institute in Bamenda, where she shares her expertise with the next generation of engineers and environmental professionals. She is also actively engaged in the engineering sector through her daily jobs in solar panel installation, biogas production, geophysical survey and borehole drilling.

Beyond academia and engineering, Mrs Sharon is passionate about climate action and is a dedicated volunteer with the International Student Environmental Coalition (ISEC) Cameroon, contributing to environmental advocacy and sustainability initiatives.

Engineer Mrs Mekue Tafomba Sharon is an environmental engineer, lecturer, and climate advocate from Baleng, Bafoussam in the West Region of Cameroon. She holds a BSc in Environmental Science from the Faculty of Science and an MSc in Environmental Eng... Show more

Franziska Kronberg ist Transformation Management Officer und Programmleiterin bei Stromnetz Berlin, wo sie seit Dezember 2023 die bereichsübergreifende Transformation für die Netzentwicklung steuert und das Programm zur Leistungssteigerung umsetzt. Zuvor war sie sechs Jahre Geschäftsführerin der Energie Codes und Services GmbH und verantwortete dort den Aufbau der Gesellschaft, die strategische Geschäftsentwicklung sowie die Vertretung in nationalen und europäischen Gremien zu Marktkommunikation und Elektromobilität. Ihre Karriere umfasst leitende Positionen beim BDEW und in der Energiewirtschaft. Als Diplom-Informatikerin verbindet sie technisches Know-how mit strategischem Denken und steht für Verbindlichkeit, Nachhaltigkeit und lösungsorientierte Führung.

Franziska Kronberg ist Transformation Management Officer und Programmleiterin bei Stromnetz Berlin, wo sie seit Dezember 2023 die bereichsübergreifende Transformation für die Netzentwicklung steuert und das Programm zur Leistungssteigerung umsetzt. Z... Show more

Nyekach Wihioka is a product designer and systems thinker specializing in complex technical platforms. He has experience bridging AI, robotics, and data-driven systems with human-centered design, focusing on usability, operational reliability, and risk-aware product development. Nyekach has led product design and strategy for AI-enabled robotics and software platforms, translating prototypes into production-ready systems deployed across high-stakes environments. His work emphasizes system interpretability, trust, and safety while navigating real-world constraints, including infrastructure limitations, energy reliability, and diverse operator skills. Nyekach combines engineering knowledge with design methodology to provide actionable insights for builders and engineers seeking to deploy deep tech solutions effectively.

Nyekach Wihioka is a product designer and systems thinker specializing in complex technical platforms. He has experience bridging AI, robotics, and data-driven systems with human-centered design, focusing on usability, operational reliability, and ri... Show more

Nico is a Principal Solution Engineer at Microsoft.

He specializes in helping people and organizations leverage Microsoft Cowork, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and the Azure stack to deliver low-risk, fast-impact innovations on top of enterprise legacy ERP and CRM systems.

Prior to joining Microsoft, Nico spent 20 years deploying food supply chain systems across the globe. He’s also an agent-based modeling simulation enthusiast (NetLogo), an LLM apprentice, and a hard-boiled eggs expert.

From those years, Nico learned that every morning, execution eats planning for breakfast. His life’s philosophy centers on sharing common goals and unlocking bottlenecks together, one after another.

He is a public speaker, has been quoted in The Wall Street Journal, and is credited as a U.S. patent inventor.

Nico moves fast and doesn’t break things.

Nico is a Principal Solution Engineer at Microsoft. He specializes in helping people and organizations leverage Microsoft Cowork, Copilot Studio, Power Platform, and the Azure stack to deliver low-risk, fast-impact innovations on top of enterprise... Show more

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

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

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

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

Augusto António | Palestrante e Engenheiro Mecânico

Augusto António é Engenheiro Mecânico, profissional de Operações de Produtos Petrolíferos e entusiasta do desenvolvimento profissional. Actua na partilha de conhecimentos sobre empregabilidade, elaboração de CV estratégico, LinkedIn, preparação para entrevistas e transição de carreira. Como cofundador da AVE, dedica-se à capacitação de candidatos, ajudando-os a desenvolver competências, fortalecer o seu posicionamento profissional e identificar oportunidades no mercado de trabalho. Acredita que o conhecimento partilhado pode transformar carreiras e abrir portas para novas oportunidades.

Augusto António | Palestrante e Engenheiro Mecânico Augusto António é Engenheiro Mecânico, profissional de Operações de Produtos Petrolíferos e entusiasta do desenvolvimento profissional. Actua na partilha de conhecimentos sobre empregabilidade, e... Show more

Mike German, Ph.D., P.E., is Senior Business Development Director at AlgaFilm Technologies, where he works with utilities and consulting engineers on nutrient upgrades for small plants and lagoons across North America. He builds screens over public environmental records, including EPA's Lagoon Inventory, the ECHO compliance services, State Revolving Fund project lists and Canadian provincial registries, with an emphasis on where those records disagree. He holds a Ph.D. and an M.S. in Environmental Engineering from Lehigh University and is a licensed Professional Engineer.

