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

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

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k users. He is also a Google Dev Library contributor and part of Google's startup Bootcamp 2022. For the last 1 year, he has given talks at many technical events like, Frontend Days Nagpur, Code-Day Nagpur, Flutter Nagpur, Encypherist JIT.

Rohit Ranjan has been working with Flutter for the past 2 years, and currently working as a Flutter Developer at Health Tick. Previously worked with Appwrite as a DevRel Intern being the part of GitHub Octernship, worked on apps having more than 50k ... Show more

Patrick – Expert in Holistic IT Architecture and Change Management

Since beginning his career as an IT consultant in 2005, Patrick has become a recognized expert in IT architecture across all levels. His holistic approach emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration by creating synergies between IT disciplines and proactively integrating considerations beyond traditional IT boundaries.

With a passion for knowledge sharing and a commitment to integrating various architectural layers, Patrick has successfully initiated, guided, and firmly established transformative change processes within organizations. His ability to analyze complex systems and drive innovative solutions is further enhanced by his extensive network and active roles as an iSAQB Board Member and IASA member.

In his current position as Managing Enterprise Architect at Allianz Kunde und Markt, Patrick leads strategic IT transformations with forward-thinking approaches. Additionally, he supports organizations as a consultant, helping them leverage his expertise and practical methodologies to achieve their goals.

His talks inspire audiences with in-depth expertise, practical insights, and a compelling vision of a future-oriented, interconnected IT architecture.

Patrick – Expert in Holistic IT Architecture and Change Management Since beginning his career as an IT consultant in 2005, Patrick has become a recognized expert in IT architecture across all levels. His holistic approach emphasizes the importance... Show more

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

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

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free Energy, he is building community-owned microgrids in East Africa using open-source energy technologies, advancing resilient and affordable energy systems for communities connected to unreliable grids.

Aaron Tushabe is a technologist and entrepreneur with 10+ years’ experience in platform engineering, reliability, and open-source infrastructure. He has led product engineering teams at DroneUp, Citi, and ThoughtWorks. As Co-founder of Nearly Free En... Show more

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

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

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

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

Martha Pskowski covers the oil and gas industry and the border region from her base in El Paso. She was previously an environmental reporter at the El Paso Times. She began her career as a freelance journalist in Mexico, reporting for outlets including The Guardian and Yale E360. Martha is a former Fulbright research fellow in Mexico.

Martha Pskowski covers the oil and gas industry and the border region from her base in El Paso. She was previously an environmental reporter at the El Paso Times. She began her career as a freelance journalist in Mexico, reporting for outlets includi... Show more

Pavankumar RP is a dynamic Oracle ERP specialist with more than 17 years of extensive experience leading end‑to‑end financial systems transformations across global, multi‑organizational environments. His expertise spans the full suite of Oracle EBS R12 and Oracle Cloud Fusion Financials, including AP, AR, GL, Cash Management, Property Manager, Fixed Assets, Procurement, Inventory, Financial Reporting, OFA, RMCS, Encumbrance Budgeting, and advanced reporting tools such as BI and OTBI.

A seasoned solution architect and AI developer, Pavankumar RP has successfully designed and implemented multiple Oracle AI Agents, bringing intelligent automation and predictive capabilities into core ERP processes. His work reflects deep proficiency in business process analysis, application‑based re‑engineering, process optimization, cost control, and revenue maximization using Oracle’s enterprise platforms.

Pavankumar RP continues to contribute to the evolution of digital finance by integrating AI, automation, and modern ERP capabilities to help organizations achieve operational excellence and strategic agility.

Pavankumar RP is a dynamic Oracle ERP specialist with more than 17 years of extensive experience leading end‑to‑end financial systems transformations across global, multi‑organizational environments. His expertise spans the full suite of Oracle EBS R... Show more

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system design aligned with standards such as ISO 21434, plays a key role in building and managing Cybersecurity Management Systems (CSMS), Led and contributed to major projects including on‑board chargers, thermal management systems, smart meters, railway safety systems, and LTE communication platforms. He holds a bachelor’s degree in systems and biomedical engineering and has earned multiple certifications, including Certified Automotive Cybersecurity Engineer, Automotive Security Testing (Vector), ITI Cybersecurity Diploma, and Agile Foundation Certification

Senior Chief Engineer in Cybersecurity with over 15 years of experience in embedded systems and secure solutions, currently leading cybersecurity projects at Brightskies . He specializes in automotive cybersecurity, threat analysis, and secure system... Show more

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success

Results-Driven Business Growth Consultant | Leveraging Lean Six Sigma & Quality Tools | Empowering SMBs to Thrive | Personalized Strategies for Sustainable Success Show more

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. Former Managing Director of Think Smartgrids, he now contributes to accelerating digitalization and industrial transformation of energy systems.