Mike German, Ph.D., P.E., is Senior Business Development Director at AlgaFilm Technologies, where he works with utilities and consulting engineers on nutrient upgrades for small plants and lagoons across North America. He builds screens over public e... Show more

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development.

Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed his passion and moved into the world of Software Development.

He is now spreading the message of small batch sizes, continuous improvement and self organisation and has implemented agile principles in diverse industries.

Serial startup CTO Gareth brings engineering best practice to the world of software development. Originally an Electrical Engineer with a background in Process Control and Lean Manufacturing, Agile felt like the natural way to work as he followed ... Show more

Abubakar Sadiq Musa is a Geologist, Exploration Geophysicist, and STEM Educator with a strong focus on the application of AI and ML in geosciences.

As a certified professional in soft skills, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, he brings a unique cross-disciplinary perspective bridging technical geoscientific research and high-impact human collaboration.

Passionate about STEM education and academic mentorship, he has a proven track record of breaking down complex concepts, leading peer-driven learning initiatives, and helping others master both technical and interpersonal skills in a rapidly evolving technological landscape.

Abubakar Sadiq Musa is a Geologist, Exploration Geophysicist, and STEM Educator with a strong focus on the application of AI and ML in geosciences. As a certified professional in soft skills, communication, teamwork, and critical thinking, he brin... Show more

Loïc is a data engineer at element61 with a background in electronics, ICT and business innovation. He helps organizations turn complex data and secure environments into impactful solutions. At UZ Brussels, he successfully deployed Azure TRE to enable compliant, collaborative clinical research. He has hands-on experience in Azure, Databricks, and end-to-end data platform delivery, and thrives at the intersection of technical excellence and real-world impact.

Loïc is a data engineer at element61 with a background in electronics, ICT and business innovation. He helps organizations turn complex data and secure environments into impactful solutions. At UZ Brussels, he successfully deployed Azure TRE to enabl... Show more

Sodiq Eniola is a Computer Engineer and technology professional with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and is currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology.

He has over 8 years of experience in Embedded Systems, beginning in 2018, with a strong focus on developing IoT-enabled, automation, and robotics solutions for homes and workspaces. His work spans the design and development of intelligent systems that bridge hardware, software, and connected technologies.

Sodiq also has over 6 years of experience in mobile application development using Flutter, building cross-platform mobile solutions that interact with and control connected devices and intelligent systems.

He currently serves as Head of Engineering at Deveote FZE, where he contributes to the development of technology-driven products and solutions.

With expertise spanning both Embedded Systems and Mobile Development, Sodiq specializes in bringing these disciplines together to create integrated solutions. He has leveraged this combination of skills to develop mobile interfaces and applications for IoT, automation, and robotics systems, enabling users to interact with and control intelligent devices seamlessly.

Sodiq Eniola is a Computer Engineer and technology professional with a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Engineering from the Federal University of Technology, Akure, and is currently pursuing a Master of Information Technology. He has over 8 ye... Show more

Adefunminiyi Morakinyo is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Enterprise Cloud Architect specializing in hybrid cloud engineering, enterprise security governance, and AI-driven data automation. With deep experience spanning mission-critical infrastructure across multinational organizations, he designs resilient, high-performance systems utilizing Azure, enterprise virtualization (Proxmox, VMware), and automation with Python, Go, and PowerShell.

Adefunminiyi has led digital transformation initiatives and engineered custom platforms that automate complex enterprise data lifecycles and asset ecosystems. Beyond hands-on architecture, he is an active advocate for practical AI integration in regulated environments and writes regularly as a national technology columnist on modern infrastructure design, DevSecOps, and enterprise AI adoption.

Adefunminiyi Morakinyo is a Senior Infrastructure Engineer and Enterprise Cloud Architect specializing in hybrid cloud engineering, enterprise security governance, and AI-driven data automation. With deep experience spanning mission-critical infrastr... Show more

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing teams. Using some of my top skills such as organization, clear communication, thoughtful prioritization and overall, TRUST, I am able to successfully blend strategic execution with genuine empathy to foster environments where teams consistently thrive and deliver positive meaningful results.

My approach is rooted in the belief that the golden rule is always number one and at the end of the day we are all just humans trying our best!