Régis Le Drézen is a recognized expert in smart grids and energy transition. With over 20 years of experience at EDF, RTE and Enedis, he has led major innovation and infrastructure programs, including Smart Grid Vendée and e-mobility initiatives. For... Show more

Software Engineer II | Networking Systems | Innovator | Researcher | Speaker

Yashi is a Software Development Engineer II at Cisco, specializing in embedded systems and distributed networking. With over 3 years of experience, she designs and debugs large-scale, low-power mesh networking systems powering smart grid infrastructure. Her work focuses on improving network reliability, scalability, and performance through deep protocol-level analysis across technologies such as IPv6, 6LoWPAN, RPL, and Wi-SUN.

Previously, she worked on enterprise-scale collaboration and telephony platforms, where she resolved complex production issues across Linux systems and networking layers, and built automation tools to streamline debugging and improve engineering efficiency.

A patent holder for “Generation of Electricity from Waste Aluminum Dross” (2020), Yashi has contributed to sustainable energy innovation through IoT-driven solutions. She is also the author of the research paper “Multi-Model News Analysis: News Credibility Using Deep Neural Networks and ML Models,” reflecting her interest in AI and data-driven systems.

Certified in CCNA and DevNet, she brings strong expertise in networking, automation, and system-level programming.

Her work extends to impactful and interdisciplinary projects, including:
🔹 Stock Prediction via News Sentiment Analysis (IIT Kanpur): Integrated ML models with time-series forecasting for financial insights
🔹 HT-LANG: A speech-to-sign language translation application, awarded at the global HackPSU hackathon

A firm believer in building technology that operates at scale and creates real-world impact, Yashi combines systems engineering, research, and innovation to drive meaningful change across domains.

Software Engineer II | Networking Systems | Innovator | Researcher | Speaker Yashi is a Software Development Engineer II at Cisco, specializing in embedded systems and distributed networking. With over 3 years of experience, she designs and debugs... Show more

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of energy infrastructure. Raúl contributes to building it by modeling grid connections, preparing utilities for the coming data center wave. His conviction: the next constraint on AI is not the models. It is the power grid.

Raúl leads GenAI teams at E.ON, one of Europe's largest utilities, and serves as an energy ambassador at the European Commission, advocating for Europe's AI competitiveness through clean-powered compute growth. Most AI practitioners build on top of e... Show more

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

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

I'm a Graduate Engineer with the City of Houston Public Works, specializing in wastewater infrastructure operations and environmental compliance. My work focuses on addressing complex urban challenges such as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), infrastructure constraints, and system reliability within one of the largest municipal utility systems in the United States.
I bring a strong field-oriented perspective, working closely with inspection teams, analyzing CCTV data, and supporting risk-based maintenance strategies to improve system performance. My interests include sustainable infrastructure, data-driven decision-making, and enhancing resilience in public utility systems.
I actively engaged in professional development and knowledge-sharing initiatives and is committed to contributing practical, scalable solutions to the evolving challenges in environmental engineering and urban infrastructure.

I'm a Graduate Engineer with the City of Houston Public Works, specializing in wastewater infrastructure operations and environmental compliance. My work focuses on addressing complex urban challenges such as sanitary sewer overflows (SSOs), infrastr... Show more

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

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

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

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence, with expertise in emerging threat models, adversarial AI, Shadow AI, AI ethics, and the governance of intelligent systems. She has contributed to initiatives spanning red team operations, cloud‑native security, and the protection of AI‑driven environments. Julie specializes in identifying new attack surfaces introduced by machine learning, including model abuse, data leakage, and unauthorized AI deployment. A frequent speaker at conferences such as GoSec, InCyber, Microrbit, and HackMiami, she shares practical insights on AI‑driven threats, synthetic media abuse, and defensive strategies for modern infrastructures. She also supports open‑source efforts and advises organizations on securing generative and agentic AI systems.

Julie Brunias is a cybersecurity professional with over 14 years of experience securing critical infrastructure across energy, banking, telecommunications, and manufacturing. Her work centers on the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intell... Show more

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided communities for over two decades in reclaiming ancestral wisdom, ecological balance, and the sacred presence of the Divine African Feminine.
His voice unites spiritual ecology with the rhythms of resistance found in Black music, ritual, and art. A dynamic and deeply grounded public speaker, Dr. Baruti delivers transformative keynotes, lectures, and workshops that inspire faith leaders, students, and activists to embody spirituality as both ecological practice and political liberation. His oratory carries the soul of a bluesman, the insight of a theologian, and the urgency of a justice worker.

Rev. Dr. Majadi Baruti is an Earth Chaplain, poet, and theologian whose work bridges eco-spirituality, African cosmology, and the Musical and Poetic radical traditions of the African Diaspora. As founder and priest of Udja Temple, he has guided commu... Show more

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security controls in complex, regulated environments. I’m particularly interested in aligning security decisions with business intent and operational reality, so that controls reduce risk without disrupting critical services.

I’m a cybersecurity practitioner with over 17 years of experience across banking, energy, education, health, and IT service providers. For more than 10 years, my work has focused on secure-by-design practices, designing and reviewing security control... Show more

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Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on equity sharing basis? I am seeking equity funding, need help finding incubators & accelerators.Volunteers are also welcome. Let me know if you would like to know about more such startup ideas & ideas explained text.I have done BBA in International business, seeking job and support for startups.

Startup ideas- https://Quora.com/profile/Harsh-Entrepreneur https://linkedin.com/in/quoraharshentrepreneur/ Could you assist me in executing startup ideas & finding engineers, website developers, other team members for startups who could work on e... Show more

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

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

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added activities. Having architected data ecosystems for Fortune 500 giants across every vertical, David is a leading advocate for Open Data Infrastructure (ODI) and end-to-end automation. He believes that in the age of AI, building complex, manual data integrations is a relic of the past that hinders true innovation. Today, David partners with global tech leaders to prove that when organizations stop "moving" data and start "utilizing" it, they unlock the real potential of AI and modern analytics. Known for his "no challenge is too big" attitude, David balances technical rigor with a philosophical approach to data—making him a favorite on expert panels and hands-on labs alike.

David Hrncir has been solving "Big Data" problems since before the industry had a name for them. As a veteran software and data engineer at Fivetran, David’s career is defined by a singular, defiant mission: the total elimination of non-value-added a... Show more

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

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

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerhet i nettskyen, og sikkerhet i kritiske informasjonsinfrastrukturer (smartgrid, vannforsyning og petroleumsvirksomhet). Han er nestleder i styret for Cloud Computing Association (cloudcom.org). Han sitter i redaksjonskomiteen for en rekke internasjonale fagfellevurderte tidsskrifter.

Martin Gilje Jaatun er seniorforsker ved SINTEF Digital i Trondheim, og Professor II ved Universitet i Stavanger. Han er utdannet sivilingeniør fra NTH, og har en Dr.Philos-grad fra UiS. Hans forskingsinteresser omfatter programvaresikkerhet, sikkerh... Show more

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in data management and analytics, she bridges the gap between business needs and technical implementation. Outside of work, Vivian is a former German rugby champion and founder of Rugby United e.V., offering integrative rugby training for refugees and at schools in Cologne.

Vivian Salim is a Senior BI Analyst at accantec – part of x1F, where she focuses on building Power BI solutions, ensuring data quality, and exploring how emerging technologies like MCP servers can enhance BI workflows. With a strong background in dat... Show more

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emergence and adoption of low-carbon technologies, such as electric vehicles and renewable energy technologies. He also studies the critical relationship between the US and China in developing and mass producing these technologies. He has expertise in discrete choice modeling, conjoint analysis, survey design, exploratory data analysis, interview-based research methods, the R programming language, China, and the global electric vehicle industry. He speaks fluent Mandarin Chinese and has conducted extensive fieldwork in China. John holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering and Public Policy from Carnegie Mellon University and a B.S. in Engineering Science and Mechanics (ESM) from Virginia Tech.

John Paul (JP) is an Associate Professor at George Washington University in the Department of Engineering Management and Systems Engineering. His research focuses on understanding how consumer preferences, market dynamics, and policy affect the emerg... Show more

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner.

Daan van Berkel is a enthusiastic software tinkerer with a knack for presenting technical details in a clear and concise manner. Show more