Experienced Sr. Technical Program Manager known for leading strong project execution tasks in tandem with building positive and impactful teams. I lead everyday with empathy and kindness while building successful, collaborative and high-performing te... Show more

Markus Mueller is a dedicated Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity leader and practitioner with almost 25 years of experience helping organizations secure and improve their industrial environments. His career has been focused on manufacturing and utility space, including power generation, transmission, and distribution—including thermal, hydro, solar, and wind sources—as well as water, wastewater, and gas systems.
Markus specializes in developing resilient OT cybersecurity programs that adhere to industry best practices and regulatory standards, such as IEC 62443, NIST, and NERC CIP. He has led projects ranging from incident response and security assessments to enterprise OT program development, risk management, and threat intelligence.
In his current role as Field CISO for Nozomi Networks, Markus collaborates with strategic customers to ensure that our most critical infrastructure remains safe, reliable, and secure. He supports teams across the spectrum, from substations to the boardroom, on their OT journey.

Markus Mueller is a dedicated Operational Technology (OT) cybersecurity leader and practitioner with almost 25 years of experience helping organizations secure and improve their industrial environments. His career has been focused on manufacturing an... Show more

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

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

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python).
Hefesto de los hackers

Ingeniero Informático, desarrollador desde los 90 (C/C++), networking y seguridad perimetral (Cisco, Palo Alto), Desarrollo para ciberseguridad (C++, Rust,Python). Hefesto de los hackers Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jeremiah Williams is an MLOps engineer with a growing focus on Kubernetes-native infrastructure for machine learning workloads. He's been hands-on with tools like KEDA to explore practical patterns for autoscaling ML inference and batch pipelines, and is passionate about bridging the gap between traditional DevOps practices and the unique demands of ML systems. This is his first conference talk.

Jeremiah Williams is an MLOps engineer with a growing focus on Kubernetes-native infrastructure for machine learning workloads. He's been hands-on with tools like KEDA to explore practical patterns for autoscaling ML inference and batch pipelines, an... Show more

Mehdi Rezvandehy is a Principal Data Scientist at ATB Financial with over a decade of experience leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges across banking, telecommunications, energy, and research domains. His expertise spans Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative AI, predictive modeling, and the design of scalable AI solutions that deliver measurable business value. Prior to joining ATB Financial, Mehdi worked as a Senior Data Scientist at Symend and a Principal Researcher at the University of Calgary. He holds a PhD in Geostatistics from the University of Alberta and is passionate about translating advanced AI and statistical research into practical, production-ready solutions that bridge the gap between academia and industry.

Mehdi Rezvandehy is a Principal Data Scientist at ATB Financial with over a decade of experience leveraging machine learning and artificial intelligence to address complex challenges across banking, telecommunications, energy, and research domains. H... Show more

You may either find Nicklas in the depths of a Kubernetes cluster, messing with load balancers, gateways, ingress and BGP or in between server racks. While he predominantly works with cloud based infrastructure, he is passionate about bringing the programmability of cloud into more data centers using cloud-native technologies.

During day hours, he is an Engineering Manager at Corti.ai, where is responsible for the Platform Engineering team.

You may either find Nicklas in the depths of a Kubernetes cluster, messing with load balancers, gateways, ingress and BGP or in between server racks. While he predominantly works with cloud based infrastructure, he is passionate about bringing the pr... Show more

Marcel Otte holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, including research stays at the Austrian Institute of Technology in Vienna and Vietnam National University in Hanoi. He completed his Master's degree at Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands while working at Porsche AG in the field of electric mobility. To pursue a PhD, he joined OFFIS as a Senior Researcher in the area of energy informatics, with a focus on flexibility and aggregators.

Marcel Otte holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology with a focus on Renewable Energy Systems from the Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany, including research stays at the Austrian Institute of Techno... Show more

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee.

Nathan Egge is an engineering manager at Google. He is co-chair of the RISE Project Technical Steering Committee. Show more

Gift Nyamadzawo is a Digital Implementation Engineer at Kraftlink, where he focuses on developing cloud-based operations and maintenance management platforms for the renewable energy sector. With an engineering background bridging clean energy technologies and software systems, he builds data-driven solutions designed to optimize solar photovoltaic operations and battery energy storage performance. He is passionate about scaling resilient digital tools to solve real-world infrastructure challenges across Africa.

Gift Nyamadzawo is a Digital Implementation Engineer at Kraftlink, where he focuses on developing cloud-based operations and maintenance management platforms for the renewable energy sector. With an engineering background bridging clean energy techno... Show more

Luciano Grossi é servidor público federal na ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) desde 2005, atuando desde 2022 como Coordenador Adjunto de Governança de Dados e Informação. Lidera iniciativas de gestão e governança de dados em uma das maiores bases de dados do setor elétrico brasileiro, com mais de 150 bases de produção, 11 mil tabelas e dados de 90 milhões de consumidores. Tem interesse contínuo em tecnologia, dados e automação aplicada à gestão pública.

Luciano Grossi é servidor público federal na ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) desde 2005, atuando desde 2022 como Coordenador Adjunto de Governança de Dados e Informação. Lidera iniciativas de gestão e governança de dados em uma das maior... Show more

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